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What is a coach light?
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Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Carriage Lights on 1stDibs
19th Century Pair of horse drawn carriage lights
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of horse drawn carriage lights, featuring clear glass panels and decorative domed tops and horse
shoe shaped opening.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights
A pair of 19th Century Brass Carriage Lights these are very decorative pieces with swags and flames to the top they...
Category
Antique 19th Century Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Pair of French Brass Carriage Lamps, Wall Lanterns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Brass Carriage Lamps, Wall Lanterns
An original Pair of 8 sided French Carriage lights made in brass and now wired for electricity, otherwise unrestored and origina...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Wall Lantern Craftsman-Colonial style with Antique Glass, Handmade in US
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Timeless design meets handcrafted quality in this Transitional Colonial outdoor wall lantern, a fixture inspired by the classic charm of historic carriage lights and reimagined with ...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Antique Carriage Lantern with an Eagle, Belgium, 1920
Located in Bastogne, BE
Original glass surrounds the lamp on five sides.
Carriage lights were used to illuminate the road and indicate the dimensions of the carriage.
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass and Cast Iron Coach/Carriage Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Brass and Cast Iron Coach/Carriage Lamp - with wrought iron scrolled bracket - 19thC, converted to electric - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitte...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron


