Unavailable|$2,344
19th Century Italian Rust Iron Container Converted in Chandelier, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
chandelier has European electrification.
Iron
Unavailable|$111,253
Important Early 19th Century, Glass and Gilt Bronze Baltic Chandelier
Located in London, GB
note that the chandelier has not been electrified.
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,246 / set
19th Century Italian Pair of Black Painted Wooden Chandeliers, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian pair of black painted wooden chandeliers, 1890s Electrification to be quoted
Iron
Unavailable|$14,910
Late 18th Century Twelve-Light Portuguese D. Maria Glass Chandelier
Located in Lisbon, PT
Late 18th century twelve-light Portuguese D. Maria glass chandelier. Restored and electrified
Cut Glass
19th Century Italian Adjustable Chandelier with Zinc Frieze and Vintage Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
: cm.76 x 76 x Height from cm.118 to cm.146 The chandelier has been electrified according to European
Brass, Zinc
19th Century Italian Empire Venetian Opaline Glass and Amber Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
and electrified. This chandelier comes with chain and canopy.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$17,062
18th Century Gilt Bronze Large French Crystal Chandelier, Louis XV Period
Located in Eindhoven, NL
crystal Bulb. France, Paris. The chandelier is professionally cleaned and electrified inside with
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable|$150,000
Chandelier Made by Real Fabrica de Cristales de La Granja, circa 1785
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in New York, NY
. Provenance: Palacio Domecq in Jerez de la Frontera. N.B. This chandelier has never been electrified and
Crystal, Iron
Unavailable|$12,800
1840s Louis Philippe Style French Gasolier
Located in Charleston, SC
. Chandelier is doré bronze and patinated. Chandelier has been rewired and electrified. Chain and canopy is
Bronze
Unavailable|$45,692
Rare Empire chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
holder punches are original (chandelier was originally not electrified). Openable round glass porthole on
Bronze
Rare Welsbach Hydro-Carbon Chandelier - Electrified
By Carl Auer von Welsbach
Located in Peekskill, NY
will find electrified. The hight is adjustable and will slide from 42 inches to 60 inches tall. It's
Extremely Large Eighteen Branch Chandelier ( electrified )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized chandelier made with 19th century and new elements
A Large Louis XVI Style Crystal Chandelier, Electrified
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Louis XVI style crystal chandelier, circa 1900, having 8 tole arms, recently electrified
Crystal
Antique attr Cornelius & Co. Figural Ben Franklin Gas Chandelier, Electrified
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural gas chandelier attributed to Cornelius & Co. offers brass and white metal
Metal, Brass
Fine 10-Light Brass Gasolier / Chandelier Electrified with 5 Etched Shades
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 10-light two tier brass gasolier / chandelier that has been recently electrified with 5
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Crystal Chandelier. Electrified inside of ring.
Crystal
Sold|$1,100
French Bronze Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French late Art Nouveau "suspension" chandelier, electrified.
Bronze
Sold|$5,600
Murano Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful gold and clear Murano chandelier, electrified chandelier with six arms and, six bone wax
Murano Glass
19th century Italian Gold Gilt and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Simple elegant Italian six arm gilt wood and crystal chandelier. Electrified for USA standards.
Crystal, Iron
19th Century French Empire Crystal-cut Waterfall Form Chandelier
Located in Doylestown, PA
, tent and waterfall form chandelier. Electrified and newly re-wired.
Crystal
Antique Aesthetic Movement Polychromed Brass & Crystal Chandelier C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Movement Brass, Polychromed Hobnail Glass, Crystal and Jeweled Four Light Electrified Kerosene Chandelier
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Bronze Dore Crystal Chandelier
Located in Doylestown, PA
Nineteenth century French bronze doré crystal chandelier, electrified, c. 1880. Likely Baccarat
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
French Iron, Tole Leaf and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning French iron, gilded and tole leaf chandelier, electrified with eight lights, thick
Crystal, Iron
French Patinated Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant French patinated bronze and crystal chandelier, electrified with six lights (Circa 1880
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$4,350
Cast Bronze, Electrified Chandelier
Located in Woodbury, CT
Festooned with busts above and below its bold, architectural arms, this chandelier puts the classic
Antique Victorian Eight-Arm Electrified Combination Chandelier, Late 1800s
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian brass electrified combination chandelier (originally gas and electric) features
Brass
Monumental Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Six-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft having six
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Six-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft having six
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Six-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with rope twist shaft having six
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass & Glass Two-Light Electrified Gas Chandelier, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass frame with reeded shaft having two
Brass
Italian Baroque Figural Bronze Electrified Gas Dragons and Satyr Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Italian classical chandelier (converted gas candelabra) features figural cast bronze frame with
Bronze
Antique Victorian Scroll Arm Brass & Glass Electrified Gas Chandelier circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian electrified gas chandelier offers brass construction with urn form font with
Brass
Late 1890s Electrified Hand-Wrought Iron Chandelier with Eight Candle Lights
Located in New York, NY
Originally a candle chandelier. Features eight tall candle lights. This item can be viewed at our
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Twelve Light Bird Cage Style Electrified Chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
electrified candles. The chandelier is draped overall with prism drops in varied shapes and sizes, early to
Crystal, Brass
A large 19th century probably French electrified brass and cut glass chandelier
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large 19th century probably French (later) electrified brass and cut glass gas chandelier, the
Ormolu
French Empire Painted Tole Oil Burning Chandelier now Electrified, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Completely original with a canopy of palm fronds issuing three lengths of hand forged chain supporting a large perforated ring with a stretcher that originally held lamp oil, now wir...
Tin
Antique Six Arm Brass Gas Chandelier with Glass Shades, Electrified, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique electrified gas chandelier offers brass construction with six scroll form arms
Brass
Sold|$750
Electrified Porcelain Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
From the start we were drawn to the simple elegance found in utilitarian objects. In addition there needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. That's what draws...
Sold|$675
Electrified Porcelain Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
From the start we were drawn to the simple elegance found in utilitarian objects. In addition there needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. That's what draws...
Sold|$750
Electrified Porcelain Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
From the start we were drawn to the simple elegance found in utilitarian objects. In addition there needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. That's what draws...
Sold|$1,500 / item
Humphrey Electrified Gas Lamps
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are very unique lamps. The finish is brass with green porcelain highlights. They are all original including the large milk glass domes. All were carefully wired to take a stan...
Sold|$950
Large Electrified Milk Glass Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
That inspired us to create a pendent with the feel of an early electrified gas lamp. These elegant
Brass
Sold|$975
Large Electrified Milk Glass Lamps
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
inspired us to create a pendant with the feel of an early electrified gas lamp. This elegant triple bulb
Glass
Sold|$1,100
Large Electrified Milk Glass Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
inspired us to create a pendent with the feel of an early electrified gas lamp. This elegant triple bulb
Brass
Sold|$850
Electrified Green Porcelain Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
From the start we were drawn to the simple elegance found in utilitarian objects. In addition there needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. Thats what draws ...
Sold|$2,800
Electrified Milk Glass Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
It has an impressive 20" diameter and 2 levels of milk glass. There is a large dome with decorative trim and a top glass to deflect heat and smoke. All the original bass fittings wer...
Lavender Globe Gas Lamp - Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
From the start we were drawn to the simple elegance found in utilitarian objects. In addition there needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. Thats what draws ...
Steel
Large Electrified Double Articulated Gas Lamp
By Allen-Sparks Gas Light Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love this lamp. The scale of it with all the muscular details give the design a beautiful balanced look. All the brass and articulated fittings are extremely well-made and still r...
Sold|$2,400
Cobalt Blue Humphrey Gas Lamp, Electrified
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
From the start we were drawn to the simple elegance found in utilitarian objects. In addition there needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. That's what draws...
Sold|$6,500
c.1880 Electrified French Brass Gas Fixture
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular antique French adjustable height gas chandelier. This outstanding chandelier came to us
Brass
12" Diameter white porcelain electrified gas lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
12" Diameter white porcelain electrified gas lamp. Including original half frosted globe and
Brass
Pair of electrified milk glass gas lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
found on gas lamps. That shield is an added detail that makes this now electrified lamp a bit different
Brass
Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp, Electrified
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
globe is still boldly signed, The Humphrey. We were able to electrify the lamp with two sockets and not
Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp, Electrified
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
signed "The Humphery". All the nickel-plated bass parts are intact. We were able to electrify the lamp
Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp - Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
nickel plated bass parts are intact. We were able to electrify the lamp with 2 sockets and not destroy
Brass
Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp - Electrified
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
plated bass parts are intact. We were able to electrify the lamp with 4 sockets and not distroy any of
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
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