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Late 19th Century French Bronze Pair Girandoles Candelabras
Late 19th Century French Bronze Pair Girandoles Candelabras

Late 19th Century French Bronze Pair Girandoles Candelabras

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Each holds three candles and is a real eye-catcher, whether lit or unlit.

Category

Late 19th Century French Other Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Shell Shaped Alabaster Sconce, France, 1920s
Shell Shaped Alabaster Sconce, France, 1920s

Shell Shaped Alabaster Sconce, France, 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous shell sconce carved from alabaster. When lit, this sconce emits a warm light that highlights the natural veining of the stone. ‘1922’ carved on the inner base.

Category

1920s French Organic Modern Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier

Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Eight lighting points and lit marble center plate. Measures: Ø 100 cm, H 85 cm.

Category

1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Lit

Stunning French Crystal Six-Branch Brass Chandelier
Stunning French Crystal Six-Branch Brass Chandelier

Stunning French Crystal Six-Branch Brass Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The ceiling rose is very elaborate brass with a glass and lustre hung inner rose The brass has a subtle age darkened color and the crystal drops sparkle when lit The light is i...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Lit

Thonet Coat Wardrobe Stand Number One

Thonet Coat Wardrobe Stand Number One

By Michael Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Thonet Coat rack No 1 Austria, designed before 1888, manufactured by Thonet Wiena, bent beech wood, dark staining, delivery time about 4 weeks Diamensions: height 202 cm, diam. ...

Category

1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Lit

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron
Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

Monumental French Wine Cage in Iron

Located in Round Top, TX

Once full of wine bottles and nicely lit, the cage transforms into fantastic art piece.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Iron

Alabaster Bowl
Alabaster Bowl

Alabaster Bowl

Sold|$4,200

Alabaster Bowl

Located in Petaluma, CA

Clam broth color when not lit; lights up to a cream with dramatic black highlights.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Basket Chandelier
Fine 19th Century French Basket Chandelier

Fine 19th Century French Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Having detailed cast reticulated bronze frame punctuated with lit urns connected with elegant swag. Beautifully adorned with large beaded crystal strands and drop prisms.

Category

19th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1920s Art Deco Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade
1920s Art Deco Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade

1920s Art Deco Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade

Located in Redding, CT

Delicate and feminine this lamp is covered with flower baskets, vines and flower buds. The red shade lit up at night makes for very romantic mood lighting.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Metal

20th Century Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier
20th Century Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier

20th Century Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good veining providing a striking pattern when lit. Height: 23 1/2" ceiling rose to base of bowl Diameter: 18"

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Lit

Antique Belgian Chopping Block
Antique Belgian Chopping Block

Antique Belgian Chopping Block

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful texture on the top from use and round pegs where lit attaches to base. Diameter listed is of top.

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Antique Lit

Materials

Wood

Unique Austrian Flush Mount Light of Large Scale
Unique Austrian Flush Mount Light of Large Scale

Unique Austrian Flush Mount Light of Large Scale

Located in Houston, TX

Decorated in crossed swirling scrolls and lit by four candelabra-size bulbs. Newly wired for use within the USA and ready to install.

Category

1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade
Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade

Leaded Seashell Lamp Art Nouveau Metal Base and Detailed Mosaic Shell Shade

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This Art Nouveau stylized lamp has a patinated metal base with beautifully constructed shell lamp shade, each shell mounted with leading in a mosaic motif. Beautiful when lit and a t...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Lead

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Candlemas Vase
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Candlemas Vase

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Candlemas Vase

Located in Montreal, QC

Wedgwood baluster form Fairyland Lustre Candlemas vase with maiden heads and lit candles in black ground reserves banded with dancing elves, the interior rim with foliate decor; all ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Lit

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Luster

Iron Chair, After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century
Iron Chair, After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century

Iron Chair, After a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Greding, DE

The chair shows a floral ornament on the backrest. See Lit. Georg Himmelheber: Möbel aus Eisen. München 1996, Abb. 65.

Category

Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Iron

c.1875 Antique French Napoleon III Candle Pricket
c.1875 Antique French Napoleon III Candle Pricket

c.1875 Antique French Napoleon III Candle Pricket

Located in Highwood, IL

Perfect utilized most anywhere, this pricket sheds a distinctive air whether it's candle is lit or not. Though slightly bowed, it holds a lighted candle very securely.

Category

19th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Wood

An Original Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
An Original Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet

An Original Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Burr walnut veneered with satin birch banding with an upper mirrored lit interior and integral pull out mixing tray.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Rare Bar Cabinet by Maurice Jallot
Rare Bar Cabinet by Maurice Jallot

Rare Bar Cabinet by Maurice Jallot

By Maurice Jallot

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Three doors open to reveal storage and one lit compartment.   

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Wood

Brass Cabochon Moorish Table Lamp
Brass Cabochon Moorish Table Lamp

Brass Cabochon Moorish Table Lamp

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A pierced fret work design covers the glass on all four sides creating a Morrocan pattern in shadow to emanate from the lamp when lit.

Category

Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Art Deco Flat Plate Ceiling Lamp
Hollywood Art Deco Flat Plate Ceiling Lamp

Hollywood Art Deco Flat Plate Ceiling Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

It has a brass fluted box that that is lit by four bulbs. The larger 24 inch by 16 inch milk glass plate floats in four leaf inspired clips.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lit

Art Deco Burr Walnut Demi Lune Cocktail Cabinet
Art Deco Burr Walnut Demi Lune Cocktail Cabinet

Art Deco Burr Walnut Demi Lune Cocktail Cabinet

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Fluted doors open to reveal an upper mirrored lit interior with pull out mixing tray below and lower bottle storage and upper shelf.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Walnut

French Oak Display Cabinet
French Oak Display Cabinet

French Oak Display Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French, solid oak, ‘deux corps’ vitrine – or display cabinet – with beautiful carved details and ample shelved display in the lit upper section. The top has two doors fitted wit...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lit

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Italian Silver and Crystal Chandelier
Vintage Italian Silver and Crystal Chandelier

Vintage Italian Silver and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Combining the richness of silver-plated brass with the sparkle of cut crystals, this elegant chandelier looks great even when it's not lit up! Painstakingly electrified to give you d...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lit

Early Amber Mica Sconces
Early Amber Mica Sconces

Early Amber Mica Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

When lit these small sconces have a nice warm glow. The copper/mica shades are from the first electric fixtures...

Category

Early 20th Century German Gothic Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Brass Shell Sconces
Brass Shell Sconces

Brass Shell Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Imagine the flicker and glow behind lit candles with the shadows dancing around the room.

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Lit

6 Panel Stained Glass Table Lamp with Floral Filigree Overlay
6 Panel Stained Glass Table Lamp with Floral Filigree Overlay

6 Panel Stained Glass Table Lamp with Floral Filigree Overlay

Located in Peekskill, NY

Each panel features a cream - amber variegated glass and is lit by a single E26 bulb

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Materials

Stained Glass

Original Art Deco   Chandelier Chrome Circa 1925
Original Art Deco   Chandelier Chrome Circa 1925

Original Art Deco Chandelier Chrome Circa 1925

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Has 5 arms in all . Looks great when lit up .Not very heavy for a J-box . Not too many of these around .

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Glass

French Bedroom Set, Louis XV Rocaille Style, 19th Century
French Bedroom Set, Louis XV Rocaille Style, 19th Century

French Bedroom Set, Louis XV Rocaille Style, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Dimensions: Armoire cabinet : H.275 cm x W .250 cm x D.60 cm Deep and fine wood hand carvings Beveled mirrors The inside parts are all veneered in maple burl Bed: for bedd...

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Lit

Materials

Marble

Antique Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern
Antique Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern

Antique Eli Griffiths & Sons Birmingham Victorian Railway Ships Candle Lantern

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1880 - 1910 - this is a late Victorian candle lit lamp, most likely for Railway use, and was made by the firm Eli Griffiths and Son who were well known for manufacturing items ...

Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Metal

Vase Johann Loetz Witwe "Zickzackoptisch" decoration ca. 1908
Vase Johann Loetz Witwe "Zickzackoptisch" decoration ca. 1908

Vase Johann Loetz Witwe "Zickzackoptisch" decoration ca. 1908

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe Technique and Material: glass, mould-blown and freeform, "Zickzackoptisch" decoration Lit.: E. Ploil, H. Ricke u.a. (Hg.), „...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lit

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Odd Pair of Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces
Odd Pair of Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces

Odd Pair of Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

The all copper handcrafted sconces are finished in a weathered verdigris green. The two lit panels are milk glass. These impressive 25 inch tall lamps are very unique.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Early 20th Century Maria Theresa Chandelier
Early 20th Century Maria Theresa Chandelier

Early 20th Century Maria Theresa Chandelier

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Different shapes and size crystals sparkle when lit. 12 lights, material metal frame with baluster decoration in the center, richly decorated with glass prism.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Empire Vase, Russia after 1820
Empire Vase, Russia after 1820

Empire Vase, Russia after 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Large Russian cut crystal vase with mascarons on the sides and in the handles. Shown in Lit: St. Petersburg circa 1800: A Golden Age of the Russian Tsarist Empire.

Category

1820s Russian Empire Antique Lit

Materials

Glass

French Frosted Crystal Lamp with Gilded Classical Figures
French Frosted Crystal Lamp with Gilded Classical Figures

French Frosted Crystal Lamp with Gilded Classical Figures

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a very decorative and functional piece, pretty unlit or lit up and ready for many room options.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Glass

French Oil on Canvas, “After the Hunt, a Man & His Dog”, last quarter 19th cen.
French Oil on Canvas, “After the Hunt, a Man & His Dog”, last quarter 19th cen.

French Oil on Canvas, “After the Hunt, a Man & His Dog”, last quarter 19th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

The hunter seated and gazing directly forward while reaching in his pouch to retrieve his game, his dog sitting obediently at his feet, beautifully lit showing the hunter’s rosy comp...

Category

1880s French Late Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Paint

19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern

19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Originally served as a gas-lit street lantern - now newly wired with a drop-cluster of three candelabra lights.

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lit

Materials

Copper, Steel, Iron

Pendule, France Early 19th Century
Pendule, France Early 19th Century

Pendule, France Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Inscribed on the enamel dial: Gerdière Rue De Thionville No. 13 à Paris. Cf. Lit: Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule française, Paris 1997, p. 397, fig.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Austrian Jeweled Lamp with Green Man Light Up Base, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Austrian Jeweled Lamp with Green Man Light Up Base, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Austrian Jeweled Lamp with Green Man Light Up Base, circa 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

The top and bottom can be lit simultaneously, the shade can just be lit with the bottom off, and vice versa.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Dramatic Arts & Crafts Copper Sconce
Dramatic Arts & Crafts Copper Sconce

Dramatic Arts & Crafts Copper Sconce

Located in Peekskill, NY

The all copper handcrafted sconce is finished in a weathered verdigris green. The two lit panels are milk glass. It's an impressive 36 inch tall lamp and very unique.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Josephus Nauwens (1830-1886) - Dutch School 1883 Oil, Washing Up
Josephus Nauwens (1830-1886) - Dutch School 1883 Oil, Washing Up

Josephus Nauwens (1830-1886) - Dutch School 1883 Oil, Washing Up

Located in Corsham, GB

A well-executed genre scene by Josephus Nauwens (1830-1886) depicting a woman washing up in a dimly lit interior. Signed and dated to the lower left.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Silver Beaker, Emanuel Drentwett, Augsburg 18th Century
Silver Beaker, Emanuel Drentwett, Augsburg 18th Century

Silver Beaker, Emanuel Drentwett, Augsburg 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

At the foot ED punched for Emanuel Drentwett (c. 1681-1753), Master 1713) or his son Emanuel Abraham Drentwett (1723-1794, Master 1750). Lit: Seling: 2056 and 2407.

Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Lit

Materials

Silver

Rare Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano, circa 1900
Rare Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano, circa 1900

Rare Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano, circa 1900

By Aureliano Toso

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Polychrome murrine in blue, green and purple, matt surface finish. Lit.: marc heiremanns, fratelli toso murano 1902-1980, stuttgart 2018, page 151 Measures: height 5.51" (14cm...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lit

Materials

Art Glass

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900
Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved of pine and softened by a rich patina, this early 20th century candle holder once lit up a Qing-dynasty home in provincial northern China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Lit

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900
Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved of pine and softened by a rich patina, this early 20th century candle holder once lit up a Qing-dynasty home in provincial northern China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Lit

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900
Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved of pine and softened by a rich patina, this early 20th century candleholder once lit up a Qing-dynasty home in Provincial northern China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Lit

Materials

Pine

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900
Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Provincial Chinese Candleholder, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved of pine and softened by a rich patina, this early 20th-century candleholder once lit up a Qing-dynasty home in provincial northern China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Lit

Materials

Pine

Elegant Verdigris Hall Lantern
Elegant Verdigris Hall Lantern

Elegant Verdigris Hall Lantern

Located in Greenwich, CT

Verdigrised copper hall lantern with four canted, glazed sides, surmounted by hip roofed copper top with teardrop finial above shaped and vented rose, with decorative ball finials to...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Copper

Iron Tobacco Chest, Berlin, circa 1820-1825
Iron Tobacco Chest, Berlin, circa 1820-1825

Iron Tobacco Chest, Berlin, circa 1820-1825

Located in Greding, DE

Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin, SMPK, Inv. W-C 2. Lit. Ausstellungskatalog Burg Linn / Krefeld, Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin 1982, Nr. 415.   

Category

1820s German Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Berlin Iron

Chinese Vases, Berlin, circa 1840
Chinese Vases, Berlin, circa 1840

Chinese Vases, Berlin, circa 1840

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of Chinese vases, Berlin, circa 1840, with black paint and figurative scenes at the front and back, framed with c-buckels. Lit: See S. Wittwer, Die Berliner Lackvasen. Eine ...

Category

1840s German Chinoiserie Antique Lit

Materials

Porcelain

Five Arm Chandelier with Steuben Calcite Glass Shades
Five Arm Chandelier with Steuben Calcite Glass Shades

Five Arm Chandelier with Steuben Calcite Glass Shades

Located in Petaluma, CA

Calcite has the look of pearl when unlit, and turns a soft yellow when lit. A very graceful piece of lighting.

Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Chairs, Berlin First Half of the 19th Century
Neoclassical Chairs, Berlin First Half of the 19th Century

Neoclassical Chairs, Berlin First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

The original chair was designed for Castle Wörlitz. Lit.: H. Schmitz: Deutsche Möbel des Klassizismus.

Category

Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Floral Motif Bracelet
Antique Victorian Cut Steel Floral Motif Bracelet

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Floral Motif Bracelet

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cut steel was popular throughout the Victorian era for is sparkling appearance in dim rooms lit by candlelight. The Bracelet measures 7" long and 1 1/2" wide.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Rococo Ceiling Lanterns
Pair of French Rococo Ceiling Lanterns

Pair of French Rococo Ceiling Lanterns

Located in Lincoln, GB

The lanterns give a sensational light when lit.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Large Early 20th Century Pharmacy Trade Sign
Large Early 20th Century Pharmacy Trade Sign

Large Early 20th Century Pharmacy Trade Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful early 20th century copper pharmacy or chemist trade sign in the form of a pestle and mortar, oxidization and signs of natural verdigris showing, red lenses on each side wou...

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Lit

Materials

Copper

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique lit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique lit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique lit — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique lit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Empire and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced at least one beautiful antique lit that is worth considering.

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