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Large original Art Deco off-white alabaster coupe w/ nickel and alabaster canopy
Large original Art Deco off-white alabaster coupe w/ nickel and alabaster canopy

Large original Art Deco off-white alabaster coupe w/ nickel and alabaster canopy

Located in New York City, NY

The interplay of the luminous white ground glows softly when lit. This alabaster plafonnier / ceiling light has an appealing smooth semi satiny gloss surface sheen.

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Early 20th Century French Minimalist Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel

Rape Of Europa Paint De Matteis 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art
Rape Of Europa Paint De Matteis 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Rape Of Europa Paint De Matteis 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

A flying cherub precedes the pair on the left, parting the clouds and holding a lit torch, a symbol of the passionate love that drove Zeus to perform this act, while two other cherub...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Pendant Light by Peter Behrens, Opaline Glass, 1910s, Adjustable
Art Deco Pendant Light by Peter Behrens, Opaline Glass, 1910s, Adjustable

Art Deco Pendant Light by Peter Behrens, Opaline Glass, 1910s, Adjustable

By Peter Behrens

Located in Praha, CZ

The metal components retain a beautiful age-appropriate patina, which has been gently polished to a soft luster. When lit, the opaline glass provides a warm, uniform glow, making it ...

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1910s German Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Nickel

Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern

Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

The combination of the green glass, the red flower-like ornaments and the bronze-gold patinated frame gives this lantern a truly warm and atmospheric presence. When lit, the textured...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Materials

Brass, Wire

Nymph Adorning a Bust in a Garden, Signed Nude Painting
Nymph Adorning a Bust in a Garden, Signed Nude Painting

Nymph Adorning a Bust in a Garden, Signed Nude Painting

By Albert Cresswell

Located in Genève, GE

The composition unfolds in a softly lit, atmospheric space, where warm, earthy tones and delicate transitions of light create a sense of intimacy and reverie.

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Lit

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Lovely Patina 42 Inches #2

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lit

Materials

Stone

Flower Sellers at the Madeleine, Paris, American Impressionist, 1930s, Cityscape
Flower Sellers at the Madeleine, Paris, American Impressionist, 1930s, Cityscape

Flower Sellers at the Madeleine, Paris, American Impressionist, 1930s, Cityscape

Located in Wiscasset, ME

The pink of the sky reflects off the still-wet streets and the marble columns of the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. The lit streetlamps and lights in the windows of the distant high...

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Lit

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Neptune Poseidon Guercino Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art
Neptune Poseidon Guercino Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Neptune Poseidon Guercino Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

On the left-hand side of the image, the surface of the sea stretches towards the horizon with a band of clouds, dimly lit by an evening sky, almost night-like. Her face is framed by ...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Early 20th-Century Carved Alabaster & Ormolu Urn-Form Table Lamp, Italy
Early 20th-Century Carved Alabaster & Ormolu Urn-Form Table Lamp, Italy

Early 20th-Century Carved Alabaster & Ormolu Urn-Form Table Lamp, Italy

Located in Skien, NO

The naturally veined alabaster glows beautifully when lit. Professionally rewired with modern electrical wiring for safe, contemporary use.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Diana Boullogne Mythological Paint Oil on canvas old master 17/18th Century
Diana Boullogne Mythological Paint Oil on canvas old master 17/18th Century

Diana Boullogne Mythological Paint Oil on canvas old master 17/18th Century

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The published photographs were made using a professional light so it is possible that the painting will be slightly darker if not adequately lit. The work is accompanied by a beauti...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Rare armchair: Josef Hoffmann for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris
Rare armchair: Josef Hoffmann for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris

Rare armchair: Josef Hoffmann for the 1900 World's Fair in Paris

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Manufactured by the Viennese art furniture company Anton Pospischil Hardwood, mahogany stained Lit.: Das Interieur, I, 1899/1900, p. 130

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 18thC Spanish Colonial Icon Painting Retablo St. Camillus & Christ 1760
Antique 18thC Spanish Colonial Icon Painting Retablo St. Camillus & Christ 1760

Antique 18thC Spanish Colonial Icon Painting Retablo St. Camillus & Christ 1760

Located in Portland, OR

Christ is wearing white linens, holding a white lit candle to depict the divine light. There is a skeletal figure to the left of Christ's head, symbolic of the presence of death.

Category

18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Lit

Materials

Copper

Rare Art Deco Alabaster Fish Table Lamp with Glowing Back Panel
Rare Art Deco Alabaster Fish Table Lamp with Glowing Back Panel

Rare Art Deco Alabaster Fish Table Lamp with Glowing Back Panel

Located in Lisse, NL

The lamp has a wonderful presence both when lit and unlit, but in the evening it becomes especially atmospheric.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster

Classic French decor Mahogany vintage Sewing desk, Mid-19th Century Entryway
Classic French decor Mahogany vintage Sewing desk, Mid-19th Century Entryway

Classic French decor Mahogany vintage Sewing desk, Mid-19th Century Entryway

Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania

Designed originally for sewing, this versatile piece features a hinged top that opens to reveal a beautifully crafted mirror, an essential tool for distinguishing colors in dimly lit...

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Late 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lit

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

Located in Chicago, IL

Insulated by a layer of ash, lit charcoal was placed into the hibachi and accessed via the ruyi-form cut-out in the domed lid.

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-Arm Reading Table Lamp
Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-Arm Reading Table Lamp

Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-Arm Reading Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The conical copper shade glows beautifully when lit, casting a warm, inviting light while showcasing its natural brushed finish.

Category

1920s Mid-Century Modern Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Samuel Prout (British, 1783-1852) 19th Century Watercolour of Roman Temples
Samuel Prout (British, 1783-1852) 19th Century Watercolour of Roman Temples

Samuel Prout (British, 1783-1852) 19th Century Watercolour of Roman Temples

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Around 1818, Prout began to create sketches and watercolours from the continent, finding his niche skilfully capturing naturally lit architecture and quaint side streets. Samuel Prou...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Lit

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Cross-Section of Sericho Meteorite with Translucent Olivine Crystals
Large Cross-Section of Sericho Meteorite with Translucent Olivine Crystals

Large Cross-Section of Sericho Meteorite with Translucent Olivine Crystals

Located in London, GB

Of all known pallasites, Sericho is especially renowned for its high concentration of olivine, often displaying hues of orange, yellow and green when in sunlight or spot lit. Cross-...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Kenyan Space Age Antique Lit

Materials

Iron

Neo Archeological Micromosaic Bracelet with Gryphons & Putto, 1860's
Neo Archeological Micromosaic Bracelet with Gryphons & Putto, 1860's

Neo Archeological Micromosaic Bracelet with Gryphons & Putto, 1860's

By Castellani

Located in Firenze, IT

The bracelet consists of a rigid, elegant and sumptuous frame, with the inscription "Vita Dulcis" (lit. "sweet life") affixed to the lower part; the upper part, however, features a d...

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1860s Italian Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare German Porcelain Ram Head Matchstrike, Attributed to Schafer & Vater
Rare German Porcelain Ram Head Matchstrike, Attributed to Schafer & Vater

Rare German Porcelain Ram Head Matchstrike, Attributed to Schafer & Vater

By Schafer & Vater

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Surrounding textured areas of the fleece serve as integrated strike surfaces, allowing matches to be lit along multiple points without disrupting the sculptural composition.

Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique Lit

Materials

Metal

English White Terrier in Woodland Setting Antique Dog Portrait Oil Painting
English White Terrier in Woodland Setting Antique Dog Portrait Oil Painting

English White Terrier in Woodland Setting Antique Dog Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Davies (British, late 19th / early 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 16.5 x 20.5 inches Canvas: 14 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, south west England) Co...

Category

Early 20th Century English School Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Disc Pendant with Flame-Like Veins
Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Disc Pendant with Flame-Like Veins

Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Disc Pendant with Flame-Like Veins

Located in Lisse, NL

In person, especially when lit, the natural colors, depth and warm glow are even more impressive.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Brass

Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light with Dark Veining, Germany, 1920
Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light with Dark Veining, Germany, 1920

Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light with Dark Veining, Germany, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

The wide alabaster shade displays a soft white base tone accented by expressive dark veining, which becomes especially vivid when lit. This natural patterning gives the piece a sculp...

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Murano glass flowers, France 1900s
Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Murano glass flowers, France 1900s

Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier with Murano glass flowers, France 1900s

Located in Beograd, RS

Each glass piece is individually shaped, creating a dynamic interplay of light and transparency, whether illuminated or at rest. When lit, the chandelier emits a warm, atmospheric gl...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Rare Spode 'Willis Thatch'd House' London Trial Pattern Platter, circa 1810
Rare Spode 'Willis Thatch'd House' London Trial Pattern Platter, circa 1810

Rare Spode 'Willis Thatch'd House' London Trial Pattern Platter, circa 1810

By Josiah Spode

Located in Kinderhook, NY

James's street, and when lit in the evening with wax-candles in large old glass chandeliers, the Dilettanti pictures could be seen from the pavement of the street" referring to the p...

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Lit

Materials

Ironstone

Antique candle lantern in blue glass and brass, electrified, Austria 1890s
Antique candle lantern in blue glass and brass, electrified, Austria 1890s

Antique candle lantern in blue glass and brass, electrified, Austria 1890s

Located in Beograd, RS

Suspended by multiple original chains converging at a matching ceiling canopy, the lantern maintains a balanced and graceful silhouette. When lit, the lantern emits a soft, atmosphe...

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

French Pair of 19th Century Altar Torches
French Pair of 19th Century Altar Torches

French Pair of 19th Century Altar Torches

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This towering pair of French 19th century altar torches would have previously been lit by fire, now they have been cleaned and rewired to US electrical standards with UL listed parts...

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Lit

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts 4 Arm Chandelier w/ Greenish, Yellowish Glass Shades, ca. 1910
Arts & Crafts 4 Arm Chandelier w/ Greenish, Yellowish Glass Shades, ca. 1910

Arts & Crafts 4 Arm Chandelier w/ Greenish, Yellowish Glass Shades, ca. 1910

Located in Petaluma, CA

When unlit they are a luscious green, but when lit they become more of a yellow color. We didn't know which example to display as our primary photo on the listing, so we just flipped...

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Materials

Bronze

Extra Large Antique White & Black 7x Alabaster Shades & Bronze Chandelier 1910
Extra Large Antique White & Black 7x Alabaster Shades & Bronze Chandelier 1910

Extra Large Antique White & Black 7x Alabaster Shades & Bronze Chandelier 1910

Located in Lisse, NL

The stone reveals a remarkable depth when lit, softly glowing from within and highlighting the natural patterns that make each piece entirely unique.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Lit

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Beautiful Patina 42 Inches #1
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Beautiful Patina 42 Inches #1

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Beautiful Patina 42 Inches #1

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lit

Materials

Stone

19th century portrait of two standing Terriers in a barn
19th century portrait of two standing Terriers in a barn

19th century portrait of two standing Terriers in a barn

By Joos Vincent de Vos

Located in Woodbury, CT

The setting is equally well observed: a dimly lit stable interior with warm, earthy tones, where shafts of light fall across straw, wooden implements, and a metal pail, creating a pl...

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790
Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790

Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790

Located in Firenze, IT

Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 ¼  Weight: 5,30 gr The ring, dated to around 1790 and made of 18-karat gold, is composed of three bands, of which the two outer ones are decorated wit...

Category

1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Lit

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Nice 45 Inches
Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Nice 45 Inches

Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Nice 45 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lit

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Superb Patina 35 Inches
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Superb Patina 35 Inches

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Garden Lantern Superb Patina 35 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lit

Materials

Stone

Paravents - A pair of six-fold pillow screens with a double-sided design of fish
Paravents - A pair of six-fold pillow screens with a double-sided design of fish

Paravents - A pair of six-fold pillow screens with a double-sided design of fish

Located in Brussels, BE

Les makura-byobu (littéralement « paravents oreillers ») sont des paravents de faible hauteur, initialement destinés à être placés à côté du lit, ou à côté des oreillers, pour empêch...

Category

1920s Japanese Other Antique Lit

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large Antique Italian Venetian Mouth-Blown Glass Chandelier w Floral Leaf Design
Large Antique Italian Venetian Mouth-Blown Glass Chandelier w Floral Leaf Design

Large Antique Italian Venetian Mouth-Blown Glass Chandelier w Floral Leaf Design

Located in Lisse, NL

This chandelier comes with all of its mouth-blown glass shades in good condition, which is increasingly rare to find in larger antique Venetian examples. Both when lit and unlit, thi...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Lit

Materials

Metal

Dance Cupids Albani Paint 18/19th Century Oil on table Old master Mythological
Dance Cupids Albani Paint 18/19th Century Oil on table Old master Mythological

Dance Cupids Albani Paint 18/19th Century Oil on table Old master Mythological

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Finally, Venus rewards Cupid with a grateful kiss, while the temple of Vesta, where the hearth is always lit, wishes for the love to last forever. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School dining chairs, set of 4
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School dining chairs, set of 4

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School dining chairs, set of 4

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

The combination of the warm timber, dark ebony accents and saturated fabric works especially well, giving the chairs a moody, almost stage-lit character. The detailing is particular...

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Oak, Macassar

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century
Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The geometric pierced detail gives the lanterns a refined architectural presence, making them suitable for entry halls, covered porches, or interior transitional spaces. Originally ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Lit

Materials

Metal, Copper

18th Century Portrait After Ferdinand Bols 17th Century of Elisabeth Bas
18th Century Portrait After Ferdinand Bols 17th Century of Elisabeth Bas

18th Century Portrait After Ferdinand Bols 17th Century of Elisabeth Bas

By Ferdinand Bol 1

Located in Hudson, NY

Every detail is exact. When properly lit, you can see into the portrait where there are stacks of books, a grand chair that she sits upon, and a wonderful fur collar to her jacket.

Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Lit

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Standard or Floor Lamp, Interesting Shade
Art Deco Standard or Floor Lamp, Interesting Shade

Art Deco Standard or Floor Lamp, Interesting Shade

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Standard or Floor Lamp, Interesting Shade This is a classic piece of it’s time the lamp has a square base supporting a square column , it come with a very interesting lamps...

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Lit

Materials

Oak

Guards Bugler Palamedesz Signed Dated Paint 17th Century Oil on table Old master
Guards Bugler Palamedesz Signed Dated Paint 17th Century Oil on table Old master

Guards Bugler Palamedesz Signed Dated Paint 17th Century Oil on table Old master

By Anthony Palamedesz (Delft 1601 - Amsterdam 1673)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The images were taken using a professional photographic set and lighting; if not adequately lit, the painting may appear slightly darker.

Category

17th Century Old Masters Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

19th Century Roundel Depicting Sir John More After Hans Holbein the Younger
19th Century Roundel Depicting Sir John More After Hans Holbein the Younger

19th Century Roundel Depicting Sir John More After Hans Holbein the Younger

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The red glass gives this piece a vibrant glow when lit from behind. Sir John More Sir John More was the father of Sir Thomas More, both statesman in the 14th & 15th centuries.

Category

Late 19th Century English Tudor Antique Lit

Materials

Metal, Lead

19th Century Oil - Tavern Scene
19th Century Oil - Tavern Scene

19th Century Oil - Tavern Scene

Located in Corsham, GB

This intimate genre painting depicts figures gathered around a table in a dimly lit shelter, rendered with warm, earthy tones. The work is presented in an ornate gilt frame featuring...

Category

19th Century Antique Lit

Materials

Oil

Japan Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, Fine Patina 42 Inches
Japan Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, Fine Patina 42 Inches

Japan Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, Fine Patina 42 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan’s lantern tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest stone ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lit

Materials

Stone

Antique Etching “Corps-de-garde turc” after Decamps, Flameng c1850
Antique Etching “Corps-de-garde turc” after Decamps, Flameng c1850

Antique Etching “Corps-de-garde turc” after Decamps, Flameng c1850

Located in Langweer, NL

The scene presents two figures seated in conversation within a dimly lit architectural setting, likely a guardhouse or interior courtyard.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Lit

Materials

Paper

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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.

How Much is a Antique Lit?

Prices for an antique lit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $289 and can go as high as $29,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,250.