German Early Modern Bronze & Milk Glass Pendant Attr. to Peter Behrens, 1905
By Peter Behrens
Located in New York, NY
An Important Pendant / fixture in milk glass with a bronze link chain attributed to Peter Behrens for AEG.
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Basket Chandelier, circa 1900
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
This fine chandelier has a gilt bronze leaf cast corona above a patinated bronze band with applied gilt bronze stars suspending chains of cut-glass drops above a central patinated br...
Bronze
Striking Art Deco Moon Shape Alabaster Pendant Light Bronze Hardware Glass Beads
Located in Lisse, NL
This good size mineral stone light fixture also comes with the original gilt bronze hinging chain and canopy + a number of beautiful strings / bunches of multi color, art glass, grap...
Alabaster, Bronze
Rare Antique French Gilt Bronze Occasional Table Auguste Maximilien Delafontaine
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
It is of course quintessentially French, the timber is a mixture of ebony, tulipwood and burr walnut with multiple gilt bronze finials and chains. This piece just screams French Loui...
Tulipwood, Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Above is a white Carrara marble column decorated with ormolu bands and swaging draped ormolu chains. Patinated bronze maidens stand atop each base holding up the ormolu foliate stem.
Ormolu
Antique Miniature Hand Painted Portrait Jeweled Nobel Woman Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The portrait is displayed in a gilt bronze frame that has a chain link outer frame and a git rose style loop that it hangs from.
Bronze
Pair of English Regency Style Celadon Glass Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) celadon glass table lamps with gold chain design and bronze base. Originally oil lamps now fitted with electricity (PRICED AS Pair).
Bronze
$1,150
Large Smoke Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine large smoke bell with an etched cluster of grape and leaves decoration, and bronze ring and chains. Contemporary electrification with 3 Lights.
Bronze
$6,800
Empire Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French empire style chandelier with crystal insets in body and with bronze and crystal chains. Measurements: Height: 20.5" Diameter: 24"
Bronze
Antique India Patinated Brass Changalvetta Hindu Ritual Oil Lamp with Ladle
Located in Forney, TX
Having an elongated sculptural vessel form, with central oil reservoir, a shallow yoni shaped burner at one end, and raised finial at the other end, bronze ladle spoon attached by ch...
Brass, Bronze
$5,000 / set
Early 19th Century Column Candlesticks
Located in Ljungby, SE
The candlesticks feature beautiful burnished gilt bronze mountings and chain hangings. They were most likely made in Stockholm.
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Figural Pedestal Clock
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
It is set atop a Rouge Griotte marble fluted column filled with gilt-bronze flower chains. On a square foot with laurel wreath surround.
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Empire St. Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Above the three S scrolled arms are centered by a frosted flame shaped light adorned with and ormolu band and ormolu drapery with tassels. Three ormolu and bronze open link chains jo...
Bronze, Ormolu
A rare important waterfall 5 arm French chandelier w/frosted glass cups Petitot
By Henry Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
The entire fixture expertly cast in heavy bronze is suspended by a chain and canopy, and presents a central cascading stem of curved geometric designed art glass panels pouring lik...
Bronze, Nickel
Early 20th Century Italian Turned and Carved Alabaster Plaffonier
Located in Bagshot, GB
Early 20th century Italian turned and carved alabaster plaffonier of shallow dished form in the Pompeian style, the lobed button centre set within an ochre stained and floral garland...
Alabaster, Metal
Vintage Early 20th Century Tall Edwardian Candelabra Lamps
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Each six light lamp features extended curved candlestick arms festooned with chaining. Sturdy bronze tripod bases display sculpted mythological serpent heads, complementing the cande...
Bronze
Large & Stunningly Layered Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
With lower wattage, it can also create a softer, more intimate atmosphere, perfect for a luxurious bedroom or refined living space. The bronzed metal chain allows for easy height adj...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu, Opaline Glass, and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The middle section of the chandelier is composed of a large circular gilt bronze frame, suspended on heavy chains, also adorned with inset faceted crystals and mounted with alternati...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Mother of Pearl Rosary bead necklace, INRI cross pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
Squared off mother of pearl beads with a bronze metal chain link intercepting, there is a heart shaped bead at the chest where the lariat drops.
Brass
Antique Vintage Original German Holophane Asteroid Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- Beautiful unusual design and of great quality, wear and patina across the bronze gallery, chain and ceiling rose. - Height 47cm, Width 20cm, Depth 20cm. - Rewired in brown braid...
Glass
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This authentic period chandelier features a hand-carved alabaster bowl with rich honey, cream, and amber veining, complemented by an ornate bronze ceiling canopy, decorative brass su...
Alabaster, Brass
Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant Light
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming Arts & Crafts pendant light fixture in hand-hammered and patinated copper having a domed hood over a cylindrical drum with copper braces featuring large rivets to each...
Alabaster, Copper
Large Antique Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Spectacular Veining
Located in Lisse, NL
The shade is suspended from three strong brass chains and a bronzed brass canopy. This combination gives the pendant both strength and elegance, and the overall drop can be shortened...
Alabaster, Brass
Brass and Slag Glass Arts and Crafts Pendant Fixture
Located in Greenwich, CT
An Arts & Crafts pendant fixture of domed hexagonal form with shaped cut-out brass hood housing alabaster and red glass panels, having bespoke 20" long bronze hanging chain of in...
Brass
Classical Two Tier Carved and Gilt Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Retaining original ornate bronze hanging chain. Striking design and craftsmanship, and equally impressive in profile and when seen from below.
Giltwood
Pink Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
To be fitted with silk cords, bronze or nickel-plated chains. Measurements: Diameter 16" Depth of bowl 4.5".
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French hand carved alabaster light fixture with water lily detail on body, interior lights and can be fitted with silk cords, bronze or nickel-plated chains. Measure...
Alabaster
Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French finely carved French alabaster light fixture with roses and foliage details on body and three interior lights. To be fitted with bronze or nickel-plated chains a...
Alabaster
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Style Chandelier with Frosted Glass Flame
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Empire style chandelier with gilt bronze arms, neoclassical mounts, ornate chain and canopy.
Ormolu
Period Arts & Crafts Iron and Amber Mica Lantern
By Charles Green
Located in Denver, CO
Wired with 5 feet of electrical cord, and comes with 3 feet of antique brass chain and bronze canopy. Arts and Crafts and Prairie Style electric lighting fixtures are unique expre...
Iron
Impressive & Large Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier w Bronze Lizard Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare, possibly unique and definitely large Art Deco light fixture is hanging from its original, finely detailed and beautiful bronze chain & canopy. The extra large, beautifully...
Alabaster, Bronze
Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
The lantern arrives with beautiful solid bronze canopy and chain. Number of lights: Two E27 light sockets for large sized Edison crew bulbs Rewired and ready to hang.
Brass, Bronze
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.
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