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Gio Ponti Wonderfully Patinated 'Soliflore' Vase for Arthur Krupp Milano, 1930s
By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti
Located in Tilburg, NL
influential designers of the 20th century. He designed buildings, furniture, lighting, ceramics, silverware
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Silver
H 5.71 in W 2.84 in D 2.84 in
Black Forest Hand Carved Switzerland Pair of End Tables Marble Tops, circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture, lighting, shelves, consoles items, many made in pairs and all will be offered on 1stdibs.
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Marble
H 19.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Jardiniere
Located in Victoria, BC
decorative arts such as furniture, lighting, and home accessories were designed in this style.
While the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Secretaire Abattant by Jules Leleu Signed, Circa 1935
By Jules Leleu
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
business. LeLeu’s furniture, lighting fixtures and carpets remain today to be the result of excellent
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Rosewood
Steel Marine Lighting
Located in Norwell, MA
A Ward Hendrickson cobalt blue lens polished steel ships lantern. This is a fantastic ships lantern. Rich cobalt blue lens. Massive size. Brass badge, lens bezel and lid hardware. Po...
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1920s North American Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Steel
1920 Copper Industrial Sconce lights by Benjamin Lighting Co.
By Benjamin Lighting Co
Located in Surrey, BC
1920 Industrial Bulbous Benjamin Copper Pendant Globe sconce showing great patina ..Originally only in a pendant format we have custom altered the arm set up in copper and brass to a...
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Copper
Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with brass makers from Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Brooklyn New York. The polished and lacquered case has a metal cage. The copper oil font has...
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1920s North American Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Steel
Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern with brass makers from Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Brooklyn New York. The polished and lacquered case has a metal cage. The copper oil font has...
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1920s North American Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Steel
Modern Italian Lighting Sfera Model by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, 1970
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milan, Italy
Beautiful table lamp Sfera in Murano glass and chromed metal designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Skipper in circa 1970.
Biography
ANGELO MANGIAROTTI was born in Milan on ...
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1670s Italian Modern Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Lighting, Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very pretty French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with crystal spears and central rod.
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1910s French Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Lighting, Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze and crystal six-light chandelier.
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1910s French Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Exterior Lighting
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Exterior Lighting
Dimensions - 21.5'D x 10"W x 19"H
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19th Century French Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Big Exterior Lighting
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Big Exterior Lighting
Dimensions - 22”W x 31"D x 65”H
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19th Century French Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Iron
Ingo Maurer ML1 Table Lamp - Mouth-blown Design Lighting
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Ingo Maurer ML1 Table Lamp - Mouth-blown Design Lighting
Discover the unique beauty of the Ingo
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1670s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Glass
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H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Ardeco Vintage Suspended Lighting, Signed Muller
Located in Beirut, LB
Twisted suspension in chrome plated brass.
Sea star shape structure holding 5 press molded glass shades with engraved sea inspired motifs (Seas shell and sea weed)
Signed Muller, b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal "Forest Animals" Lighting Pendant/ Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Art Deco Carved Crystal Ceiling Pendant/ Lantern. Featuring forest animals at play carved into the crystal. Please look closely at pictures. This ia rare treasure.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Crystal Chandelier Italy 20th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large chandelier with metal frame, richly ornamented with crystal pendants and necklaces; features three stages each of 18 lights, with glass bobeche.
Lamp that due to age and wear m...
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Early 1900s Italian Other Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Chandelier, attributable to the workshop of Francesco Morini (1822-1899)
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Carved and gilded metal and wood chandelier. The central body, carved with floral and leaf motifs, is ornamented at the bottom with four lion heads, alternating with as many arms car...
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1860s Italian Other Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gilded Wood and Crystal Chandelier. Florence, early 19th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Large Florentine chandelier with 16 lights distributed in double order, dating from the early 19th century. Supported centrally by an iron rod covered with transparent blown glass in...
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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Chandelier Antique French Lighting Baroque style Early 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
spirit of a certain era.
The elegance of shapes and lines, the unique design of lighting fixtures of
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1910s French Baroque Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier by Midwest Lighting Circa. 1920's
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine and quintessential example of a period Art Deco chandelier. Circa. 1920's. Original satin glass "Cloud" motif glass shades. Polished chrome and brass ring detail. Designed in th...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Original 19th Century Bronze Lighting Sculpture Historicism Baroque Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Centerpiece of a magnificent chandelier from a Palace at the Vienna-Ringstrasse, modified with low-voltage spotlights. Very costly work with casted and chased parts. Obviously there ...
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19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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H 66.93 in Dm 59.06 in
Clear and Frosted Lucite and Brass Chanderlier Flushmount Ceiling Lighting
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning chandelier with brass base and lucite. This chandelier features clear and frosted lucite. There are 53 pieces of lucite in total. The brass base has hooks to place each piec...
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1780s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass
Candelabrum Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Lamp Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
allure. The pendant lighting echoes an era of sophistication, adding a captivating statement to your
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19th Century European Baroque Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
H 35.04 in Dm 21.66 in
Art Deco Furniture Light Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco furniture light around 1920s.
2 Bulbs.
with fabric cable and plug.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Stunning Victorian Lighting Gothic Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture.
This early Arts & Crafts era pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most p...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass
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H 30 in Dm 8 in
19thc French Louis XV Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Beaded Pendant Lighting Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Antique Louis XV style Cut Crystal Beaded Ceiling Pendant Lighting Chandelier in Dore
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc Earlier American Made3 Piece Lighting ensemble/ 1 Chandelier and 2 sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Amereican Made Gilt Bronze 3 Piece Lighting Set. 1 chandelier and a pair of matching sconces
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1880s North American Georgian Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
H 17 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Massive Extra Large Three-Tiered Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high end elegant modern chandelier, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, the chandelier has 18 sockets 40W and three layers of extremely stylish textured sol...
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Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Five Light Slip Shade Chandelier Ceiling Fixture by Crown Lighting Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique chandelier was made by the Crown Lighting Company of the United States and dates to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Iron
H 33 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Rare Art Deco Pendant / Ceiling Light w. Stain Leaded Glass Shades, Lighting Art
Located in Lisse, NL
light switched on and off, this truly is, what we call. 'a work of lighting art'. The way the light
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Iron, Lead
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H 30 in Dm 16.6 in
Poul Hansen Opaline Milk Glass Ormolu White Table Lamp, Pierced, Lattice Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Regency lamp. C. 1940s. Labelled. The Paul Hanson Lighting Company began in the 1920's and as a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
XVIII Century Pair of Touchers in Gilt Woodwork converted in lighting appliqués
Located in Lisboa, PT
XVIII Century Pair of Touchers in Gilt Woodwork Converted in Lighting Appliqués
Carved and gilded
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Wood
H 24.81 in W 26.78 in D 4.34 in
Classic Double Benjamin Green over white Porcelain Pendent.
By Benjamin Lighting Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This simple and elegant pendent is the type of lighting that started the whole industrial lighting
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Original French Art Deco frosted art glass blossom chandelier signed EJG France
By EJG
Located in New York City, NY
, luster, Modern, lamp, fixture, lantern, more lighting, silver, Modernist, Moderne, luminaire, Italian
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
H 27.5 in W 19 in D 14 in
Beautiful French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier Signed by E.J.G
By EJG
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier signed by E.J.G. having four clear frosted glass panels with center shade having intricate geometric motif. With matching polished nickel frame wi...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Glass
Original French Art Deco Frosted Art Glass + nickeled bronze chandelier, EJ G
By EJG
Located in New York City, NY
Fabulous French Art Deco geometric motif chandelier featuring four frosted and molded art glass panels with stylized wheat design, chevron, stepped tops and polished details,
att...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
1920 copper benjamin industrial Glass globe Pendant light
By Benjamin Lighting Co
Located in Surrey, BC
One of the more interesting industrial lights manufactured in the USA with decent gauge copper nicely patina'd with a thick glass globe... used predominantly in silos and areas where...
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Lighting Fixture, Bronze Cameo Cut Art Glass Shade Floral Wall Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
early 20th century Cameo Art Glass sconce French Art Nouveau, Bronze with glass shade, 1890-1919
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
H 12 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
French Art Deco Geometric Chandelier by E.J.G
By EJG
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco chandelier by E.J.G. Having three frosted glass shades with intricate geometric motif. With matching silver frame with beautiful geometric deco details. Re-p...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Luigi Fontana Early 20th Century Italian Oval Mirror, 1927
By Luigi Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
Pietro Chiesa as a premier producer and marketer of furniture, lighting, and furnishing accessories, and
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1920s Italian Other Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Mirror
Murano Glass Table Lamp Ghost Model by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milan, Italy
Ghost lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti, Polluce collection for Skipper, Italy, Mazzega Murano, circa 1970. With original label.
Biography
ANGELO MANGIAROTTI was born in Milan on 26th of F...
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1670s Italian Modern Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Table Lamp Ghost Model by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milan, Italy
Ghost lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti, Polluce collection for Skipper, Italy, Mazzega Murano, circa 1970.
Biography
ANGELO MANGIAROTTI was born in Milan on 26th of February 1921.
He grad...
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1670s Italian Modern Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1930’s Polychrome Art Deco Sconces – A Pair
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Canton, MA
smaller spaces, hallways or stairways. Reminiscent in style and manufacturing to marked Lincoln Lighting
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Metal
Single French Art Deco Sconce by EJG
By EJG
Located in Long Island City, NY
, since 1991 with restoration, repair and plaiting for any lighting period located in Long Island City
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Dayton Railroad Car Gas or Electric Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is unsigned but we believe it’s from Dayton Lighting Company and dates to 1900. This is a
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair Large Spanish Revival Sconces with Original Mica Shields
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Prescott, US
. Attributed to the Feldman Co., an LA based lighting manufacturer known for their spectacular designs and
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1920s American Rancho Monterey Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Iron
Set of Six 1920s Large Cast Iron Spanish Revival Sconces
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Prescott, US
., an LA based lighting manufacturer known for their spectacular designs and execution.
These single
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1920s American Spanish Colonial Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp Polluce Collection by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti, Polluce Collection for Skipper, Italy, Mazzega Murano, circa 1970.
Biography
ANGELO MANGIAROTTI was born in Milan on 26th of February 1921.
He grad...
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1670s Italian Modern Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Big Gaetano Sciolari Brass Saloon Chandelier, circa 1920s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wien, AT
Big Gaetano Sciolari brass saloon chandelier, circa 1920s
Polished and stove enameled
Shades are replaced new.
Very rare and high quality chandelier.
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Table or Floor Lamp by Leroy C. Doane for Miller
By Leroy C. Doane, Miller Lighting Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Modernist table or floor lamp by Leroy C. Doane for Miller. Extremely rare version. Three standards witch allow lamp to convert from table lamp to floor lamp. Ingenious desi...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
decorators alike!
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Engraved Crystal Lantern
Located in LEGNY, FR
elegant lighting.
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Brass Lantern, 'Part of a Set of two' (third one sold)
Located in London, GB
feet and suspended above with 6 curved arms rising to a central ball from which hangs the lighting
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1920s French Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass
Period Arts & Crafts Iron and Amber Mica Lantern
By Charles Green
Located in Denver, CO
electric lighting fixtures are unique expressions of craft, creativity, and technology. The elegant lines
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Iron
Beautiful, French baroque bronze and etched glass lantern (pair available)
Located in Worthing, GB
lighting solution. Whether adorning your grand foyer, illuminating your garden, or enhancing the ambiance
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Bronze
H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Near Pair of Antique H. Luchaire French Wall Sconces or Lanterns Electrified
Located in Chicago, IL
lantern. His “apparatus d'eclairage” as H. Luchaire refers to it as, simply means lighting apparatus
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1860s French Country Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Steel, Copper, Brass
H 23.88 in W 12.13 in D 10 in
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
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19th Century French Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Enameled Railway Table lamp or Lantern, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
. This lantern called "Lampe Paradou" can be used today as table lamp or lantern for ambient lighting
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1920s Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Handcrafted Moorish Glass Lantern Octagonal Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
lighting will cast light on the walls with pretty patterns that will shadows on the ceiling and on the
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Early 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Furniture Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
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Antique Furniture Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique furniture lighting you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every item from our selection of antique furniture lighting was constructed with great care. 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. A choice in our collection of antique furniture lighting, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique furniture lighting over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Furniture Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of antique furniture lighting at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $911,943 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Antique Furniture Lighting
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
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