Antique Lit

A Chinese "ruyi" scepter of zitan wood with inset carved jade plaques featuring the "jixiang ba bao". The ruyi, (lit. "as you wish") has long been a symbol of power and authority ...

The painting – which depicts a Parisienne beauty in her boudoir lit by an Art Nouveau table lamp – is signed by the artist and further signed, dated 1924 and inscribed verso.

Note the horse and buggy in the street outside a house lit from within; a person's silhouette in the doorway and another walking up the lane.

There are six candelabra-style bulb sockets that, when lit, reflect on the giltwood. The overall effect is stunning.

This surrounds a uniquely shaped 14 inch diameter milk glass globe lit by a center bulb. The lamp top decorative vase is Spelter the curved arms are brass and the outer ring is lead.

This is a superb brass chandelier, the brass has a gilded finish and the 6 arms have pressed glass sconces which are hung with glass chains, drops and pendants, in a variety of prett...

Large French Empire style tent and waterfall chandelier This is a large and stunning piece, it has an aged gilt brass frame hung with brightly cut chains hanging from the brass ro...

The composition is intimate and warmly lit, set in a cosy kitchen interior. Well presented in a beautiful and ornately decorated 20th-century picture frame.

This evocative watercolour depicts a solemn gathering in a dimly lit interior, where court figures can be seen in silent prayer for a slowly dying knight.

Marked with holes to affix the clapper or insert a pole, the bell looks lovely lit from within by a flickering candle or simply stationed as a garden sculpture.

It has a large upper shade and four rings that are slightly curved towards the middle to cover the bulb. When this pendant is lit, it gives a soft and warm light.

The lamps were originally lit by acetylene and still retains the gas valve and pull chains.

Superb quality pair of Art Deco French brass and etched glass lanterns These lovely lights is have 4 flat etched glass panels, they are all etched with a geometric odeon style des...

There are 3 patch repairs to the back and I assume some in-painting on the corresponding areas in front. We have not black lit this painting. The frame is original and quite nice and...

This was the time of transition, from kerosene and candle lit homes to electrification. To hedge their bets, this ensemble was created to provide for light in case electricity was u...

A fine example from the late 19th century. Lit from within with 3 light fittings suspended on chain.

When unlit, they look like a pearl and when lit, they give a warm, soft, yellow light. The photos don't show how the light bulbs evenly distribute the light.

A French Gilt Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Light This is a very decorative circular ceiling light, the light is open in the centre and is decorated with gilded leaves and flowers A...

Please note how colorful the shades are when lit. And, yes, the wiring goes through the black rope.

The panels that appear yellow when the lamp is unlit become a rich orange when lit. Tiffany was a genius and the creator of this type of glass.

Original antique travel poster for Tridentine Venetia (Dolomites) in Italy issued by the Italian tourist board ENIT / Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo featuring stunning artwor...

With a description on the left margin: Paris, chez les marchands des etampes / lit. Petrinelli / Milano, presso Pietro Barelli, Galleria De Cristoforis, 8 / Gen.

A petite waterfall and basket Baccarat pendant chandelier This is a stunning waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate light has two layers of triple faceted cut-glass pe...

Conical in form with concave sides, tapering to a rounded flange above the convex base, the thickened rim rounded.Lit: Not published.Provenance: Private coll.HK,D, Germany, 1980 / Pr...

Hand carved panel with two (2) sliding doors used for an enclosed bed (lit clos) that was found in a rectory in Brittany.

Very large French Empire style tent and waterfall chandelier This is a large and stunning piece, it has an aged brass frame hung with brightly cut chains hanging from the brass ro...

The lanterns are not wired. They can be lit by candle or electrified to your specifications for an additional fee.

Holding twelve lights, when lit, this Louis XV-inspired chandelier distributes shimmer while providing a normal amount of light.

Depicting a fine candle lit feast, with numerous figures. Due to the shape, we believe the piece would off been part of a larger interior wall decoration or feasible a decorative ...

Superb quality Art Deco French brass and etched glass lantern, This lovely light is has 4 flat etched glass panels, they are all etched with a geometric odeon type design The la...

Centering a triple-baluster column emanating scrolled solid-brass arms with original drip pans; terminating in a large sphere with ring finial; originally candle-lit but now electrif...

The glass behind the lettering is a pale sky blue but when lit looks white. The copper and brass have a aged Verdigris patina.

Large French Rococo brass glass lantern hall light A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the lantern has 6 glass sides each etched with a starburst at the centre, the decorative b...

It is even more beautiful when lit. An excellent example of this style of late 19th century marble glass chandeliers.

The Lamp is decorated in the French style with ribbons and leaves and it hangs from a long chain on a brass ceiling rose The lantern gives a pleasant light when lit and is in good w...

It is made to hold six standard size candles which give a beautiful glow when lit. There is also a hidden electric E27 lightbulb holder which makes this chandelier practical as well.

From afar, these magical lamps appear to still be gas-lit, only adding to their allure. These lamps would Dimensions: 73 in.

Special pair of original 19th century gas-lit copper post lanterns that have been electrified.

A large French crystal 6 branch salon chandelier This is a superb French chandelier, the brass arms and sconces have a gilt finish, The light is hung with long chains and pendants...

This lantern was originally lit by candlelight, now converted to electric bulbs, rewired.

The vases were placed on consoles between the wall panels, while others were placed on the fireplaces.' Lit.: Ernst Zimmermann, Meissen Porcelain, 1926, p.

The difference between the shades when they are lit and when they are unlit is quite amazing, and they are equally beautiful either way.

Calcite looks like a pearl when it is unlit, and then turns into a warm soft yellow when lit, almost magical. This pendant has the added flavor of being deep etched along the sides.

This mechanical chaise lounge was an inspiration for Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand when they worked on their idea of creating a continuously adjustable chaise lounge, which eve...

The lamp when unlit is decorated heavily mottled yellow & light green glass that when the lamp is lit emits a rich and hot orange to yellow mottled glass.

Calcite glass was one of Steuben's most beautiful of all. When lit it has a warm light yellow glow, and when unlit it looks like a pearl.

When the frosted glass is unlit the shades are a very light purple, and lit the purple becomes less prominent. The castings and overall workmanship on this chandelier are top of the ...

Elegantly constructed of thin pieces of fine hardwood, this pair of ornate 19th-century lanterns would have originally been lit with candles to illuminate a courtyard home in China's...

The lamps was originally lit by Acetylene and still retains the gas valve and pull chains.

The picturesque group of people with horse and cart are brightly lit against the shaded trees. The artist, influenced by Constable, is using relatively loose and open brushwork.

The glass mascots were mounted in nickel plated fixtures and threaded caps which lit from underneath using the engines battery power, this example is in fully working condition and i...

French brass and crystal 6 branch chandelier table lamp, Girandole This is a very rare and stunningly attractive piece, the lamp has a decorative brass base with a glass covered u...

The work is signed Dessille à Paris. Cf. Lit: Pierre Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la Pendule française, Paris 1997, p. 199, Fig.

The backs are adorned with charming depictions of baskets filled with fruits and flowers, adding a touch of nature's bounty to the overall aesthetic. When lit, these sconces create a...

There are some air bubbles in the glass and there is an interior line when lit up, which does not compromise the piece. Minor fleabites to the edge of the glass.

The simply designed, heavy milk glass shades create a pleasing glow when lit. Measures: 27" width/depth x 28.5" height.

These 1920s French rose gold mirrors were salvaged from a quaint, dimly lit brasserie in the South of France. The large-scale design of each mirror is gracefully outlined with gilded...