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Antique Silver Plate Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1920
Antique Silver Plate Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1920

Antique Silver Plate Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An incredibly elegant electrolier made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass GEC Rise and Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930
Art Deco Brass GEC Rise and Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930

Art Deco Brass GEC Rise and Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An elegant rise and fall ceiling light made in England by GEC. c.1930 Of exceptional quality as is

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass

Reclaimed Vintage Well Glass Wall Light Fittings by Walsall Conduits Ltd
Reclaimed Vintage Well Glass Wall Light Fittings by Walsall Conduits Ltd

Reclaimed Vintage Well Glass Wall Light Fittings by Walsall Conduits Ltd

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

STUNNING ANTIQUE WELL GLASS LIGHT FITTINGS Made by Walsall Conduits Ltd in Great Britain, circa

Category

1920s British Industrial Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune
Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune

Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune

Located in South Burlington, VT

interior transparent plexiglass and a new electric light for dramatic visual enjoyment. Dimensions: 18

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Electric Light

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock
Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock

Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock

$2,138

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock

By Temco

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco timepiece Art Deco electric timepiece in a light green and black Bakelite case standing

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bakelite

Excellent Quality Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mirror by Caldwell
Excellent Quality Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mirror by Caldwell

Excellent Quality Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mirror by Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

manufacturers of electric light fixtures and decorative metalwork from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Unique French Early 20th Century Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Unique French Early 20th Century Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Unique French Early 20th Century Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

chandelier features 4 lights pointing down to show the novelty of the electric light used when it was created

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Light

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Femme Papillon" Pâte de Cristal Sculpture
Art Nouveau Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Femme Papillon" Pâte de Cristal Sculpture

Art Nouveau Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Femme Papillon" Pâte de Cristal Sculpture

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in New York, NY

the solar spectrum under electric light—violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red… She was like

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

lights, a novelty of the electric light era. This chandelier features draped octagonal crystals hanging

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Light

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental antique cast and polished brass neogothical three tier chandelier
Monumental antique cast and polished brass neogothical three tier chandelier

Monumental antique cast and polished brass neogothical three tier chandelier

Located in Casteren, NL

by a brass ring fitted with eight outward-facing electric light points. These illuminate the

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass

Burmese household shrine with Buddha, circa 1880–1910
Burmese household shrine with Buddha, circa 1880–1910

Burmese household shrine with Buddha, circa 1880–1910

$24,894

H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in

Burmese household shrine with Buddha, circa 1880–1910

Located in Antwerp, BE

electric light was added, likely for practical use. A Buddhist monk’s fan (talapat), a later devotional

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Electric Light

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in Dm 12 in

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

Located in South Burlington, VT

enhanced with interior paper plus we've added new electric light for dramatic visual enjoyment. May be

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton

Located in London, GB

originally featured electric light bulbs, as confirmed by historical illustrations. The mirror's graceful

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French late 19th century Gothic Revival iron chandelier with Winged Dragons
French late 19th century Gothic Revival iron chandelier with Winged Dragons

French late 19th century Gothic Revival iron chandelier with Winged Dragons

Located in New Orleans, LA

the bulbs are pointing down, to show the novelty of the electric light. Each arm is a winged dragon

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Electric Light

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Laurel Wreath Bronze Double Candle Electric Wall Sconces c1900
French Louis XV Laurel Wreath Bronze Double Candle Electric Wall Sconces c1900

French Louis XV Laurel Wreath Bronze Double Candle Electric Wall Sconces c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of antique French Louis XV style double light electric wall sconces, crafted from bronze

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Gasolier Chandelier, French Late 19th Century
Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Gasolier Chandelier, French Late 19th Century

Bronze & Crystal Louis XV Gasolier Chandelier, French Late 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

down, a design element to show the novelty of electric light at the piece’s creation. This was a

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Electric Light

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Electric Light

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Charles Schneider and Henri Fournet French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
Charles Schneider and Henri Fournet French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920

Charles Schneider and Henri Fournet French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

, producing high-quality art glass and electric light bulbs. After World War I, the factory resumed

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. Patinated & Dore Bronze Hercules Clock on a Marble base, E. F. Caldwell
19th C. Patinated & Dore Bronze Hercules Clock on a Marble base, E. F. Caldwell

19th C. Patinated & Dore Bronze Hercules Clock on a Marble base, E. F. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the White House in Washington, D.C., the company’s masterful light

Category

1890s American Louis XVI Antique Electric Light

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chain Bracelet
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chain Bracelet

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chain Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed

Category

Early 1900s Victorian Antique Electric Light

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your dramatic visual

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs
Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs

Located in South Burlington, VT

electric light for dramatic visual enjoyment. Dimensions: 11.5 inches high to top of loop handle and 8

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios "Turtleback Tile" Six Light Lily Ceiling Light Chandelier
Tiffany Studios "Turtleback Tile" Six Light Lily Ceiling Light Chandelier

Tiffany Studios "Turtleback Tile" Six Light Lily Ceiling Light Chandelier

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

retains its original patina and period porclian sockets by, GeCo. (General Electric Co.) The ceiling light

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

1910 GE Street Light
1910 GE Street Light

1910 GE Street Light

$1,400

H 30 in Dm 15 in

1910 GE Street Light

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early General Electric luminous arc lamp. It has a 15 inch diameter and stands 30 inches

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Electric Light

Materials

Copper

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating. Besides Victorian diamond

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Electric Light

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco industrial copper ceiling light
Art Deco industrial copper ceiling light

Art Deco industrial copper ceiling light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

character of this piece.  As with all electrics we recommend this light is professionally checked and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Antique English Mercury Glass Pendant Light '1'
Antique English Mercury Glass Pendant Light '1'

Antique English Mercury Glass Pendant Light '1'

$645

H 5.32 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in

Antique English Mercury Glass Pendant Light '1'

Located in London, GB

Antique English mercury glass pendant light '1' Single antique mercury glass pendant light

Category

19th Century British Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass

Large and Early 8 Light Blacksmith Made Chandelier
Large and Early 8 Light Blacksmith Made Chandelier

Large and Early 8 Light Blacksmith Made Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

grandmothers large table. It was a grand home and the lamp once had a wire with a butler's electric bell

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Electric Light

Materials

Iron

Large Early 6 Light Twisted Rope Chandelier - Frosted and Wavy Prismatic Shades
Large Early 6 Light Twisted Rope Chandelier - Frosted and Wavy Prismatic Shades

Large Early 6 Light Twisted Rope Chandelier - Frosted and Wavy Prismatic Shades

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is one of the earliest all electric chandeliers. This large 46 inch diameter chandelier has

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass

Matchless Wonder Star Single-Row Multicolor Crystal C-6 Set of Bulbs, USA, 1930s
Matchless Wonder Star Single-Row Multicolor Crystal C-6 Set of Bulbs, USA, 1930s

Matchless Wonder Star Single-Row Multicolor Crystal C-6 Set of Bulbs, USA, 1930s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Westinghouse, where he got an education in the manufacturing of electric light bulbs. In 1912

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Crystal

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s

$1,349Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Westinghouse, where he got an education in the manufacturing of electric light bulbs. In 1912

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Crystal

Rare 1920s Charles Schneider Art Deco Glass Pitcher Ewer from France
Rare 1920s Charles Schneider Art Deco Glass Pitcher Ewer from France

Rare 1920s Charles Schneider Art Deco Glass Pitcher Ewer from France

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

business and bought a small glass factory, specialising in electric light bulbs, in association with a

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Glass

Exceptional French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider
Exceptional French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider

Exceptional French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider

By Charles Schneider

Located in Dallas, TX

glass factory, specialising in electric light bulbs, in association with a friend Henri Wolf, at Epinay

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Electric Light

Materials

Chrome

Art Nouveau Lamp by Quezal
Art Nouveau Lamp by Quezal

Art Nouveau Lamp by Quezal

$4,149

H 23.82 in W 8.27 in D 13.78 in

Art Nouveau Lamp by Quezal

By Quezal

Located in NANTES, FR

electric light bulb, which was rather harsh to the eye and perhaps unflattering to the domestic interior

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass, Copper

Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp
Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp

Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp

$3,319

H 15.16 in Dm 6.11 in

Quezal Art Nouveau Lamp

By Quezal

Located in NANTES, FR

electric light bulb, which was rather harsh to the eye and perhaps unflattering to the domestic interior

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Electric Light

Materials

Brass, Copper

Charming Smaller Chandelier, 1900s France
Charming Smaller Chandelier, 1900s France

Charming Smaller Chandelier, 1900s France

$2,133

H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in

Charming Smaller Chandelier, 1900s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

clear tones that elegantly catch and reflect the light. The crown has 4 light pipes for electric bulbs.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, France, circa 1800
Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, France, circa 1800

Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, France, circa 1800

$7,705

H 24.41 in Dm 13.39 in

Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, France, circa 1800

Located in Delft, NL

have been replaced to put in light bulbs. (electric 240V). The hood is adjustable by the arrow on top

Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900
Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900

Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900

Located in Berlin, DE

-plated. Heavily decorated baluster shaft, starting with eight volute-like curved light arms. With

Category

1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900
Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900

Antique Bronze Crown / Chandelier Rococo, circa 1900

Located in Berlin, DE

-plated. Heavily decorated baluster shaft, starting with eight volute-like curved light arms. With

Category

1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Electric Light

Materials

Bronze

Antique pair of French fire gilt bronze and cut crystal  Louis XV sconces
Antique pair of French fire gilt bronze and cut crystal  Louis XV sconces

Antique pair of French fire gilt bronze and cut crystal Louis XV sconces

Located in Casteren, NL

made into decorative chains. The sconces were recently converted for the use of electric lighting. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Electric Light

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil
Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil

Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil

Located in Edison, NJ

from light-yellow to electric yellow-green, making it a favorite among specimen collectors and jewelry

Category

15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Electric Light

Materials

Rock Crystal

Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C
Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C

Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C

Located in Milwaukee, WI

lamps to create the play of light. Electric bulbs or other sources of light are used today.

Category

19th Century Antique Electric Light

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Antique Electric Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique electric light you’re looking for. An antique electric light — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique electric light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique electric light, those designed in Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Federal Electric Company, Geeco Inc. and General Electric Company (GEC) each produced at least one beautiful antique electric light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Electric Light?

Prices for an antique electric light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $545 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.