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Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original antique candle pendant converted to electric chandelier. This unique and elegant, six

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Wrought Iron

19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Oil Converted Chandelier attrib. Bagues
19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Oil Converted Chandelier attrib. Bagues

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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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Pendant Light by General Electric France
Art Nouveau Pendant Light by General Electric France

Art Nouveau Pendant Light by General Electric France

By General Electric

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau pendant light in the style of W.A.S. Benson, made by General Electric France around

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Copper

Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier
Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier

Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier

By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy

Located in Berkeley, CA

Just about the turn of the last century,, as electric lighting gained in popularity, makers of gas

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1910s American High Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1915
Large Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1915

Large Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1915

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in London, GB

An incredible 4-part Jefferson 'Moonstone' chandelier made in England. c.1915 The brass metalwork

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Antique Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1920
Antique Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1920

Antique Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An incredibly elegant brass chandelier made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Antique Chrome GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1930
Antique Chrome GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1930

Antique Chrome GEC Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An imposing and elegant moonstone chandelier made in England by GEC. c.1930 Fully original and

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Copper Three Branch Chandelier With Jelly Opalescent Glass Shades By Gec
Large Copper Three Branch Chandelier With Jelly Opalescent Glass Shades By Gec

Large Copper Three Branch Chandelier With Jelly Opalescent Glass Shades By Gec

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

LARGE COPPER THREE-BRANCH CHANDELIER WITH JELLY OPALESCENT GLASS SHADES BY GEC This large copper

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Copper

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100

By Dutch Originals

Located in Vijfhuizen, NL

Monuments and Historic Buildings, the company specialised in producing brass chandeliers, manufacturing

Category

19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Industrial Angled Enamel Factory Light by Benjamin Electric
Industrial Angled Enamel Factory Light by Benjamin Electric

Industrial Angled Enamel Factory Light by Benjamin Electric

By Benjamin Electrical Company 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

Part of a large haul of reclaimed industrial lights from a former steel works in the North East of England. These wonderful vitreous grey enamel angled factory lights are an earl...

Category

1920s British Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Monumental Jefferson Moonstone Art Nouveau Plafonnier With Brass Fixtures
Monumental Jefferson Moonstone Art Nouveau Plafonnier With Brass Fixtures

Monumental Jefferson Moonstone Art Nouveau Plafonnier With Brass Fixtures

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Nottingham, GB

MONUMENTAL JEFFERSON MOONSTONE ART NOUVEAU PLAFONNIER Jefferson Glass Co. England, Circa 1910–1925 An exceptional and rarely encountered 20-inch Jefferson Moonstone plafonnier of t...

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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Jeffersonno.6364 Moonstone Plafonnier With Oxidised Copper Fittings
Large Jeffersonno.6364 Moonstone Plafonnier With Oxidised Copper Fittings

Large Jeffersonno.6364 Moonstone Plafonnier With Oxidised Copper Fittings

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Nottingham, GB

LARGE JEFFERSON NO. 6364 MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER Jefferson Glass with Faraday & Son Fittings England, Circa 1925–1935 A rare and highly desirable large Jefferson No. 6364 deep bow...

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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Moonstone Glass Plafonnier With Oxidised Copper Fittings Attributed
Extra Large Moonstone Glass Plafonnier With Oxidised Copper Fittings Attributed

Extra Large Moonstone Glass Plafonnier With Oxidised Copper Fittings Attributed

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Nottingham, GB

EXTRA LARGE MOONSTONE GLASS PLAFONNIER Attributed to Osler & Faraday England, Circa 1925–1935 An exceptional extra large 16-inch decorative Moonstone glass plafonnier bowl with oxi...

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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Jefferson 2112 Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light
Jefferson 2112 Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light

Jefferson 2112 Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant Light

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Nottingham, GB

JEFFERSON MOONSTONE GLASS PLAFONNIER PENDANT Model 2221 – Signed Jefferson Glass Bowl Maker: Jefferson Glass Company Origin: England Era: Early–Mid 20th Century A refined Jefferso...

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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant
Antique Neoclassical Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant

Antique Neoclassical Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Pendant

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Nottingham, GB

JEFFERSON MOONSTONE GLASS NEOCLASSICAL PLAFONNIER PENDANT Maker: Jefferson Glass Company Origin: England Era: Early–Mid 20th Century A refined Jefferson moonstone glass plafonnier ...

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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Antique XL Ram's Head Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Antique XL Ram's Head Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

Antique XL Ram's Head Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in London, GB

A large and incredibly elegant pressed glass 'Moonstone' plafonnier light. c.1920 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, it retains its original brass ram’s head mounts wit...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Large Scale Wrought Iron & Cast Brass Plafonnier & Rare Jefferson Crystal Bowl
Large Scale Wrought Iron & Cast Brass Plafonnier & Rare Jefferson Crystal Bowl

Large Scale Wrought Iron & Cast Brass Plafonnier & Rare Jefferson Crystal Bowl

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Nottingham, GB

LARGE SCALE WROUGHT IRON & CAST BRASS PLAFONNIER WITH RARE JEFFERSON SATIN & CUT CRYSTAL BOWL An exceptional and large-scale church pendant plafonnier, combining a beautifully detai...

Category

1920s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Exceptional & Rare Moonstone Plafonnier in a Special Decorative Gilt Brass Ring
Exceptional & Rare Moonstone Plafonnier in a Special Decorative Gilt Brass Ring

Exceptional & Rare Moonstone Plafonnier in a Special Decorative Gilt Brass Ring

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in Nottingham, GB

EXCEPTIONAL & RARE MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER WITH DECORATIVE GILT BRASS RING AND OPALESCENT INSETS A beautifully rare and highly decorative Jefferson Moonstone plafonnier, featuring a de...

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1920s British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920
Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920

Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in London, GB

A beautifully refined pair of Jefferson Moonstone pendant lights, c.1920. Thick pressed moonstone glass in a fluted design with original elongated chromed cast brass GEC galleries...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Chrome Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, c.1920
Large Antique Chrome Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, c.1920

Large Antique Chrome Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, c.1920

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in London, GB

An incredible and large pressed glass Jefferson 'Moonstone' plafonnier pendant lamp. c.1920 A very heavy duty and ornate chromed ring supporting a 14" pressed milk glass moonstone...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco English Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Art Deco English Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

Art Deco English Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in London, GB

Art Deco English Jefferson moonstone glass plafonnier light pendant, C.1920. A large Jefferson moonstone glass plafonnier, ?early 20th century, relief moulded with a central flora...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage English Pharmacy Moonstone Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Antique Vintage English Pharmacy Moonstone Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light

Antique Vintage English Pharmacy Moonstone Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Sale, GB

incredibly elegant glass pendant light made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920 - Beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Copper

Antique Art Deco GEC Moonstone Pharmacy Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1920
Antique Art Deco GEC Moonstone Pharmacy Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1920

Antique Art Deco GEC Moonstone Pharmacy Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An incredibly elegant glass pendant light made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Copper

Antique 10" GEC Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Antique 10" GEC Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930

Antique 10" GEC Pressed Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An art deco pressed opaline plafonnier light made by GEC. c.1930 Satin finished white opaline glass shade of pressed and moulded form, in simple reeded copper ring. Rewired with bl...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Antique 10" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Antique 10" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

Antique 10" GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A moonstone glass plafonnier light made in England by GEC. c.1920 The heavy milk‑glass bowl has a crisp fluted pattern that throws a soft, even light. It’s held in a simple brass ri...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Antique Early 20th Century Art Nouveau GEC Vaseline Glass Wall Lamp c.1910
Antique Early 20th Century Art Nouveau GEC Vaseline Glass Wall Lamp c.1910

Antique Early 20th Century Art Nouveau GEC Vaseline Glass Wall Lamp c.1910

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

Electric Company (GEC) c.1910. This refined piece of Edwardian lighting features exceptional

Category

1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Early 20th Century GEC Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Antique Early 20th Century GEC Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

Antique Early 20th Century GEC Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

A beautifully detailed cut-glass plafonnier pendant lamp made in England by GEC, c.1920. Hand cut glass bowl, with high quality silver plated fittings which have developed a very un...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large English Cut Glass Plafonnier in Quality Fittings With Natural Verdigris
Large English Cut Glass Plafonnier in Quality Fittings With Natural Verdigris

Large English Cut Glass Plafonnier in Quality Fittings With Natural Verdigris

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

movement of the time away from primarily grand crystal lighting styles. This rare chandelier beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver Plate Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1920
Antique Silver Plate Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1920

Antique Silver Plate Brass GEC Moonstone Glass Electrolier Pendant Light, C.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An incredibly elegant electrolier made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light
Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light

Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

Sometimes hunting the flea markets we find some amazing things. This time it was a 1906 Lion water heater. The finish is a beautiful warm gray baked-on porcelain over cast iron. With...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Porcelain

GEC Arts and Crafts brass three branch ceiling light
GEC Arts and Crafts brass three branch ceiling light

GEC Arts and Crafts brass three branch ceiling light

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

GEC Arts and Crafts brass three branch ceiling light re-wired in period style cable

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
Large Rustic Tambour Lamp

Large Rustic Tambour Lamp

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

We found these beautiful 125 year old retired conveyor belts hidden away. They are riveted wood on leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. There is an amazing patina tha...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Wood

Quilted Double Shell Snap-in Pendent
Quilted Double Shell Snap-in Pendent

Quilted Double Shell Snap-in Pendent

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

What a beautiful, simple and elegant lamp this is. With these proportions it can be used almost anywhere. The fixture is only 6 inches tall plus whatever pipe length is desired. The ...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Unique Skeletal X-Ray Chandelier
Unique Skeletal X-Ray Chandelier

Unique Skeletal X-Ray Chandelier

By X-Ray Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

chandelier was manufactured by the national X-ray reflector company, an important early 20th century maker

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Classic Arts & Crafts Gas Chandelier
Classic Arts & Crafts Gas Chandelier

Classic Arts & Crafts Gas Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early gas and electric fixture. It dates to a time when electric lighting was first

Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Stained Glass

Early 20th Century Brass Chandelier with Etched Glass Shades
Early 20th Century Brass Chandelier with Etched Glass Shades

Early 20th Century Brass Chandelier with Etched Glass Shades

Located in Dekalb, IL

traditions, particularly earlier gas chandeliers adapted to electric use. While the overall form reflects

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

lights, a novelty of the electric light era. This chandelier features draped octagonal crystals hanging

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Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18th Century Italian Tole Painted and Gilt Candle Chandelier
18th Century Italian Tole Painted and Gilt Candle Chandelier

18th Century Italian Tole Painted and Gilt Candle Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive botanical form early to mid 18th century tole painted and gilt 6 arm chandelier light

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18th Century Italian Other Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Metal, Tin

Large and Early 8 Light Blacksmith Made Chandelier
Large and Early 8 Light Blacksmith Made Chandelier

Large and Early 8 Light Blacksmith Made Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

grandmothers large table. It was a grand home and the lamp once had a wire with a butler's electric bell

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Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Iron

Large French Empire Style Tent Chandelier, Aged Brass & Crystal, 1920
Large French Empire Style Tent Chandelier, Aged Brass & Crystal, 1920

Large French Empire Style Tent Chandelier, Aged Brass & Crystal, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Empire Style Tent chandelier This is a lovely piece, quite a large chandelier, it

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

Large Art Deco French Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Etched Glass
Large Art Deco French Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Etched Glass

Large Art Deco French Waterfall Crystal Chandelier with Etched Glass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

fitted to an electric supply The Chandelier is 25” high and 9” in diameter CC231

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Crystal

French Gilded Brass Rococo Chandelier, Early 20th Century, 5 Lights
French Gilded Brass Rococo Chandelier, Early 20th Century, 5 Lights

French Gilded Brass Rococo Chandelier, Early 20th Century, 5 Lights

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

will need to be connected to an electric supply The chandelier is 27” in diameter and 30” high

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Early 20th Century Rococo Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Brass

1920s French Louis XV Rococo style of the 18thc Chandelier attrib. Maison Bagues
1920s French Louis XV Rococo style of the 18thc Chandelier attrib. Maison Bagues

1920s French Louis XV Rococo style of the 18thc Chandelier attrib. Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Chandelier. There is electric light emanating from the crystal studded bobesche. I was told chandeliers of

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1920s French Rococo Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Wrought Iron

12 Arm Rococo Style Converted Bronze Chandelier, 24" wide x 51" tall
12 Arm Rococo Style Converted Bronze Chandelier, 24" wide x 51" tall

12 Arm Rococo Style Converted Bronze Chandelier, 24" wide x 51" tall

Located in Toledo, OH

12 Arm Rococo Style Converted Bronze Chandelier. 1890's Chandelier converted to electric, Rococo

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1890s Rococo Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c
Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c

Bell Jar Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Light, 19th c

Located in New York, NY

and 12.) Wired for US electric; light handles three 'chandelier' light bulbs. Very good condition as

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Humphrey Gas Lamp
Humphrey Gas Lamp

Humphrey Gas Lamp

By Humphrey Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

. The lamp is wired for electric using one E26 socket.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Steel

Dog Bone Street Lamp with Large Frosted Acorn Shade
Dog Bone Street Lamp with Large Frosted Acorn Shade

Dog Bone Street Lamp with Large Frosted Acorn Shade

Located in Peekskill, NY

A dog bone street lamps are the earliest of the electric lamps. The top horizontal with porcelain

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Steel

Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp
Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp

Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very early fuel lamp. It dates before the use of piped gas and electric. It has been

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Mirror

1910 GE Street Light
1910 GE Street Light

1910 GE Street Light

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early General Electric luminous arc lamp. It has a 15 inch diameter and stands 30 inches

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Copper

Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 7 Inch
Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 7 Inch

Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 7 Inch

Located in Peekskill, NY

socket is early and original. Its signed and reads... General Electric Company. They have a 7 inch

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Art Glass

Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 5 Inch
Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 5 Inch

Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 5 Inch

Located in Peekskill, NY

socket is early and original. Its signed and reads... General Electric Company. They have a 5.5 inch

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Glass

Important Collection of Copper Arts and Crafts Lamps
Important Collection of Copper Arts and Crafts Lamps

Important Collection of Copper Arts and Crafts Lamps

Located in Peekskill, NY

complete but with no electric or gas fittings. We then wired each to take four E26 bulbs and some of the

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Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Copper

Classic Arts and Crafts Gas Pendent
Classic Arts and Crafts Gas Pendent

Classic Arts and Crafts Gas Pendent

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early gas and electric fixture. It dates to a time when electric lighting was first

Category

Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Chandelier

Materials

Stained Glass

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Antique Electric Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique electric chandelier you’re looking for. Each antique electric chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique electric chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique electric chandelier, designed in the Industrial, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique electric chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Adams-Bagnall Electric Co., Jefferson Electric Co. and Early Electrics Design Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Electric Chandelier?

An antique electric chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $39,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Electric Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.