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Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
lamps. Through the years the company changed ownership and different products. Their reverse painted
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Brass

Handel Model 7036 "Birds of Paradise" Shade & Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
and craftsmanship of the Handel Company, featuring a reverse-painted glass shade on a chipped ice
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Bronze

"Nasturtium, " Watercolor by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Stained Glass Window, '21
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
his stained glass lamps. However, Tiffany continued to paint and design, as this watercolor
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Paint

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Moviola Bullseye 35mm Film Editing Viewer Designed 1919 Built in 1932, Sculpture
By Moviola 1
Located in Dallas, TX
forward and reverse movement, a foot actuated control pedal with cable, a working film illumination lamp
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Moviola Bullseye 35mm Film Editing Viewer Designed 1919 Built in 1932. Sculpture
By Moviola 1
Located in Dallas, TX
and reverse movement, a foot actuated control pedal with cable, a working film illumination lamp house
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamp Depicting the Four Seasons
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Pairpoint Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamp Depicting the Four Seasons Circa 1910 Origin
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

Reverse Painted Table Lamp by Pittsburg
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This crisp-scenic is done in the standard tradition of Pittsburg lamps. They were known for
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Silver Plate

Reverse/Obverse Painted Lamp, Signed Pittsburgh, circa 1920
By PLB & GCo.
Located in Petaluma, CA
Vaseline glass, which is rarely used on painted lamps. The shade is very textured and has an art nouveau
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1920s North American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Iron

Handel Boudoir Reverse or Inside Painted Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and rare early 20th century American Handel scenic reverse or inside painted Boudoir lamp
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Bronze

Reverse Painted Lamp by "Pittsburgh"
Located in Petaluma, CA
reverse painted lamps. The shade is divided into interesting scenic panels separated by an exterior ridge
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

Reverse Painted Lamp by Moe Bridges
Located in Petaluma, CA
' nicer lamps. The beautiful art nouveau base helps to create a great package. Both the base and shade
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal

Reverse Painted "Seagull Lamp" by the Pairpoint Corperation
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Petaluma, CA
This has always been considered one of this company's more exotic and artistic lamps. Pictures do
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

Pairpoint Reverse Painted "Copley" Lamp Shade with Mahogany and Brass Base
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Antique scenic Pairpoint reverse painted "Copley" lamp shade with Pairpoint mahogany and brass lamp
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Brass

Reverse Painted Table Lamp, Moe Bridges Co. Geese Flying in the Moonlight
Located in Petaluma, CA
lamps. On occasion we will buy this style of lamp known as "reverse painted". These lamps are
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Handel, circa 1905
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
mainly known for their later produced reverse painted lamps, they also made high quality leaded lamps
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Bronze

Handel Bamboo Overlay Panel Lamp, All Original, Base & Shade Signed, ca. 1910
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
known for their reverse painted lamps, their overlay panel lamps were some of their best work too. This
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal

Handel Stained Glass Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
lovely Art Nouveau lamp boasts excellent craftsmanship and striking artistry. Founded in 1876 and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

Handel Stained Glass Lamp
Handel Stained Glass Lamp
H 30.5 in Dm 22.5 in
Antique American Art Nouveau Reverse Painted Landscape Table Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Art Nouveau reverse painted landscape table lamp, circa 1910. The Pittsburgh style
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Reverse Painted Style Pittsburg Table Lamp with Poppies
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique reverse painted poppies on glue chip glass by Pittsburg Lamp. Three sockets.
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1920s North American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Glass

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp Exeter Shade #X27 Base 3042 Dragon & Fruit
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Toledo, OH
Pairpoint reverse painted table lamp with signed Exeter shade #X27 and base #3042. Original patina
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Amber Slag Glass Lamp Tiffany Style Boudoir Deco Stained
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique slag glass table lamp. Features a golden reverse painted urn body and flower shaped
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Brass

Franz Bergman, A Carpet Dealer, Art Nouveau Vienna Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
This rare and highly collectible desk lamp is made of cold-painted bronze in the best traditions of
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Bronze

Pairpoint "Puffy" Boudoir Lamp, c. 1907
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pairpoint "Puffy" boudoir lamp, 1907, the draping linenfold shade with reverse painted decoration
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal

Handel Sconce with Shade
By Handel Co.
Located in Minneapolis, MN
premier lighting companies. They were best known for their reverse-painted lamp shades, which were
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Bronze

Handel Sconce with Shade
Handel Sconce with Shade
H 6.57 in W 6.5 in D 8 in

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Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Other

Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
$3,069 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920 Measures- 59.7...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Oak, Glass

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue, Degué
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist “Degue” in clear frosted glass shades with floral motif. Each shade is marked DEGUE, held by Nickeled bronze frames.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

Set of Four French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set off four French Art Nouveau nesting tables,late 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions; 56 x 39 x 74 cm. 49 x 36 x 72 cm. 42 x 32 x 70 cm. 36 x 29 x 68 cm.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Wood

Set of Four French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables
Set of Four French Art Nouveau Nesting Tables
$1,665 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.
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1880s Swiss Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving
$2,464 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in
Art Deco sideboard in high-gloss with bronze appliqué, France circa 1930
Located in Ulm, DE
A piece of presence and poise: This original French Art Deco sideboard, crafted around 1930, strikes a balance between architectural clarity and ornamental finesse. The high-gloss su...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Beech, Nutwood, Lacquer

Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Fabric, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Sofa
Frits Henningsen Sofa
$995
H 34 in W 72 in D 32 in
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder Handmade tubular pen holder in fourteen karat yellow gold with a tripod design. It is ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Gold

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
$9,500 Sale Price / set
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H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of French Art Deco Exotic Hardwood Armchairs
By Maurice Jallot, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs with beautifully proportioned well figured glowing exotic hardwood frames and lush ivory colored fine quality silk upholstery. Exceptionally great l...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Silk, Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of French Art Deco Exotic Hardwood Armchairs
Pair of French Art Deco Exotic Hardwood Armchairs
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$6,500 / set
H 28 in W 23 in D 25 in
Sleek Art Deco Black Enamel Ladies Cigarette Case and Compact, Richard Hudnut
By Richard Hudnut
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek Art Deco Black Enamel Ladies Cigarette Case and Compact by Richard Hudnut, 1920s This elegant Art Deco ladies’ cigarette case and compact by Richard Hudnut captures the glamou...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal, Enamel

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Metal

Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Portable Flashlight "Masterlite" by Eveready
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco "Masterlite" flashlight by Eveready is a striking example of industrial design from the 1930s, blending functionality with the streamlined aesthetics characteristic of ...
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1930s American Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Chrome

Antique Scottish Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Wine Server Buffet Sideboard
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Scottish Renaissance Revival carved oak server/ buffet, circa 1860. This sumptuously carved buffet with a carved back crest (removeable) having a central scrolled cart...
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1860s Scottish Renaissance Revival Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Oak

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Bowl-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Earthenware, Glass

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Semiramis Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Reverse Painted Art Nouveau Lamps

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Earthenware, Glass

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