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Carbon Arc

Early Red Top Street Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
Originally this was a Carbon Arc street lamp and has beed wired to take a standard E26 bulb. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Huge Decorative Domed Street Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm not sure what to call this unique lamp. It has the look and feel of carbon arc street lamp but
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Early 20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
version is made of solid bent Canadian white ash which has been carbon dyed and upholstered with a black
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash

Shepherd's Rocking Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
and backrest. The three perfect arcs of the rounded wood frame hold the leather in place and create an
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2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Wood, Upholstery, Sheepskin

Shepherd's Rocking Chair
Shepherd's Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Lounge Chair in Solid Black Walnut and Tanned Leather by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
seat and backrest. The three perfect arcs of the rounded wood frame hold the leather in place and
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood, Leather

Lounge Chair in Whitewashed Canadian Ash and Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
sheepskin sling seat and backrest. The three perfect arcs of the rounded wood frame hold the leather in
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash

Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
. Fabric: Grey - Pierre Frey fabric Materials: Steel structure, carbon black finish, high density foam and
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

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Railroad Signal Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Located in Peekskill, NY
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H 16 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
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Curl Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
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Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Clear Striped Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Arm Scones Wall Lights
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Pendant Industrial Light
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Original antique pendant light. Wonderful ribbed glass and stylish caged lines. Heavy iron top, stripped and clear coated finish. Functional and stylish, great over and island or in...
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Pendant Industrial Light
Pendant Industrial Light
H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
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By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. This is the perfect ...
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Suelo Modern Bench
H 18 in W 72 in D 16 in
Late Century Iron, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27 lamp holder which looks bran...
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Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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French Saucer Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This uniquely shaped 10 inch saucer shaped prismatic has a clean interesting look. The lamp is made up of 2 pieces of glass held together with heavy thumb screw clips. It has a great...
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Minimalist Brazilian Armchair ´Bia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
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Bauer M7 Carbon Arc Projector
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Kinohuis De Ridder Projectie Apparaten Amsterdam, circa 1926 Lens is lost or stolen Overpainted black Heavy We haven’t tried it out, you get top do that at home!  
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Bauer M7 Carbon Arc Projector
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USA Klieg Light
Located in New York, NY
Housing for the original carbon arc filament light. Rewired with a conventional Edison bulb
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H 14 in D 14 in
Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
 motion picture carbon arc spotlight made in Hollywood, USA, circa 1935 and sold new, to 20th century Fox
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

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Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Gigantic Feature Film Artifact 1935
By Mole Richardson Company
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Mole Richardson Industrial Hollywood Movie Arc Light, circa 1935
Located in Cromer, AU
vintage Hollywood stage light (circa 1930s) are works of art that make a statement. The carbon arc light
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Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935, Mole Richards
Located in Cromer, AU
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By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
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Sterling Silver British Army Searchlight Model 20th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
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Vintage Ampere Meter, Early 20th Century, Rare Arc Solarium Unit as Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
. Wonderful patina, great display dial. A relic of the old electronics days of carbon arc lighting. A
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SP01 Michelle Chair in Carbon Stained Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Tim Rundle
Located in Sydney, NSW
of the arc to create seating that is an exercise in architectural geometry. On its own, a single
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SP01 Michelle High Bar Stool in Carbon Stained Ash, Made in Italy
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Located in Sydney, NSW
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SP01 Michelle Low Bar Stool in Edinburgh Mist Leather, Made in Italy
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SP01 Michelle High Bar Stool in Black Chrome, Made in Italy
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Located in Sydney, NSW
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SP01 Michelle Low Bar Stool in Natural Ash, Made in Italy
By Tim Rundle, SP01
Located in Sydney, NSW
visual application of the arc, creating a simple, striking and highly adaptable stool for any interior
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SP01 Michelle High Bar Stool in Edinburgh Oxblood Leather, Made in Italy
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Located in Sydney, NSW
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SP01 Michelle Low Bar Stool in Edinburgh Oxblood Leather, Made in Italy
By Tim Rundle, SP01
Located in Sydney, NSW
visual application of the arc, creating a simple, striking and highly adaptable stool for any interior
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SP01 Michelle Low Bar Stool in Edinburgh Cognac Leather, Made in Italy
By Tim Rundle, SP01
Located in Sydney, NSW
visual application of the arc, creating a simple, striking and highly adaptable stool for any interior
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Located in Sydney, NSW
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Located in Sydney, NSW
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Articulated Swing Arm Examination Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
light source must have been carbon arc. It is now been converter to tai a standard bulb or spot light
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By General Electric
Located in New York, NY
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Ornate Copper 19th Century European Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Remarkably Rare 1800s Adams-Bagnall Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
original manufacturing process, combined with over a 100 years of sun and carbon arc light are responsible
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Remarkably Rare 1800s Adams-Bagnall Street Lamp
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Located in Peekskill, NY
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Amsterdam Ornament
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Located in Sofia, BG
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Super Sirius Cinema Proyector, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, or a system of electric arc and carbon pencils. It is also almost identical to this projector the one
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Ornate Copper 19th Century European Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Paris, l'Arc de Triomphe - Original signed drawing
By Louis Valtat
Located in Paris, FR
Louis VALTAT Paris, l'Arc de Triomphe Original pencil drawing Signed with the initials L.V in the
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Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
. Fabric: Grey - Pierre Frey fabric Materials: Steel structure, carbon black finish, high density foam and
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Unusual Agricultural Trolley Farm Made Utilising WW2 Tracks
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
with rollers look to be from a WW2 carbon arc search light. Generally used in conjunction with anti
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Iron, Wrought Iron

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Carbon Arc For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carbon arc for your home. Each carbon arc for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, hardwood and wood. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage carbon arc you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carbon arc, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carbon arc, those designed in modern and industrial styles are of considerable interest. SP01, Tim Rundle and Hinterland Design each produced at least one beautiful carbon arc that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carbon Arc?

The average selling price for a carbon arc at 1stDibs is $642, while they’re typically $528 on the low end and $32,594 for the highest priced.