Industrial Explosion Proof Lamp with Aluminium Shade from Polam Wilkasy, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage ,an explosion-proof mikl glass and aluminium shade.
Aluminum, Iron
Patinated Bronze Industrial Sconce from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and superb quality industrial wall-mounted light fixture in polished patinated bronze having a thick, clear glass cage-encased light diffuser and an Edison bulb.
Bronze
Bronze Flush Mount Industrial Light Fixture by Russell & Stoll Co.
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb quality industrial flush mount light fixture in patinated cast bronze with a thick clear glass cage-encased light diffuser and a built-in switch.
Bronze
3No. 1970s Vintage Industrial Black Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant by EOW
By EOW GDR
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
There are Atex (Ex) markings on the fixture to confirm its explosion proof attributes. The glass dome is a substantial 25mm thick. Access the light bulb by removing the cage and tu...
Aluminum
$4,893 / item
Aegis Vase 450 by Lost Profile Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Aegis Vase 450 by Lost Profile Studio Dimensions: ⌀ 20 x H 45 cm Materials: Brass, White Glass Finishes: Aged Brass (waxed) only Notes: The brass finish is a result of heat during ...
Brass
$3,965 / item
Aegis Vase 350 by Lost Profile Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Aegis Vase 350 by Lost Profile Studio Dimensions: ⌀ 15 x H 35 cm Materials: Brass, White Glass Finishes: Aged Brass (waxed) only Notes: The brass finish is a result of heat during ...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Desk Lamp
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
The gently curved neck / support holds a copper and brass lamp holder and a cage for the tulip frosted glass shade. A thumb screw at the top enables adjustment of the bulb and shade.
Brass, Copper, Spelter
Rare Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. An oval glass orb is caged by enameled rods throughout the body of this pendant.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Baroque Iron Hourglass by Michael Butterfield, Late 17th Century
By Michael Butterfield
Located in Firenze, IT
The hourglass cage displays hexagonal bases. Six smooth iron columns complete the cage.
Bronze Flush Mount Industrial Light Fixture by Russell & Stoll Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb quality industrial flush mount light fixture in patinated cast bronze with a thick clear glass cage-encased light diffuser.
French 19th Century Iron Candle Stable with Cupholder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century (or earlier) forged iron carrier for a taper candle in the middle and three small cages to hold glasses for wine or cider. Extending from the rods at the top is a...
Metal
Italian Giltwood Hall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Surmounted by a scrolling corona, Hexagonal cage with beveled glass panels ending in a pendant final.
Giltwood
Moooi Emperor Large Suspension Lamp in Black Bamboo Rattan Shade, 10m Cable
By Neri & Hu, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He placed the nightingale a majestic hand woven bamboo cage in the imperial chambers and listened, enchanted, to the magic sound… The Emperor features a glass diffuser, that creates ...
Rattan
Moooi Emperor Large Suspension Lamp in Red Bamboo Rattan Shade by Neri and Hu
By Neri & Hu, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He placed the nightingale a majestic hand woven bamboo cage in the imperial chambers and listened, enchanted, to the magic sound… The Emperor features a glass diffuser, that creates ...
Rattan
Moooi Emperor Medium Suspension Lamp in Black Bamboo Rattan Shade by Neri and Hu
By Neri & Hu, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He placed the nightingale a majestic hand woven bamboo cage in the imperial chambers and listened, enchanted, to the magic sound… The Emperor features a glass diffuser, that creates ...
Rattan
Moooi Emperor Medium Suspension Lamp in Red Bamboo Rattan Shade by Neri and Hu
By Neri & Hu, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He placed the nightingale a majestic hand woven bamboo cage in the imperial chambers and listened, enchanted, to the magic sound… The Emperor features a glass diffuser, that creates ...
Rattan
Moooi Emperor Small Suspension Lamp in Black Bamboo Rattan Shade by Neri and Hu
By Ron Gilad, Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He placed the nightingale a majestic hand woven bamboo cage in the imperial chambers and listened, enchanted, to the magic sound… The Emperor features a glass diffuser, that creates ...
Rattan
Moooi Emperor Small Suspension Lamp in Red Bamboo Rattan Shade by Neri and Hu
By Neri & Hu, Ron Gilad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He placed the nightingale a majestic hand woven bamboo cage in the imperial chambers and listened, enchanted, to the magic sound… The Emperor features a glass diffuser, that creates ...
Rattan
Moooi Emperor Large Suspension Lamp in Black Bamboo Rattan Shade by Neri and Hu
By Moooi, Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
He placed the nightingale a majestic hand woven bamboo cage in the imperial chambers and listened, enchanted, to the magic sound… The Emperor features a glass diffuser, that creates ...
Rattan
Large Matching Pair of Appleton Style Industrial Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
Around the single standard E26 bulb on each of the 2 lamps is a cast aluminum domed protective cage and an amber glass shade. The lamp is 18 inches and we will finish the total drop ...
Aluminum
Three drawings of View in Egypt
Located in PARIS, FR
She recounts her encounter in the living room with the mummy who, I quote: "continued his dream of eternity in a glass cage. The strength of the images collected here, those that wi...
Chalk, Watercolor
View of the al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
Located in PARIS, FR
She recounts her encounter in the living room with the mummy who, I quote: "continued his dream of eternity in a glass cage. The strength of the images collected here, those that wi...
Watercolor
Three Studies of Mastaba of Ty - Saqqara, Egypt
Located in PARIS, FR
She recounts her encounter in the living room with the mummy who, I quote: "continued his dream of eternity in a glass cage. The strength of the images collected here, those that wi...
Watercolor
$114,602Sale Price|20% Off
Gold and Crystal Rock Chandelier with Hand-Cut Crystal Rock Pendants
Located in Paris, FR
With hand-carved crystal glass pieces. Classical Cage chandelier with one level of lights.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Sacred Heart Spider Earrings, MWLC
Located in New York, NY
Long flaming Sacred Heart Earrings with Antique overtones in a modern mash up of styles and periods. Poured glass hearts in ruby and amythest glass are paired with gilt arrows and a ...
Gilt Metal, Bronze
General Electric Bakelite Pendant, circa 1940
By General Electric
Located in Surrey, BC
A circa 1940 General Electric industrial “trouble light’ converted into a pendant. Cast metal cage and glass shade with a Bakelite topper. Re-wired and inspected and approved to curr...
Bakelite
$27,200Sale Price|20% Off
Large French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and large twenty-light chandelier; gilt cage with central shaped glass Stem issuing serpentine scrolled arms, cut crystal pendants and finials Throughout, ending in crystal...
Crystal, Bronze
$6,807 / item
Love Potion, under Pressure by Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Love Potion - Under pressure by Mark Sturkenboom Size: aprox 58 x 25 x 20 cm, aprox 6 kg Material: mouth blown glass, 18-karat gold-plated brass, crystal, pressure cage, facetted ...
Gold Plate
Fine Cage Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Restored Antique Crystal Chandelier – A Glimpse of Art Deco Elegance Introducing an exquisite antique crystal chandelier that encapsulates the essence of Art Deco sophisti...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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