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19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

Antique 19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

$900
H 64 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Antique Indian Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp 19th Century South India
Located in Forney, TX
primitive lighting, as a votive candle holder, chamber candlestick stand, incense burner censer, or simply
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Primitive Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Indian Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp 19th Century South India
Antique Indian Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp 19th Century South India

Antique Indian Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp 19th Century South India

$395
H 6 in W 3.75 in D 4.75 in
One Copper Naturally Oxidized Vessel Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Three Copper naturally oxidized vessel lamps sold individually. Standard US UL wiring. Shades not included. WE JUST HAVE ONE LAMP LEFT 2 HAVE BEEN SOLD
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Early 19th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Copper

Antique One Copper Naturally Oxidized Vessel Lamp
One Copper Naturally Oxidized Vessel Lamp

One Copper Naturally Oxidized Vessel Lamp

$2,150
H 21 in W 14 in D 7 in

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Very Rare Pilgrim Century Lighting Stand, Ri Or Ct Origin
Located in Hadley, MA
ANCIENT PRIMITIVE LIGHTING STAND Exceptionally rare, untouched original Pilgrim
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

Antique Very Rare Pilgrim Century Lighting Stand, Ri Or Ct Origin
Very Rare Pilgrim Century Lighting Stand, Ri Or Ct Origin

Very Rare Pilgrim Century Lighting Stand, Ri Or Ct Origin

H 37.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
Located in New York, NY
IRON SIMPLE NATURAL ELEGANCE AND PROPORTIONS
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Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

Antique CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE

CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE

H 26 in Dm 24 in
Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Early anglepoise styling of a primitive desk lamp with counterbalance weight, original paint.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Metal

Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp
Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp

Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp

Primitive Globe Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
original milk glass with wire support
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Lighting

Primitive Globe Lantern
Primitive Globe Lantern

Primitive Globe Lantern

H 20 in Dm 20 in
Late 19th C Primitive Indian Hammered Copper Water Vessel Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th c primitive Indian hammered copper water vessel lamp. A bold, bulbous body with a
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Late 19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Copper

Late 19th C Primitive Indian Hammered Copper Water Vessel Lamp
Late 19th C Primitive Indian Hammered Copper Water Vessel Lamp

Late 19th C Primitive Indian Hammered Copper Water Vessel Lamp

H 15 in Dm 12 in
Primitive Wrought Iron Weathervane Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wrought iron weathervane with great patina converted to to (4) light primitive
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Primitive Wrought Iron Weathervane Chandelier
Primitive Wrought Iron Weathervane Chandelier

Primitive Wrought Iron Weathervane Chandelier

H 34 in Dm 26 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade.       
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

H 24.41 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chinese Vase Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese vase lamps, in dark brown-olive green glaze with complimentary off-white linen Empire shade (listed measurements include shade). Newly wired, with line switch, for us...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Terracotta, Linen

Antique Chinese Vase Lamp
Antique Chinese Vase Lamp

Antique Chinese Vase Lamp

H 19 in Dm 21.5 in
18th Century American Three-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming petite late 18th century American wrought iron chandelier with three curved arms uniting at a central down rod with a curved hook on top. Fixture has never been electrified.
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Late 18th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century American Three-Arm Chandelier
18th Century American Three-Arm Chandelier

18th Century American Three-Arm Chandelier

H 14 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th Century American Nine-Arm Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century American wrought iron chandelier with nine scrolled arms, consisting of six in a circle on the bottom tier, and three around the top tier. The fixture origin...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Nine-Arm Iron Chandelier
19th Century American Nine-Arm Iron Chandelier

19th Century American Nine-Arm Iron Chandelier

H 21.5 in Dm 31 in
19th Century American Six-Arm Wrought-Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late-19th century American six-arm hand-wrought iron chandelier with elegantly curved arms holding candle cups and with a decorative stylized heart finials at the ends. Ou...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wrought Iron

19th Century American Six-Arm Wrought-Iron Chandelier
19th Century American Six-Arm Wrought-Iron Chandelier

19th Century American Six-Arm Wrought-Iron Chandelier

H 24 in W 57 in D 57 in
Pair of French, Late 18th Century Iron Wall Candleholders with Mirrors
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique pair of iron wall candleholders with small mirrors that reflect the light. France circa 1750-1800 Weathered, small losses.
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18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of French, Late 18th Century Iron Wall Candleholders with Mirrors
Pair of French, Late 18th Century Iron Wall Candleholders with Mirrors

Pair of French, Late 18th Century Iron Wall Candleholders with Mirrors

H 16.74 in W 6.3 in D 4.14 in
Pair of French, 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Wall Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique pair of hand forged iron wall candleholders or sconces. Easy to attach at your wall by sticking them in a drilled hole, France, 18th century. Weathered but very good conditi...
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18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of French, 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Wall Candleholders
Pair of French, 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Wall Candleholders

Pair of French, 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Wall Candleholders

H 4.93 in W 19.1 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Wooden Brutalist Table Lamps in a Primitive Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wooden brutalist table lamps in primitive style produced in Sweden by unknown designer. In
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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wood

Pair of Wooden Brutalist Table Lamps in a Primitive Style
Pair of Wooden Brutalist Table Lamps in a Primitive Style

Pair of Wooden Brutalist Table Lamps in a Primitive Style

H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
19th Century English Tole Wall-Mount Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 19th century English black painted tole wall mount lantern of tapered form with a stovepipe top, and a door on the side that opens for access. The square hole in the back ...
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19th Century British Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Tôle

19th Century English Tole Wall-Mount Lantern
19th Century English Tole Wall-Mount Lantern

19th Century English Tole Wall-Mount Lantern

H 22 in W 10.25 in D 8 in
18th Century English Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very pure and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder, England, circa 1700-1800. Despite of its age in a very good condition.
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18th Century English Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

18th Century English Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
18th Century English Hand Forged Iron Candleholder

18th Century English Hand Forged Iron Candleholder

H 56.3 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.   
Category

1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  
Category

1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully quaint early 19th century American wrought iron chandelier with four taper candle cups, a twisted column, and a hand-wrought iron linked chain. Perfect over a small din...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier

H 31 in Dm 14 in
18th Century American Iron Two-Arm Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic but chic 18th century American handwrought iron sconce with two arms and a simple turned hook on top. Fixture has always been used with candles, and has never been electrified.
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Late 18th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century American Iron Two-Arm Sconce
18th Century American Iron Two-Arm Sconce

18th Century American Iron Two-Arm Sconce

H 22.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Primitive Painted Pine & Tin Hand-Lantern, circa 1830-1840
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The primitive painted pine and tin hand lantern, having a sloping tin roof with pivoting hatch and
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Mid-19th Century English Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Tin

Primitive Painted Pine & Tin Hand-Lantern, circa 1830-1840
Primitive Painted Pine & Tin Hand-Lantern, circa 1830-1840

Primitive Painted Pine & Tin Hand-Lantern, circa 1830-1840

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 4.75 in
CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
Located in New York, NY
IRON SIMPLE NATURAL ELEGANCE AND PROPORTIONS
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Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE

CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE

H 26 in Dm 24 in
Asian Wine Jar Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental primitive Asian wine jar table lamp mounted on an ebonized base. c. Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Brass

Asian Wine Jar Table Lamp
Asian Wine Jar Table Lamp

Asian Wine Jar Table Lamp

H 36 in Dm 13.5 in
Pair of Hand-Hammered Swedish Brass Sconces
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair of handmade two-light brass sconces, Sweden, circa 1860. Heart and flower motif on the top section, and flowers, foliage and botehs on the lower part.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand-Hammered Swedish Brass Sconces
Pair of Hand-Hammered Swedish Brass Sconces

Pair of Hand-Hammered Swedish Brass Sconces

H 17 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Fine 'Wedding Band Hogscraper' Ejector Candlestick
Located in London, GB
hexagonal base and in excellent original condition. A really charming piece of functional primitive early
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Primitive Lighting

Fine 'Wedding Band Hogscraper' Ejector Candlestick
Fine 'Wedding Band Hogscraper' Ejector Candlestick

Fine 'Wedding Band Hogscraper' Ejector Candlestick

H 7.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Tole Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful tree form tole chandelier with 16 branches.
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Tole Chandelier
Antique Tole Chandelier

Antique Tole Chandelier

H 48 in Dm 30 in
18th Century Countryside Chandelier
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
Wrought iron and wood 18th century chandelier with candleholders in sheet metal. Popular art of the 18th century.
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Late 18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Metal

18th Century Countryside Chandelier
18th Century Countryside Chandelier

18th Century Countryside Chandelier

H 34.26 in Dm 30.71 in
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Antique Primitive Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique primitive lighting for your home. An item from our selection of antique primitive lighting — often made from metal, iron and ceramic — can elevate any home. 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. Each choice in our collection of antique primitive lighting bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Primitive Lighting?

Prices for a piece of antique primitive lighting start at $784 and top out at $4,200 with the average selling for $1,885.

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The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

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This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

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