American Federal Lighting
American Federal Style Gilt Wood 2 Arm Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
American Federal style gilt wood wall sconce with two arms terminating in cut glass drip pan
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Large American Federal Style Eagle Wood Carved Two-Light Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This wood carved and gold gilded antique sconce features a majestic eagle with spread wings beneath a tied bow. The candle arms are of patinated scrolled brass and very finely detail...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Federal Style American Eagle Lamp of Black Stone and Brass, by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A traditional American Eagle lamp by Stiffel. This lamp has a round black stone base decorated with
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
1920s Acid Etched Frosted Glass Federal Style Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s, Federal style, acid etched, frosted glass, globe pendant light depicting American eagle and
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Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Late 19th-C. Federal Style Carved Giltwood Eagle Form Sconces, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These have a timeless elegance. It is a large scale pair of carved giltwood sconces with Federal
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Early 19th C American Dolphin Giltwood Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of dolphin sconces made of carved wood gilt featuring two candle arms. Dolphin-form items are rare and highly demanded among collector's.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair Early 20th C. Hand Carved Continental Parcel Gilt Eagle Motif Wall Sconces
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, will fit in with any traditional American decor.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
H 34 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Brass Single Arm Argand Sconces with Beautiful Cut Glass Shades
Located in Canton, MA
: Brass, Glass
Style: American Classical, Federal
Place of Origin: United States
Period made: Mid 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Art Deco Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four American Art Deco sconces. Sconces are steel with new plating. The sconces were in a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm.
Lamping: Sing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Light by Peter Behrens, Siemens, Opal Glass, Germany, 1910
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A German glass and copper light fixture with nice patina designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens, manufactured circa 1910.
The lamp shade is made of two glasses: an opaline white glas...
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Copper, Metal
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960.
This version has the 40cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only s...
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of arrows cl...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
1920 Style Two Part Frosted Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This newly created Luzette style pendent was inspired by the classic 1920 Peter Behrens design. The glass is frosted and all the metal parts are dark brass. We hand finish and wire e...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern street light from France. The hallmark of Holophane lighting fixtures is the borosilicate glass. The glass prisms (ribs) provide an even dispersion of light ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early 1900 French Arts & Crafts Holophane Copper and Glass Pendant Light, Marked
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition Holophane pendant.
It does not matter whether you are decorating an Art Deco, a Mid-Century Modern or a contemporary home or office, if you have the rig...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 41 in Dm 12 in
White Porcelain White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been m...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hexagonal Bronze Exterior Wall Lanterns with Textured Glass, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AEX0599
Circa 1920
A pair of vintage bronze exterior wall lanterns with hexagonal bodies glazed with frosted, textured glass. The twin backplates in the form of leafy quatrefoils. In...
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Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 29.25 in W 11.75 in D 15 in
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Swedish Copper Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceiling Light, 1910s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fine Swedish Jugendstil suspension light from the 1910-1920s. The body is made of copper, entirely hammered. There are three lights embedded around the rim and a central one with a c...
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
American Federal Gilt Wood Ebonized Eagle Girandole Convex Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal gilt wood girandole convex mirror with perched spread wing eagle, connecting chains with hanging gilt balls, oak leaves with acorns, scrolled foliage medallion candl...
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Antique 1810s American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 32 in W 21 in D 9.5 in
Antique and Rare Venetian Mouth Blown Green and Amber Glass Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, Italian workmanship pendant light.
This stylish Murano pendant light is beautiful in shape, ideal in size and the mouth blown, green and amber colored glass is i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 24.8 in Dm 9.85 in
Rare AMERICAN OFFICER'S SWORD - pre Civil War
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a very rare American Officer's sword that dates back to the period before the American Civil War.
The sword has a 79cm straight blade with a flat back, counter-edged and gut...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Christopher Dresser Elkington & Co. Silver-Plate Cruet
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare Classic original. Has engraved monogram FEA. Fully signed.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silve...
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Silver Plate
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Federal Style Formal Brass Chandelier, Steuben Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
illumination to your current environment. This historic fixture fit formal settings whether it’ is the federal
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840
Located in Lake Forest, IL
, American, circa 1840.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
H 13 in W 7 in D 5 in
Hand Carved Federal Style Glass Front Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Federal Style glass fronted single door cabinet. grey interior with two shelves. Paneled
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Glass
American Federal Style Brass Wall Sconces, Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality and fashionable set of four brass American Federal style wall sconces. Each sconce
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Vintage 1970s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
American Federal Blown Glass Hanging Light with Blown Glass Smoke Dome
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal blown glass hanging light, with blown hollow rim and original blown glass smoke
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century American etched bell jar lantern with ships. This Classic Federal bell jar has an
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Cast bronze and brass star shaped Federal chandelier
Located in New York, NY
AHL2592
A federal revival period chandelier having an open star frame holding hurricane
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Federal Style Sheild Back Brass Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of hand wrought brass Federal style shield back wall sconces with tall glass hurricane shades
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Early 20th Century North American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Potthast Brothers American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard
By Potthast Company
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, as this style has been cherished for two hundred years. This fine American Federal Style sideboard
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20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
American Federal Period Serpentine Form Tea Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A serpentine form tea table, American, Federal period, early 19th century, New York or New England
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
Pair of American Brass Basket of Flower Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
American Hand Stamped Basket of Flower Plaques Federal Period circa 1820
made into sconces
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Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1930's Eagle Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful pair of wall sconces. Made in America, this pair of sconces feature a classic
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Vintage 1930s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Henry N. Hooper & Company Bronze Table Lamp, Boston, circa 1840
By Henry N. Hooper & Co.
Located in Kinderhook, NY
North American use. Marked internally "H.N.Hooper & Co. Boston". Hooper lighting is included in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Table Lamp by Westwood Designed by Tony Paul
By Westwood Lamps, Tony Paul
Located in South Charleston, WV
masterpiece in danish design with American thought.
Produced in 1955 and all original this lamp is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Period Egyptian Revival Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
America until, circa 1830.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in
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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Period Corinthian Column Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
and America until circa 1830.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon
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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
H 25.99 in W 6.7 in L 25.99 in
Set of Four Regency Style Silvered Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
American Federal style. Each is wired and ready for immediate use. They feature a Greco-roman urn form with
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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Rare Civil War Period Federal Standard Style Flank Guidon Flag
Located in York County, PA
Rare Civil War Period Federal Standard Style Flank Guidon Of The 100th New York Volunteer Infantry
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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair of American Federal Brass Eagle Coach Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1880s American brass Federal style eagle motif coach lanterns. Newly rewired. Each light
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Four American Federal Style Convex Mirror and Eagle Two Light-Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These quality sconces feature mirror image cast bronze eagles, and convex mirrors. They were purchased from the estate of Mrs. H J Heinz II.
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Federal Style Black and Gilt Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
gilt accents. Recently rewired American, Early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Pair of Silver Over Brass Federal Style Two-Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Classic Federal style two arm sconces made of silvered brass. Fluted urn style center with narrow
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Early 20th Century North American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
American Bronze Wall Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A spectacular pair of Art Deco wall sconces manufactured by Lightolier, circa 1920. The sconces are of cast brass and have a light bronze patina.
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Vintage 1920s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Glass George F. Cram Unrivaled Terrestrial Illuminated Stand Up Floor Globe
By George F. Cram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage glass 12" George F. Cram unrivaled terrestrial illuminated stand up floor globe. Item includes a pull light switch to underside, glass globe, wooden base, lighted interior, c...
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Mid-20th Century North American Federal Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique French Empire Period Corinthian Column Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
America until, circa 1830.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the
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Antique 1810s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Pair Henkel Harris Pair Fairfax Mahogany Corner Cabinets Cupboards
By Henkel Harris
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Henkel Harris has always been known as one of America's last great companies that still made
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Vintage 1970s American Federal Corner Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon by Hester Bateman, London, 1790
By Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting
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Antique Late 18th Century English Federal Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of American Federal Style Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Brass Federal Style Wall sconce with Antiqued Convex Oval Mirrors, 5 point Stars and
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Of American Federal Style Sconces
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Very Beautiful pair of giltwood and carved eagle sconces with cut crystal candle plates and drops. These have gilt metal candle holders and chain with carved giltwood tassles at the...
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Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
AMERICAN FEDERAL STYLE CRYSTAL 6 LIGHT CHANDELIER
Located in Hudson, NY
A FORMER GAS-O-LIER IN CRYSTAL RECENTLY WIRED.
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Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair old American federal style two-light sconces.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair old American federal style two-light sconces.
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Federal style sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Federal style sconces, American, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Federal Reserve Building Caldwell Light Fixtures
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Two monumental flush mount light fixtures from the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board
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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Federal style sconces (pair)
Located in New York, NY
Federal style two light sconces, pair, American, circa 1910. Original porcelain candle sleeves
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Late 18th Century Round Mirrored Candle Sconces
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pair of round mirror candle sconces, late 18th-early 19th century American. Each with dish form
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Classical Egg and Dart Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Portland, OR
Revival wave occurred alongside American Independence. The second came with Reconstruction, as the Federal
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Pair of circa 1900 American Federal Brass and Iron Carriage/Coach Wall Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of late 19th-early 20th century circa 1900 American Federal style brass and iron carriage
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Antique Early 1900s American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 27 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
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American Federal Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of American federal lighting on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are many kinds of the piece of American federal lighting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of American federal lighting, those designed in neoclassical and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of American federal lighting over the years, but those crafted by Hester Bateman and Stiffel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an American Federal Lighting?
Prices for a piece of American federal lighting start at $350 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,650.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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