French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco Eagle motif table, desk lamp in nickeled bronze with light Black Patina in great condition.
Bronze, Nickel
French Art Deco Eagle Form Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco Eagle Form Chrome Table or Desk Lamp, the frosted glass shade signed "Donna Paris". 12.75" H x 14.5" W x 4.5" W.
Chrome
$2,225Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 9.06 in D 6.89 in
French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style
By Muller Frères
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Deco desk lamp bird design, brass and brass Repoussé. France, 1920s-1930s.
Brass
Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915
By Daum, Charles Ranc
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Daum (Nancy) and CharlesRanc, France, circa 1915.
Bronze
French Empire style Brass Column Lamp with an Eagle
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly decorative French empire style lamp likely made in the early 20thC.
Brass
$816
H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
French Gilt Eagle Table Lamp with Emerald-Green Glass Shade, 18.1in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Exceptional and very rare French table lamp, first half of the 20th century, crafted in heavy gilt metal and designed in the form of a majestic eagle standing on its powerful talons.
Brass
Art Deco Brass Eagle Table Lamp, French, Hammered Design, 1930s
Located in Oxford, GB
Combination of an Eagle and the Aladin's lamp . The beak of the eagle is holding a stick which supports the hanging shade while the Eagles foot makes up the base and the body the Gen...
Brass
French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Eagle Motif. Tole Metal Shade
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique piece purchased in France. Gorgeous lamp, see detailed photos.
Metal, Bronze
Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles lamp, bronze eagle, original bronze shade. Three lights, 60 watts per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 23 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925, Patinated and gilt ormolu with tole shade; fitted with two candelabra bulbs Three pieces: lamp base, sha...
Metal, Ormolu
$5,397Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.89 in W 10.04 in D 9.06 in
Pair of French Mythological Eagle Table Lamps in Bronze, Muller Frères Style
By Muller Frères
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Pair of Art Deco Table lamps With Mythological Eagle Design and Hanging Lampshades, Bronze.
Brass, Bronze
$2,963Sale Price|24% Off
H 30.25 in Dm 14 in
Signed Maison Charles Bronze & Black Marble Eagle Table Lamp Neoclassical France
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles table lamp stunning handmade hammered bronze eagle like a Trophy mounted on a Black Marble Pedestal. US rewired and in working condition. It takes three regula...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Bronze
$9,500 / set
H 33 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Pair of French Brass Candelabra Lamps with Eagle Acanthus Motif, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass candelabra lamps with four upper bobeches, decorative scrolled floral work and beaded hand chasing.
Brass
Three Eagle Table Lamps attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Maison Jansen Eagle Table Lamps with Original Black Shades - Mid-20th Century Eagle-themed table lamps attributed to Maison Jansen, renowned for their sophisticated blend of c...
Brass
$798Sale Price|25% Off
H 14.57 in Dm 7.88 in
Art Déco Table Lamp in Patinated Bronze Eagles Holding a Globe, France, 1940
Located in Paris, IDF
Art déco table lamp in patinated bronze eagles holding a globe, France, 1940. 4 Eagles supporting a bronze globe patinated in various shade of green.
Bronze
$2,130
H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
Imposing Brow Porcelain Ceramic Lamp Representing an Eagle, Bird Lamp circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Imposing brown ceramic lamp representing an eagle Original, mid-20th century, circa 1970. New electric system Excellent original conditions. Beautiful shiny brown cera...
Porcelain
Large Sculptural Brass Eagle Lamp with Amethyst Geode, 1970's
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic sculptural lamp depicting an eagle captured at the exact moment of descent, its wings fully unfurled and arched with powerful curvature, attributed to Jacques Duval-Brasse...
Stone, Amethyst, Brass
$2,352Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.91 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in
Royal Eagle Bronze Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
The lamp represents a Royal Eagle in the Empire style.
Bronze
$4,024Sale Price|80% Off
H 64.97 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Agate Flying Eagle Illuminated Sculpture by Fernandez
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unique sculpture made of a bamboo-inspired central stem on which stands a flying brass eagle. Three lights hidden between a fan of beige and brown agate. Signed by Fernandez
Agate, Brass
$1,731Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 7.29 in Dm 6.11 in
Pair of Candlesticks Representing Carved Wood Eagles with Brass Beaks and Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare candlesticks or table lamps are made of carved wood eagles with brass beaks and glass eyes on a brass base.
Brass
$1,503
H 26.38 in Dm 7.09 in
20th Century French Antique Pendant Bronze Lamp with Eagle and Engraved Crystal
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French antique pendant lamp made in bronze decorated with a large eagle on the top.
Crystal, Bronze
Nickelled Bronze Eagle Table Lamp, 1980s, France
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Nickelled bronze eagle table lamp. 1980s, France. Dimensions: H: 90 cm / 35 inch W: 45 cm / 18 inch D: 30 cm / 12 inch.
Bronze
Pair of French Nickeled Bronze Eagle Table Lamps
Located in De Klinge, BE
A French Art Deco eagle motif table or desk lamp in nickeled bronze with black patina in nice condition.
Bronze
Eagle Table Lamp Bij Maison Charles, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Eagle table lamp, designed by Jaques Charles in gild patinated bronze, Paris, 1970s.
Bronze
Signed Maison Charles "Eagle" Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Maison Charles lamp, bronze eagle, original bronze shade. three lights, 60 watts per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Bronze
1900's bronze" eagle claws " table lamp
Located in New York, NY
1900's small bronze table lamp "eagle claws " Great quality, nice patina
Bronze
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Doré and Lapis Lamps with Eagle Heads
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent pair of 1790-1800 French neoclassical bronze doré tripod-candlesticks made into lamps.
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
pair of eagle table lamps in bronze
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Very finely made bronze lamps
Unavailable
H 26.75 in W 13 in D 9 in
C 1900 French Neoclassical Style Maison Jansen Bronze Lamp with Eagle and Lotus
By Maison Jansen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stately and handsomeNneoclassical style bronze candlestick lamp by Maison Jansen. The ceramic "candle" arises from a stylized lotus flower which is supported by an urn fixed on a rec...
Bronze
Eagle Table Lamp 1970s in the style of Maison Charles.
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Beautiful gilded eagle table lamp in the style of Maison Charles. The lamp has three-light bulbs and can be switched separately from each other. The black shade with golden inside c...
1950s French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp With Eagle Finial
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant bouillotte lamp in the French Empire style, featuring a brass base with classical detailing and a trio of candle-style arms, each adorned with finely cast eagle heads.
Metal, Brass
Pair of DeKnudt Eagle Table Lamps, France, circa 1970
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful pair of gilded eagle table lamps by DeKnudt - Belgium. The lamps have three light bulbs that can be turned on separate from each other to create a dimming effect.
French Empire Gilded Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with 3 Eagle Arms
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Halle, DE
A beautiful 20th Century classic French Empire gilded Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with 3 sculptural Eagle Arms .
Brass, Bronze
Kosmos Brenner French Oil Lamps on Bronze Gilt Eagle Claws
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in New York, NY
These captivating 19th-century French oil lamps exude an air of majestic elegance.
Brass, Bronze
Andre Delatte French Art Deco Eagle Table Desk Lamp, Late 1920s
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco desk table lamp by Andre Delatte, Jarville (Nancy), late 1920s.
Bronze
Daum Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table or Desk Lamp, Early 1920s
By Daum, Charles Ranc
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table-desk table lamp by Daum (Nancy) and Ranc (Paris), France, early 1920s.
Bronze
Carved Pair Alabaster Eagle Lamps Sculptures with Sphere Tops
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautfiul pair of carved alabaster eagles that were originally wired for use as a pair of table lamps. They don't have wiring and are in very good condition and can be used...
Alabaster
Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Bronze Eagle Statement Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Hartford, CT
These statement table lamps feature a gilt bronze eagle with wings outstretched, perched atop a black lacquered base with elegant gold accents for the most dramatic of effects. Mais...
Metal, Bronze
Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier with Eagle Decor
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rare example of the work of Georges Pelletier, this ceramic table lamp is quite exceptional considering the glazed décor that take the whole surface of the lamp.
Ceramic
Neoclassical Gilded Eagle Lamp in the style of Maison Charles, 1970s.
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Lille, FR
Gilded Eagle Lamp in the style of Maison Charles, 1970s.
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 38.19 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Jacques Charles for Maison Charles, Eagle Guilded Table Lamp by Maison Charles
By Charles Maison
Located in Oirlo, LI
Jacques Charles for Maison Charles - Eagle Guilded table lamp by Maison Charles Beautiful Eagle Guilded table lamp by Maison Charles, designed by Jacques Charles.
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Sculpture, Amethyst and Gilt Brass Illuminated Eagle by Richard Faure, 1970
By Richard Faure
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Wings of the eagle are illuminated also the big amethyst stone . Raw soldered gilt brass . Work circa 1970 . Signed RICHARD FAURE, french sculptor
Art Nouveau hanging lamp bronze with eagle, drop-shaped, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle The Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp is an exquisite and artistic addition to any room. The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and brass t...
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze with eagle, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass, which have been carefully finished to create a smooth and shiny surface. Its main fea...
Brass, Bronze
French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style
By Muller Frères
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Deco desk lamp bird design, brass and brass Repoussé. France, 1920-1930s.
Brass
French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style
By Muller Frères
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Deco desk lamp bird design, brass and brass Repoussé. France, 1920-1930s.
Brass
Wonderful Pair French Empire Bronze Two-Tone Figural Eagle Base Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French Empire or neoclassical bronze two-tone winged figural on eagle base lamps.
Bronze
Sold
H 13.78 in W 4.53 in D 9.45 in
Charles Schneider / Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table / Desk Lamp, 1920s
By Charles Schneider, Charles Ranc
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table/desk lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris) and Charles Ranc (Paris), France, 1920s.
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Eagle Marble Lamp
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century lamp which base is made of marble representing an eagle.
Marble
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 with the best quality in bronze and ormolu work to the sculptural eagles. Very fine a...
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Brass and Bronze Hall Lamp Lantern with Eagle
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XVI Style brass and bronze hall lamp with oviform frosted cut-glass shade decorated with bronze spread-winged eagle, goat heads and floral garlands. In a good condition. Newly...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Eagle Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Table lamp with finely detailed bronze cast eagle on marble plinth, late 19th century, France.
Marble, Bronze
Brass Eagle Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Solid brass Eagle table lamp with duplex fitting. Shown with rectangular black card shade.
Brass
French Bronze Eagle Desk Lamp with Cased Green Shade
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful golden bronze adjustable lamp, depicting a soaring eagle holding a case glass green shade. Provides the perfect pop of color for a study or lounge.
Marble, Bronze, Nickel
P.E. Guerin French Brass Floor Lamp with Eagle Motif
By Guerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single brass floor lamp with an eagle motif stamped by French maker P.E.
Brass
Pair of Marble Eagle Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A near pair of carved marble lamps depicting fierce eagles. In the Art-Deco taste, these wonderful little lamps are a stylish addition to any classically inspired decor. Rewired in b...
Marble
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Eagle Table Lamp By Maison Charles By Jacques Charles France 1960's
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very rare Eagle table lamp by Maison Charles by Jacques Charles 24 karat gold plated heavy and big bronze table lamp in perfect condition 2 big light bulbs and 1 small ligh...
Bronze And Glass Eagle Lamp Signed Lohe
By Lohe
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze and glass shaped lamp eagle signed LOHE, good condition, circa 1970-1980
Bronze
Early 20th C French Bronze Empire Style Lamp With Eagle & Painted Tole Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bronze French Empire style lamp with dark green tole-peinte shade, circa 1930, France.
Bronze, Tin
Pair of Maison Charles Eagle Table lamps , circa 1970
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of eagle table lamps by Jacques Charles for Maison Charles, France, circa 1970. 24-carat gold-plated bronze table lamps, both in excellent condition.
Sold
H 47.25 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
1970 Eagle Lamp with Deployed Wings in Bronze and Purple Mica Signed I Faure
By Isabelle Faure
Located in Paris, FR
Eagle lamp in bronze or gilded brass with purple mica in amethyst color, circa 1950-1970, good condition 2 bulbs Single order piece Measures: Length 230 cm Height 120 cm Depth...
Bronze
Sold
H 31.5 in W 42.13 in D 16.93 in
1970′ Eagle Lamp with Spread Wings I Faure for Honoré or D Brasseur or Fernandez
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Paris, FR
Brass and amethyst sculpture; depicting an eagle with spread wings placed on a nest enclosing a large amethyst geode. Circa 1970. Width: 107cm Height: 80cm Depth: 43cm Piece of c...
Amethyst
Sold
H 50.4 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
1970, Wall Lamp of an Eagle Fernandez or Duval Brasseur or Honore De Paris
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in brass and amethyst, contained an eagle with outstretched wings highlighted mika sheets, sitting on a nest encircling a large amethyst geode. Good condition, circa 1970.
Brass
Sold
H 28 in Dm 12.5 in
Emile Galle France Acid Etched 3 Layer Cameo Glass Table Lamp Trees Eagles, 1920
By Émile Gallé
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Emile Galle France acid etched 3 layer cameo glass table lamp trees eagles, c1920 Emile Galle France acid etched cameo glass table lamp, circa 1920. 3 layers of blue, purple, and ...
Glass
Eagle Table Lamps Attributed to Maison Charles, Hollywood Regency
By Maison Charles
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of original Hollywood regency table lamps attributed to Maison Charles dating from the 1970’s. The lamps consist of gold eagles mounted on a lacquered base and have a beautifu...
Brass
$11,185
H 7.09 in Dm 0.04 in
1927 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Espalion Electric Blue Glass with White Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Vase “Espalion” made in electric blue glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1927. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Extremely rare color height: 18 cm ...
Blown Glass
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
1923 René Lalique Vase Dahlias Glass with Sepia Patina and Black Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Dahlias" made in frosted glass with sepia patina and original black heated enamel by René Lalique in 1923. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful enamel and super...
Blown Glass
French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French 1920’s full size brass bed. The square Art Deco frame is decorated with bands of pierced cast brass, flat twisted posts, and mesh panels. The legs of the headboard finish wi...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$5,622
H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Cased Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina created by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence and patina ! Height:...
Blown Glass
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
$8,332Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$32,550
H 10.04 in Dm 9.85 in
1919 Rene Lalique Vase Perruches Cased White Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Perruches" made in molded cased white opalescent glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1919. Molded signature on bottom and molded signature on side. Perfect original ...
Blown Glass
$11,777
H 9.26 in Dm 9.45 in
1921 René Lalique Vase Poissons Cased Opalescent Glass Green Patina Fishes
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Poissons" made in cased opalescent glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1921. Engraved signature on bottom and molded around the base. Perfect condition. Magnificent opa...
Blown Glass
$3,900
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware, Glass
Elegant Crystalline Glaze Porcelain Vase, University City, Taxile Doat
By Taxile Doat
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcel...
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase Tiffany Studios Circa 1910 This monumental Favrile glass vase by Tiffany Studios exemplifies the artistry and innovation that defined Louis Comfort...
Art Glass
$5,267
H 3.75 in Dm 0.04 in
1912 René Lalique - Perfume Bottle Panier De Roses Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle “Panier de Roses” made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. Rare model. height: ...
Blown Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Oil Spot Vase with Bronze Frame
By Loetz Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Loetz Art Nouveau oil spot vase with an iridized finish in shades of green with highlights of blues, purples and golds as the light shifts. The vase is held by a footed bro...
Bronze
Sold|$1,716
H 2.56 in Dm 0.04 in
1913 René Lalique - Box Pot à Creme Chrysantheme Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box Pot a Creme "Chrysantheme" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1913. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Rare condition. Diameter : 6,...
Blown Glass
1935 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Damiers Glass with Black Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Damiers" made in frosted glass with original black heated enamel made in 1935. Stamped signature. This vase is in perfect condition. Height : 23,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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