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Noir Chain Link Floor Lamp
Noir Chain Link Floor Lamp

Noir Chain Link Floor Lamp

$2,850

H 68 in Dm 17 in

Noir Chain Link Floor Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Black vintage wrought iron chain link floor lamp with shade. Industrial chic addition to a room

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19th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Iron

Hand-Forged Metal Lantern and Canopy and Chain
Hand-Forged Metal Lantern and Canopy and Chain

Hand-Forged Metal Lantern and Canopy and Chain

Located in NYC, NY

A Classic Mission style lantern in hand-forged metal with an arrow design on a hand-forged chain

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19th Century American Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Metal

Period, French Chandelier with Exquisite Chain
Period, French Chandelier with Exquisite Chain

Period, French Chandelier with Exquisite Chain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

extraoridnary series of chains with encased, marquis crystals.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

LVI Style Bronze Dore Candelabra As A Lamp With Chains
LVI Style Bronze Dore Candelabra As A Lamp With Chains

LVI Style Bronze Dore Candelabra As A Lamp With Chains

Located in Dallas, TX

A fabulous pair of LVI style bronze dore candelabras mounted now as lamps with chains attached

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1860s French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

German Wrought Iron and Chain Dome Chandelier
German Wrought Iron and Chain Dome Chandelier

German Wrought Iron and Chain Dome Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

suspended by 6 link chains attached to a canopy.

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Brass Oil Lamp Decorated with Lions and Chains
French Napoleon III Brass Oil Lamp Decorated with Lions and Chains

French Napoleon III Brass Oil Lamp Decorated with Lions and Chains

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Napoleon III brass oil lamp decorated with lions and chains A beautiful 19th century lamp

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Mid-19th Century Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops
French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops

French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops This is a very pretty and dainty piece

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1920s French Provincial Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Crystal

Monumental Hand-Carved Oak Chandelier with Sculptural Wooden Chain, Europe, 1920
Monumental Hand-Carved Oak Chandelier with Sculptural Wooden Chain, Europe, 1920

Monumental Hand-Carved Oak Chandelier with Sculptural Wooden Chain, Europe, 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

solid wood, including its rare structural wooden chain links. Likely Northern European, early 20th

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900
Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900

Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900

$590Sale Price|29% Off

H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in

Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900

By Edison

Located in Berkeley, CA

"fat-boy" sockets. Each has its own on/off pull chain switch. All hang from a single brass post with

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1910s Albanian Early Victorian Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Silver chandelier w/ reliefs, mesh suspension chain, padlock & ceiling bracket
Silver chandelier w/ reliefs, mesh suspension chain, padlock & ceiling bracket

Silver chandelier w/ reliefs, mesh suspension chain, padlock & ceiling bracket

$6,300Sale Price|30% Off

H 20.08 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Silver chandelier w/ reliefs, mesh suspension chain, padlock & ceiling bracket

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver chandelier with reliefs, mesh suspension chain, padlock and ceiling bracket

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19th Century European Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Silver

Victorian Hand Painted Ceramic Oil Lamps with Chain Swags & Lion Masks, C.1850
Victorian Hand Painted Ceramic Oil Lamps with Chain Swags & Lion Masks, C.1850

Victorian Hand Painted Ceramic Oil Lamps with Chain Swags & Lion Masks, C.1850

Located in Chatham, ON

chain swags - set against a sold burgundy background with blue line details throughout - unsigned

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veining and Brass Chains
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veining and Brass Chains

French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veining and Brass Chains

Located in Barntrup, DE

, suspended on decorative brass chains and retaining its matching alabaster canopy. This elegant Art Deco

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Large French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Brass Chain, 1920s
Large French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Brass Chain, 1920s

Large French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Brass Chain, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

quality and cloud-like texture. Suspended from geometric brass chains and a matching canopy, the fixture

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Arts and Crafts Pull Chain Table Lamp of Plaited Brass with Floral Fabric 1930s
Arts and Crafts Pull Chain Table Lamp of Plaited Brass with Floral Fabric 1930s

Arts and Crafts Pull Chain Table Lamp of Plaited Brass with Floral Fabric 1930s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Arts and crafts pull chain table and desk lamp. The base and frame of the shade are both made of

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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stylish Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant Chandelier with Unique Bronze Chain
Stylish Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant Chandelier with Unique Bronze Chain

Stylish Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant Chandelier with Unique Bronze Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

rod-chain and the original bronze canopy atop are like the icing on the cake, giving this rare pendant

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy

Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy

Located in Lisse, NL

century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natural vein-like crack

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Early White Glass Dish Light Pendant Steel Chains Brass Canopy
Early White Glass Dish Light Pendant Steel Chains Brass Canopy

Early White Glass Dish Light Pendant Steel Chains Brass Canopy

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century pendant light. Features a white glass dish light shade with three steel chains

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Early 20th Century Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Solid Bronze Six Light Chandelier, Canopy, Chain, Estate Item
French Solid Bronze Six Light Chandelier, Canopy, Chain, Estate Item

French Solid Bronze Six Light Chandelier, Canopy, Chain, Estate Item

Located in Manhasset, NY

French solid bronze six light chandelier, Canopy, chain. This finely cast solid bronze chandelier

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1910s Rococo Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

Antique Foliate Bronze Pendant with Frosted Opal Glass on Chain, USA, 1900
Antique Foliate Bronze Pendant with Frosted Opal Glass on Chain, USA, 1900

Antique Foliate Bronze Pendant with Frosted Opal Glass on Chain, USA, 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

An antique white cased glass pendant with neoclassical details suspended from foliate cast brass fittings in a warm aged brass finish. Given the antique nature of this fixture, there...

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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Antique chandelier on chains in Art Nouveau style, Austria, early 20th century
Antique chandelier on chains in Art Nouveau style, Austria, early 20th century

Antique chandelier on chains in Art Nouveau style, Austria, early 20th century

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Antique chandelier on chains in Art Nouveau style. Made in Austria, early 20th century. The ball is

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria
Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria

Pendant Lamp with Ornate Chain and White Opaline Glass globe, 1900 Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

lamp is the ornate chain made from pressed brass elements, it just gives the lamp that little bit

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

1900, French Bronze Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier Long Detailed Chain
1900, French Bronze Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier Long Detailed Chain

1900, French Bronze Crystal Beaded Empire Dome Chandelier Long Detailed Chain

Located in Firenze, Toscana

the rest is the very rare detailed chains of flowers. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no

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Early 1900s French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain

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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Wire

Louis XVI Brass Round Lantern with Rams Heads and Chain Swags
Louis XVI Brass Round Lantern with Rams Heads and Chain Swags

Louis XVI Brass Round Lantern with Rams Heads and Chain Swags

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ball chain. The four-light candelabra is connected by a sphere to the body of the glazed lantern by

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Torch and Decorative Chain
French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Torch and Decorative Chain

French 19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Torch and Decorative Chain

Located in New Orleans, LA

strands of intricately detailed chain, all joined together by a classic empire crown. Acorn finials rest

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19th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

French Red Murano Drops and Chains Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900
French Red Murano Drops and Chains Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900

French Red Murano Drops and Chains Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in Firenze, Toscana

throughout. Adorning Murano glass drops in clear and red. Adding 8 inches of original chain and canopy. Free

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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Crystal

Georgian Style Chandelier with a Globe Centre Matching Chain and Canopy
Georgian Style Chandelier with a Globe Centre Matching Chain and Canopy

Georgian Style Chandelier with a Globe Centre Matching Chain and Canopy

Located in Manhasset, NY

An early 1900s Georgian style chandelier with a globe centre matching chain and canopy. A wonderful

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1910s French Georgian Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s
Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s

Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s

Located in Andernach, DE

''Radnabe'') are made from sturdy wood and kept in shape to last by heavy iron bands. The pendant chains are

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19th Century German Country Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Iron

Large French Art Deco Opal Glass Chandelier Burnished Brass Trims & Chains c1920
Large French Art Deco Opal Glass Chandelier Burnished Brass Trims & Chains c1920

Large French Art Deco Opal Glass Chandelier Burnished Brass Trims & Chains c1920

Located in Coimbra, PT

Chains, circa 1920. In mint condition. The height of the chandelier is regulated by the traction chains

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Chain and Canopy
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Chain and Canopy

Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Chain and Canopy

Located in Lisse, NL

Great shape and warmest color alabaster light with matching chain and canopy. If you are looking

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Pair of Large French Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandeliers in Brass Trims & Chains
Pair of Large French Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandeliers in Brass Trims & Chains

Pair of Large French Art Deco Opaline Glass Chandeliers in Brass Trims & Chains

Located in Coimbra, PT

Chains, circa 1920. In mint condition. The height of the chandelier is regulated by the traction chains

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Silvered Bronze Hall Lantern with Crown Top, Lion Masks and Etched Glass
French Silvered Bronze Hall Lantern with Crown Top, Lion Masks and Etched Glass

French Silvered Bronze Hall Lantern with Crown Top, Lion Masks and Etched Glass

Located in Antwerp, BE

: Louis XV Materials: Silvered bronze / metal, etched glass Lighting: 4 x E27 sockets Chain: Later brass

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Boalum Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini & Livio Castiglioni for Artemide, 1970
Boalum Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini & Livio Castiglioni for Artemide, 1970

Boalum Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini & Livio Castiglioni for Artemide, 1970

By Artemide, Castiglioni and Frattini

Located in The Hague, NL

Artemide, is a timeless icon of Italian lighting design. The lamp is composed of a flexible tubular

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1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Plastic, PVC

Edwardian English Frosted Cut Glass Plafonnier
Edwardian English Frosted Cut Glass Plafonnier

Edwardian English Frosted Cut Glass Plafonnier

Located in Southampton, GB

England, circa 1910. As with all our Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may

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Early 20th Century English Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier
Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

Located in Southampton, GB

- 65 cm England, circa 1910. As with all our Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is

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Early 20th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier
Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

Located in Southampton, GB

original ceiling hook. This can also be suspended from chain if preferred; please get in touch for more

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19th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Bronze

X Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier
X Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

X Large 19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

Located in Southampton, GB

brass rods and original ceiling rose . This can also be suspended from chain if preferred, please get in

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19th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Perfect Size & Perfectly Balanced Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Perfect Size & Perfectly Balanced Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Perfect Size & Perfectly Balanced Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

and shaping this phenomenal work of lighting art. The replacement black chains and matching canopy

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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Pair of English 20th Century Bronze Chandeliers
Pair of English 20th Century Bronze Chandeliers

Pair of English 20th Century Bronze Chandeliers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lighting standards *Chain can be adjusted to desired height

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Early 20th Century English Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Pendant w/ Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, c. 1970's
Vintage Italian Pendant w/ Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, c. 1970's

Vintage Italian Pendant w/ Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, c. 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in Italy, c. 1970's. *Rewired to fit US lighting standards *Chain can be adjusted to desired height

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Chrome

Large Hand Forged Wrought Iron Candle Chandelier for Dining Room, Restaurant Etc
Large Hand Forged Wrought Iron Candle Chandelier for Dining Room, Restaurant Etc

Large Hand Forged Wrought Iron Candle Chandelier for Dining Room, Restaurant Etc

Located in Lisse, NL

a good eye will compliment you on this rare and antique work of lighting art. The original chain is

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Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Bronze chandelier with heavy bronze 21" chain
Bronze chandelier with heavy bronze 21" chain

Bronze chandelier with heavy bronze 21" chain

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Finely made French bronze chandelier,Wired

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Early 20th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems
Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems

Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Early Electric Flush Mount with Mock Chain Stems

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Early 20th Century American Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Crown Shaped Pendant Light with Original Ornamental Hanging Chain
Art Deco Brass Crown Shaped Pendant Light with Original Ornamental Hanging Chain

Art Deco Brass Crown Shaped Pendant Light with Original Ornamental Hanging Chain

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Art Deco brass crown shaped pendant light with original ornamental hanging chains and ochre yellow

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley
Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley

Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley

By Jos. Zahn & Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

suspended from a functioning chain pulley mechanism. Still in its original condition it is not electrified

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Lobmeyr-Restored 3-Arm Biedermeier Green-Gold Glass Pendant Lamp on Fancy Chains
Lobmeyr-Restored 3-Arm Biedermeier Green-Gold Glass Pendant Lamp on Fancy Chains

Lobmeyr-Restored 3-Arm Biedermeier Green-Gold Glass Pendant Lamp on Fancy Chains

By Jos. Zahn & Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

This classical Biedermeier pendant lamp features a gold-painted glass vase of bright-green milk glass. The brass applications and suspensions are cast and embossed with an antique go...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain
French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain

French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain

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H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

French 19th Century Copper Lantern and Chain

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Fantastic rare Late 19th Century French verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain. This is a

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1880s French Country Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Copper

Cast Iron Chain Floor Lamp
Cast Iron Chain Floor Lamp

Cast Iron Chain Floor Lamp

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H 55 in W 21 in

Cast Iron Chain Floor Lamp

Located in Washington, DC

Cast Iron Chain Floor Lamp with Tripod Base, new socket and rewired.

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19th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Iron

19th Century Bronze Doré Chain Chandelier
19th Century Bronze Doré Chain Chandelier

19th Century Bronze Doré Chain Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

chains, and other areas of bronze covered in enamel. Various decorative elements are incorporated in the

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold

White Opaline Glass with Brass Swag Chains
White Opaline Glass with Brass Swag Chains

White Opaline Glass with Brass Swag Chains

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-1988 Opaline glass with applied gold detailing keyword search ceiling lights lighting sconce

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

19th Century Alabaster Dish Light with Ormolu Chain
19th Century Alabaster Dish Light with Ormolu Chain

19th Century Alabaster Dish Light with Ormolu Chain

Located in London, GB

finely chased ormolu chain. Currently wired for the UK.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Tiffany Studios New York "Turtleback and Chain Mail" Chandelier
Tiffany Studios New York "Turtleback and Chain Mail" Chandelier

Tiffany Studios New York "Turtleback and Chain Mail" Chandelier

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A rare and important Tiffany Studios New York patinated bronze and glass "Turtleback and Chain Mail

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Lighting Chain

Tiffany Studios Pair of  "Chain Mail" Sconces
Tiffany Studios Pair of  "Chain Mail" Sconces

Tiffany Studios Pair of "Chain Mail" Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Tiffany Studios New York "chain mail" sconces with green glass tiles set in a flexible

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Early 20th Century American Antique Lighting Chain

Maison 1940s Baguès Amethyst Prisms Beaded Crystal Chains Signed Chandelier
Maison 1940s Baguès Amethyst Prisms Beaded Crystal Chains Signed Chandelier

Maison 1940s Baguès Amethyst Prisms Beaded Crystal Chains Signed Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

different sizes and shapes. Beaded throughout, even the chains and canopy have crystals. Adorning big

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1920s French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Crystal

Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain
Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain

Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Solid brass chain and canopy; 4 medium based, porcelain sockets. 24" total drop, 19.5" diameter, depth

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Early 1900s Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome  Porcelain Flowers with Chain Pastel Chandelier
Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome  Porcelain Flowers with Chain Pastel Chandelier

Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome Porcelain Flowers with Chain Pastel Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

, some may have flea bites. Rare chains with a flower even hanging from top! Will be shipped for free

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19th Century Italian Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Tôle

French Hand-Carved Alabaster Hanging Light Fixture with Cast Brass Chain
French Hand-Carved Alabaster Hanging Light Fixture with Cast Brass Chain

French Hand-Carved Alabaster Hanging Light Fixture with Cast Brass Chain

Located in Troy, MI

chain with links in wreath form and polished brass ceiling cap. Alabaster is marbled throughout with

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Early 20th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

c.1920 Hand-Carved French 5 Light Chandelier w/Wood Chain
c.1920 Hand-Carved French 5 Light Chandelier w/Wood Chain

c.1920 Hand-Carved French 5 Light Chandelier w/Wood Chain

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

chain, canopy, and candle covers. Mesmerizing in appearance, this stunning fixture casts a glow wherever

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Early 20th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Oak

Pair French Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants with Original Chain, circa 1900
Pair French Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants with Original Chain, circa 1900

Pair French Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants with Original Chain, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful hand-blown opaline globes with original antique chain and a canopy in an oil rubbed

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Early 1900s French Schoolhouse Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Metal

Pair of Very Large French Wall Chandeliers, Crystal Lustres and Chains
Pair of Very Large French Wall Chandeliers, Crystal Lustres and Chains

Pair of Very Large French Wall Chandeliers, Crystal Lustres and Chains

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

into branches, they are hung with large crystal pendants and chains, and at the very top there is a

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1890s French Empire Revival Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Crystal

19th Cent. Art Nouveau Marble Glass & Bronze Pendant Chandelier w/ Chain Fringe
19th Cent. Art Nouveau Marble Glass & Bronze Pendant Chandelier w/ Chain Fringe

19th Cent. Art Nouveau Marble Glass & Bronze Pendant Chandelier w/ Chain Fringe

Located in San Francisco, CA

, hammered details, four hand-wrought, decorative chains and brass banding. Within the bronze and brass

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Copper, Steel

French 19th Century Bell Jar Pendant with Iron Chain Fittings and Finial
French 19th Century Bell Jar Pendant with Iron Chain Fittings and Finial

French 19th Century Bell Jar Pendant with Iron Chain Fittings and Finial

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century bell jar pendant with contemporary iron chain fittings, three-light cluster and

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Late 19th Century French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Iron

Early 1900s Neoclassical Detailed Milk Glass Bowl Pendant Light W/ Unique Chain
Early 1900s Neoclassical Detailed Milk Glass Bowl Pendant Light W/ Unique Chain

Early 1900s Neoclassical Detailed Milk Glass Bowl Pendant Light W/ Unique Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

, unique original chain work with a beautifully detailed canopy; early 1900s. 16.5" diameter x 30" height

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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Muted Yet Hard-Edged, This Alabaster from 1920s Sweden Rocks Shiny Brass Chains
Muted Yet Hard-Edged, This Alabaster from 1920s Sweden Rocks Shiny Brass Chains

Muted Yet Hard-Edged, This Alabaster from 1920s Sweden Rocks Shiny Brass Chains

Located in New York, NY

recently rewired on contemporary chains. The use of chains precludes the use of an alabaster canopy, as the

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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster

Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light
Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light

Early 20th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light

Located in Southampton, GB

1910 As with all our Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may be able to help

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Early 20th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light
19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light

19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light

Located in Southampton, GB

Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may be able to help with a replacement or

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19th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light
19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light

19th Century English Cut Glass Ceiling Light

Located in Southampton, GB

Plafonnier lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may be able to help with a replacement or

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19th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

Vintage  Pierced Copper Moroccan Ceiling Fixture with Brass Accents
Vintage  Pierced Copper Moroccan Ceiling Fixture with Brass Accents

Vintage Pierced Copper Moroccan Ceiling Fixture with Brass Accents

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Round Moroccan lighting fixture on a chain with canopy. The copper fixture is pierced around a

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1910s Moroccan Moorish Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier
19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

19th Century English Cut Glass Plafonnier

Located in Southampton, GB

lighting, if longer or shorter chain is required we may be able to help with a replacement or shortening of

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19th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Early 20th Century Cut Glass Plafonnier
Large Early 20th Century Cut Glass Plafonnier

Large Early 20th Century Cut Glass Plafonnier

Located in Southampton, GB

Diameter - 45 cm Chain length - 52cm England , circa 1910 As with all our Plafonnier lighting, if longer

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Early 20th Century British Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis XIV Carved Wood Chandelier
Vintage Louis XIV Carved Wood Chandelier

Vintage Louis XIV Carved Wood Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

feat of sculpture. Wired to UL Standards, nothing adds ambiance like antique lighting! 56 inches tall

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lighting Chain

Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric Tile" Chandelier
Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric Tile" Chandelier

Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric Tile" Chandelier

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

the chandelier are modern and custom made. The entire shade, chain and lighting cluster are original

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Lighting Chain

Japan Antique Portable Lantern Chochin, Rare Survivor, 19th Century
Japan Antique Portable Lantern Chochin, Rare Survivor, 19th Century

Japan Antique Portable Lantern Chochin, Rare Survivor, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

plaques with restored paper. An old chain completes this lighting ensemble. It is Immediately usable

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lighting Chain

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Bronze

Pair of Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Hanging Lanterns in Metal and Handmade Glass
Pair of Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Hanging Lanterns in Metal and Handmade Glass

Pair of Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Hanging Lanterns in Metal and Handmade Glass

Located in COLMAR, FR

lanterns are sold without lighting chains. In very good vintage condition. The lanterns have no missing

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Lighting Chain

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Metal

Japanese Antique  "Harvest Moon" Lantern With Antique Suspension Chain
Japanese Antique  "Harvest Moon" Lantern With Antique Suspension Chain

Japanese Antique "Harvest Moon" Lantern With Antique Suspension Chain

Located in South Burlington, VT

An impressive heavy, hand pounded bronze vase including 68" antique iron chain, from our recent

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Antique Small "Crescent Moon" Lantern with Antique Suspension Chain
Japanese Antique Small "Crescent Moon" Lantern with Antique Suspension Chain

Japanese Antique Small "Crescent Moon" Lantern with Antique Suspension Chain

Located in South Burlington, VT

A hard to find small scale hand pounded copper vase including 44" antique double chain, from our

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lighting Chain

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Iron, Copper

Very Large French Copper and Brass Hanging Lantern with Iron Chain, circa 1900
Very Large French Copper and Brass Hanging Lantern with Iron Chain, circa 1900

Very Large French Copper and Brass Hanging Lantern with Iron Chain, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

wrought iron chain, this piece features a solid copper panel back and four brass scalloped shell

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Early 1900s French Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

White& Clear Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light
White& Clear Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light

White& Clear Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

finished steel chain, it captures the charm of a bygone era. This pendant light adds a touch of classic

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Early 20th Century American Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large French Holophane with brass gallery and chain
Large French Holophane with brass gallery and chain

Large French Holophane with brass gallery and chain

Located in London, GB

Large French Holophane with brass gallery and chain Dimensions in inches: H 22” x W 13” x D 13

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1920s French Late Victorian Antique Lighting Chain

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Glass

Large & Stunning Antique Alabaster Shade Flush Mount W. Blackened Chain & Canopy
Large & Stunning Antique Alabaster Shade Flush Mount W. Blackened Chain & Canopy

Large & Stunning Antique Alabaster Shade Flush Mount W. Blackened Chain & Canopy

Located in Lisse, NL

and off these veins make the shade just perfect and combined with the blackened chain and canopy, you

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Cast Bronze Baroque Chandelier with Chain and Canopy
Cast Bronze Baroque Chandelier with Chain and Canopy

Cast Bronze Baroque Chandelier with Chain and Canopy

Located in Dallas, TX

Cast Bronze Baroque Chandelier with original chain & canopy was designed to last for centuries, and

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze Canopy and Chain, France, Circa 1900
Gilded Bronze Canopy and Chain, France, Circa 1900

Gilded Bronze Canopy and Chain, France, Circa 1900

Located in PARIS, FR

Gilded bronze canopy and chain for chandeliers.

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Early 1900s French Antique Lighting Chain

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Bronze

Vintage Handmade Iron Chain Link Table Lamp with Arts and Crafts Feel.
Vintage Handmade Iron Chain Link Table Lamp with Arts and Crafts Feel.

Vintage Handmade Iron Chain Link Table Lamp with Arts and Crafts Feel.

Located in Houston, TX

Handmade iron chain table lamp from Belgium. Hand-hammered iron chain links newly wired as a custom

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1920s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Lighting Chain

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Iron

Antique Milk Glass Brass Chain Pendant Light Qty Available
Antique Milk Glass Brass Chain Pendant Light Qty Available

Antique Milk Glass Brass Chain Pendant Light Qty Available

Located in New York, NY

Antique white milk glass pendant light with a newly made brass fitter, canopy and steel chain

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome  Porcelain Flowers with Chain Chandelier
Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome  Porcelain Flowers with Chain Chandelier

Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome Porcelain Flowers with Chain Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

have flea bites. Rare chains with flowers even hanging from top! Will be shipped for free, priority UPS

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19th Century Italian Antique Lighting Chain

Materials

Tôle

Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome Porcelain Flowers with Chain Chandelier
Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome Porcelain Flowers with Chain Chandelier

Italian 1870 Tole Polychrome Porcelain Flowers with Chain Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

, some may have flea bites. Rare chains with a flower even hanging from top! Will be shipped for free

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19th Century Italian Antique Lighting Chain

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Tôle

Near Translucent White Neoclassical Alabaster & Chain Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
Near Translucent White Neoclassical Alabaster & Chain Pendant / Ceiling Lamp

Near Translucent White Neoclassical Alabaster & Chain Pendant / Ceiling Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

wonderful and hand-carved neoclassical shape combined with the beautiful chain and canopy makes it a real

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Lighting Chain

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Alabaster

Original 3 Chain Pull Down Gas Lamp, Newly Wired
Original 3 Chain Pull Down Gas Lamp, Newly Wired

Original 3 Chain Pull Down Gas Lamp, Newly Wired

Located in Peekskill, NY

We salvaged this early chandelier out of a large Hudson River estate. The glass and finish are all original. We simply rewired to take a standard bulb. Note how the glass and frame s...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lighting Chain

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Brass

Stately French Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier with Bronze Chain & Canopy
Stately French Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier with Bronze Chain & Canopy

Stately French Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier with Bronze Chain & Canopy

Located in Lisse, NL

bronze chain and canopy makes this antique fixture an absolute joy to own and look at. The round brass

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lighting Chain

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain
Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain

Large Nouveau Molded Milk Glass Pendant with Decorative Brass Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Solid brass chain and canopy; 4 medium based, porcelain sockets. 24" total drop, 19.5" diameter, depth

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Early 1900s Antique Lighting Chain

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Brass

Cast White Glass Dish Pendant Light w Silver Plated Chain
Cast White Glass Dish Pendant Light w Silver Plated Chain

Cast White Glass Dish Pendant Light w Silver Plated Chain

Located in New York, NY

the original silver plated brass chain. Replacement nickel plated canopy. This light is original to a

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Early 20th Century American Antique Lighting Chain

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Brass, Silver Plate

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"

Located in Lisse, NL

with flowing leaves and stems. Suspended from three patinated brass chains and a matching canopy, the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lighting Chain

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Alabaster, Brass, Wire

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Turn-of-the-Century, Crystal and Bronze Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, circa 1900, French, gilt bronze, twelve-arm chandelier with generous layers of crystal swags and large drops of the same. Wonderful patina. Wired for U.S. current.

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Early 1900s French Antique Lighting Chain

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Crystal, Bronze

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Antique Lighting Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique lighting chain you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every antique lighting chain was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique lighting chain — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique lighting chain bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique lighting chain that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jefferson Electric Co. and Tiffany Studios produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Lighting Chain?

The average selling price for an antique lighting chain at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $78,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.