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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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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
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Small Brass "lucerne" Oil Lamp
Located in Delft, NL
An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne" oil lamp
An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu floor lamp. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Brass Electrified Lucerne Whale Oil Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Early 19th century brass electrified lucerne whale oil lamp. A popular style of lamp in the late
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of most impressive and large scale French 19th century Belle Epoque period Neo-Greek st
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Wedgwood Porcelain & Ormolu Athénienne Lamp
By Wedgewood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Wedgwood Porcelain and Ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
