19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats.
Brass
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Blown Glass Bell Jar Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of Mid-Century blown glass bell jar form table lamps, circa 1950s-1960s. These highly decorative clear blown glass lamps are mounted on hand-turned oak bases and rewire...
Brass
Italian Bell Jar Pendant Lamp, Late 20th Century
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
An Italian bell jar pendant or hallway lamp. The design is Inspired by the antique hall lantern.
Metal
Pair of Mercury Glass Bell Jar Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of classic bell jar mercury glass lamps - measured to socket
Mercury Glass
Pair of Mercury Glass Bell Jar Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Classic bell-jar design lamps in mercury glass - measured to socket
Mercury Glass
Pair of Mercury Glass Bell Jar Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of mercury glass lamps, bell jar in shape on a black metal circular base.
Metal
Pair of Green Ceramic Bell Jar Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of ceramic lamps in bell jar design - color is more green than in photo - measured to socket
Ceramic
Pair of Gold Mercury Glass Bell Jar Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of gold mercury glass lamps with black bases in the classic bell jar shape - measured to socket
Pair of Mercury Glass Bell Jar Lamps with Brass Trim
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of mercury glass lamps in the classic bell jar design with brass trim, measured to socket, on an 8 inch diameter painted gold base
Brass
Pair of Smoked Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar lamps with a smokey swirl leaf pattern - measured to socket
Mercury Glass
Pair of Bell Jar Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of mercury glass lamps in the classic bell jar shape - measured base to socket
Mercury Glass
Pair of Bell Jar Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of mercury glass lamps in the classic bell jar design with white striping decor - height measured to socket, 7 inch diameter base
Mercury Glass
Pair of Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of bell jar design mercury glass lamps, measurement to socket
Mercury Glass
Pair of Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of bell jar mercury glass lamps with gold base and top detail - height measured to socket
Mercury Glass
Pair of Painted Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell-jar style lamps hand painted in multi-colored flowers - measured to socket
Fabulous Pair of English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century English bell jar hall lamps located on Nantucket Island.
Brass
PAIR English Regency Bell Jar Lamps - #1
Located in Woodbury, CT
A matched pair of hand blown and hand diamond-etched hanging pendant form bell jar lamps, with brass 'reservoirs'. Originally to burn candles, the electrification elements are of co...
Glass
PAIR of English Regency Bell Jar Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
A matched pair of hand blown/hand etched and frosted hanging bell jar lamps, with clear glass 'reservoirs'. Originally for candlelight, the electrical elements and sockets are later.
Glass
PAIR of English Regency Bell Jar Lamps - 'V' Shape
Located in Woodbury, CT
One of three specimen PAIR of pendant-form hand blown and hand etched & frosted, hanging bell jar lamps with brass 'reservoir' tips. Originally for candlelight, the brass lighting e...
Glass
Bell Jar Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bell Jar Mounted as a Lamp, vintage old stock fabric wrapped cord.
Glass
Pair of Blown Glass Bell Jar Table Lamps on Hand Turned Wooden Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stunning monumental blown glass bell jar table lamps. These highly decorative clear glass lamps are mounted on hand turned oak bases and rewired with antique brass adjustable...
Brass
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.
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