Brass Four Light Electrified Gas Fixture 19th C Made in Usa
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular early gas chandelier, later converted to electric, having four arms which protrude from
Brass
$16,800
H 17.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
19th C. Patinated & Dore Bronze Hercules Clock on a Marble base, E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturing Company of New York, which produced gas lighting fixtures. In 1901 Edward F. Caldwell & Co
Marble, Bronze
Arts & Crafts Rare "Monk Face" Fixture with Six Lights
By Bauer Gas Fixture Works 1
Located in Vancouver, BC
to Bauer Fixture Works of Philadelphia. Very nice use of figural monk faces, ball and stud design
Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
A converted gas hall harp fixture finished in a light brass color. Lovely stamped details and
Converted Gas Hall Lantern Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Made by R. Williamson of Chicago circa 1905, this converted gas hall lantern has an interesting
Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely simple Late Victorian gas hall harp. Finished in an olive bronze color. Dainty stamping
Victorian Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Unusual design for Victorian era gas lantern. Electrified with two sockets.
Brass
Mission Style Gas Electric Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905 Exceptional quality combination gas/electric fixture found in Nashville, Tennessee. All
Crystal, Brass
Gas Fixture with Tungsten Bulb
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1900 A true industrial gas fixture. These fixtures were used in factories, garages, machine
Antique Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Located in Mobile, AL
Antique gas hall harp fixture, never been electrified, can be restored to UL wiring, circa 1880
Brass
Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Glass
Blown Glass Original Gas Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful etched Art Nouveau design glass shade. Glass has 3 circles of green representing the stylized center of an etched flower. Metal crown; bottom cast fitting; brass harp with...
Gas and Electric Arts and Crafts Fixture
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Slag glass Arts and Crafts fixture. Two exterior candles were originally gas. Original glass in
Brass
Arts & Crafts Gas or Electric Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Original gas/electric light fixture with a straightforward Arts & Crafts design, circa 1910
Brass
McKenney & Co. Combination Gas/Electric Light Fixture
By Mckenney & Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Highly unusual combination gas/electric fixture (converted to all electric) made by McKenney & Co
Brass, Ormolu
Organic Three-Light Gas Fixture, circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
This converted gas-electric fixture, circa 1910. Constructed in an extremely organic manner, the
Craftsman Iron Gas Fixture with Green Slag Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
converted to electric and the fixture is ready to install. We find that early antique lighting was designed
Iron
Early Industrial Copper Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Industrial Copper Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Copper
Mitchell Vance & Co. Two-Light Inverted Gas Fixture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa. 1905 Converted gas/electric 2-light fixture. Greek revival style, made by Mitchell Vance
Converted Gas-Electric Renaissance Revival Speltre Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a super high quality six-arm speltre fixture with all original parts, converted from gas to
Brass
Victorian Filigree Converted Gas Electric Fixture, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
An exceptionally rare and decorative Victorian filigree converted gas light fixture, circa 1900
Gas Hall Harp Fixture with Art Glass Shade
Located in Vancouver, BC
This converted gas-electric hall harp has been refinished in satin brass and fitted with an
Brass
Original Gas Chandelier Converted to Candle/Kerosene Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful double scroll arms from the arms to the crown with oval gold finished detailed ornaments between. Delicate in design but built substantially. 9 arms and center light in the...
Bronze
Stunning Antique Circa 1901 Gibson Gas Fixture Works Chandelier
Located in Mississauga, CA
. Made by Gibson Gas Fixture works of Philadelphia, it is cataloged in their 1901 catalog. See images
Brass
Unavailable
H 98 in W 32 in D 32 in
Ornate Brass and Cranberry Glass Converted Gas Fixture, circa 1880
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This beautiful converted gas chandelier features ornate, leafy scrolling arms coming up from a
Brass
Unavailable
H 38 in Dm 20 in
Colonial Combination Gas, Electric Crystal Fixture, Pair Available, Three-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Rare pair of combination gas/electric crystal light fixtures, converted to full electric
Crystal, Brass
solid bronze wall mount lamp formerly a gas fixture
Located in New York, NY
C19848 A late 19th. c. solid bronze wall mount lamp formerly a gas fixture with
Original Industrial Gas Light Fixture, circa 1885 by Archer & Pancoast
By Archer & Pancoast
Located in Vancouver, BC
All original American Industrial gas light fixture, attributed to Archer & Pancoast of New York
Brass
Empire Style Brass Converted Gas Fixture with Bare-Bulbs (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905. This exotic looking Empire Style brass gas fixture has been converted from gas and
Unavailable
H 31 in Dm 18 in
Decorative Victorian Converted Gas Fixture by R. Williamson & Co. (3-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1900. This lovely and decorative converted gas fixture shows a restored matte and gold finish
Unavailable
H 40 in Dm 17 in
Early Combination Gas/Electric Fixture with Art Glass by Beardslee of Chicago
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attributed to Beardslee of Chicago, circa 1900. A stunning example of early American lighting
Two Light, Combination Gas And Electric
Located in Austin, TX
Combination Gas and Electric, turn of the Century, Gas Up and Electric down, Lighting fixture
19th Century American Gilt & Patinated Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1880
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
gas lighting fixtures. At this time, due to Thomas Edison's advances in developing the electric light
Bronze, Copper, Ormolu
19th Century Bronze Gas Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 19th century bronze and glass gas light now converted to electric. Beautiful original patina
Bronze
19th Century Crystal Chandelier Converted Gas Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century classic crystal chandelier was originally an early gas fixture and has been
Crystal
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
Victorian Reticulated Brass Hanging Gas Fixture El
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Victorian hanging fixture offers brass frame with rope twist column with reticulated font and
Brass
Victorian Aesthetic 3 Arm Gas Fixture/Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This elegant Victorian chandelier has a beautiful rich original brown patina, period shades, and Satsuma porcelain. This well designed and cohesive chandelier is newly wired and rea...
Brass
c.1860 Electrified Antique French Kerosene Gas Hanging Fixture
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Original antique French billiards fixture. The scrolling vine and the red cased glass globe make a
Large Mirrored Mercury Dome with Unique Gas Era Fixture
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The look and proportions of this early lamp feel just right. The shade has a 9.5 inch diameter plus the extended brass shade holder bring the height to 20 over inches. The aged patin...
Sold
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Antique Cornelius & Co Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Gas Three Light Fixture c1860
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cornelius & Co Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Gas Three Light Fixture with Foliate Elements
Bronze
Antique Brass Four-Light Gas Hanging Fixture, Converted to Electric, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique gas chandelier offers brass frame in scroll and foliate form with four arms terminating
Brass
Antique Brass Four-Arm Gas Light Hanging Fixture with Glass Shades C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian chandelier offers brass frame with four scroll form arms terminating in lights with glass shades, c1880 Measures - 31"h x 24"diam
Brass
Sold
H 4.75 in W 4 in D 0.1 in
Edwardian Silver and Enamel Cheroot Case Belonging to Francis T. Cotton
By Colen Hewer Cheshire
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
an enormous gas lighting fixture for the Mansion House in Dublin and was in charge of procuring his
Silver, Enamel
Large English Cast Brass and Etched Crystal Pendant Light by Faraday & Son
By Faraday & Son
Located in Nottingham, GB
of gas and electric lighting fixtures that combined elegance with functionality. The company’s
Brass
Converted Gas Light Fixture, 3- Light, Victorian Chandelier
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Once a turn of the last century, gas light fixture. Now a converted to electric, modernized for
Brass, Steel
Small J Style Gas Fixture, Unique Swirl Vaseline Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
The hand blown 7.5 inch shade on this lamp is just beautiful. The fixture is a simple 1890s gas
Blown Glass
Sold
H 26 in Dm 16 in
Pr. French Ormolu mounted & Chinese Cloisonné Vases Lacarrière Frères & Delatour
By Lacarrière, Delatour and Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lacarrière Frères & Delatour. Lacarrière foundery began in 1825, crafting gas lighting fixtures that dazzled
Enamel, Gold, Bronze
Four Light, originally gas, Victorian Light Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Restored Four Light, Originally Gas, Lighting Fixture with original Gas Shades. Restored Antique
Turn of the Century "Bamboo" Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous turn of the century gas lighting fixture in metal bamboo motif. Has been completely
Gas/Electric Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Nice all original transitional light, original parts shown in a high polish-lacquered finish, and period correct pressed glass shades. Note the hex stamped body and original canopy. ...
Brass
Black Converted Gas Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
19th century gas lamp in black enamel, converted to electricity.
Transitional Gas/Electric Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four & four transitional gas/electric fixture found in New Orleans. These lights first appeared c
Brass
Small Copper Gas Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful copper gas light with 30" of brass diamond shaped chain. Great age patina. All new wiring.
White Enameled Converted Gas Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
19th century enameled converted gas fixture.
Electrified Antique Gas Hanging Fixture
Located in Wainscott, NY
Brass Gas Hanging Fixture converted to Electric
electrified gas fixture with white globe
Located in Hudson, NY
Electrified gas fixture with white globe, brown enamel body and chrome stem.
Metal
Converted Gas Light Fixture (3-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Victorian style fixture with original finish and three gas candles, converted to electric
Industrial Commercial Gas Fixture (2-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1877 – This is a rare two-light industrial commercial converted gas fixture. Retains its
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
Electrified Pressure Gas Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique, hanging pressure-style gas lamp. Comprised of a brass harp structure topped with a stem and globular font, hanging by a chain. It has a narrow cylindrical glass shade a...
Brass
$14,651
H 17.05 in W 11.5 in D 6.78 in
Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style decorated with gilt bronze motifs, of rectangular form the painted floral porcelain white e...
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
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.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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