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How did old chandeliers work?
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Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
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Shop for 19th Century Hanging Lamps on 1stDibs
19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century brass hanging pendant sanctuary lamp is from a Spanish collection, but it shares
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Grand-Tour Roman Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Dresden, DE
This decorative early 19th-Century Grand-Tour, Roman hanging oil lamp is a copy of an original
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Empire Hanging Lamps, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French bronze hanging oil lamps dates back to the 19th century and suspend from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique French 19th Century Victorian Oil Lamp Chandelier Brass Opaline Hanging
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & mot impressive! This antique French victorian style chandelier 19th century.
The
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Wired Empire Hanging Oil Lamps, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French bronze hanging oil lamps dates back to the 19th century and suspend from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Brass and Wood Hanging Lamp Decorated with Crosses
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French brass and wood hanging lamp decorated with crosses.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
