Converted Gas Chandeliers
French Victorian Bronze Converted Gas Foliate Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze 9 light converted gas chandelier with 3 lights on 3 foliate detailed arms
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Bronze Gas Chandelier 4 Arm Electrified
Located in Stamford, CT
1860. This is a nice converted gas chandelier with a lot of bronze filigree and beautiful details. It
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in Dm 23 in
Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier
By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Although it has just been freshly converted to all electric, you can see the larger gas shades facing to
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Vintage 1910s American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Absolute stunning example of a High Victorian oil / gas style entry light, now converted to
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Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Converted 19th Century Gas Chandelier with Art Glass Shades
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Bronze gas fixture converted to electricity with three candle lights and three art glass shades.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Oil Converted Chandelier attrib. Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
main picture. On offer 19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Gas Converted to Electric Chandelier. This is
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in Dm 23.5 in
Rare 19th-Century Ottoman-Style Gas Chandelier in Brass and Cut Crystal Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare 19th-Century Ottoman-Style Gas Chandelier in Brass and Cut Crystal Glass
An exceptionally
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,024
H 38.19 in Dm 29.53 in
Brass Four Light Electrified Gas Fixture 19th C Made in Usa
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular early gas chandelier, later converted to electric, having four arms which protrude from
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1900 Art Nouveau Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Metal construction with a copper patina
- Originally a gas chandelier
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Cranberry Glass
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century American wrought iron chandelier converted from gas with original cranberry
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Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Recent Sales
Brass & Metal Converted Gas Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass & Metal Converted Gas Chandelier, has been us rewired. Spectacular and original room
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gold-Plated Rococo Converted Gas Chandelier, Ten-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
that is both compact yet opulent. Converted from gas to full electric this beautiful chandelier has all
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Ornate Brass and Cranberry Glass Converted Gas Fixture, circa 1880
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This beautiful converted gas chandelier features ornate, leafy scrolling arms coming up from a
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Antique 1880s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Longwy Aesthetic Movement Gas Chandelier (4-Light)
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1885 A four-light converted gas / chandelier with original, Longwy pottery inserts and scenic
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Belle Epoque Era Reflector Chandelier by Bailey
Located in Hudson, NY
This thoughtfully converted gas Chandelier by Bailey has ben renovated to handle the modern
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Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
19th Century Converted Gasolier Chandelier with Glazed Pottery
By Thackara, Sons & Co
Located in Chicago, IL
converted gas chandelier was electrified around 1905-1910. The Eastalke style ceiling fixture contains six
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Antique 1880s American Eastlake Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Iron and Crystal Converted Gas Light Chandelier
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautifully detailed iron and crystal 8-lite converted gas light chandelier
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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Japanned Finish Four Candle Gas Converted Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This gas-converted Japanned finish chandelier features sinewy, curved arms and a vaguely geometric
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Antique 1890s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Converted Gas-Electric Decorative Sheffield Style Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a lovely example of early lighting, when gas was still in use, and electricity was still a
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pretty gas hall harp with interesting constant curved shape.
Converted to electric, and fitted
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Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants
Original Gas Chandelier Converted to Candle/Kerosene Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful double scroll arms from the arms to the crown with oval gold finished detailed ornaments between. Delicate in design but built substantially. 9 arms and center light in the...
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely elongated frame harp,
circa 1900, this gas hall harp has been converted to electric, and
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Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants
Victorian Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Rare and unusual converted gas hall harp.
Refinished in a medium brass color,
This circa 1895
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Antique 1890s Chandeliers and Pendants
Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Super quality converted gas hall lantern.
Fitted with period cranberry hobnail ruffled shade
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Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants
Late Victorian Converted Gas Hall Harp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely converted hall harp, refinished in a dark antique brass.
Complete with its original twist
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Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants
Rare Industrial converted gas-electric Pendant.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1890 Rare and unusual industrial light fixture, converted circa 1920 to electricity. Functional
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Antique 1890s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Industrial Converted Gas-Electric Double Pendant
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1890 Rare and unusual industrial pendant (2-light) , converted circa 1920 to electricity
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Industrial Converted Gas-Electric Double Pendant
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1890 Rare and unusual industrial pendant (2-light) , converted circa 1920 to electricity
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Industrial Converted Gas Light with Frosted Shade
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Industrial gas light fixture converted to electric hanging light with frosted thick glass shade.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Victorian Filigree Converted Gas Electric Fixture, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
An exceptionally rare and decorative Victorian filigree converted gas light fixture, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Converted Gas-Electric Renaissance Revival Speltre Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a super high quality six-arm speltre fixture with all original parts, converted from gas to
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Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Industrial Converted Gas-Electric Pendant with Engraved Stem
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1890 This is a lovely and unusual example of an industrial converted gas-electric pendant
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Antique 1890s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Rare Industrial Converted Gas-Electric Pendant with Engraved Stem
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1890 This is a lovely and unusual example of an industrial converted gas-electric pendant
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Antique 1890s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Empire Style Brass Converted Gas Fixture with Bare-Bulbs (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905. This exotic looking Empire Style brass gas fixture has been converted from gas and
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Decorative Victorian Converted Gas Fixture by R. Williamson & Co. (3-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1900. This lovely and decorative converted gas fixture shows a restored matte and gold finish
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Early 20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
French 18 Light Gas Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Oldebroek, NL
Large French brass chandelier converted from gas to electricity. This big model has 18 lights and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Victorian Gas Electric Chandelier with Striped Opalescent Art Glass Shades
Located in Vancouver, BC
This converted gas-electric chandelier embodies true "Empire" style in its airy design
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Antique Early 1900s American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Gas Chandelier with a Beautiful Bronze Patina, 19th Century
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French gas chandelier converted to electricity. Is completely restored and in perfect condition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair Waterfall Chandeliers 19th c.
Located in Houston, TX
Outstanding pair of late 19th century waterfall chandeliers converted from gas light. The frames
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Victorian Four-Arm Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, BC
A simple, yet stunning Victorian crystal chandelier converted from gas to electric.
Four
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Antique 1880s Chandeliers and Pendants
Converted Gas Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful converted gas chandelier
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Rare Antique French Victorian Brass Filigree 10 Light Converted Gas Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Victorian era Neoclassical converted gas chandelier. Made from brass with ornate
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 46 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Very Large Gilt and Painted Iron Sixteen-Light Chandelier, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large sixteen-light converted gas chandelier, with two tiers of lighting.
Elegant sweeping lines
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
H 55.12 in Dm 55.12 in
19th Century Crystal Chandelier Converted Gas Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century classic crystal chandelier was originally an early gas fixture and has been
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Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Industrial Converted Gas Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial gas light fixture converted to electric hanging light with frosted thick glass shade.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Pewter and Green Dome Converted Gas Lamp Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large antique pewter and green opaque glass domed chandelier that was once a period gas
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau Chandelier Lantern Gas Lighting Converted Electric, circa 1890
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
mounts with crystal rods and crystal hangings.
This original gas lighting has been converted to electric
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Globe Humphrey Converted Gas Lamp
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a simple and elegant pendent that started life as a Humphrey gas lamp. It is no
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Antique Mid-19th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Converted Gas Light with Frosted Shade
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial gas light fixture converted to electric hanging light with frosted thick glass shade.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Industrial Converted Gas Light with Clear Glass Shade
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial gas light fixture converted to electric hanging light with clear glass shade.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Galvanized Industrial Gas Lamp - Converted to Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an odd and impressive industrial gas lamp. It's newly converted to take 3 bulbs and uses
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Set of Three, Modernized Vintage, Converted Gas Pendants
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
ventilated glass cup shades ( love those open holes on the sides ) are truly old. Once a gas pendant fitter
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simple and Elegant Converted Gas Lamp, Nickel-Plated
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice no nonsense Industrial gas lamp. It's the type of commercial lighting that was
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Original Twin Gravity Gas Lamp Converted to Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
converting to electric and maintain all the original character. This example is brass and steel with mica
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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Original Twin Gravity Gas Lamp Converted to Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
converting to electric and maintain all the original character. This example is brass and steel with mica
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Converted Gas Lamp With Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. Thats what draws us to these gas age
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Four-Light Gas Hanging Fixture, Converted to Electric, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique gas chandelier offers brass frame in scroll and foliate form with four arms terminating
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Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Gas Lamp, Converted for Modern Home, English, 19th Century, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gas lamp converted for the modern home. An English, 19th century light in copper
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 21.07 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Italian Baroque Figural Bronze Electrified Gas Dragons and Satyr Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Italian classical chandelier (converted gas candelabra) features figural cast bronze frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Late Victorian Cast Brass Transitional Six-Arm Gas and Electric Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian Cast Brass Transitional Converted Six-Arm Gas and Electric Chandelier with
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early French Chandelier
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This fixture was converted from a Classic French gas chandelier into a fully functional electrified
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Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Nouveau brass chandelier
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. New wiring. Originally a gas chandelier, converted to electricity around 1900.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
1930s Brass Hot Air Balloon Form Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s converted gas to electric six arm chandelier. Top pierced brass globe, with a center glass
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Prismatic 3 Shade Eastlake Gas Chandelier, Converted
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful three-arm Eastlake style gas chandelier, circa 1890. The fixture is mixed
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Converted Gas Light Fixture, 3- Light, Victorian Chandelier
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Once a turn of the last century, gas light fixture. Now a converted to electric, modernized for
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Antique Early 1900s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Humphrey Converted Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. That's what draws us to these gas age
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
French Victorian Style Wrought Iron Gas Converted Chandelier, 9 Bulbs
Located in Plainview, NY
French Victorian style wrought iron gas converted chandelier is a beacon of sophistication, an embodiment
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20th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
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Hand-Forged Iron and Copper Fireplace in the Style of Baillie Scott
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hand forged iron and copper fireplace in the style of Baillie Scott. With stylized floral details to the copper hood and integral andirons. Perfect for an inglenoo...
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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Copper, Iron
Wonderful Beaded Crystal Basket Swag Gold Gilt Italian 5 Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Beaded Crystal Basket Form With Swags, Gold Gilt Italian 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier
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20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Murano Glass and Brass “Torsado” Mirror by Fuga
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass and brass “torsado” mirror by Giuliano Fuga. We love the brass framed oblong glass mirror surrounded by hand blown “torsado” glass with 23 carat gold fused within. A str...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Multi Tiered Romantic French Bronze Dore & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French gilt bronze multi-tiered chandelier. Circa 1920's, this chandelier features 6 candelabra arms in addition to 4 graduating tiers of crystals. The bronze work is beauti...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Custom Farm Table in Reclaimed Heart-Pine, Built to Order
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This made-to-order dining table built is made in hand selected, reclaimed heart-pine. Size shown here: 120 x 43 inches.
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles wor...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Max LE VERRIER French Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, 1920
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco marabou wall sconce by MAX LE VERRIER, France, 1920s. MLV spelter and frosted glass. Lattice wall light with frosted glass. It is framed by 2 marabous in flight, thei...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with burled panels, carved finials, and open pediment with central shield / crest medallion ...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
$5,272 Sale Price
20% Off
H 86.62 in W 65.56 in D 76.38 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Jardiniere, Planter
Located in Round Top, TX
A lovely 19th century French Louis XIV style Jardiniere handsomely crafted from iron with its original copper liner. Perfect for any interior or garden.
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Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Copper, Iron
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant, Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern, a pair.
A gorgeous handcrafted with individual panels, this pair of Art Deco hanging lanterns or ceiling fixtur...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,800 / set
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
$7,308 Sale Price
35% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
Longwy French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl, 1920
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic bowl by Longwy, France, 1920s. Measures: Diameter 10.6" (26.9cm), height 3" (7.7cm). Incised mold number "3021" and stamped pattern number "D.5415", 1925 Long...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Crafted Walnut and Maple Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Four Post Mid Century Modern, hand crafted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Bed frame available in ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Hand made Ebonized Oak and Brass Dansk Bed by Chris Earl
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Bed frame available in an Eastern Standard King, Su...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Copper, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A splendid trapezoidal mirror with a lacquered and gilded frame is an authentic Italian creation from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
This impressive full-length mirror is c...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$11,772
H 46.46 in W 38.59 in D 2.37 in
Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Neoclassical Oak Ribbon Carved Full Size Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique 19th century French Louis XVI Full Size Bed. Made from solid quartersawn oak with meticulous carving throughout. Features square fluted posts with French medallion...
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
$6,500
H 60 in W 85 in D 60.25 in
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Converted Gas Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of converted gas chandeliers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct converted gas chandeliers — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of converted gas chandeliers available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Converted gas chandeliers bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Converted Gas Chandeliers?
Prices for converted gas chandeliers start at $675 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $1,450.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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