Antique Pearl Lamp
Fine Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Silver Art Deco Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Italian Empire Chandelier - 1890
This elegant Italian Empire chandelier is a true masterpiece of Art Deco design. Its silver-plated brass frame and cascading crystal detai...
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1890s Italian Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$8,021
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique tortoise shell lamp with mother of pearl is rare and beautiful. This lamp is a wonderful
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 8 in D 5 in
Anitique Onyx Base Victorian Oil Lamp Original Pearl Glass Finish Oil Dome
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning Victorian, Onyx base oil lamp with period pearl finish oil
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Brass
$771
H 27.76 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Dazzling Art Deco Bronze and Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
glistening mother of pearl lined conch shell that illuminates. Was originally a lamp as well as a radio
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Lamp Table Mandolin Francesco Perretti & Figli, Napoli Early-20 Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Early-20th century, Francesco Perretti & Figli, mandolin upcycled into a table lamp, 29” high
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Spruce
$2,012
H 29.14 in W 8.67 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Bronze Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of gilt bronze and rock crystal pearl shape table lamps.
Origin: Continental
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Early 20th Century French Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Rock Crystal
La Perla Alabaster Birth of Venus Table Lamp by Umberto Stiaccini
Located in New York, NY
La Perla; The Pearl
A mesmerizing alabaster table lamp depicting the birth of venus by Umberto
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Marble
$12,500
H 24 in W 18 in D 13 in
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Black Lacquer Victorian Parcel-Gilt Pole Screen Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
lamp, the screen raised on a
reeded and turned stem on tripartite base. Pretty flower decoration. New
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19th Century British Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
Burl and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lamp Table
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
A burl and mother-of-pearl inlaid lamp table with fine brass mounts, the circular brass galleried
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Late 17th Century Vietnamese Louis XV Antique Pearl Lamp
Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau, 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
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Empire chandelier crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau 1920.
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1920s European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Montgolfière Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Basket
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Basket
Old chandelier with love and
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18th Century European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Original preserved chandelier, cabling and sockets completely renewed. Crystal hand knotted.
Measures: Total height 135 cm, height without chain 95 cm, diameter 76 cm, weight (approx...
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18th Century European Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Wire
A 19th Century Mother of Pearl mounted bronze lamp
By Rivaud
Located in London, by appointment only
A most unusual Napoleon III 19th centry paraffin lamp with gilt bronze shade encrusted with mop and
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Carved Alabaster Lamp 'The Pearl', circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting carved Alabaster lamp depicting an oyster shell, supported by three cherubs with a
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Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Alabaster
Large 19th Century Blue and White Chinese Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
pearl, now mounted as a lamp.
Currently wired for the UK. Please enquire for rewiring services
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Table, Ebonized, Papier Mache, Mother of Pearl, Side, Lamp, Wine, Tilt
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique table. An English, ebonized papier mâché and mother of pearl side, lamp or wine
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 23.23 in
Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
sockets: E14 and E27
Montgolfiè Empire sac a pearl chandelier crystal lustre ceiling lamp antique.
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1920s European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
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Indulge in the opulence of the Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an antique crystal lustre ceiling
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1920s European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique WoW
Located in Berlin, DE
sockets: 14 x E14 and 1 x E27
Montgolfiè Empire sac a pearl chandelier crystal Lustre ceiling lamp
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1920s European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
H 47.25 in Dm 27.56 in
Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Basket Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our exquisite antique chandelier - a masterpiece of elegance and style that will seamlessly complement any room with a touch of timeless beauty. With its stunning details...
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1920s Italian Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Antique Empire Crystal Chandelier - A Fine Brass Sac à Perles Design
Presenting a true masterpiece: an antique Empire crystal chandelier adorned with delicate brass and th...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
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Empire chandelier crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau 1920.
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1920s European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Table Lamp with Pearl Shade Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco table lamp with pearl shade vienna, circa 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Brass
Table Ebonized Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Side Lamp Wine Tilt, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pleasing inverted tray style top with serpentine form presents an attractive mother of pearl inlaid and
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1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 23.23 in
Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
sockets: E14
Montgolfiè Empire sac a pearl chandelier crystal lustre ceiling lamp antique.
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1920s European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
pearl chandelier crystal Lustre ceiling lamp antique.
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Early 1900s German Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Montgolfiè Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique WoW
Located in Berlin, DE
sockets: E14
Montgolfiè Empire sac a pearl chandelier crystal lustre ceiling lamp antique WoW.
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18th Century European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
H 35.44 in Dm 24.81 in
Rarity Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Hall Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Rarity empire sac a pearl chandelier crystal hall lamp Lustre Art Nouveau 1900
Original preserved
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Early 1900s European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 39.38 in Dm 22.05 in
Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Basket Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
lights: Three-light bulb sockets: E27
Fine brass Empire Sac a pearl chandelier crystal lustre ceiling
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18th Century European Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
H 26.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Liberty's London Moorish Side End Lamp Wine Table
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
has mother of pearl inlay and is expertly carved from head to toe
We have cleaned waxed and
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19th Century Moroccan Victorian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
H 23.23 in W 12.8 in D 14.57 in
Rare octagonal Venetian mirror in etched glass and micro-mosaic, Circa 1865
Located in Paris, FR
glass and imitate precious stones. André Vidore began to work with pearls by lamp, and around the same
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1860s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Glass
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nineteeth century Anglo Indian Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Candlestick Lamps
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19th Century Indian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Mother of Pearl Shades
By Olin Levi Warner
Located in Bronx, NY
This early Art Nouveau table lamp features a stunning patinated metal sculpture of a partially
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Brass and Mother of Pearl Inlay Column Lamp
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Brass Mounted Mother of Pearl and Greensnail Veneer Corinthian Column Lamp
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Early 20th Century English Antique Pearl Lamp
19th Century Cinnabar, Mother-of-Pearl, and Brass Asian Figure Statue Lamp, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an absolutely stunning, pair of late 19th century Asian figure statue lamps. The statues
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Candelabra Lamp Mounted
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
attention to details like urn with pearls, leafs, grapes and grooves
lamp mounted, three arms
on his
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mercure Gilt-Bronze Candlestick Lamps, circa 1820
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
candlesticks, very finely chiseled with foliages, grapes, water pearls, converted to table lamps, with new
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Bronze
H 18.51 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Late 19th or Early 20th Century Inlaid Bone and Mother-of-Pearl Tables
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 19th or early 20th century inlaid bone, mother-of-pearl, ebony and sandalwood
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19th Century Antique Pearl Lamp
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Period Mercure Gilt-Bronze Candlestick Lamps circa 1780
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
chiselled with foliage’s, grapes, water pearls, converted to table lamps, with new French pleated changeable
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 11.03 in Dm 20.48 in
19th Century Carved Japanese Figure Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved English lamp featuring a Japanese woman in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl flowers on her
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Signed Austrian Secession Lamp Art Nouveau Lantern Brass Beveled Glass Pearls
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
lamp corpus with nice Art Nouveau / Jugendstil details, glass pearl strings which come from the canopy
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 22.05 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
1910 Copper Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice chandelier of in solid copper and accents of mother in pearl. The lamp is not signed
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Copper
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"Standing peacock" Antique silver plated, Decorative animal object , home decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver-Plated Standing Peacock Figurine, Vintage Decorative Sculpture
Majestic and refined, this silver-plated standing peacock figurine embodies grace and sophistication. The elonga...
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1910s Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
$281
H 1.97 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco style silvered brass / bronze Etruscan horse sculpture on 12-karat white gold leaf base. We also have larger version of this horse sculpture in our other listing.
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion
The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy moveability and four positions for the ba...
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,800 / item
H 22.38 in W 68.89 in D 27.55 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Country Dining or Work Trestle Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country dining table. The table is a so called trestle table from the mid 19th century and made in pine with a solid table top. Never painted so the patina is the au...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Pine
$3,490
H 29.93 in W 88.98 in D 37.8 in
20th Century French Victorian Enameled Cast Iron Footed Radiator Cover
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century green and white enamelled cast iron radiator cover with opening access doors to the front and sides.
Very good condition and no restorations.
France, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Iron
$1,727 Sale Price
20% Off
H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 14.18 in
Exquisite Art Deco Crystal Table Lamp by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco table lamp by Baccarat features a well proportioned base for stability adorned with a spherical detail extending to a fluted stem. It has antique brass fittin...
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20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Chinoiserie Alabaster Linen Two-Sided 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, Chiang Mai Dragon is one of our best-loved designs. The chinoiserie motif was inspired by an Art Deco print. Now featured as an exqui...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Linen
$485 / item
H 18 in W 18 in D 5 in
Art Deco Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco lamp with led in the foot.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Brass
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture.
HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Beech
19th Century Rococo Style Wide Marquise Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulously crafted from gilded wood, s...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes
Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Wire
$6,977 Sale Price
30% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 27.56 in
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed
Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails not available)
Overall size: 58”w x 81”d x 61”h
Footboard: 39”h.
Inside dimensions...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Walnut
$2,513 Sale Price
30% Off
H 61 in W 58 in D 81 in
Vintage French Cast Iron Stove Cast Iron Enameled Stove By Ae. Mon. Godin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A small scale circular cast iron stove by a major French manufacturer. The metal cylinder is in green-gray paint and the iron pierced top, the door and other attachments are in dark ...
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1970s French Rustic Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :)
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1930s Czech Art Deco Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Floral Four-Panel Folding Screen Divider
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage four-panel folding screen blends Victorian-inspired Chinoiserie charm with timeless elegance, where East meets West in a striking artistic expression. Hand-painted panel...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Wood, Paper
$3,200
H 84.5 in W 80.75 in D 1 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed
A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Pearl Lamp
Materials
Hardwood
$5,300
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
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Antique Pearl Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique pearl lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of crystal, stone and metal, every antique pearl lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an antique pearl lamp, we have 40 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique pearl lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique pearl lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Antique Pearl Lamp?
Prices for an antique pearl lamp start at $239 and top out at $16,761 with the average selling for $2,393.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
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Questions About Antique Pearl Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The process of telling an antique pearl varies based on whether it is set in jewelry or loose. In the case of jewelry, you can look for a maker's mark and then conduct online research to find out when the company existed and made similar pieces. To be considered an antique, pearl jewelry must be at least 100 years old. In the case of a loose pearl or if you have difficulty performing research on your item, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser, knowledgeable jeweler or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique pearl jewelry.
- Are antique pearls worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Some antique pearls are worth money. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, style, type, maker and condition. The majority of antique pearls are likely to be uncultured pearls, as Kokichi Mikimoto didn't introduce the world's first true cultured pearl, produced by oysters with assistance from humans, until 1893. Generally, uncultured pearls are worth more than cultured ones. To learn more about your jewelry and find out what it could be worth, consult a certified appraiser, experienced jeweler or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique pearl jewelry.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
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