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American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron cylinder hanging lantern with twelve interior lights, three paneled glass

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Lanterns

Materials

Iron

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces
Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces

Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great design of American or possibly English Sconces . All quality work and finished in a dark

Category

1990s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century American Hand Beaten Copper Table Lamp
Early 20th Century American Hand Beaten Copper Table Lamp

Early 20th Century American Hand Beaten Copper Table Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely early 20th century American hand beaten copper table lamp. From circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Early American Art Glass Foil Shade Lamp, Blue with Red Flowers Antique Base
Early American Art Glass Foil Shade Lamp, Blue with Red Flowers Antique Base

Early American Art Glass Foil Shade Lamp, Blue with Red Flowers Antique Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very well made Lamp shade in light blue glass with red (Pansy,s ) flowers shade is at 18" diameter. The base is spelter and painted gold with double sockets with poll chains. The c...

Category

Vintage 1940s North American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Early 20th Century American Wallpaper Roller Table Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century American Wallpaper Roller Table Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century American Wallpaper Roller Table Lamps

Located in Wainscott, NY

Lovely, elegant and feminine pair of wall paper rollers transformed into a pair of lamps. The color is a dusty light shade of off white with a hint of pink. Each piece unique in its ...

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp

Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th/early 20th-century American Arts and Crafts hand-wrought iron oil lamp is an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20C American Dedham Style Sang de Boeuf Pottery & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Early 20C American Dedham Style Sang de Boeuf Pottery & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

Early 20C American Dedham Style Sang de Boeuf Pottery & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

By Chelsea Keramic Art Works

Located in Dallas, TX

VERY DECORATIVE ! From circa 1920 and we believe American made, probably by the Hugh C..Robertson for

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture

Located in Chicago, IL

Celebrate the timeless allure of early 20th century industrial design with this stunning American

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

American Cast Iron Barber's Pole Lamp
American Cast Iron Barber's Pole Lamp

American Cast Iron Barber's Pole Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

American Cast Iron Barbershop Pole Floor Lamp, red, white, and blue paper roll behind glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century Port and Starboard Lanterns
Pair of Early 20th Century Port and Starboard Lanterns

Pair of Early 20th Century Port and Starboard Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of iron port and starboard lanterns by Durkee Marine Products Corporation of Staten Island NY. Both are fitted with electric sockets. Red and green fresnel glass lenses. 16" T x...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Art Deco Silver Table Lamps
Pair of American Art Deco Silver Table Lamps

Pair of American Art Deco Silver Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Art Deco silver plate table lamps with tall tapered vase form having a filigree

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Antique Modernized Durand Threaded Glass Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Antique Modernized Durand Threaded Glass Table Lamp, Early 20th Century

Antique Modernized Durand Threaded Glass Table Lamp, Early 20th Century

By Durand

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

: Orange Brand: Durand Designer: Durand Period: Early 20th Century Styles: Art Deco, Modern Lamp Shade

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Lamp Desk American Art Deco
Lamp Desk American Art Deco

Lamp Desk American Art Deco

Located in New York, NY

Large American Art Deco Task Lamp c.1928 with beautiful details. Streamlined geometric details that

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp

Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent American Victorian gilt metal banquet lamp, professionally converted from kerosene

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Metal

American Glazed Stoneware Crock Jug Table Lamp
American Glazed Stoneware Crock Jug Table Lamp

American Glazed Stoneware Crock Jug Table Lamp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique or vintage glazed stoneware jug, converted into table lamp, features traditional shape with applied finger ring handle, rounded shoulders, and narrow neck; it is decorated i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood

Art Déco American Table Lamp
Art Déco American Table Lamp

Art Déco American Table Lamp

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Simple Déco American table lamp in lacquered wood and brass. I don't know designer's name, but I

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Matching Pair of Large Early School House Flush Mounts
Matching Pair of Large Early School House Flush Mounts

Matching Pair of Large Early School House Flush Mounts

Located in Peekskill, NY

This are the real thing... early school house lamps. This is about as large as they came and in a

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Flush Mount

Materials

Milk Glass

Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp

Located in Denton, TX

Intricate metal work with foliage detail and blue Slag glass panels. There are three settings for the lamp, you can light just the stem light or just the reading light or you can hav...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Circa 1920s Likely American Pair of Vasi-Form Bronze Lamps
Circa 1920s Likely American Pair of Vasi-Form Bronze Lamps

Circa 1920s Likely American Pair of Vasi-Form Bronze Lamps

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920s pair of vasi-form bronze lamps on square wooden bases, likely American. The vase forms

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
American Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

American Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

$1,416Sale Price|22% Off

American Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Elegant American table lamp with hat in painted metal: charming but with character , with a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Deco Floor Lamps
Pair of American Deco Floor Lamps

Pair of American Deco Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of American deco floor lamps. Metal, nickel-plated.

Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

American Dutch Colonial Style Twelve-Light Chandelier
American Dutch Colonial Style Twelve-Light Chandelier

American Dutch Colonial Style Twelve-Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Oil rubbed bronze Dutch Colonial style chandelier with 12 lights. American made in the 1900s

Category

Early 20th Century American Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Flush Mount Bronze and Glass Light Fixture, American Circa 1920
Large Flush Mount Bronze and Glass Light Fixture, American Circa 1920

Large Flush Mount Bronze and Glass Light Fixture, American Circa 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

frosted star burst cut glass shade. American, Circa 1920. In excellent antique condition. Recently re

Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

American Victorian Caldwell Bronze Double Student Lamp
American Victorian Caldwell Bronze Double Student Lamp

American Victorian Caldwell Bronze Double Student Lamp

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian monumental bronze double arm student lamp with 6 sided amber glass filigree

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Mission Heintz Art Metal Table Lamp
American Mission Heintz Art Metal Table Lamp

American Mission Heintz Art Metal Table Lamp

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission bronze brown patina table lamp with silver deposit thistle design on base and

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Silver

Early 1900s Vintage Colonial Style Wrought Iron Tripod Scrollwork Floor Lamp
Early 1900s Vintage Colonial Style Wrought Iron Tripod Scrollwork Floor Lamp

Early 1900s Vintage Colonial Style Wrought Iron Tripod Scrollwork Floor Lamp

Located in Lomita, CA

tripod scrollwork adjustable floor lamp from the early 20th Century, and it is ready for installation now

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
American Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier

American Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1910's American silver-plated neoclassic style 10-arm chandelier with shell motif

Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

American Art Deco '1920s' "Aztec Design" Table Lamp
American Art Deco '1920s' "Aztec Design" Table Lamp

American Art Deco '1920s' "Aztec Design" Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco (1920s) "Aztec Design" silvered metal table lamp with a geometric base and a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rustic American Mission Style Slag Glass Table Lamp
Rustic American Mission Style Slag Glass Table Lamp

Rustic American Mission Style Slag Glass Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Mission style (1920s) stained oak table desk lamp with 2 pedestals supporting a

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Oak

American Art Nouveau Durand Green Glass Table Lamps
American Art Nouveau Durand Green Glass Table Lamps

American Art Nouveau Durand Green Glass Table Lamps

By Durand

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Art Nouveau green and gold glass table lamps on a 6 legged bronze base (attributed

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th century American Twisted Cranberry Glass Column Lamp
19th century American Twisted Cranberry Glass Column Lamp

19th century American Twisted Cranberry Glass Column Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

This unusually tall antique American glass oil lamp features a tall ruby colored twisted rope

Category

Antique 1840s American Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Country Pewter Pediment Top Wall Sconces
Pair of American Country Pewter Pediment Top Wall Sconces

Pair of American Country Pewter Pediment Top Wall Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Country pewter wall sconces with single arms and pediment tops. (PRICED AS PAIR

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Pewter

Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Unique Antique American Caldwell Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. This chandelier was made by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., one of the leading American lighting

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Old High Brass American Table Lamps
Pair of Old High Brass American Table Lamps

Pair of Old High Brass American Table Lamps

$1,452Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Old High Brass American Table Lamps

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/6187 - High brass table lamps, simple and functional. If You want, with those hats (good price 150 €). It is not necessary to change the power supply, but also use Your lamps with ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe
Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe

Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe

By Amronlite

Located in Forney, TX

A fine antique American Art Deco Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen banker's style desk lamp deluxe

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of American Mission Heintz Art Metal Table Lamps
Pair of American Mission Heintz Art Metal Table Lamps

Pair of American Mission Heintz Art Metal Table Lamps

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mission bronze green patina boudoir table lamps with floral silver deposit on base

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Table Lamps

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique American Wicker Rattan Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, 1918-1920
Antique American Wicker Rattan Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, 1918-1920

Antique American Wicker Rattan Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, 1918-1920

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Exceptional antique Arts & Craft table lamp was hand made in wicker and rattan by an artisan in New York state in 1918-1920. Round base and columnar body are done in tightly wov...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Early 20th Century Industrial Cog Pendant Light
Large Early 20th Century Industrial Cog Pendant Light

Large Early 20th Century Industrial Cog Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

craftsmanship. American, circa 1905. Measures: 17.75" x 17.75" x 49". We offer UL listing. Contact us for a

Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Folk Art Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Pine, Circa 1850
American Folk Art Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Pine, Circa 1850

American Folk Art Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Pine, Circa 1850

Located in Hudson, NY

Very stylish folk art carving of an urn with flame. Likely from a hears of the mid nineteenth century. This sculpture is hand carved from pine and retains the original painted and gi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

By Chelsea Keramic Art Works

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous and extremely rare early 20 century American Dedham pottery oxblood & gilt

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

By Chelsea Keramic Art Works

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous and extremely rare early 20th century American Dedham pottery oxblood & gilt

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair of  American Gilt-Bronze  Three Light Wall Lights
A Pair of  American Gilt-Bronze  Three Light Wall Lights

A Pair of American Gilt-Bronze Three Light Wall Lights

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Origin: New York, North American Date: Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Moe Bridges American Art-Deco Slip Shade Sconces
Set of 4 Moe Bridges American Art-Deco Slip Shade Sconces

Set of 4 Moe Bridges American Art-Deco Slip Shade Sconces

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 American Art-Deco silvered metal wall sconces with an amber colored shield shaped glass

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

American Gilt Bronze and Slag Glass Hanging Fixture.
American Gilt Bronze and Slag Glass Hanging Fixture.

American Gilt Bronze and Slag Glass Hanging Fixture.

Located in Montreal, QC

is American and probably made by a major lighting company at the turn of the century. It would work

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze American Sconces
Pair of Patinated Bronze American Sconces

Pair of Patinated Bronze American Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of three lights American patinated bronze sconces. Measure: 13.5" height, 14" wide, 9" deep.

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

American Victorian Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
American Victorian Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

American Victorian Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in Montreal, QC

suspending identical but smaller shades This is a late 19th/ early 20th century fixture from the United

Category

Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910

Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.

Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

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Early American Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of early American lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 462 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of early American lighting now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of early American lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of early American lighting made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of early American lighting over the years, but those crafted by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Tiffany Studios and Jefferson Electric Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Early American Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of early American lighting at 1stDibs is $2,074, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $54,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Early American Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.