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19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style
19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style

19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style

Located in Sofia, BG

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click follow dealer below and see them first! 19th century electrified brass desk lamp in Empire style with...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Lighting

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Brass

"18th Century French Wrought Iron Wall Lantern with verdigris Finish"
"18th Century French Wrought Iron Wall Lantern with verdigris Finish"

"18th Century French Wrought Iron Wall Lantern with verdigris Finish"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th Century Wrought Iron Patinated Verdigris and Rustic Finish Two Light Wall Lantern, Featuring Intricate Scroll Work Foliage Detailing with Wall Mounting Bracket Dimensions: 32" P...

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1780s French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Wire

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Rare ornate French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and gilt-metal molded glass "Versailles" style Rococo Revival single-light hanging lantern. The elongated molded and cut-glass body...

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Early 1900s French Rococo Revival French Antique Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern
Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern

Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Versailles Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt-bronze and beveled glass "Versailles" style four-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown, male gargo...

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1880s French Louis XIV French Antique Lighting

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Lantern with Engraved Glass
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Lantern with Engraved Glass

Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Lantern with Engraved Glass

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century French gold bronze lantern with engraved glass. Glass has a figural starburst engraving at center.

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19th Century French French Antique Lighting

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Bronze

Very Fine Pair of French Empire Figural Three Light Candelabras
Very Fine Pair of French Empire Figural Three Light Candelabras

Very Fine Pair of French Empire Figural Three Light Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Very fine pair of French Empire figural three light gilt and patinated bronze candelabras Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 19 inches high.

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19th Century French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Monumental French Cut Crystal Column Table Lamp attr. to Baccarat, France 1905
Monumental French Cut Crystal Column Table Lamp attr. to Baccarat, France 1905

Monumental French Cut Crystal Column Table Lamp attr. to Baccarat, France 1905

By Baccarat

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a monumental and highly refined French cut crystal and bronze column table lamp, attributed to Baccarat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1905–19...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque French Antique Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Porcelain Lamps
Pair of French Porcelain Lamps

Pair of French Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French porcelain lamps with gilt details and gilded wooden base. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 20" Diameter: 6.75"

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1920s French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis

Located in New Orleans, LA

A distinguished Napoleon III black iron lantern adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs and intricate scrollwork, showcasing the era’s imperial elegance and finely detailed French craftsman...

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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.  

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Superb Gilt Bronze and Crystal Lantern, France, circa 1900
Superb Gilt Bronze and Crystal Lantern, France, circa 1900

Superb Gilt Bronze and Crystal Lantern, France, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze lantern oval convex panels, cut and beveled, France, circa 1900. Dimensions: H 37" D 19" 4 lights AH477.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern
An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern

Located in London, GB

A Large antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo lantern with six cut bevelled glass panels, an ornate canopy of scrolled acanthus and foliate. The glass panels framed with C...

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1890s French Louis XV French Antique Lighting

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Bronze

French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris
French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris

French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful and decorative French glass hanging lamp executed in the Empire style, circa 1850 The lamp features an elegant frosted glass bowl engraved with delicate star motifs and a c...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Tole Lantern Lamp
French Tole Lantern Lamp

French Tole Lantern Lamp

Located in New York, NY

French tole lantern lamp. Antique brown patinated tole footed lantern candle stand with original early seeded curving glass panels with pierced ventilation cap surmounted with cherub...

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Lighting

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Metal

19th Century French Lamp
19th Century French Lamp

19th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French lamp showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic elegance.

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19th Century French Rococo Revival French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Rococo Lantern, French, Circa 1870, Glass
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Rococo Lantern, French, Circa 1870, Glass

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Rococo Lantern, French, Circa 1870, Glass

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Rococo Lantern. Finely cast with fronded and scrolling acanthus and ribbon tied foliate decoration. French, Circa 1870.

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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Lighting

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Bronze

Tall French Wrought Iron Lantern with Glass Panels and Scroll Detailing - 1900s
Tall French Wrought Iron Lantern with Glass Panels and Scroll Detailing - 1900s

Tall French Wrought Iron Lantern with Glass Panels and Scroll Detailing - 1900s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This large French iron lantern from circa 1900 showcases a graceful architectural form crafted from riveted iron with original patinated finish and clear glass panels on all sides.

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns
Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns

Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns

Located in New Orleans, LA

This fantastic pair of large Louis XVI octagonal lanterns are made of heavy solid bronze and date back to the 19th century. The French pair was originally gas burning and mounted ato...

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19th Century French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off an antechamber lantern still situated in the Palais de Versail...

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French Painted Tole Lamp
French Painted Tole Lamp

French Painted Tole Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 French tole lamp with painted landscape decoration. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to shade rest: 25" Diameter: 5.5"

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1920s French French Antique Lighting

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Metal

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified
French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

Located in Buchanan, MI

Good looking 19th century French oil lamp electrified. Great color with bronze mounts.

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19th Century French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Silvered Bronze Hall Lantern with Crown Top, Lion Masks and Etched Glass
French Silvered Bronze Hall Lantern with Crown Top, Lion Masks and Etched Glass

French Silvered Bronze Hall Lantern with Crown Top, Lion Masks and Etched Glass

Located in Antwerp, BE

Height: 72 cm (28.35 in) Diameter: 36 cm (14.17 in) Total height including chain: 130 cm (51.18 in) Origin: France Period: circa 1900 Style: Louis XV Materials: Silvered bronze / me...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Carriage Lanterns, Brass & Lacquered Metal
Pair of 19th Century French Carriage Lanterns, Brass & Lacquered Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Carriage Lanterns, Brass & Lacquered Metal

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite pair of 19th-century horse-drawn carriage lanterns is a remarkable example of functional yet elegant craftsmanship from the era. Dating back to the second half of the ...

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19th Century French French Antique Lighting

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off an antechamber lantern still situated in the Palais de Versail...

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern. The lantern is raised on a circular Rouge de Verone marble base below three handsom...

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19th Century French Renaissance French Antique Lighting

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Ormolu

Antique French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern, Art Nouveau Style Two-Light Pendant
Antique French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern, Art Nouveau Style Two-Light Pendant

Antique French Brass and Glass Hall Lantern, Art Nouveau Style Two-Light Pendant

Located in Barntrup, DE

This elegant antique French two-light pendant lantern, dating to circa 1920, is a fine example of early 20th-century lighting design in the Art Nouveau style.

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1920s French Art Nouveau French Antique Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century
Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century

Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large wrought iron hanging church lantern with cast zinc leaf ornaments and mica panels. France, 19th Century Recently re-wired and fully restored. For indoor or outdoor use. Th...

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19th Century French Other French Antique Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

c1870 French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Lantern / Ceiling Light Fixture
c1870 French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Lantern / Ceiling Light Fixture

c1870 French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Lantern / Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in Opa Locka, FL

French Antique 19thc Louis XV Gilt Bronze Lantern. Grand presence. Highly detailed. Rococo style and ultra high quality. Glass is being replaced.

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1870s French Baroque French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor

French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A four-sided Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with yellow glass panels for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1930. Brass and porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bul...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts French Antique Lighting

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp
French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp

French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A darling, petite table lamp from late 19th century France rising from a brass, candlestick base of shepherd’s hook branches with crystal drops to scatter the light.

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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Lighting

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern
19th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern

19th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern Of ovoid shape with four sunburst etched glass panels, bronze mounted Bacchus masks leading down t...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Porcelain Oil Lamps
French Porcelain Oil Lamps

French Porcelain Oil Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1900 French green porcelain table lamps with painted and gilt neoclassic decoration on body and bronze bases. Measurements: Height of body: 17.5" Height to shade rest:...

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Early 1900s French French Antique Lighting

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Porcelain

French Rococo Style Gothic Look Lantern Hall Light
French Rococo Style Gothic Look Lantern Hall Light

French Rococo Style Gothic Look Lantern Hall Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Rococo Style Gothic Look Lantern Hall Light A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the light has 5 arched clear glass panels The lantern is decorated in the Arts and Crafts G...

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1920s Rococo Revival French Antique Lighting

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Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat
19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat

19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze with Crystal Suspended Ceiling Lantern. The crystal shade and the bronze body are both signed by Baccarat France. This is a unique fixture and h...

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1890s French Napoleon III French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Basket Style French Chandelier
Antique French Louis XVI Basket Style French Chandelier

Antique French Louis XVI Basket Style French Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

The Antique French Louis XVI Basket Style French Chandelier is a stylish and elegant lighting fixture.

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Triple Light Hall Lantern in Bronze Louis XVI Style
French Triple Light Hall Lantern in Bronze Louis XVI Style

French Triple Light Hall Lantern in Bronze Louis XVI Style

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Triple Light Hall Lantern in Bronze Louis XVI Style   This attractive French Hall Lantern in bronze hangs from a floral decorated ceiling rose on a chain that is adjustable ac...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Giltwood and Gilt Bronze French Candelabra, circa 1870
Large Giltwood and Gilt Bronze French Candelabra, circa 1870

Large Giltwood and Gilt Bronze French Candelabra, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Large giltwood and gilt bronze candelabra in the Louis XVI style, Paris, circa 1870. Each candelabra has 18 arms, on two tiers. The candelabra can be wired for use with modern ...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Lighting

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Giltwood

French late 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
French late 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Glass lantern

French late 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Glass lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and large scale French late 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Glass lantern. Each fitted Glass plane is fitted within an Ormolu frame with a mottled design. The panels ...

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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Lighting

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Ormolu

1920s Handmade Brass, Bronze, Glass and Beaded Wirework, French Lantern
1920s Handmade Brass, Bronze, Glass and Beaded Wirework, French Lantern

1920s Handmade Brass, Bronze, Glass and Beaded Wirework, French Lantern

Located in Schoorl, NL

A beautiful handmade French lantern. The bronze and brass frame, crystal beads, twisted beaded wirework and it is decorated with Ormolu swags around the top make this light wonderful...

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France
Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France

Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France

By P. Fargette

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Maison Pierre Fargette, a Parisian lighting design house Material: chromed bronze Style: Art Deco Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the n...

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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19thc French Louis XVI Bronze w/ Crystal Versaille Ceiling Lantern attr Baccarat
19thc French Louis XVI Bronze w/ Crystal Versaille Ceiling Lantern attr Baccarat

19thc French Louis XVI Bronze w/ Crystal Versaille Ceiling Lantern attr Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1880 French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze "Versaille" Hanging Ceiling Fixture/ Chandelier. The bronze work detail is amazing. This piece has a strong attribution to Maker Baccarat France.

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1880s French French Antique Lighting

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Bronze

19thc Baccarat France Louis XVI style Cut Crystal & Bronze Ceiling Lantern
19thc Baccarat France Louis XVI style Cut Crystal & Bronze Ceiling Lantern

19thc Baccarat France Louis XVI style Cut Crystal & Bronze Ceiling Lantern

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Absolutely Stunning 19thc French Louis XVI style Cut Crystal Lantern by Baccarat. Gilt bronze framed with upper section of Cut Crystal. This lantern is extrordinary. Very good condit...

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1890s French Louis XVI French Antique Lighting

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Crystal

19th Century French Lamp
19th Century French Lamp

19th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French lamp is a masterpiece of Neoclassical design, combining luxurious materials with intricate craftsmanship. The base is made of finely cut crystal, s...

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19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Solid Copper French Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged door, etc. Brass fittings include mounting rings, carry handles, chimney mounts, and...

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1920s French Antique Lighting

Materials

Copper

French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight
French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight

French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add some lighting drama to your home.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial French Antique Lighting

Materials

Terracotta

"Faun and Bacchus" Bronze Candelabras After Clodion, France, Circa 1880
"Faun and Bacchus" Bronze Candelabras After Clodion, France, Circa 1880

"Faun and Bacchus" Bronze Candelabras After Clodion, France, Circa 1880

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of candelabras after a model by Clodion, representing a young Faun and a young Bacchus in patinated bronze, each holding three light-arms in chiseled and gilded bronze with vine...

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1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Lighting

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Crystal Floor Lamp
French Crystal Floor Lamp

French Crystal Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French four-light crystal floor lamp. The body and base made of gilt bronze. Measurements: Height to shade rest 67".

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1920s French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Empire Lamp
Vintage French Empire Lamp

Vintage French Empire Lamp

Located in Tampa, FL

A wonderful vintage French bronze empire lamp with a dark patina. The lamp has a wonderful empire design all over. New plug and cord.

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1920s French French Antique Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Large French 1900s Iron Lanterns with Rippled Glass, Rewired for USA
Pair of Large French 1900s Iron Lanterns with Rippled Glass, Rewired for USA

Pair of Large French 1900s Iron Lanterns with Rippled Glass, Rewired for USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of large-scale French iron lanterns, circa 1900, featuring beautifully hand-blown glass with a rippled, wavy texture that adds subtle movement and depth to the design.

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Lamp
18th Century French Lamp

18th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking table lamp is a stunning adaptation of a 18th-century gilded wood candlestick, masterfully converted for modern illumination. Rich in neoclassical influences, the piece...

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18th Century French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Wood

Antique French Boulliote Lamp
Antique French Boulliote Lamp

Antique French Boulliote Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1910 French bronze desk lamp with original painted shade. Measurements: Height: 19.5" Width: 10" Depth: 7.5".

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1910s French French Antique Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern
French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern

French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lantern. The octagonal four arm four light lantern consist of an eight sided cage with bottom sph...

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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French Antique Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of French antique lighting for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every item from our selection of French antique lighting was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of French antique lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of French antique lighting made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Baccarat, Muller Frères and Daum each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of French antique lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Antique Lighting?

Prices for a piece of French antique lighting start at $1 and top out at $750,000 with the average selling for $3,801.

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.