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Pair of "Opera Garnier" Antique French Lanterns
Pair of "Opera Garnier" Antique French Lanterns

Pair of "Opera Garnier" Antique French Lanterns

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of bronze lanterns; French; from around “Opera Garnier” in Paris. They were originally lit with gas. These were installed in the French capital by the architect Haussmann when P...

Category

1880s French Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Beaded Sconces from Florence with Wooden Gilt and Iron
19th Century Italian Beaded Sconces from Florence with Wooden Gilt and Iron

19th Century Italian Beaded Sconces from Florence with Wooden Gilt and Iron

Located in Round Top, TX

They are simple and elegant and I have not had them wired as they are beautiful as candle lit sconces if possible. The scale is off the charts at 43" tall by 32" wide and 16" deep.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal

Empire Style Chandelier
Empire Style Chandelier

Empire Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This fixture also features an interiorly lit large "flame" glass shade and very fine detailing throughout.

Category

19th Century French Antique Lit

Maurice Vergeaud  - Late 19th Century Oil, By the Fire
Maurice Vergeaud  - Late 19th Century Oil, By the Fire

Maurice Vergeaud - Late 19th Century Oil, By the Fire

Located in Corsham, GB

This evocative painting depicts a solitary figure seated in a dimly lit interior, rendered in warm earthy tones. The composition emphasises the subject's quiet introspection through ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

French 1920s Alabaster Plafonnier
French 1920s Alabaster Plafonnier

French 1920s Alabaster Plafonnier

Located in London, GB

Classically decorative - this light looks brilliant - lit up, or not.

Category

1920s French Belle Époque Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Outstanding 19th Century French Dore Bronze Chandelier
Outstanding 19th Century French Dore Bronze Chandelier

Outstanding 19th Century French Dore Bronze Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Having elegant frame with lustrous gilt finish, impressive cut crystal column, beautiful lit crown and interior, and adorned with lovely thick beaded crystal stands and pendeloque pr...

Category

19th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Palatial and Unique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Maison Jansen, France
Palatial and Unique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Maison Jansen, France

Palatial and Unique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Maison Jansen, France

By Maison Jansen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Twelve perimeter lights with three lit spears and a central interior lit spear, bobeche cups.

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

For Restoration 1895 Oil - A Look of Love
For Restoration 1895 Oil - A Look of Love

For Restoration 1895 Oil - A Look of Love

Located in Corsham, GB

This atmospheric painting depicts a group of people gathered in a dimly lit, rustic interior, likely an inn or tavern. The eye is drawn to a large table where a man and woman look pl...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Bouillotte Bronze and Tôle Hanging Lamp, Red
Bouillotte Bronze and Tôle Hanging Lamp, Red

Bouillotte Bronze and Tôle Hanging Lamp, Red

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French hanging Bouillotte three-light lamp with bronze mount and red tôle shade. Is lit with both candle holders and is electrified at the heart of the central mount, under the tôle ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Iron Bench after a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century
Iron Bench after a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century

Iron Bench after a Design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Mid-19th Century

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Greding, DE

The backrest originally had two motives but it had been remodeled and a single motif placed in the centre. Old restorations. See Lit: Georg Himmelheber: Möbel aus Eisen. München 1996...

Category

Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Wrought Iron, Formerly Gaslight, 6-arm Sconces
Pair of Large Wrought Iron, Formerly Gaslight, 6-arm Sconces

Pair of Large Wrought Iron, Formerly Gaslight, 6-arm Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of generous proportion and weight, having once been lit by gas and electricity, the gas lines now removed and rewired solely for electricity, the central vertical backplate supportin...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Lit

Materials

Wrought Iron

Faceted Mica and Cut Brass Arts & Crafts Pendant
Faceted Mica and Cut Brass Arts & Crafts Pendant

Faceted Mica and Cut Brass Arts & Crafts Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

It emits a warm, orange glow when lit. Hanging with a short chain and canopy. Newly wired with medium base, 3 socket cluster. 28” diameter x 21" total drop.

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

17th C. Antique pail with chain handle
17th C. Antique pail with chain handle

17th C. Antique pail with chain handle

Located in London, GB

With lashings of character and smelling of lit firewood, this charming blackened wooden pail may have been used to transport or collect grains or liquids.

Category

17th Century British Antique Lit

Materials

Wood

Victorian 3-Light Chandelier w/ Detailed Scrolls & Textured Glass Shades
Victorian 3-Light Chandelier w/ Detailed Scrolls & Textured Glass Shades

Victorian 3-Light Chandelier w/ Detailed Scrolls & Textured Glass Shades

Located in San Francisco, CA

A late 19th century brass chandelier with a deep patina, urn shaped body with reeded texture, and scroll accents. Originally gas lit, now electrified and newly wired. Three arms swoo...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Pair of 17th C. Tapestry Pillows
Pair of 17th C. Tapestry Pillows

Pair of 17th C. Tapestry Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 17th century tapestry pillows depicting horns & ribbon on one and the other depicting a scale on either side of two lit torches. The tapestry is surrounded by linen.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Lit

Austrian Neoclassical Giltwood Chandelier
Austrian Neoclassical Giltwood Chandelier

Austrian Neoclassical Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century six lit giltwood chandelier, probably Vienna, circa 1830 having a feather carved cornice with three giltwood chains suspending a dished and loved body with scroll ...

Category

1820s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Cushion Cut Black Enamel Gold Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Victorian Cushion Cut Black Enamel Gold Silver Cross Pendant Necklace

Victorian Cushion Cut Black Enamel Gold Silver Cross Pendant Necklace

Located in Greenwich, CT

Majestically lit up with six cushion cut vintage diamonds, this black enamel, 14/18 karat yellow gold, and silver cross pendant necklace is heavenly.

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Cream Jugendstil Alabaster Amphoras on Silk Ropes
Cream Jugendstil Alabaster Amphoras on Silk Ropes

Cream Jugendstil Alabaster Amphoras on Silk Ropes

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful shape from antiquity is suspended on silk cords and lit from inside by on 100W bulb. Custom ropes and drop are available and included in the purchase price.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster

English School  19th Century Oil - Fishing Before the Castle Ruins
English School  19th Century Oil - Fishing Before the Castle Ruins

English School 19th Century Oil - Fishing Before the Castle Ruins

Located in Corsham, GB

The composition draws the eye towards the misty horizon, where distant sailboats and castle ruins sit before a softly lit sky. Unsigned. Presented in a swept gilt frame with pierced...

Category

19th Century Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Side Tables with Concealed Drawers
Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Side Tables with Concealed Drawers

Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Side Tables with Concealed Drawers

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dating to the mid 19th century this charming pair of French Provincial side tables or commodes feature beautifully carved scalloped galleries surrounding the three sides and shallow ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lit

Materials

Walnut

6 Panel Slump Glass Table Lamp with Landscape Filigree Overlay
6 Panel Slump Glass Table Lamp with Landscape Filigree Overlay

6 Panel Slump Glass Table Lamp with Landscape Filigree Overlay

Located in Peekskill, NY

Each slump glass (curved) panel features a cream - amber variegated glass and is lit by two E26 bulbs. All the cast metal parts have a nice original aged patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Materials

Stained Glass

French 18th Century Marchepied Bed Steps
French 18th Century Marchepied Bed Steps

French 18th Century Marchepied Bed Steps

Located in Astoria, NY

French 18th century upholstered carved and painted wood marchepied de lit bed steps, two upholstered treads above frame with cabriole legs. 17.5" H x 22" W x 19.5" D. 1st step 8" H.

Category

18th Century Antique Lit

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XV Style Thirteen-Light Chandelier
Antique Louis XV Style Thirteen-Light Chandelier

Antique Louis XV Style Thirteen-Light Chandelier

Located in Montreal, QC

This chandelier is unusual in the way in which it is lit, it can provide a lot of illumination in a relatively small fixture.

Category

Late 19th Century Finnish Louis XV Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Henry Cooper Victorian Scottish Highlands Loch Sunset Landscape Oil Painting
Henry Cooper Victorian Scottish Highlands Loch Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

Henry Cooper Victorian Scottish Highlands Loch Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The composition looks across the water towards a chain of softly lit mountains, with warm evening light catching the slopes and fading into cooler purple, green and brown tones.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Antique Tear Drop European Bronze Chandelier
Antique Tear Drop European Bronze Chandelier

Antique Tear Drop European Bronze Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

This piece floats light in the air and is stunningly beautiful when lit. The quality of workmanship ensures an heirloom quality piece.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lit

Edwardian, White Cast Glass Chandelier, Bowl or Pendant Style
Edwardian, White Cast Glass Chandelier, Bowl or Pendant Style

Edwardian, White Cast Glass Chandelier, Bowl or Pendant Style

Located in Petaluma, CA

It looks a little yellow when lit up. It actually lights up very white. Photos are unfortunately a bit deceiving.

Category

1920s American Edwardian Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Silver Sugar Box, Ignatz Rieger, Neisse, Silesia, 1765
Silver Sugar Box, Ignatz Rieger, Neisse, Silesia, 1765

Silver Sugar Box, Ignatz Rieger, Neisse, Silesia, 1765

Located in Greding, DE

At the bottom Ignatz Rieger and Type XII (Lily and 1765). Lit.: Erwin Hintze: Silesian Goldsmiths, Osnabrück 1979, p. 56.

Category

1760s German Baroque Antique Lit

Materials

Silver

Large Ornate Verdigris Estate Lantern
Large Ornate Verdigris Estate Lantern

Large Ornate Verdigris Estate Lantern

Located in Peekskill, NY

All six panels still have the original frosted glass. It is rewired and lit by 4 bulbs. At 39 inches tall this is a weighty and impressive lantern.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Vase by Johann Loetz Witwe Cobalt Papillon ca. 1900
Vase by Johann Loetz Witwe Cobalt Papillon ca. 1900

Vase by Johann Loetz Witwe Cobalt Papillon ca. 1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Vase with galvanoplated silver overlay, Johann Loetz Witwe, Cobalt Papillon decoration, ca. 1900 Technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent, galvanoplated si...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Silver

Large Wicker and Mica Table Lamp
Large Wicker and Mica Table Lamp

Large Wicker and Mica Table Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

The lamp is very clean and lit by two bulbs with hanging pull chains.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Materials

Wicker

Impressive Bagues Chandelier, Large Size and Bronze and Crystal in swirl design
Impressive Bagues Chandelier, Large Size and Bronze and Crystal in swirl design

Impressive Bagues Chandelier, Large Size and Bronze and Crystal in swirl design

By Maison Baguès

Located in Houston, TX

It has 8 outer arms, 6 lights in The upper circle , 3 in the middle and 4 at the bottom. When fully lit it Is magnificent  

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal

Street Scene, Antal Berkes
Street Scene, Antal Berkes

Street Scene, Antal Berkes

By Antal Berkes

Located in Houston, TX

Depicting a well composed evening street scene with fine interactions among people. The well lit street projects a carefree, busy evening in a "Bell Epoque" pre war setting.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Belle Époque Antique Lit

Materials

Canvas

Antique Signet Jewish Ring circa 1850's
Antique Signet Jewish Ring circa 1850's

Antique Signet Jewish Ring circa 1850's

Located in Firenze, IT

Antique signet jewish ring depicting a large candelabra or Menorah which has lit candles or tapers.Flanking the candlestick are a ram's horn or shofar and a vase with a palm frond, b...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Lit

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bronze Greyhound by Pierre-Jules Mène, France, 19th Century
Bronze Greyhound by Pierre-Jules Mène, France, 19th Century

Bronze Greyhound by Pierre-Jules Mène, France, 19th Century

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Greding, DE

Mène was autodidact and his works are among others part of the collections of the museums La Rochelle, Levrettes, Löwen, Marseille, Melbourne, Louvre Paris and Rouen. See Lit. Thieme...

Category

19th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Crystal and Bronze Chandelier

Crystal and Bronze Chandelier

Located in Hudson, NY

Above the ring is draped crystal bead work, below the ring are four tiers of crystal drops, which are lit from within.

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Alabaster Carved Urn Pendant or Bowl Chandelier
Vintage Alabaster Carved Urn Pendant or Bowl Chandelier

Vintage Alabaster Carved Urn Pendant or Bowl Chandelier

Located in Petaluma, CA

We can easily modify the height by adding and subtracting chain. Somehow the lit photos show the alabaster as a light yellow.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Gold Odeon Cinema Exit Sign Electric Light
Gold Odeon Cinema Exit Sign Electric Light

Gold Odeon Cinema Exit Sign Electric Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gold Odeon Cinema EXIT Sign Electric Light A great piece of nostalgia, an Exit sign from a cinema, the light is fully working, when lit it lights the word EXIT In gilt metal ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lit

Set of Five Provincial Chinese Candleholders
Set of Five Provincial Chinese Candleholders

Set of Five Provincial Chinese Candleholders

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lit

Materials

Elm

Rare and Important Art Deco Sideboard by Jac van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis
Rare and Important Art Deco Sideboard by Jac van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis

Rare and Important Art Deco Sideboard by Jac van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis

By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This sideboard was custom-made in 1914 for the merchant Bernhard Israel Catz for his house in Amsterdam at the Jan Luijkenstraat 29. Lit. Wonen volgens 't Binnenhuis (1900-1929) W B...

Category

1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces
Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces

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 36 inch tall lamps are very unique.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

The overall details play well when lit. Overall height with shade 28 inches.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Lit

Materials

Copper

Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens

Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Rich blue lens looks great when lit. Rewired. Circa 1925 Weight: 10 lbs Overall dimensions: 18"H x 10"W x 10"D Made: America Material: steel / brass Date: 1925.

Category

1920s North American Antique Lit

Materials

Brass, Steel

Late Geogian Anglo-Irish 4 Light Cut Crystal Candelabra 17"
Late Geogian Anglo-Irish 4 Light Cut Crystal Candelabra 17"

Late Geogian Anglo-Irish 4 Light Cut Crystal Candelabra 17"

Located in Great Barrington, MA

They are substantial but read on the diminutive side, elegant and highly decorative. With four candles lit, they reflect and refract the light like sparkling stars!

Category

19th Century English Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal

18th century Italian Chaise Lounge Daybed in Walnut and Cane
18th century Italian Chaise Lounge Daybed in Walnut and Cane

18th century Italian Chaise Lounge Daybed in Walnut and Cane

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An exquisite 18th century Italian lit de repos or chaise lounge in walnut and cane.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Lit

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Arts and Crafts Flush Mount Fixture with Fish Scale Shades
Arts and Crafts Flush Mount Fixture with Fish Scale Shades

Arts and Crafts Flush Mount Fixture with Fish Scale Shades

Located in Petaluma, CA

The shades are NOT reproductions; they are original and very rare. When lit, they are irridescent and give a warm, soft light.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Baroque Forged Iron Bed Crown of the 17th Century
Large Italian Baroque Forged Iron Bed Crown of the 17th Century

Large Italian Baroque Forged Iron Bed Crown of the 17th Century

Located in Pistoia, IT

Questa corona, oltre che straordinario oggetto da collezione, è perfetta per creare un ciel de lit di grande fascino.

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lit

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron proof with gilded patina, depicting a seated Psyche
Cast Iron proof with gilded patina, depicting a seated Psyche

Cast Iron proof with gilded patina, depicting a seated Psyche

Located in Paris, FR

Épreuve en fonte de fer à patine dorée représentant Psyché assise et revêtue en partie basse d'un drapé qui semble couvrir un lit couvert de fleurs. La sculpture repose sur un socle ...

Category

1880s French Antique Lit

Materials

Iron

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, Iron

Empire Clock, Signed Griebel, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century
Empire Clock, Signed Griebel, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century

Empire Clock, Signed Griebel, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

For a similar piece, see Lit.: Pierre Kjellberg: Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XXe Siècle.

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Large French Basket Crystal Chandelier
Large French Basket Crystal Chandelier

Large French Basket Crystal Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The hanging basket is suspended from a wide crown filled with large pendants, this piece is very attractive when lit The Chandelier is 14” high and 13” in diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Lit

Materials

Crystal

Jazz Age Perfume Lamp by Aladin Luxe
Jazz Age Perfume Lamp by Aladin Luxe

Jazz Age Perfume Lamp by Aladin Luxe

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The receptacle for the perfume is in the open cymbal. When the lamp is lit the bulb heats up the oils and releases the fragrance.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lit

English Bicycle Lamp of Brass - Lucas Calcia Toura
English Bicycle Lamp of Brass - Lucas Calcia Toura

English Bicycle Lamp of Brass - Lucas Calcia Toura

Located in Austin, TX

On the side of the lamp there are green glass jewels which light up when the lamp is lit.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Lit

Materials

Brass, Steel, Metal

English Bicycle Lamp of Brass (Lucas Calcia Club)
English Bicycle Lamp of Brass (Lucas Calcia Club)

English Bicycle Lamp of Brass (Lucas Calcia Club)

Located in Austin, TX

On the side of the lamp there are green glass jewels which light up when the lamp is lit.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Lit

Materials

Steel

French Bedroom Set, Louis XVI Rocaille Style Walnut, 19th Century
French Bedroom Set, Louis XVI Rocaille Style Walnut, 19th Century

French Bedroom Set, Louis XVI Rocaille Style Walnut, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Dimensions: Large Bed : W.222 x D.17 Tête de lit (upper part): H.155 x L.180 cm x D.18 cm Pieds de lit ( down part) : H. 87 cm x L .180 cm x D.14 cm Large and tall armoire i...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lit

Materials

Walnut

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