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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
Pair Early 20th Century American Victorian Bronze Spiked Lantern Sconces w Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of early 20th-century American Victorian spiked lantern sconces, crafted in the
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
American Elk Antler Intertwined Eight Light Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American elk antler intertwined eight light chandelier, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Antler
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.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
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
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20th century American hand beaten copper table lamp.
From circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Stunning Early 20th Century American Glass & Brass Pendant Marked, Jefferson 481
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Lisse, NL
-century Jefferson glass pendant light is a fine example of American interior lighting from the Arts &
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early Cedric Hartman American Modern Polished Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Early Cedric Hartman American Modern Polished Chrome Desk Lamp
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th/early 20th-century American Arts and Crafts hand-wrought iron oil lamp is an
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century American Hammered Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming pair of hammered brass 19th century wall sconces having a folk art feel with hearts at the top and octagonal sections with circles and oval decoration. Fully electrified wit...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$645 Sale Price
43% Off
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
Located in Astoria, NY
American Cast Iron Barbershop Pole Floor Lamp, red, white, and blue paper roll behind glass
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
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
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
American Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in Conwy, GB
A wrought iron and Portoro marble occasional table in the manner of Edgar Brandt (1880-1960).
The wrought iron decoration is in the round and has a superb even patina, excellent unt...
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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
$4,250 / set
Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent American Victorian gilt metal banquet lamp, professionally converted from kerosene
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Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
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
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Flush Mount
Materials
Milk Glass
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
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
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$1,406 Sale Price
22% Off
Frederick Cooper Contemporary American Art Deco-Style Copper & Steel Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Art Deco-style copper and steel lamp. (FREDERICK COOPER)
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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
$5,600 / set
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
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
$663 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$1,802 / set
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
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
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 Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
$990 Sale Price
70% Off
Pair American Large Columnar Floor Lamps from Factory Rollers with Iron Bases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of American Large Wood and Metal Columnar Lamps from Factory Rollers circa 1900. The bases
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
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
$960 Sale Price
46% Off
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
$1,050 Sale Price
43% Off
Art Deco Chrome and Copper Lamp, American 1920's-1930's
Located in San Francisco, CA
re-wired, American, 1920s-1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Chrome
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
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
Vintage Antique American Three Part Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful three part copper Holophane ceiling pendant with chain and ceiling rose, American
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
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
Antique American Art Deco Steuben Acid-Cut Gilt Glass Lamp, Circa 1910's-1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Art Deco Steuben Acid-Cut Glass Lamp with Gold, Circa 1910's-1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
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
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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, 2024To 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, 2024The 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.
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