Unavailable|$1,565 / item
6 Candle Polychrome Pendant
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Edison base Dimensions: 32” wide x 66” drop (adjustable) x 5” deep We find that early vintage
Brass, Iron
Unavailable|$900
1920s Cast Five-Light Chandelier with Down-Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful design with rich patina and original red polychrome touches. Measures: 15" H x 20" W x 20" D x 28.5" Total H with chain and canopy.
Unavailable|$2,600
Large 1900-1910 Entry Fixture
Located in Prescott, AZ
Classic lines on this large entry fixture. Shade itself is 14 inches long and 12 inches wide. Globe is frosted on the inside and smooth on the outside. Can handle up to 200 watts. ...
Mission/Craftsman 5 Shade Drop Chandelier with Nuart Ruby 'Carnival' Glass Shade
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, fits 2 1/4” fitter) We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat
Brass
Unavailable|$2,400
Large-Scale 1920s Spanish Revival Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful 1920s pendant light with fine casting and original polychrome finish. Measures: 30" H x 14" W x 14" D x 42.75" Total H with chain and canopy.
Unavailable|$7,500
Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Solid brass chandelier with eight arms. Hand restored and rewired.
Brass
Unavailable|$3,900
Show Stopper Chandelier over the Top & over Sized
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Circa: 1890’s Condition: Age Consistent / !s in good condition Material: Cast & Hand Worked Iron, Mica and Brass Medallions Finish: Original Country of origin: USA Illumination...
Iron
Unavailable|$8,700
Hammered Brass China Cap Pendant with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Hammered brass china cap pendant with opaline glass shade. The pendant is supported by hand-forged rings ending at a turned matching canopy. For more information please click "Con...
Unavailable|$2,200
Leaded Glass Hanging Fixture
Located in Woodstock, NY
Stained Glass hanging shade with grapevine motif. Circa 1910. Multiple panels of leaded, stained glass radiating from a central crown, edged with vine and ruby red glass grape patter...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,500
All Original 1910 Craftsman Four Drop Fixture
Located in Prescott, AZ
Incredibly rare to find a fixture this old in this immaculate of a preserved condition. All original finish and patina, including the chain and socket covers. Hammered brass metal. W...
Brass
Colonial Combination Gas, Electric Crystal Fixture, Pair Available, Three-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Rare pair of combination gas/electric crystal light fixtures, converted to full electric with capped "emergency" gas light valves. Each fixture has three lights surrounded b...
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$9,500 / set
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Cold Painted Bronze Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four neoclassical style cold painted bronze two-arm sconces. These sconces are early 20th
Unavailable|$4,400 / set
Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of 12 circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell sconces. Priced per pair.
Unavailable|$30,000 / set
Set of Four Caldwell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Caldwell palace sconces set of four gilt bronze.
Unavailable|$345 / item
Killarney Jaunting Carriage Single Candle Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
x 5” projection We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat
Aluminum, Iron
Unavailable|$415 / item
Killarney Jaunting Carriage Two Candle Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
x 5” projection We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat
Aluminum, Iron
Unavailable|$8,500
Premium Quality Bowl Fixture by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
; on fiber insulator and canopy. An absolutely lovely and breathtaking example of early American luxury
Unavailable|$4,900 / set
Pair of Large Outdoor Iron Sconces with Opal Global Shades, New York US, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare pair of large heavy industrial black cast iron wall-mounted lamps or sconces for outdoors from the 1920's. Black cast iron rectangular egg-and dart bordered back plate...
Iron
Unavailable|$8,400 / set
Set of Four Flower and Peacock Mirrored Back Sconces Signed Caldwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine set of four flower and peacock mirrored back sconces signed Caldwell, circa 1920.
Metal
Unavailable|$650 / item
Moe Bridges Single Bulb Cast Iron Sconce
By Moe Bridges
Located in Prescott, AZ
Wonderful vintage single-arm wall sconces with 6 available (3 pair). Classic in design and style with a wonderful shell rosette at top giving them a slight nautical feel. All of thes...
Iron
Unavailable|$38,500
"MCKENNEY" Rod-Hung Renaissance Gas Chandelier (6-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
early American gas lighting. Wrought out of hand-hammered over-form brass and twisted square rods
Brass
Early Navajo Indian weaving Streak of Lighting Bolster Pillow
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very geometric streak of lighting pattern Indian weaving or saddle blanket weaving has a red
Late 20th Century American Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
of early American lighting—now quietly electrified and fitted with softly glowing opaline globes. The
Brass
Early 20th Century American Hand-Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the timeless beauty of the early 20th-century American Arts and Crafts movement with
Wrought Iron
American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
American Early 20th Century Mesiner Iron Hanging Lantern
Iron
Early 20th Century American Gooseneck Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American gooseneck table lamp exudes a timeless elegance that's bound to
Iron
Sold|$3,800
Early American Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-560 A Victorian style, cast brass, three arm student's lamp with chimney style hand cut shades. The arms feature ornate scrollwork.
Brass
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Elgin railroad kerosene lantern, with a clear glass globe and wire caging. The lantern was originally used on the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad, in Illino...
Metal
Early 20thC American Overlaid Glass Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC American Overlaid Glass Table Lamp - a tall decorative lamp, with bulbous glass body
Silk, Glass
Early 20th Century American Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century American milk glass pendant light fixture with brass fittings hanging
Brass
Early American Oversized Hurricane Copper & Glass Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
ALL original patina to copper base, very heavy thick blown glass diffuser with candle holder in brass to interior base. This is heavy and will definitely NOT blow away in a hurricane!
Copper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Skyscraper Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century American Folk Art table lamp constructed from dozens of laminated
Plywood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Brass Candlestick Lamps ‘Pair’
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of solid brass, traditional, American Colonial candlesticks as lamps. 22” to top of
Brass
Early 20th Century Native American Southwest Chandelier
Located in Denver, CO
Southwest Chandelier from circa 1930s. Originally hung in the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico which was built in 1939. At the time, this was the fourth hotel Conrad Hilton bu...
Metal
Early 20th Century American Bronze 'Secret Garden' Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and romantic early 20th century American cast bronze 'Secret Garden' chandelier built
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of early 20th century American schoolhouse pendant light fixtures with milk-glass
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and brilliant early 20th century American Art Deco table lamp with a hand-blown glass globe
Brass
An unusual Early 20th century American table lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual Early 20th century American table lamp Stood on a solid bakerite base, this very
Metal
Early 20th Century Restored American Pair of Industrial Factory Clamp Lamps
Located in Wainscott, NY
1930s pair of restored American factory industrial clamp lamps. This cool pair of lamps works well
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Photography Spotlight With Tripod
Located in Rochester, NY
Morse Instrument Company large scale industrial photography spotlight ( Model - M - 60 ) with original architectural form rolling tripod stand. Beautiful aged patina and in great as ...
Antique Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
light sockets, holds candelabra size bulbs, ready to install. In excellent condition. American, early
Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Favrile Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th Century American Art Nouveau blown glass "Favrile" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
Art Glass
Sold|$2,800 / set
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...
Brass
American patinated copper lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American patinated copper lantern with curved glass in sections; having scalloped detail on
Sold|$2,600
American
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating Table Lamp
American Arts & Crafts Enameled Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
entry way, with patinated brass hardware. American, early 20th century.
Brass
Exceptional Early 20th Century American Crystal Six Light Gasolier or Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
ball pendant. American in origin, circa 1900, in very good working condition, with a few minor
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$1,375
American Arts & Crafts Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome American arts & crafts bronze and copper hexagonal lantern with original bronze canopy
Bronze, Copper
Pair of Early 20th Century American Industrial Ruffled Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and playful pair of early 20th century American industrial light fixtures with red
Steel
Pair of Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brass Flush-Mount Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A study in glamour pared back to its essentials, this pair of early 20th-century American Art Deco
Brass
American Empire Style Brass & Black Lacquered 2-Light Study Lamp Early-Mid 20thC
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Empire Style Brass & Black Lacquered 2-Light Study Lamp Early-Mid 20th Century.
Brass
Sold|$3,700
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
Iron
American Mission Earthenware Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission Arts and Crafts style earthenware cylindrical shaped table lamp with a painted
Earthenware, Terracotta
Sold|$5,500
American Mahogany Pagoda Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
American Mahogany Pagoda Lamp or Centerpiece
Mahogany
Large Gothic American Brass Lantern Circa 1920
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
tracery details, circa 1920. Made in America. An impressive piece sure to be the center of attention in
Brass
Pair of American Brass Ship Lanterns by Mason and Co., Boston, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with original red and green colored glass
American Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern, Circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Recently, re-wired, American, circa 1930. Measurements include canopy and chain.
Copper
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.
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