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Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier
By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy
Located in Berkeley, CA
Just about the turn of the last century,, as electric lighting gained in popularity, makers of gas
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Vintage 1910s American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage, Converted Gas to Electric, Brass, Pendant Chandelier
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
electric. Have a Queen Ann in San Francisco? This pendant chandelier is for you. Completely rewired, and
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Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant Brass Basket Wall Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a these solid woven brass shades in an old warehouse. I'm guessing they are 1960s vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Elegant Brass Basket Wall Sconce
Elegant Brass Basket Wall Sconce
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage 2 Light Electric Lantern, 1980s, Brass and Beveled Glass
Located in Bastogne, BE
, still intact and the circular brass top and canopy are the perfect finish to this unique light. The
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Small and Elegant Brass Basket Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a these solid woven brass shades in an old warehouse. I'm guessing they are 1960s vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 2 Tier 17th Century Electric Dutch Brass Chandelier 18 Lights H150xW125
By Dutch Originals
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
varnished, skilled artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 2 Lights H31xW28
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are soldered
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 3 Lights H37xW44
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
graceful solid brass form. At 37cm high and 44cm wide, this striking yet refined fixture features intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 2 Lights H25xW22
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 1 Light H31xW28
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Wall Chandelier with 2 Lights H31xW28
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oyster Electric Blue and Brushed Brass Ceiling Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Oyster Electric Blue and Brushed Brass Ceiling Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 26 cm
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Other

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
chandelier illuminates with six solid brass arms extending from its hand-crafted 54cm by 57cm frame. Modeled
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW82
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H57xW74
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H62xW54
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are soldered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H57xW70
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW54
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H50xW56
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 18 Lights H80xW82
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
varnished, skilled artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H50xW54
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
demonstrate their expertise at rendering shimmering and refractive brass under changing light conditions. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H57xW74
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
demonstrate their expertise at rendering shimmering and refractive brass under changing light conditions. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H150xW125
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
varnished, skilled artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H65xW82
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are soldered
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
By Dutch Originals
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
has been varnished, skilled artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

3 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 30 Lights H250xW230
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

3 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 24 Lights H82xW82
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Monuments and Historic Buildings, the company specialised in producing brass chandeliers, manufacturing
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 9 Lights H65xW100
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The arms and curls are soldered together. While
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW70
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
varnished, skilled artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 19th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 18 Lights H82xW82
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, skilled artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the arms. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H70xW62
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
decadent glow with twelve gracefully arched brass arms. At 70cm high and 62cm wide, this striking yet
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier w. 18 Lights H100xW100
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
varnished, skilled artisans assemble the components. Electric crowns have bent hollow brass tubes for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW74
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
majestic elegance with twelve solid brass arms extending from its hand-crafted frame. At 85cm high and 74cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H54xW57
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
chandelier illuminates with six solid brass arms extending from its hand-crafted 54cm by 57cm frame. Modeled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H80xW77
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
with its hand-cast solid brass frame adorned by twelve gracefully extending arms. At 80cm high and 77cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H45xW50
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
illuminates with six gracefully arching brass arms. At just 45cm high and 50cm wide, this striking yet refined
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights H85xW85
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Golden Age. At 85cm high and wide, twelve solid brass arms extend gracefully from the hand-cast frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 8 Lights H60xW66
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
the components. Electric wires run subtly along the arms, as they are made out of solid brass. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H62xW85
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
chandelier illuminates spaces with six gracefully extending solid brass arms. This is the lower tier of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 Tier 17th Century Electric Model Dutch Brass Chandelier with 6 Lights H60xW62
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
six solid brass arms. At 60cm high by 62cm wide, this striking yet refined fixture exudes old world
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dutch Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oyster Electric Blue and Brushed Brass Ceiling Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Oyster Electric Blue and Brushed Brass Ceiling Wall Mounted Lamp by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 15 x W
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Early Electric Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
finished with a brass tassel. We recommend using round bulbs for the exposed bulbs, and to reduce glare, a
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Ring Chandelier with Frosted Holophane Glass Shades by GEC
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Exquisite Brass Chandelier by General Electric An attractive and impressive electrolier made in
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Vintage 1920s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Planet Wall Lamp with Electric Blue Steel, Brass, Aluminum Disc by Mette Schelde
By Mette Schelde, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Planet wall lamp with electric blue steel, brass, aluminum disc by Mette Schelde The discs are
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

1887 Aesthetic Movement Combination Gas Electric Chandelier
Located in Mississauga, CA
electricity. It was originally a gas and electric light with the gas burners pointing up from the candles and
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Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Eureka Four Glass Electric Mantel Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
the duration of the battery life. Housed in a brass four glass case with doors to the front and back
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Eureka Four Glass Electric Mantel Clock
A Eureka Four Glass Electric Mantel Clock
H 12.8 in W 7.68 in D 5.91 in
Oyster Wall Mounted Electric Blue, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Oyster wall mounted electric blue, Carla Baz Dimensions: ø 30 x H 78 x D 14 cm Weight: 2 kg
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Oyster Wall Mounted Electric Blue, Carla Baz
Oyster Wall Mounted Electric Blue, Carla Baz
H 30.71 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Rare Late Victorian 1890s Combination Gas Electric Chandelier
Located in Mississauga, CA
and electric. Features rich fine acanthus and floral castings as well as a Fleur de lis motif on the
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Grey Enamel Industrial Lights by Benjamin Electric
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Extra large vintage grey enamel factory pendants by The Benjamin Electric Limited. This timeless
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silver plated moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling light. c.1920 Silver plated brass
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Jefferson Moonstone Milk Glass Church Pendant Lights
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
moonstone pendant lights. The lights retain their original brass vented galleries. The lights have their
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Moonstone Glass Pendant Lights with Chrome Fittings
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Medium Moonstone Glass Pendant Lights with Chrome fittings SOLD AS A PAIR Elegant fluted design, tapered curve and scalloped edge to the tick quality moulded moonstone glass. Chrom...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in Verviers, BE
Style of Brenner Kosmos oil ships lamp Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner oil converted to electric
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Framed Globe Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a an explosion proof style globe sconce. What makes this design unique is the brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Framed Globe Sconce
Framed Globe Sconce
H 13 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Prismatic Pagoda Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
architectural look and goes well with the louvered prismatic glass. The brass is a heavy cast and feels rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Pagoda Sconce
Prismatic Pagoda Sconce
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Prismatic Pagoda Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
architectural look and goes well with the louvered prismatic glass. The brass is a heavy cast and feels rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and P...

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Pagoda Pendent
Prismatic Pagoda Pendent
H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Industrial Gec WWII Naval Ship Search Light Floor Lamp, Circa1940
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
manufactures GEC- General Electric Company. c.1940 An incredible piece of engineering, comprising of heavy
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Gecoray F45000 Silvered Glass Wall Sconces by G.E.C
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
The Silvered glass has wonderful patina and no shade is alike, the aluminium galleries, brass swan
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Vintage 1950s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Prismatic Pogada Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
architectural look and goes well with the louvered prismatic glass. The brass is a heavy cast and feels rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and P...

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Pogada Pendent
Prismatic Pogada Pendent
H 8 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Framed Globe Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a an explosion proof style globe pendent. What make this design unique is the brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Framed Globe Lamp
Framed Globe Lamp
H 9 in Dm 7 in
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Electric Brass Can For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the electric brass can you’re looking for. Each electric brass can for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 384 variations of the antique or vintage electric brass can you’re looking for, while we also have 172 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect electric brass can — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An electric brass can made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one electric brass can that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pani Jurek, Early Electrics Design Studio and Mandalaki Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Electric Brass Can?

Prices for an electric brass can can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $34 and can go as high as $137,127, while the average can fetch as much as $1,619.

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 Electric Brass Can
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    The first electric recliner chairs were brought to market in 1954 in Japan by the Family Fujiryoki company. Today, electric recliners are still common in Japan. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary recliner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Andy Warhol's Electric Chair is in the collection of the Tate Museum in London, UK. The artist produced the work in 1964 by applying screen printing techniques and acrylic paint to canvas. Shop a range of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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    Electric hurricane lamps emerged for decorative purposes during the 20th century. The original oil-lit hurricane lamps were created in the 18th century and got their name from long glass shades that could protect a flame from drafts of wind. Shop a collection of antique hurricane lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A brass sextant is a generally popular collectible for display on bookcases or mantels at home, and those created in Victorian, Industrial, and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. It is a traditional nautical instrument that was first used by sailors over 200 years ago to calculate global position by measuring the position of stars above the horizon. They are often made from brass, metal and wood. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brass sextants from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brass footman is a stand that would be used to hold dishes in front of a fire, allowing them to stay warm before a meal was served on them. This antique piece of furniture was commonly made of brass, but some were crafted from other metals, such as steel. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage brass footman pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brass jardinière is a planter crafted from brass. It is typically cylindrical in shape, and may feature side handles to make it easier to move, or feet to give it elevated style. It may also feature intricate designs. On 1stDibs, find an array of brass jardinières.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sextant is a nautical tool made from brass, used by sailors to measure the angle of the stars above the horizon to help calculate their ship’s global position. A sextant includes an index mirror, sun filters, a horizon mirror, an adjustable arc and a 2x magnifying scope. You’ll find a variety of sextants from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The value of brass varies in price depending on the type. Red brass is usually more valuable than yellow brass, with red brass usually selling for approximately $1.75 / pound and yellow brass selling for around $1.55 / pound.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In some cases, yes. Brass is a metal that was used for gun bullets. However, the metal is malleable and at the time of its discovery, weapons were already being made of stronger iron and steel. You can find a selection of brass weaponry from some of the world’s top enthusiasts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, gongs are made out of brass. The percussion instrument can also be made out of bronze and many other types of alloys. You can shop a collection of Chinese and antique gongs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To refurbish brass candlesticks, start by removing any wax. Then, combine one tablespoon of salt with a half cup of white vinegar and mix in white flour to create a paste. Use a soft cloth to cover the entire candlestick with the substance. Let it rest for 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water and drying with a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage brass candlesticks.
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    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, a brass bed will tarnish unless it is properly cared for and lacquered. To prevent tarnishing, you can use linseed oil with a soft terry towel. On 1stDibs, you can find antique brass beds from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To shine brass candlesticks, first determine whether they’re lacquered or brass-plated. If so, shine them with a soft cloth. If not, use a high quality brass polish according to directions — wash the brass in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap. You'll find a variety of solid brass candlesticks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Brass andirons are not only beautiful to look at, but they keep logs from rolling out of the fireplace. They serve as a gate to keep the logs in place.
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    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Common brass bed parts are called post finials, finial ball washers, bolt covers and rails. Brass bed frames usually have a headboard and footboard made from brass with frame rails made from steel or brass. Shop a collection of brass beds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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