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set of five Tuscan 19th century Wrought Iron lanterns
set of five Tuscan 19th century Wrought Iron lanterns

set of five Tuscan 19th century Wrought Iron lanterns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most decorative set of five Tuscan 19th century Wrought Iron lanterns. Each lantern is centered at the bottom by a charming pierced ball finial below the scrolled and ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large & Great Design Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910
Large & Great Design Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910

Large & Great Design Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910

Located in Lisse, NL

like this will truly light up both your days and evenings. The large thunderstroke-like black veins

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire

19c Italian Antique Gothic Style Lantern
19c Italian Antique Gothic Style Lantern

19c Italian Antique Gothic Style Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

historic lighting artifact and a sculptural decorative object. All items offered are antique, vintage, or

Category

19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Cloverleaf Hanging Lantern
Arts & Crafts Cloverleaf Hanging Lantern

Arts & Crafts Cloverleaf Hanging Lantern

Located in Greenwich, CT

A decorative blacksmith crafted wrought iron Arts & Crafts hanging lantern having a pyramidal hip top with cloverleaf cutouts and curled iron leaves over a square body with arched wi...

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Stunning Early 20th Century Fully Restored Heavy Brass Lantern
A Stunning Early 20th Century Fully Restored Heavy Brass Lantern

A Stunning Early 20th Century Fully Restored Heavy Brass Lantern

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning Early 20th Century heavy brass and glass lantern of sextagonal form, exceptional quality and fully restored. The fabulous clear glass panels are set within a gorgeous fin...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Distressed French Wrought Iron Lanterns, Rococo Style, 1900s
Pair of Distressed French Wrought Iron Lanterns, Rococo Style, 1900s

Pair of Distressed French Wrought Iron Lanterns, Rococo Style, 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are a pair of vintage wrought iron floor lanterns with an ornate and rustic aesthetic. The design features intricate scrollwork and floral motifs, including rose accents climbi...

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Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Black & Gilt Bronze Eagle Empire Chandelier, Early 1800's
Swedish Black & Gilt Bronze Eagle Empire Chandelier, Early 1800's

Swedish Black & Gilt Bronze Eagle Empire Chandelier, Early 1800's

Located in San Francisco, CA

An Empire-style, black and gold chandelier made in Sweden circa 1830. In a bowl-form with 5 candle

Category

1820s Swedish Empire Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Outdoor Continental Patinated Iron Street Lanterns

Pair of Outdoor Continental Patinated Iron Street Lanterns

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Outdoor Continental (19th Century) large green painted iron street lanterns on square scroll base (PRICED AS PAIR). Rustic, has oxidization, some loss on base, smoke on glas...

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19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern. This handsome lantern is centered at the bottom by a most decorative scrolled reserve leading to the hexa...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900
French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900

French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Stained Glass Lantern, 1890s. A stunning example of French Art Nouveau lighting

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

Hanging Lantern
Hanging Lantern

Hanging Lantern

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A hanging lantern of faceted, tapering form with a stepped, pagoda-like top and glazed sides. The lantern is constructed with angular panes set within a darkened metal framework and ...

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19th Century English Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large White Alabaster with Black Veins & Bronze Pendant Chandelier, ca. 1920
Large White Alabaster with Black Veins & Bronze Pendant Chandelier, ca. 1920

Large White Alabaster with Black Veins & Bronze Pendant Chandelier, ca. 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Neoclassical-style pendant light made of black veined white alabaster with bronze fixtures

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1920s French Neoclassical Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Brass

Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s
Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s

Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s

By Kaiser Idell

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Idell in Germany during the 1930s. It is made of black -painted metal. The iron scissor arm is

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A)
Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A)

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A). Item features a 360 degree red glass fresnel lens, steel metal frame, original label, very nice antique...

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Early 20th Century Other Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Steel

19thc French Antique Carved Wood Black Forest King and Queen Wall Sconces
19thc French Antique Carved Wood Black Forest King and Queen Wall Sconces

19thc French Antique Carved Wood Black Forest King and Queen Wall Sconces

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 19thc French Carved Wood Black Forest type "King and Queen" Wall Sconces. Neoclassical style

Category

1890s French Black Forest Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wood

Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern
Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern

Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We also have a matching pair of similar lanterns available, for which photographs and measurements are provided. This impressive Italian wrought iron lantern represents a refined ex...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Aged Copper FOSTER & PULLEN Lantern Light
Antique Aged Copper FOSTER & PULLEN Lantern Light

Antique Aged Copper FOSTER & PULLEN Lantern Light

Located in Tarporley, GB

#3820 Large antique copper Foster & Pullen lantern. English 1900. Beautiful aged copper Victorian lantern which is complemented by the clear crisp glazing. Professionally converte...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal, Copper

Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival Style Pair Italian Wrought Iron Lanterns
Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival Style Pair Italian Wrought Iron Lanterns

Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival Style Pair Italian Wrought Iron Lanterns

Located in Prato, Tuscany

decorative ironwork designs for centuries. The deep black finish enhances the architectural character of the

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and item ref. 1023). Note: O...

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1890s French French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

19th Century Toleware / Glass Cut-Out and Pressed Decorative Israeli Lantern
19th Century Toleware / Glass Cut-Out and Pressed Decorative Israeli Lantern

19th Century Toleware / Glass Cut-Out and Pressed Decorative Israeli Lantern

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th Century Large Tole Cut-Out / Pressed Israeli Lantern with gorgeous patina. Found in TelAviv and hung with a unique antique apparatus, this piece works both indoors and out. ...

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Early 19th Century Israeli Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century
Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

By Arras Foundry

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

lamp is composed of black lacquered metal and aged brass, with cylindrical crystal chimneys signed

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Early 20th Century French Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850
Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850

Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and very rare folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. Glass is old but to my opinion of later date.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Hall Lantern, 1900s
Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Hall Lantern, 1900s

Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Hall Lantern, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau hall lantern. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame with original etched glass shade. Rewired with one original socket fo...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hanging Lantern
Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hanging Lantern

Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hanging Lantern

Located in Greenwich, CT

A vintage wrought iron and glass hanging lantern with a rectangular box iron frame topped by bold ornate iron scrolls and a decorative iron flourish transition into the hanging rod. ...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass
Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Arts & Crafts Movement Wrought Iron Lantern with Yellow Glass

Located in Hamburg, DE

condition with signs of wear and a wonderful patina. There is some rust and the original black paint is

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vinatge Forged Iron Italian Lantern
Vinatge Forged Iron Italian Lantern

Vinatge Forged Iron Italian Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate any interior with this striking vintage wrought iron lantern, richly detailed with ornate hand-forged scrollwork. Its architectural silhouette is framed by an elegant array o...

Category

1920s Italian French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern
French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern

French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Really lovely metal lantern in a form I haven't seen before. France, circa 1890-1920. Weathered H:33cm W:19,5cm D:16cm

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

Rustic Black Forest Wood and Brass Wall Sconce
Rustic Black Forest Wood and Brass Wall Sconce

Rustic Black Forest Wood and Brass Wall Sconce

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest-style wall plaque mounted as a 2 arm wall sconce with carved oak leaf and acorn

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Oak

Rustic Black Forest Brass and Wood Wall Sconce
Rustic Black Forest Brass and Wood Wall Sconce

Rustic Black Forest Brass and Wood Wall Sconce

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest-style wall plaque mounted as a 2 arm wall sconce with carved oak leaf and acorn

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Oak

Extra Large 21.8Ø & Most Beautiful Art Deco White and Black Alabaster Chandelier
Extra Large 21.8Ø & Most Beautiful Art Deco White and Black Alabaster Chandelier

Extra Large 21.8Ø & Most Beautiful Art Deco White and Black Alabaster Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, finding a top quality antique alabaster shade

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Metal

Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800
Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800

Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare iron lantern with an amazing blown glass window, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered H:37cm W:16cm D:20cm

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern

French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850. Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later date.

Category

Early 19th Century European French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis

Located in New Orleans, LA

A distinguished Napoleon III black iron lantern adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs and intricate

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs. Lantern can be opened on one side. Glass of later date. H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal

Victorian Brass and Coloured Glass Lantern
Victorian Brass and Coloured Glass Lantern

Victorian Brass and Coloured Glass Lantern

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Brass and Coloured Glass Lantern - with Gothic and Arts & Crafts influences with rise and fall chain - wired for electric - 6" x 6" x 16.5" - all lights and lamps have been...

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Part of the glass of later date.

Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Inspired Lamps/Lanterns of Cast Metal Construction
Antique Victorian Inspired Lamps/Lanterns of Cast Metal Construction

Antique Victorian Inspired Lamps/Lanterns of Cast Metal Construction

Located in San Francisco, CA

, old-world aesthetic reminiscent of historical street lamps or early 20th-century outdoor lighting. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique English Pantinated Iron Lantern with Etched Glass
Antique English Pantinated Iron Lantern with Etched Glass

Antique English Pantinated Iron Lantern with Etched Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

, making it a desirable collectible for those who appreciate historical and decorative lighting pieces

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Silver with Brass Finish Electrified Hanging Pendant Light Fixture, the Fixture has Decorative cutouts, Single Standard Light Bulb (24v)

Category

1920s Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Top Class & Timless Design White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Diameter 19.3Ø"
Top Class & Timless Design White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Diameter 19.3Ø"

Top Class & Timless Design White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Diameter 19.3Ø"

Located in Lisse, NL

interiors and will bound to light up someone's days and evenings for a very long time. The striking black

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire

French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900
French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900

French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Nouveau Stained Glass Lantern, France, Circa 1890–1900 – Vintage Iron & Stained Glass Lighting

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Amazing Design and Extra Large 23.7Ø Antique White & Black Alabaster Chandelier
Amazing Design and Extra Large 23.7Ø Antique White & Black Alabaster Chandelier

Amazing Design and Extra Large 23.7Ø Antique White & Black Alabaster Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

chandelier is predominantly white and black with a few thunderstroke-like black veins that contrast even more

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Iron, Wire

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

wonderful roof line with detailed roof tiles and windows below decorative lighting rods amidst scrolled

Category

19th Century French Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Lantern, 1900s
Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Lantern, 1900s

Art Nouveau Patinated Brass Lantern, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. We will ship this lovely piece of lighting in a plastic crate for safe transport when purchased by

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Pair of Solid Brass Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns

Pair of Solid Brass Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished solid brass ships port and starboard ships lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Warm lacquer finish. With Brooklyn makers tags from Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation, "P...

Category

1920s Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s
Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s

Antique Venetian Wrought Iron and Tole 4-Light Lantern, Circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This Italian (Venetian) wrought iron and tole lantern dates to the 1920s. The main body has four glass panes accompanied by four offset lights atop fl...

Category

1920s Italian Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Tin

Amazing Antique Hand White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Excellent Condition
Amazing Antique Hand White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Excellent Condition

Amazing Antique Hand White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Excellent Condition

Located in Lisse, NL

evenly divided black veins also make it a joy to look at, both on and off. Especially with the light

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light This is a Large and Very Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Elaborate Gothic Design decorated with animals Caryatid and symb...

Category

1880s Gothic Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass

Huge 33 Ø" Timeless Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Huge 33 Ø" Timeless Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Huge 33 Ø" Timeless Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

). And not only is it in the best color you would hope to find it in (black and white), it also has a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze, Metal

Early 1900s Wrought Iron Wall Lamps black color with Golden Reflections
Early 1900s Wrought Iron Wall Lamps black color with Golden Reflections

Early 1900s Wrought Iron Wall Lamps black color with Golden Reflections

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 1900s Wrought Iron Wall Lamps ; black color with Golden Reflections Measures: Big H cm 47 W

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is embossed "patented April 1st 1913. Highly polished. Original oil burner inside. Choice...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Salvaged 1920s Iron Marketplace Lanterns
Pair of Rare Salvaged 1920s Iron Marketplace Lanterns

Pair of Rare Salvaged 1920s Iron Marketplace Lanterns

Located in Greenwich, CT

in wirework frames, supported on crossed circle and cup iron braces, in old patinated black iron

Category

1920s Polish Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Iron

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko". Rarely found copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges. With ruby red Fresnel gla...

Category

1920s North American Antique Black Lighting

Materials

Copper

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Antique Black Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique black lighting for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique black lighting made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of antique black lighting over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, O.C. White and Bradley & Hubbard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Black Lighting?

A piece of antique black lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $86 and the highest can go for as much as $178,000.

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.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

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.