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Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier
Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier

Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

early Edison light bulb only larger. The color is a unique and pleasing combination of Vaseline and

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chandeliers an...

Materials

Blown Glass

American Bankers Desk Lamp
American Bankers Desk Lamp

American Bankers Desk Lamp

Located in Tetbury, England

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...

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

American
American

American

Sold|$1,100

American

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four Wall Sconces
Priced Individually

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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mini Dome Chandeliers
Mini Dome Chandeliers

Mini Dome Chandeliers

Sold|$475 / item

Mini Dome Chandeliers

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have a nice collection of these 10.5 inch domed mini chandeliers. Each takes two candelabra bulbs and has simple period decorative details.

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chandeliers an...

Materials

Glass

Monumental American polychrome eagle lamp
Monumental American polychrome eagle lamp

Monumental American polychrome eagle lamp

Located in Houston, TX

American Eagle Lamp painted cast concrete. Custom steel oval base and new wiring.

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Antique American Chandelier
Antique American Chandelier

Antique American Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique American Wrought Iron and Brass Arts & Crafts Chandelier

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of American Onyx Lamps
Pair of American Onyx Lamps

Pair of American Onyx Lamps

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each in the shape of an urn, made of green and brown onyx. Newly electrified.

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

American Cut Glass Lamp and Shade
American Cut Glass Lamp and Shade

American Cut Glass Lamp and Shade

Located in Southampton, NY

American Cut Glass Lamp and Shade

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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of American Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair of American Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of American Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Petaluma, CA

It is hard to find one of these American floor lamps, let alone a pair. The beautiful pressed

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Set of 3 American Iron Wall Lanterns With Triangular Tops
A Set of 3 American Iron Wall Lanterns With Triangular Tops

A Set of 3 American Iron Wall Lanterns With Triangular Tops

Located in New York, NY

A set of 3 American iron wall lanterns with triangular top having wrought iron rods above 3

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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

American leaded slag glass ceiling light
American leaded slag glass ceiling light

American leaded slag glass ceiling light

Located in New York, NY

An American leaded slag glass ceiling light with draped bellflower motif. The vase shaped body

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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

American Brass Double Light Student's Lamp

American Brass Double Light Student's Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American brass double student's lamp with replaced green shades, circa 1900. Now electrified.

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dainty 1920s American Chandelier
Dainty 1920s American Chandelier

Dainty 1920s American Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

American crystal and pressed glass, four light fixture.

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

American Bronze Wheel Chandelier
American Bronze Wheel Chandelier

American Bronze Wheel Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920 American patinated bronze chandelier with original patina and 6 lights. Available in our

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

American Milk Glass Pendant
American Milk Glass Pendant

American Milk Glass Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze American pendant with milk glass shade; newly wired with two standard sockets, each socket

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

American Arts& Crafts Tiffany Style Student Lamp
American Arts& Crafts Tiffany Style Student Lamp

American Arts& Crafts Tiffany Style Student Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An American Arts& Crafts Tiffany style single arm student lamp with applied braided edges on oil

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of American Industrial Enamel Pendant Light Fixtures
Pair of American Industrial Enamel Pendant Light Fixtures

Pair of American Industrial Enamel Pendant Light Fixtures

Located in Chicago, IL

A great pair of early 20th century American Industrial green enamel metal pendant light fixtures

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

American Streamline Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp
American Streamline Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp

American Streamline Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

American streamline Art Deco chrome desk lamp, apparently unmarked, with spherical lamp on an

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp
American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp

American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco table lamp composed of natural wicker with black and orange trim. The lamp rests

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker

American Flush Mount Glass, Sunburst Ceiling Light
American Flush Mount Glass, Sunburst Ceiling Light

American Flush Mount Glass, Sunburst Ceiling Light

Located in New York, NY

An American flush mount glass sunburst ceiling light with bronze rod, finial, and canopy.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp
American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp

American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco natural wicker table lamp with black painted trim and open design base with a

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

American Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp
American Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp

American Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp

By DK Home

Located in Petaluma, CA

is most important is that this is an incredible example of a high quality American lamp. You cannot

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage American Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Onyx Base
Vintage American Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Onyx Base

Vintage American Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Onyx Base

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outstanding original 1920's American torchiere floor lamp with a brass finish and onyx accented

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Suess
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Suess

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Suess

Located in Petaluma, CA

Fabulous leaded glass table lamp by the "Suess Ornamental Company," Chicago. This impressive lamp is known by the serious collectors to be one of Suess' best examples of their workm...

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Art Nouveau Lily Table Lamp by, Quezal Glass & Decorating Company
American Art Nouveau Lily Table Lamp by, Quezal Glass & Decorating Company

American Art Nouveau Lily Table Lamp by, Quezal Glass & Decorating Company

By Quezal

Located in Englewood, NJ

An extremely rare American Art Nouveau cast bronze and blown glass "Nine Light Lily" table lamp by

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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair American Art Deco chandeliers
Pair American Art Deco chandeliers

Pair American Art Deco chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A pair of American Art Deco period chandeliers with alternating gilt frame having rectangular

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

WWII Portable Lighthouse
WWII Portable Lighthouse

WWII Portable Lighthouse

By American Gas Accumulator Co. 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

Fabulous aga 4th order portable range light with the original complete transport case full of accessories. This is an amazing find, tripod base capable of reaching 12' in height, the...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Lamp on an American Writing Desk, 1900ca
Lamp on an American Writing Desk, 1900ca

Lamp on an American Writing Desk, 1900ca

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. To the B15d bulb. New lamp switch included.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

6 Arm American Crystal Chandelier
6 Arm American Crystal Chandelier

6 Arm American Crystal Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Circa 1920s American six light crystal chandelier. Lots of crystal detail; fiddlehead fern scrolls

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

American Brass and Stained Glass Floor Lamp, 1920s
American Brass and Stained Glass Floor Lamp, 1920s

American Brass and Stained Glass Floor Lamp, 1920s

Located in Astoria, NY

American Brass and Stained Glass floor lamp, 1910s-1920s, the brass column support with onyx

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Brass and Iron Chandelier
American Brass and Iron Chandelier

American Brass and Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An American brass and iron chandelier, the circular, flat bottom, with eight candle arms issuing

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bradley & Hubbard
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bradley & Hubbard

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bradley & Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely table lamp is quite unique. The Art Nouveau base is rather special, and is signed under the iron weight with the Bradley & Hubbard mark. The shade is very colorful with t...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lovely American Six Light Chandelier
Lovely American Six Light Chandelier

Lovely American Six Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Crystal and pressed glass chandelier encased arms

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Bronze &  Iron Reading Room Table Lamp, America, 20th Century
Bronze &  Iron Reading Room Table Lamp, America, 20th Century

Bronze & Iron Reading Room Table Lamp, America, 20th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Bronze & Iron Reading Room Table Lamp, America, 20th Century Early 20th century rare table lamp

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

American Four Footed Harp Style Floor Lamp/Mica Shade
American Four Footed Harp Style Floor Lamp/Mica Shade

American Four Footed Harp Style Floor Lamp/Mica Shade

Located in Petaluma, CA

piece of antique lighting. While it is unsigned, it must have been done by a high quality craftsman

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

An American 18 Light Iron Chandelier
An American 18 Light Iron Chandelier

An American 18 Light Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 light American iron chandelier with sun burst center and 18 Edison sockets within leaf shaped

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamp
American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamp

American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamp

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Shippensburg, PA

1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American

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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Early 21st Century Punch Cut Palm Tree Table Lamp
Early 21st Century Punch Cut Palm Tree Table Lamp

Early 21st Century Punch Cut Palm Tree Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage punch cut Palm tress table lamp. It’s a single lamp that can add to your coastal aesthetic living space. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bronze Floor Lamp with Antique Art Glass Shade, American, 1920s
Bronze Floor Lamp with Antique Art Glass Shade, American, 1920s

Bronze Floor Lamp with Antique Art Glass Shade, American, 1920s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful quality solid bronze floor lamp with antique calcite art glass shade. American, early

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Beaux-Arts Style Light Fixture
American Beaux-Arts Style Light Fixture

American Beaux-Arts Style Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

An American Beaux-Arts style bronze light fixture in the form of a ribbed milk glass two-part

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional American Cast Glass Light Fixture
Exceptional American Cast Glass Light Fixture

Exceptional American Cast Glass Light Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Heavy cast glass bowl with extremely detailed bacchanalian scene with human figures and flora. Original intentional patination in the recessed areas. Great quality hanging fixture wi...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bronze Base with Griffins
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bronze Base with Griffins

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bronze Base with Griffins

Located in Petaluma, CA

Exotic and high quality table lamp with very unusual shades of green and a fabulous bronze base with winged griffins make this a special package. Beaded glass fringe makes for a gre...

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920s Pair of American Made Colonial Style Sconces
1920s Pair of American Made Colonial Style Sconces

1920s Pair of American Made Colonial Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Colonial style sconces, American made in the 1920s. These can be viewed at our 5 East 16th

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces
Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces

Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces

Located in Peekskill, NY

Originally these lamps were used outside an elevator door to indicate up or down. They have been rewired to work as a standard 2 bulb sconce. The globes are milk glass and the body i...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Beaux Arts Style American Orb Fixture
Beaux Arts Style American Orb Fixture

Beaux Arts Style American Orb Fixture

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very special orb fixture would just bring tremendous presence to an entryway or any other room. We've never seen anything quite like it. Note the beautiful metal work which st...

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

A Pair of American Neo Classic Design Bronze Light Fixtures
A Pair of American Neo Classic Design Bronze Light Fixtures

A Pair of American Neo Classic Design Bronze Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A pair of American Neo Classic design bronze light fixtures with draped garland motif and original

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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

A Unique Pair of American 1920's Mahogany Propeller Floor Lamps
A Unique Pair of American 1920's Mahogany Propeller Floor Lamps

A Unique Pair of American 1920's Mahogany Propeller Floor Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unique pair of American 1920's mahogany and brass propeller floor lamps; each gently twisting

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

A Charming American Ten-Light Iron Chandelier
A Charming American Ten-Light Iron Chandelier

A Charming American Ten-Light Iron Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming American ten-light iron chandelier with inwardly scrolling arms joining a central shaft

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

American Six Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier
American Six Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier

American Six Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier

Located in Petaluma, CA

Unusual and well designed example of period arts and crafts lighting. All cast bronze with

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

An American Art Nouveau Damascene Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
An American Art Nouveau Damascene Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios

An American Art Nouveau Damascene Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An American Art Nouveau patinated cast bronze and favrile glass "Damascene" desk lamp by, Tiffany

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp, Anglo-American
Circa 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp, Anglo-American

Circa 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp, Anglo-American

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

American 4 Arm Victorian Chandelier/Moroccan Taste
American 4 Arm Victorian Chandelier/Moroccan Taste

American 4 Arm Victorian Chandelier/Moroccan Taste

Located in Petaluma, CA

the original warm brown patina. A truly rare and desirable antique piece of lighting.

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

American Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Table Lamp with Bronze Base
American Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Table Lamp with Bronze Base

American Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Table Lamp with Bronze Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

patina on base. Maker unknown. Recently re-wired and ready to use. American, 1900-1910. In remarkable

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A 10 Light American Brass Ceiling Light
A 10 Light American Brass Ceiling Light

A 10 Light American Brass Ceiling Light

Located in New York, NY

A 10 light American brass ceiling light with candle arms supporting ring shaped element with

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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

American Classical Silver Plated Sconces with Mirrored Backplates
American Classical Silver Plated Sconces with Mirrored Backplates

American Classical Silver Plated Sconces with Mirrored Backplates

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of American Classical Silver Plated Sconces With Mirrored Backplates. In very good vintage

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver

Rare American Gas Machine #777 Circus Lamp
Rare American Gas Machine #777 Circus Lamp

Rare American Gas Machine #777 Circus Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

unique lighting examples that can be found. This pendent is an AGM made in 1917. The most interesting

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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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.