French 19th Century Unique Parisian Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and unique 19th Century French fixture joins our collection from a Parisian Bistro
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
French 19th Century Unique Parisian Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and unique 19th Century French fixture joins our collection from a Parisian Bistro
Iron
French Toleware Bistro Ceiling Light, Decorated with Vines
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Toleware Bistro ceiling light, decorated with vines This is a very decorative 6 sided
Tin
1950s French Perforated Metal Bistro Table Lamp Vintage Mid-Century
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
French table light attributed to Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001), produced by Atelier Mategot in the 1950s. Adjustable Head with blue and grey varnishes on perforated diabolo metal doubl...
Metal
$348 / item
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 10.63 in
French White Opaline Glass Brass Bistro Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French bistro wall lamp White opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount
Brass
$348 / item
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 10.63 in
French White Opaline Glass Brass Bistro Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French bistro wall lamp White opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount
Brass
Brass Bistro Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Hammered brass bistro lights, 8 available
Brass
Hammered brass bistro lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Hammered brass saucer bistro lights, ten available
Brass
1960 Cafe bistro pendant lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice complete set of 8 cafe lights from Europe .. lighting has been rewired and cleaned
Milk Glass
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 7.49 in L 9.85 in
Pair of French Bistro Brass and Prismatic Glass Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of petite two part Holophane pendants, with heavy gauge cast galleries, brass central collar and age related brass chain, early 20th century. Fine prismatic cut glass,...
Brass
Art Nouveau - French Bistro Style Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This lamp is unique with its matching vaseline glass shades and bronze Art Nouveau details. The 2 shades have 7.5 inch diameters with a total spread of 28 inches. The look is Turn-of...
Bronze, Brass
French nickel plate and brass bistro lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Nickel plated aluminium with brass stem hanging lights, 8 available. Priced individually
Brass, Metal
Set of 4 Hanging Bistro Table Oil Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Hanging Bistro table oil lamps These were formerly oil lamps they have been converted
Brass
French White Opaline Glass Brass Bistro Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French bistro wall lamp White opaline glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount
Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 44 in D 10.5 in
French Pair of Brass Bistro Globe Chandeliers, circa 1910, Now UL Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parisian in origin these 2-light chandeliers are of cast brass with white globes adorned in (possibly later) patterned wire, UL wired.
Brass
French Double Bistro Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a lamp very much like this over our own dining room table and love it. It sets just the right mood. The look is definitely Art Nouveau and the long hand blown teardrop vaseli...
Brass
Art Deco Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Art Deco nickel plated bistro chandelier with etched glass panels and four swan neck lights
Metal
Art Deco Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small French Art Deco iron chandelier with three etched globe lights, circa 1920
Metal
French Belle Epoque Bistro Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Belle Epoque brass bistro chandelier with two green glass globes, circa 1890
Metal
Pair of French Bistro Hanging Lights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of pierced brass and molded glass hanging lights.
Brass
French Art Deco Bistro Pendant, circa 1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Art Deco chrome and Opaline glass bistro pendant, circa 1930.
Chrome
Opaline and Brass Bistro Style Lamp, 1930s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
hung in a French bistro, hotel or cafe. The central fluted stem and curved arms are made from brass and
Brass
Large Vintage French Bistro Brass Chandelier
Located in Oaks, PA
Large vintage French bistro brass chandelier/ pot rack. Rare form with twin white glass globes and
Brass
Mathieu Matégot Metal and Brass, Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in LYON, FR
Very rare French table lamp designed by Mathieu Matégot, executed by Atelier-Matégot. A beautiful lampshade in the shape of a diabolo, perforated metal which made Matégot famous. The...
Metal, Brass
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.