Pair of French Copper and Pewter Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French neoclassic column table lamps with original pewter and copper patina.
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Copper, Pewter
Pair of French Copper and Pewter Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French neoclassic column table lamps with original pewter and copper patina.
Copper, Pewter
French Art Deco Pewter Fish Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco style double-sided pewter fish shaped table lamp.
Pewter
French Art Deco 'Dress' Table Lamp in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Leonardine comes this stylized table lamp in patinated pewter. It depicts a woman whos dress floats down and creates the base.
Pewter
French Vintage Pewter Table Lamp Base with Custom Linen Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Polished in taste and patina, this vintage French pewter candlestick was converted to a small table lamp to illuminate a side table, or as a single bedside lamp.
Pewter, Metal
Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp
By Vincent Garnier
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional and incredibly rare Pewter clam shell table lamp by Vincent Garinier, France, 1950’s This limited edition Shell Lamp was designed by the French artist Vincent Gar...
Pewter
Hand made Lost Wax Pewter Tree Lamp, France, c. 1970, stamped, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand made Lost Wax Pewter Tree Lamp, France, c. 1970, stamped, signed Handmade Custom Parchment shade
Pewter
$724
H 19.69 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Color Pewter and Frosted Glass Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautifully shaped French Empire-style table lamp, which is an electrified petroleum lamp, features a bronze-colored pewter body adorned with three elegant swan figures.
Brass, Pewter
Pewter & Art Glass Table Lamp by R. Trameau, France, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pewter and colored art glass studio lamp by Raymond Trameau. Using the drip technique it gives the appearance of melting metal. Shade not included.
Pewter
$1,650
H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Visual Comfort & Co French Country Antiqued Pewter Bouillotte Tole Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Quality French Country Style Antiqued Pewter Large Bouillotte Metal Tole Shade Candlestick Table Lamp by Visual Comfort & Co.
Pewter
A Pewter Candlestick Lamp Of Large Scale
Located in London, GB
A French eighteenth century pewter candlestick of large scale, with baluster stem and shield form tripod base, supported on three ball feet, now as a lamp.
Pewter
Art Nouveau Alabaster and Pewter Table Lamp (1910)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This authentic Art Nouveau table lamp, dating from circa nineteen ten, is a rare decorative piece that captures the essence of the early twentieth-century aesthetic. The lamp feature...
Alabaster, Pewter
French Arts & Crafts Adjustable Brass and Pewter Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Arts & Crafts adjustable brass and pewter table lamp.
Brass
Pair of pewter and frosted glass Art Deco table lamps
Located in Malibu, CA
Rare pair of pewter Art Deco table lamps with frosted glass globes in pale shade of pink.
Pewter
Pair of Cast Metal Lamps with Intertwined Dolphins in a Pewter Hue
Located in Houston, TX
The molding on these pieces is fine quality work in the shape of intertwined Dolphins with bases decorated with masques and caducei, resting on Ogden bases molded with acanthus le...
Metal
French Art Deco Vase Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Art Deco handcrafted pewter vase shape table lamp with beautiful high relief glass shade, France 1930s.
Pewter
Art Nouveau Lamp Stamped Les Etains de France
Located in NANTES, FR
Flower lamp circa 1900. Pewter base topped with an opalescent uraline tulip.
Pewter
French 19th Century Pair of Crystal Girandole Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French pair of electrified 19th century girandole candelabra made of pewter frames and dripping with crystals that would be a fabulous statement on a dining room buffet.
Crystal, Pewter
A lantern, blown glass and pewter - 1960 France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A 1960s french lantern, multicolored blown glass and pewter, constructed using stained glass techniques.
Stainless Steel
$1,867Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
French Louis XV Style Table Lamp, Figure By Mathurin Moreau, 19th Century
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stately table lamp, adorned with a decorative vase, bronze, spelter, and patinated pewter, is positioned in the presence of a young woman seated at the edge of a fountain.
Metal, Bronze, Spelter, Pewter
Henri Fernandez Brass Floor Lamp
By Henri Fernandez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass and pewter leaf floor lamp attributed to Henri Fernandez. Measures: Base is 9" x 9" x 4.5" high.
Brass, Pewter
Single Cobalt Blue Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900s French cobalt blue porcelain table lamp with gold painted detailing and cast pewter base.
Pewter
Pair of Vintage Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of classic seltzer bottle table lamps crafted with hand blown glass bulbs wrapped in metal caning, pewter hardware, porcelain bottoms and turned wood bases.
Metal, Pewter
Antique Etain Lamp, Vintage Metal Table Light, Decorative Home Accent
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined and timeless French table lamp from the 1950s, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship in hand-hammered and delicately chiseled pewter.
Pewter
$4,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Art Deco Fleche Candelabra Lamps Gold Finished
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Pair of early edition Gio Ponti candelabra fleche lamps, an original cornucopia design of interlaced tapered horns framing a single arrow, imagined as a marriage sym...
Pewter
$2,010 / set
H 22.05 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
PAIR OF ViNTAGE PIERRE VANDEL PARIS HARDWOOD PEWTER & GLASS SIDE LAMP END TABLES
By Pierre Vandel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Pierre Vandel Paris stamped side end tables which Pewter style handwear Please note ...
Pewter
Mother Of Pearl Pendant Lamp France 1970s Set of 2
By Rausch
Located in Munich, DE
Decorative and look stylish flower Mother of Pearl ceiling lamp. 1970s ball shaped table lamp composed of groupings of thin, individually metal edged, mother of pearl leaves. The lea...
Chrome, Pewter
Pewter French Bouillotte Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical-style pewter French Bouillotte four-light lamp with adjustable metal shade.
Metal, Pewter
Lamp French Pewter Floor Candlestick
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pewter floor lamp French. Needs to be rewired
French Polished pewter 1950's lamp
Located in Summerland, CA
Dynamic sculptural lamp in perfect working condition
Unavailable
H 22.25 in Dm 6.5 in
French Paris Glass & Pewter Briet Brevete Seltzer Bottle as Lamp, Marked
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th-early 20th century French Paris Glass & Pewter Briet Brevete seltzer bottle as lamp on porcelain base, marked new wiring.
Pewter
Unavailable
H 31.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair Of Continental Pewter Winged Putto Figural Candelabra Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A lovely pair of finely modeled early 19th century French or Northern European pewter three light candelabra retaining traces of silver gilding, the distinctive plinth design based o...
Pewter
Pewter Tortoise Shell Light
Located in New York, NY
Purchased in France, this Pewter Tortoise Lamp serves both as a decorative objet and a table lamp.
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 7.88 in
19th Century French Oil Lamp with Opaline Glass Converted into Electric Lamp
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French oil lamp with opaline glass and pewter converted into electric lamp. 1890s. 4 pieces available.
Pewter, Brass
20th Century French Rattan Covered Glass Seltzer Bottle as Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century French rattan covered glass seltzer bottle as lamp White ceramic base, pewter spout.
Pewter
Unavailable
H 24 in Dm 7 in
20th Century French Gazogene Briet Cane Seltzer Bottle as Lamp, Ceramic Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century French Gazogene Briet Seltzer bottle as lamp. Cane wrapped glass, pewter tap, white porcelain / ceramic base.
Pewter
1930 Jean Perzel, French Pentagonal Elegant Ceiling Lamp
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Elegant ceiling lamp, France, circa 1930.
Pewter
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Rene Delavan
By Rene Delavan
Located in Berlin, DE
Rene Delavan was mainly working with pewter during the Art Deco period in France, today he is considered as the leading artist in this field.
Pewter
French Art Deco Petite Pewter and Glass Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite French pewter Art Deco table lamp. Original frosted glass lampshade.
Pewter
Tall French pewter candelabra floorlamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall French pewter candelabra floorlamp. Custom drum shade.
Pewter
Large pewter candlestick table lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pewter candlestick table lamp
Pewter
Pair of French Pewter Electrified Oil Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French late 19th Century pewter oil table lamps, now electrified.
Brutalist Pewter Table Lamp c. 1970s
Located in Warminster, GB
A brutalist pewter-clad table lamp. French, c. 1970s. Stock ref. #3083 Professionally rewired to UK standards.
Pewter
Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp
By Vincent Garnier
Located in Hastings, GB
Vincent Garnier Pewter clam shell table lamp France, 1950’s This limited edition Shell Lamp was designed by the French artist Vincent Garnier, Paris and is hand signed by Garni...
Pewter
Lamp Table Candlestick Pewter 17th Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptionally rare, 17th century, pewter candlestick upcycled into a table lamp, 20” high Elegant, classical form typical of the Baroque period, with all the surfaces reflecting l...
Pewter
Pewter and Tole Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940 French pewter desk lamp with original painted tole shade.
Rock Crystal and Pewter Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single French circa 1940 rock crystal and pewter table lamps.
Pair of French Art Deco Shell Lamps in Polished Pewter by Vincent Garnier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco inspired shell lamps were realized by the esteemed maker Vincent Garnier in France circa 1950.
Pewter
Pair of Brass & Pewter Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940 brass and pewter table lamps. Column shaped with round pedestals. Original finish and patina.
23" height of body & 31" to shade rest. Available at our sh...
Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s
By Vincent Garnier
Located in Hastings, GB
Vincent Garnier pewter clam shell table lamp, France, 1950s The shell was designed by The French artist Vincent Garnier Made from pewter, with fabulous detailing and lines The la...
Pewter
Interesting French Engraved Pewter Beer Canister, Now Electrified
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and substantial late 19th Century French engraved pewter beer canister, with foliate engraving now mounted with wooden fittings and electrified.
Pewter
Pair of Pewter-Finish Table Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large pair of urn-form table lamps in brass with a pewter patinated finish, late 20th Century.
Brass
20th Century Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp, 1950s
By Vincent Garnier
Located in LEGNY, FR
Vincent Garnier pewter clam shell table lamp, France, 1950s The shell was designed by The French artist Vincent Garnier Made from pewter, with fabulous detailing and lines.
Pewter
Vintage Belgian Pewter Table Lamp with Custom Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Houston, TX
Single Pewter table lamp from Belgium with new custom linen shade. Newly wired in the US with all UL approved parts and a phenolic socket, circa 1920s. Measurements are with shade on.
Pewter
Pair Silver Candlestick Lamps with Pewter Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
pewter finish table lamps sold with paper shades
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of Petite "Martelé" Pewter and Piqué Sellier Leather Table Lamps - 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist style hammered pewter table lamps with a piqué sellier cover on center neck.
Pewter
Vintage French Syphon Lamp
Located in Norwalk, CT
French Syphon --glass and pewter with caned covering. All new wiring and new shade. Measures 32" to top of finial, 24" to top of socket, 8" diameter at base and 14" square shade.
Pewter
A Pair of Neoclassic Style Pewter 3 arm Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Not electrified
Pair of French Syphon Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of 19th century Paris bistro syphon soda bottles converted to table lamps. Caning over glass, with pewter fittings and porcelain bases. 33” to top of harp, 23” to socket.
Pewter
Petite French Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
The charming lamp has been wired for then US. The hand-hammered pewter lamp is signed but I cannot read the signature. Is of exceptional design. There are a few small dents in the lamp.
Pewter
Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Style Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of antique French Louis XIV style candlesticks converted to lamps with beautiful black and gold shades.
Pewter
Art Deco Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco lamp with hammered metalwork shagreen effect. 40cm x 32cm (on the larger side). C1950, France.
Pewter
Floor lamp circa 1970 Henri Fernandez
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This floor lamp was done by the artist Henri Fernandez and manufactured by Maison Honore in the seventies
Brass, Pewter
French Art-Nouveau Pewter Child Sculpture Lamp, Signed and Seal
By Louis Auguste Moreau
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful French Art-Nouveau pewter child carrying a water pitcher with flowers table lamp, signed by Auguste Moreau, SXIX French sculptor.
Pewter
Antique Large Oil Lamp - Pewter, No Hallmark - 2Y82
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A charming antique large oil lamp, likely made of pewter, though unmarked. This lamp, with its timeless design, is in fairly good condition and would make a beautiful addition to any...
Pewter
Pair of Antique French Oil Lamps
Located in Wainscott, NY
Beautifully patinaed pair of antique french oil lamps. The lamp with the handle on the base is 1/2" shorter.
Pewter
Pewter Bouilotte Desk Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bouilotte desk lamp or table lamp with a chic raw pewter double light configuration, adjustable shade with a feather mechanism, and a classical round base with ball feet.
Pewter
French Art Deco Table Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Please see all pictures to get the full impression of this charming lamp. Dating to the 1930s and originating from France is this stylized pewter table lamp.
Marble, Pewter
Pair of French Siphon Bottle Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming pair of French lamps made from 19th century bistro seltzer siphons, with wicker covered glass reservoirs and pewter spigots on a white porcelain base.
Pewter
Pair of Antique French Wicker and Glass Seltzer Bottle Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique French seltzer bottles now table lamps with double glass bulbs wrapped with wicker, pewter spout and valve mechanism, and glazed white porcelain bases.
Pewter
French Pewter Custom Made Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Great custom made lamp. This piece features an ornately detailed sculpture of a dog and her pup.
Pewter
René Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Boudoir Lamp
By Rene Delavan
Located in New York, NY
Lamp base is made of black martele´ upper body and polished metal lower body with applied metal horizontal rings by Rene´ Delavan (active 1926-1958). Original French electrical compo...
Pewter
Pewter Tea Tins, France c.1900, Mounted as Custom Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of pewter tea tins in an elegant baluster vase shape from Belle Epoque period France c.1890 now wired as custom lamps.
Pewter
Pewter Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fabulous custom made table lamp from hammered pewter vase. It is signed although the signature is illegible.
Art Deco Pewter Lamp by René Delavan
By Rene Delavan
Located in New York, NY
Ovoid dinanderie martelé pewter lamp base with incised decoration. Signed: R DELAVAN/ stamped on base ETAIN GARANTI/ numbered 1881 Overall height: 16 1/8” - Height of base: 9 ...
Pewter
18th Century Pair of Directoire Pewter Lamps
Located in Montecito, CA
Pair of custom Directoire pewter candlestick lamps; parchment shades; 18th century.
Pewter
Sold
H 22.25 in Dm 6.5 in
19th Century French Paris Rattan Covered Glass and Pewter Seltzer Bottle as Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century circa 1840s-1880s French Paris Gazogene Briet Brevete rattan covered glass and pewter seltzer bottle as lamp on white porcelain base, marked.
Pewter
Sold
H 22.5 in Dm 8 in
Early 20th Century French Rattan Covered Glass and Pewter Seltzer Bottle as Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century French rattan covered glass and pewter seltzer bottle as lamp on wooden base New wiring.
Pewter
Sold
H 24 in Dm 7.75 in
19th Century French Paris Rattan Covered Glass and Pewter Seltzer Bottle as Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century circa 1840s-1880s French Paris Gazogene Briet Brevete rattan covered glass and pewter seltzer bottle as lamp on white porcelain base, marked.
Pewter
Pierre Lucien DuMont Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp
By Pierre-Lucien DuMont
Located in New York, NY
Triangular pewter shaft with geometric design on circular base. Original French socket rewired for American standard with new silk shade. Dimensions: Overall height: 14 5/8" - ...
Pewter
French Pewter and Brass Urn Form Lamp in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in San Antonio, TX
1960s French pewter and brass urn form lamp of substantial size and scale.
Brass, Pewter
Early 1900's Pewter Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1900's Pewter Floor Lamp needs to be wired
Art Deco Small Pewter Table Lamp by René Delavan
Located in New York, NY
Lamp base is made of black martelé upper body and polished metal lower body with applied metal horizontal rings by René Delavan (active 1926-1958). Rewired to U.S. standards. New ...
Pewter
19TH C. PEWTER FIGURINES MADE INTO A LAMP
Located in San Francisco, CA
19TH CENTURY FRENCH PEWTER FIGURINES MADE INTO A LAMP 14''W X 6''D X 12''H
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$653Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$8,286 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$793Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s. Elegant art deco wall mirror in carved wood. Great period art deco piece with a very elegant and timeless yet distinct shape. Suitable for vari...
Wood
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Walnut
Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala with the catalog no. H214. There are 14-20 pcs. Available but not restored. The Pictures Shows the last ones which were a...
Beech, Plywood
$8,520 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,800
H 29.14 in W 57.88 in D 36.03 in
Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Dining Table - Oak - 1950 - France - Art Deco
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Extendable dining table designed in 1940s in France. The legs of this table are beautifully shaped and show nice organic forms. The top is rectangular with two space for extendable ...
Oak
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