19th Century Converted Oil Lamp with Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
base is likely bronze. This appears to have once been a kerosene or gas lamp that has been converted
Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Table Lamps
Bronze
19th Century Converted Oil Lamp with Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
base is likely bronze. This appears to have once been a kerosene or gas lamp that has been converted
Bronze
Antique French Glazed Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A richly painted, glazed and parcel gilt gas table lamp, converted to electricity, with gilded
Metal
Impressive English Floor Lamp from Brass and Copper
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
lamp is richly detailed and stands on classic lion's paws. Originally a gas lamp, it has been converted
Brass, Copper
Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the 1930's. Large lamp
Ormolu
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas
Brass
Vintage EFC Factory Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
an enamel station gas lamp before being converted. Netherlands, circa 1950s. Item can easily be used
Aluminum, Cut Steel
$575Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 7.5 in D 12 in
Victorian J-Style Ceiling Light Fixture w/ Etched Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
a nice knob detail. It was made in the 1890s as a gas lamp and has been newly converted to electric
Brass
Antique Two Tone Glass Pendant Light
By Jena Glassworks
Located in London, GB
A two tone glass pendant. German, c1900s. Originally a gas lamp, since converted. Two
Metal
19th century table lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
19th century figural gas lamp converted to electricity with French mounting.
Bronze
Early Industrial Pendant Electrified Lamp
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Beautiful and early industrial pendant gas lamp converted to electricity. The lamp is nickel plated
Pair of English Lantern Hanging Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
This pair of original English lanterns were gas lamps converted to electricity with four candle
Brass
English Pair of Tall Converted Gas Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of tall gold painted wooded lamps converted from gas with Regency style black transfer
Wood, Glass
Unavailable
H 38 in W 8 in D 8 in
1880 Longwy Aesthetic Movement, Eastlake Converted Gas Newel Post Table Lamp
Located in Mississauga, CA
Stunning original 1880s converted gas newel post. This is the largest we have ever had in over 40
Brass
Converted 19th Century Outdoor Gas Lamps
By W. Parkenson
Located in Bedford, NY
OUTDOOR GAS LANTERNS - EARLY 19TH CENTURY- THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED INTO 4 LIGHT ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Copper
Pair of Bronze Lamps
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of Bronze Lamps converted from gas to electricity. Nicely cast clean details and well
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps in the Form of Classical Grecian Figures
Located in Suffolk, GB
gas lamps and converted to electric at a later date. This pair of lamps are in very good condition
Bronze
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H 21.07 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Antique Gas Lamp, Converted for Modern Home, English, 19th Century, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gas lamp converted for the modern home. An English, 19th century light in copper
Brass, Copper
Large Galvanized Industrial Gas Lamp - Converted to Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an odd and impressive industrial gas lamp. It's newly converted to take 3 bulbs and uses
Tin
Original Twin Gravity Gas Lamp Converted to Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early Industrial lamps are delicate and hard to find. We treat them with respect when
Original Twin Gravity Gas Lamp Converted to Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early Industrial lamps are delicate and hard to find. We treat them with respect when
Leaded Glass Arts & Crafts Lamp with Jeweled Shade
Located in Milford, NH
jewels around the outer edge. Originally a gas lamp converted to electric. Stamped on base “505”.
Bronze
Square Shade Prismatic Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique early lamp. It was originally a gas lamp converted to electric. The ornate brass
Steel
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H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 18.9 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
gas lamp converted to electricity. Completed with Holophane prismatic glass shades - stamped to rim
Brass
Solar Arc Industrial Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early twentieth century gas lamp converted to incandescent
Steel, Brass
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H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 13.39 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Swan Neck Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
, former gas lamps converted to electricity. Completed with Holophane prismatic glass shades - stamped to
Brass
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H 69.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Large Victorian Cast Metal Converted Gas Neoclassical Sculptural Floor Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
were added when the lamp was converted to electricity and the flame shades are contemporary but do not
Metal
Large Globe Humphrey Converted Gas Lamp
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a simple and elegant pendent that started life as a Humphrey gas lamp. It is no
Brass
Aesthetic Victorian Converted Gas Newell Post Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
original deep etched gas shade and has been converted to electricity. It has been mounted on a marble base
Marble, Brass
Simple and Elegant Converted Gas Lamp, Nickel-Plated
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice no nonsense Industrial gas lamp. It's the type of commercial lighting that was
Converted Gas Lamp With Oversized Vaseline Glass Globe
Located in Peekskill, NY
needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. Thats what draws us to these gas age
Brass
Antique Pewter and Green Dome Converted Gas Lamp Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large antique pewter and green opaque glass domed chandelier that was once a period gas
Pewter
Bronze Ostrich Foot Table Lamp
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ostrich foot table lamp in bronze, American, early-20th century. This lamp was originally a gas
Pair of Bronzed and Gilded Metal Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This nice pair of converted gas lamps in the aesthetic taste have been bronzed and the gilded in
Spelter
19th Century French Empire Bronze Ormolu Table Lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
finest quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the 1930's
Ormolu
19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the 1930's. Large lamp
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Brass & Ebonised Rise and Fall Desk Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
. Original gas lamp now converted to electric.
Brass
Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the 1930's. Large lamp
Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Oxblood Lamps with French Ormolu by Gagneau of France
Located in Toronto, ON
original condition. Originally designed as gas lamps they have been converted to modern day electrical
Acorn Holophane Gas Lamps - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a perfect matching pair of these lamps. Both were originally gas lamps. They have been
Iron, Steel
Large Vase Style Vaseline Glass Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was an early gas lamp that we carefully converted to electric. The Vaseline glass shade is
Brass
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H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of English Street Lamps by Parkinson and W & B Cowan Ltd with Verdigris
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of English gas street lamps, converted to electric, with great verdigris surface, one
Metal
Humphrey Converted Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. That's what draws us to these gas age
Porcelain
Early Converted Vaseline Glass Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
The primitive simplicity is what I like best about these lamps. These are very early examples that
Brass
Simple and Elegant Converted Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice no nonsense industrial gas lamp. It's the type of commercial lighting that was
Sold
H 66.34 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Antique Victorian Height Adjustable Brass Floor Standing Lamp Gas to Electric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
gas lamp which has been converted to electricity A good looking and well made piece, originally it
Brass
Edwardian Gas Wall Lamp Converted to Electric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Edwardian era brass gas wall lamp converted to electric. The center light is flanked by single
Brass
Matching Pair of Converted Holophane Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
to order we will custom finish each lamp to your needed drop length. Bulb and ceiling canopy are
Glass
Pair of Ornate Open Frame Converted Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice no nonsense open frame Industrial gas lamp. It's the type of commercial lighting
Converted Gas Lamp With Large Trumpet Milk Glass Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early gas lamp features a rare milk glass elongated trumpet shade. The look is very unique
Milk Glass
Cobalt Blue Porcelian and Milk Glass Converted Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
needs to be a unique and different feel to every object we pick. Thats what draws us to these gas age
Milk Glass
Pair of 19th Century Converted Wall Mount Gas Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful and hard to find form. Converted to work on pull chain but can be rewire for wall
Amazing Converted Gas Lamp With A Touch Of Dr. Seuss
Located in Peekskill, NY
The first thing that struck me was this lamps Seuss like whimsical quality. The glass globe is
Brass
Converted Tulip Articulated Gas Sconces, Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful original pair of gas Wall lamps that were carefully converted to electric. They
Art Glass
Matching Pair of Small 1890s Welsbach Gas Lamps
By Welsbach Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a perfect matching pair of very early Welsbach gas lamps. They have each been converted to
Brass
Pair of Holophane Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an interesting pair of gas lamps that have been converted to take a standard light bulb
Pair of Matching Prismatic Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an interesting pair of converted gas lamps. The tented 12 inch diameter shade has a course
Glass
Exquisite Antique Bronze Wall Light Greek Goddess Athena
Located in Lincoln, GB
. The carefully converted gas lamp retains its antique allure while offering the convenience of electric
Bronze
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H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 13 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Former Gas Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
gas lamp made of copper, professionally converted to electric whilst retaining the original parts of
Brass
Pair of Articulated Gas Sconces with Pleated Milk Glass Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful original pair of gas wall lamps that were carefully converted to electric. They
Brass
Very Early Humphrey Lanterns, Matching Pair
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This matching pair of mid-1800s gas lamps have carefully converted to electric. We take the time to
Antique Brass Holophane Glass Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
gas lamp made of brass, professionally converted to electric whilst retaining the original parts of
Brass
Armory Style Vaseline Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early converted gas lamp with a collection of matching handblown Vaseline glass globes
Late 19th c French Gas Lamps Converted to Electricity
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th c French Gas Lamps Converted to Electricity
Pair Of French Antique Bronze Gas Lamps Converted Into Sconces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair Of French Antique Bronze Gas Lamps Converted Into Sconces, new opaline glass globes.
Swedish "Radius" Wired Gas Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful gas lamp converted to an electrical lamp. It has a perforated dome which once illuminated
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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