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Jugendstil bronze hanging lamp atr. Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil full bronze hanging lamp atr. Dagobert Peche
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Hanging Lamp with Amber Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco inspired bronze hanging lamp with amber ribbed glass shade. Drop with chain 36" total
Category
1990s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Maratus 12 Blue Smoke Glass and Polished Bronze Hanging Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Maratus 12 Blue Smoke Glass and Polished Bronze Hanging Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Dimensions: Ø 110 x
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 61.03 in Dm 43.31 in
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Bronze, Hanging Lamp Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau brass ceiling lamp
The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and brass, which have been
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp Bronze, Hanging Lamp Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau brass ceiling lamp
The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and brass, which have been
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Middle Eastern Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique bronze hanging lamp from the Middle East dating from the very early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Deccan Oil Lamp, Indian, Bronze, Hamsa, Bird, Late 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Deccan oil lamp. An Indian, bronze hanging lamp with Hamsa bird finial, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
H 21.66 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Large brutalist bronze hanging candle holder , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Large brutalist bronze hanging candle holder , 1970’s
Dimensions: 100 cm Height,52cm Diameter
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Hanging Lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bronze Art Deco hanging lamp in very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian hanging bronze oil lamp with removable lid. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
18th Century India Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Sri Lankan hanging bronze oil lamp with Makara head spout. Solid bronze. Can be hung
Category
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Grand Tour Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Arts & Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany
By Tiffany & Co., Handel Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Arts & Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany ,, Amazing quality
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Hanging Lamp France, 1960, Silver plated bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp.
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Hanging Dish Lamp with Chains
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
The Fernanda Dish Lamp is a refined and elegant pendant dish light, suspended from four chains from
Category
2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
This lamp impresses with its elegant teardrop shape, which is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
This lamp impresses with its elegant teardrop shape, which is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
The lamp is made from bronze and brass, which have been carefully
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
The Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp is an exquisite and artistic
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze and Stained Glass Craftsman Hanging Lamp c1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fixture is in spectacular condition. It’s only missing a few pieces of hanging ornamental
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Hanging Wall Lamp in Bronze
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Hand carved wall lamp in bronze with two lights.
Category
2010s North American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Hanging Lamp in Bronze , France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp.
Material: Bronze
Style: Art Deco
To take care of your property and the lives of our
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
ART DECO ceiling lamp chandelier P. Maynadier hanging lamp bronze, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO chandelier P. Maynadier hanging lamp bronze, 1930s
This stunning Art Deco chandelier from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 24.81 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
ART DECO Pate de Verre hanging lamp ceiling lamp bronze 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO Pate de Verre ceiling lamp bronze, 1930s
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Hanging Lantern Pendant Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore 4 arm hanging lantern / pendant lamp with festoon
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
"Thookkuvilakku" Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A "Thookkuvilakku" bronze hanging oil lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800, done in a shallow dish
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Asian Art, Objects a...
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze with eagle, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle
The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp with eagle, Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle, 1900s
The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate
Heavy Petitot Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Bronze Lamp, Alabaster, 1930s
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandelier - 1930s.
This beautiful antique pendant lamp captivates with its simple and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Pottery Hanging Oil Lamp by Gagneau
By Gagneau Paris
Located in New York, NY
Unique 19th century hanging oil lamp by Gagneau and Company of Paris, with urn form crafted from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Hanging Lamp Italian, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp.
Country: Italian
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Hanging Mughal Deccani Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Bird India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hanging cast bronze oil lamp in the shape of a beautiful mythical bird peacock figure with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Branch 12 Smoke Glass and Bronze Pendant Hanging Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Branch 12 Smoke Glass and Bronze Pendant Hanging Lamp by Isabel Moncada
Dimensions: Ø 110 x H 155
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Large French Victorian Library Hanging Oil Lamp Ruby Red Glass Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique 1950s large French Victorian seven-light hanging oil lamp chandelier with ruby
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Muller Frères Art Deco Mottled Glass & Gilt Bronze Pendant Light Hanging Lamp
By Muller Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality French Art Deco period mottled glass and gilt metal pendant light / hanging lamp by
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 22 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Art Nouveau Hanging Schneider Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A 1900s French Art Nouveau “Pâte de Verre”glass lamp by Charles Schneider with bronze dore leaves
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp in silver-plated bronze and alabaster , France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp.
Material: silver-plated bronze and alabaster
Style: Art Deco
To take care of your
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Set of Six Bronze Anodized Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights 1980s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six rare, lovely and highly decorative bronze anodized pendant lamps or hanging lights
Category
Vintage 1980s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hanging Lamp German in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art. Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing hanging lamp
Material: Chromed bronze, opaline glass, glass
Style: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Big Hanging Lamp German in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art. Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing hanging lamp
Material: Chromed bronze, opaline glass, glass
Style: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Grand-Tour Roman Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Dresden, DE
This decorative early 19th-Century Grand-Tour, Roman hanging oil lamp is a copy of an original
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Empire Hanging Lamps, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French bronze hanging oil lamps dates back to the 19th century and suspend from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier by Dégue Hanging Lamp, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century French LB Deposé Leboullanger Freres Hanging Lamp
By LB Art Glass
Located in CABA, AR
Frères hanging lamp, a true testament to the craftsmanship and style of the era. Crafted from silver
Category
20th Century French More Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Wired Empire Hanging Oil Lamps, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French bronze hanging oil lamps dates back to the 19th century and suspend from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp Signed M.P., Petitot, 1920s
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Saarburg, RP
This original hanging lamp by PETITOT impresses with its Art Deco design. The lamp is signed M.P
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Charming chandelier hanging lamp, Murano glass, by Barovier, 1940s Murano Italy
By Barovier
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful ceiling hanging lamp, chandelier, made of hand-blown glass and bronze, made by the famous
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 25.2 in W 19.29 in D 7.87 in
19th Century French Brass and Wood Hanging Lamp Decorated with Crosses
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French brass and wood hanging lamp decorated with crosses.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 44.49 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
French Oil Lamp Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Green Opaline Shade & Porcelain c1930s
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp
and opaline glass
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 34.26 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Blue & Gold Porcelain & Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp
and opaline glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 39.38 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Red Pink Porcelain and Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt cast bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass
palatial lantern in bronze and glass louis XVI style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent palatial lantern louis XVI style in gilded bronze ,four arm hanging lantern lamp
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
1970s Italian Venetian Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Italian Venetian Murano glass and bronze chandelier ceiling hanging lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Chandelier in Murano and Bronze, 1950, Italian Sign : Mazzega Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp
Material: bronze, Murano
Style: Art Deco
Country: Italy.
To take care of your
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Chandelier in Murano and Bronze, Style, Art Deco, 1920, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp
Material: bronze, Murano
Style: Art Deco
Country: Italy
To take care of your property
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
5 Ball Lamps of the Kavanagh Building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1920, Bauhaus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
5 hanging lamp
Material: bronze and opalina glass
Style: Art Deco
Country: German
To take care of
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 37.41 in Dm 13.78 in
Brass Oil Lamp Traditional Temple Religious Asian Hindu Diya Art India 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
spouts.
A "Thookkuvilakku" bronze hanging oil lamp Kerala, South India, done in a shallow dish with seven
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Monumental Chandelier in Murano, 50°, Italian, 10 light bulbs
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp
Material: bronze, murano
Style: 50
Country: Italian
To take care of your property and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amazing hanging lamps in bronze
Style: Art Nouveau and Modernism or Jugendstil
Year: 1915
Material
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 55.12 in Dm 35.44 in
A Pair of Grand Tour Style Bronze Hanging Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Of typical form.
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze Hanging Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic bronze hanging lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every bronze hanging lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bronze hanging lamp, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bronze hanging lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bronze hanging lamp bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bronze hanging lamp over the years, but those crafted by Pepe Mendoza, Tiffany Studios and Christopher Kreiling Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bronze Hanging Lamp?
The average selling price for a bronze hanging lamp at 1stDibs is $2,942, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $178,000 for the highest priced.
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.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Bronze Hanging Lamp
- What is a hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arc lamp is the name of a lamp that hangs over a sofa or chair. Base designs vary in size and shape but all support one or more arcing necks, each bearing a shade. Typically, arc lamps have dome shades. However, dome shades may also differ. Find a collection of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
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