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Pair Palace Size Empire Period Gilt Bronze Carrara Marble Candelabra Lamps
Pair Palace Size Empire Period Gilt Bronze Carrara Marble Candelabra Lamps

Pair Palace Size Empire Period Gilt Bronze Carrara Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Impressive pair of 19th Century Empire fine quality gilt bronze and Carrara marble candelabra lamps

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Antique Carved Giltwood Beaded Candelabra Macaroni Lamps
Pair of Italian Antique Carved Giltwood Beaded Candelabra Macaroni Lamps

Pair of Italian Antique Carved Giltwood Beaded Candelabra Macaroni Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Unknwon Country: Italy Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Crystal Beads Style: Antique Italian Year: 1940s $4,500 pair Dimensions: 34”H x 10”W x 10”D.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Antique Neoclassical De Luca Bronze and Parcel-Gilt Candelabra Lamps, circa 1890
Antique Neoclassical De Luca Bronze and Parcel-Gilt Candelabra Lamps, circa 1890

Antique Neoclassical De Luca Bronze and Parcel-Gilt Candelabra Lamps, circa 1890

By Pino L. de Luca Inc. 1

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Italian neoclassical bronze table lamps offer candelabra with scroll and foliate

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Wire, Metal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Three-Light Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Three-Light Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Three-Light Candelabra Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

three-light bronze candelabras has a red marble base, which has been mounted into elegant lamps. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Rocaille Candelabra Mounted As A Lamp From Maison Millet In Paris
Important Rocaille Candelabra Mounted As A Lamp From Maison Millet In Paris

Important Rocaille Candelabra Mounted As A Lamp From Maison Millet In Paris

By Maison Millet

Located in BARSAC, FR

volutes. Total height as presented: 104 cm - height of the candelabra alone: 74 cm Mounted as a lamp

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1972 Chapman Brass Candelabra 2 Light Bouillotte Tole Shade Library Lamp 31"
1972 Chapman Brass Candelabra 2 Light Bouillotte Tole Shade Library Lamp 31"

1972 Chapman Brass Candelabra 2 Light Bouillotte Tole Shade Library Lamp 31"

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1972 Chapman French bouillotte style table lamp with square base, four candlesticks, two

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Vintage 1970s French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 18th Century French Gold Leaf 3-Light Candelabra Lamps with Monogram
Pair of 18th Century French Gold Leaf 3-Light Candelabra Lamps with Monogram

Pair of 18th Century French Gold Leaf 3-Light Candelabra Lamps with Monogram

Located in Dallas, TX

hand-carved in the 1700s, the original function was most likely as three-light table candelabras, as

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Antique 18th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of French Art Deco Period Baguès Rock Crystal/Gilt Bronze Candelabras/Lamps
Pair of French Art Deco Period Baguès Rock Crystal/Gilt Bronze Candelabras/Lamps

Pair of French Art Deco Period Baguès Rock Crystal/Gilt Bronze Candelabras/Lamps

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Bagues" hand-diamond cut rock crystal and gilt bronze candelabras. These candelabras are of exquisite

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Candelabras Lamps
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Candelabras Lamps

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Candelabras Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lamps. Each stunning six arm electrified candelabra is raised on an elegant circular Ormolu and crystal

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French Louis XVI Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French Louis XVI Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A pair of cobalt blue porcelain urns mounted with gilt ormolu. The center candle holder has been fitted with a two electrical socket stem.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Cherub Candelabra
Pair of Italian Cherub Candelabra

Pair of Italian Cherub Candelabra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful pair of Italian silver-gilt carved wood candelabras depicting cherubs (one boy, one girl

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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Iron

French 19th Century Fireplace Candelabra
French 19th Century Fireplace Candelabra

French 19th Century Fireplace Candelabra

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Five-armed wrought iron candelabra for a fireplace or countryside kitchen. Great patina and traces

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Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Robert Adam Style Candelabra Form Lamps
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Robert Adam Style Candelabra Form Lamps

Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Robert Adam Style Candelabra Form Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This beautiful pair of gilt bronze lamps feature neoclassical motifs, including urn form finials

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Early 20th Century American Georgian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Gilt Bronze and Crystal Girandole or Candelabra Lamps by E. F. Caldwell
Pair Gilt Bronze and Crystal Girandole or Candelabra Lamps by E. F. Caldwell

Pair Gilt Bronze and Crystal Girandole or Candelabra Lamps by E. F. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This finely detailed pair of gilt bronze and crystal lustres feature neoclassical motifs including acanthus leaves and floral rosettes.

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century French Candelabras
Pair of 18th Century French Candelabras

Pair of 18th Century French Candelabras

Located in Atlanta, GA

table lamps, embodies the opulence and refined craftsmanship of the Louis XVI period. Each candelabra

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of three Branch Crystal Candelabras
Pair of three Branch Crystal Candelabras

Pair of three Branch Crystal Candelabras

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Pair of Led Crystal Three Branch Candelabras These Candelabras are very Much in the

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20th Century French Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century French Candelabras

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Pair of 19th century French bronze candelabras with porcelain flowers, Louis XVI style.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Foo Dog Candelabras
Pair of Antique Foo Dog Candelabras

Pair of Antique Foo Dog Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900 French bronze dore candelabras with porcelain flowers and a pair of antique

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Antique Early 1900s French Table Lamps

Pair of Second Empire Period Candelabra
Pair of Second Empire Period Candelabra

Pair of Second Empire Period Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of Second Empire period candelabra French, circa 1860 Measures: Height 52cm, width 23cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rock Crystal and Ormolu French Eagle Candelabra
Rock Crystal and Ormolu French Eagle Candelabra

Rock Crystal and Ormolu French Eagle Candelabra

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful pair of French rock crystal candelabra from the mid-19th century. These are beauties

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Iron Candelabra, Spain, circa Late 19th Century
Iron Candelabra, Spain, circa Late 19th Century

Iron Candelabra, Spain, circa Late 19th Century

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Madrid, ES

Neoplateresque lamp or candlestick. Wrought and embossed iron. Spain, towards the end of the 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Table Lamps

Materials

Other, Iron

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of 19th century gilt and patinated bronze candelabra now as lamps. Figural Baccantes holding

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Art Deco Nickel Plate Candelabra Lights
Pair of Art Deco Nickel Plate Candelabra Lights

Pair of Art Deco Nickel Plate Candelabra Lights

Located in Montclair, NY

French nickel plate double candelabra mantle or table lights, circa 1930. Rewired with new silk

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

20th Century Empire Style Figure-Formed Candelabra
20th Century Empire Style Figure-Formed Candelabra

20th Century Empire Style Figure-Formed Candelabra

Located in Berlin, DE

Finely engraved and silvered bronze. Full plasticized, feminine historical Egyptian representation. (T-Mr-21-Bas).

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20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Empire Style Four Sweeping Arms Candelabra
20th Century Empire Style Four Sweeping Arms Candelabra

20th Century Empire Style Four Sweeping Arms Candelabra

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental candelabra in Empire style. Bronze, finely engraved and silvered. Chanelled columns

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20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases / Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases / Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases / Candelabra

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of late 19th century Japanese Satsuma vases / candelabra. Each having wonderful

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vestals Candelabras after E-M Falconet
Pair of Vestals Candelabras after E-M Falconet

Pair of Vestals Candelabras after E-M Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of Louis XVI style seven lights candelabras made of chiseled and gilt bronze, realized after a

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Pair of Antique Louis VXI Ormolu Electrified Candelabras
French Pair of Antique Louis VXI Ormolu Electrified Candelabras

French Pair of Antique Louis VXI Ormolu Electrified Candelabras

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of french antique mid-19th century Louis VXI Rocaille style electrified three-arm candelabra

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Gorgeous pair of dripping crystal candelabra. These are loaded with very unusual shaped grape

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Two Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Candelabra
Two Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Candelabra

Two Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Candelabra

Located in London, GB

These two candelabra were created in France at the turn of thecentury, crafted from gilt bronze and

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of Baccarat Four-Light Candelabra, Marked Baccarat
Beautiful Pair of Baccarat Four-Light Candelabra, Marked Baccarat

Beautiful Pair of Baccarat Four-Light Candelabra, Marked Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Baccarat molded and cut glass four-light candelabra, each with molded Baccarat mark

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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Louis XVI Style Five-Light Candelabra by Jollet Et Cie, Paris
Pair of Louis XVI Style Five-Light Candelabra by Jollet Et Cie, Paris

Pair of Louis XVI Style Five-Light Candelabra by Jollet Et Cie, Paris

By Jollet & Cie

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Candelabra Or Table Lamps By Jollet Et Cie, Paris

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Victor Paillard French Bronze Candelabra circa 1880
Pair of Victor Paillard French Bronze Candelabra circa 1880

Pair of Victor Paillard French Bronze Candelabra circa 1880

By Victor Paillard

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. A most impressive and finely crafted pair of candelabra, the chiseling is absolutely top notch, both

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

20th Century Empire Style three Claw-Feet French Candelabra
20th Century Empire Style three Claw-Feet French Candelabra

20th Century Empire Style three Claw-Feet French Candelabra

Located in Berlin, DE

Bronze, finely engraved, silvered. On three claw-feet, several times structured, fluted column-shaft. (T-Mr-15-Bp).

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20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1890s Pair Gustavian Style Electrified Crystal Table Lamps
1890s Pair Gustavian Style Electrified Crystal Table Lamps

1890s Pair Gustavian Style Electrified Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

1890s Swedish Gustavian style pair of two light candelabra crystal and brass table lamps featuring

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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

19th Century Pair of Ormolu Candelabras in Louis XV Style
19th Century Pair of Ormolu Candelabras in Louis XV Style

19th Century Pair of Ormolu Candelabras in Louis XV Style

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of candelabras with two branches of light each in gilt and sculpted bronze. Their decor is

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Seven Light Candelabra
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Seven Light Candelabra

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Seven Light Candelabra

Located in New Orleans, LA

An outstanding pair of French finely cast and gilt bronze seven arm candelabras of the Belle Epoch

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Light Candelabra
Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Light Candelabra

Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Six-Light Candelabra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A nice pair of late 19th century gilt bronze six light candelabra Each with finely designed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Girandole form Candelabra
Pair E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Girandole form Candelabra

Pair E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Girandole form Candelabra

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This amazingly detailed pair of candelabra are by the renowned firm of Edward F Caldwell, and are

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Early 20th Century American Adam Style Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Bagues Antique French Louis XVI Style Parrot Rock Crystal Candelabras
Pair of Bagues Antique French Louis XVI Style Parrot Rock Crystal Candelabras

Pair of Bagues Antique French Louis XVI Style Parrot Rock Crystal Candelabras

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

cut rock crystal parrot candelabras/lamps of exquisite craftsmanship embellished with the most unique

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20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Light Candelabra by Gagneau Frères
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Light Candelabra by Gagneau Frères

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Light Candelabra by Gagneau Frères

By Gagneau Frères

Located in Long Island City, NY

An interesting late 19th century gilt bronze and drop crystal two light candelabra lamp By

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Four-Light Table Lamp With Wood Base
Mid-Century Modern Four-Light Table Lamp With Wood Base

Mid-Century Modern Four-Light Table Lamp With Wood Base

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern four-light wooden candelabra manner table lamp. The piece has an arched form

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Neo-Egyptian Candelabras Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870
Pair of Neo-Egyptian Candelabras Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870

Pair of Neo-Egyptian Candelabras Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870

By Georges Emile Henri Servant

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare pair of Egyptian style candelabras attributed to G. Servant, made in two patina bronze. Cast

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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis xv Style Candelbra Converted Table Lamp, a Pair
Antique French Louis xv Style Candelbra Converted Table Lamp, a Pair

Antique French Louis xv Style Candelbra Converted Table Lamp, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

An antique pair of French Louis xv style candelabras converted to table lamps. The table lamps

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Royal Candelabra
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Royal Candelabra

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Royal Candelabra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-light candelabra. The ornate gilt-bronze candelabrum with six scrolled candle-arms and a single middle

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Neo-Greek Candelabras by L.C. Sévin & F. Barbedienne, France, Circa 1878
Pair of Neo-Greek Candelabras by L.C. Sévin & F. Barbedienne, France, Circa 1878

Pair of Neo-Greek Candelabras by L.C. Sévin & F. Barbedienne, France, Circa 1878

By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed F. Barbedienne Pair of eight light-arm candelabra, made in two patina bronze, in the shape

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Antique 1870s French Greek Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Palwa brass lamp with cut crystal, Austria 1970
Palwa brass lamp with cut crystal, Austria 1970

Palwa brass lamp with cut crystal, Austria 1970

By Palwa

Located in Bronx, NY

. Can be used as a floor lamp or as a table lamp. 5 candelabra sockets.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Candelabra Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of candelabra table lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique candelabra table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are 556 antique and vintage candelabra table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Candelabra table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Empire and Louis XV candelabra table lamps are consistently popular styles. Many candelabra table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Gherardo Degli Albizzi and Ferdinand Barbedienne produced popular candelabra table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Candelabra Table Lamps?

Prices for candelabra table lamps start at $325 and top out at $170,254 with the average selling for $3,551.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Candelabra Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.