Deep Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French carved alabaster light fixture of neoclassic style, cream color with gray veining.
Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount
Alabaster
Deep Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French carved alabaster light fixture of neoclassic style, cream color with gray veining.
Alabaster
Horizontal Nickel-Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s French large horizontal nickel-plated light fixture with molded glass insets. Measurements: Drop: 41.25" Length: 50.5" Width: 13".
Nickel
A Large Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1960's carved Italian alabaster light fixture with bronze chain. Measurements: Current drop: 30" Diameter: 36" Bowl depth: 8"
Alabaster
Italian Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Italian alabaster light fixture, with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 13.75″ Depth of bowl: 5" Minimum drop: 12" (adjustable)
Alabaster
Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910 English leaded glass pendant light fixture with amber tones in the glass. Measurements: Minimum drop 24" Diameter 22"
Art Glass
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian molded glass leaf pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Height of body: 18.75" Diameter: 11".
Art Glass, Glass
English Bronze Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights and variable drop.
Bronze
Leaded Glass Lantern Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An American leaded glass light fixture with interior lights, circa 1910. Finely cast details.
Large Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French flush-mounted bronze and molded glass light fixture with original patina. Measurements Height (drop): 10.5" Diameter: 20.75"
Metal
Patinated Iron Dragon Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian iron dragon lantern shaped light fixture with etched glass globe. Measurements: Minimum drop: 34" Diameter: 31" Depth: 30"
Iron
Amber Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s amber-toned Italian carved alabaster light fixture with flat edge border and interior lights.
Alabaster
Foliage Gilt Metal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian gilt metal light fixture with foliage motif with 7 candelabra lights.
Metal
Vintage Painted Tole Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian tole light fixture with grapes and foliage motif. 3 Edison lights.
Metal
Midcentury Star Shaped Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950s star-shaped light fixture with mirrored insets, original patina and single interior light.
Metal
Silver Leaf Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian silver leaf sunburst pendant light fixture with glass inset and two candelabra lights.
Silver Leaf
Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Dutch Colonial smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in classic form with cut designs and hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designed.
Brass
French Celadon Porcelain Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French porcelain pendant light fixture with foliage motif, and 3 candelabra lights.
Bronze
Large Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French hammered metal star/sunburst shaped pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 30" Minimum drop: 6"
Metal
Swedish Copper Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Swedish Light fixture comprised of five copper and cobalt blue blown glass pendants Measurements: Current drop: 42" (adjustable) Diameter: 18".
Copper
$16,000 / item
Pair of Oval Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oval gilt light fixtures with oversized clear glass drops.
Blown Murano Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s blown Murano glass light fixture with crackled finish and one interior light.
Murano Glass
Midcentury Blown Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian white and clear blown glass light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Present Height: 20" Diameter: 9.75"
Blown Glass
Midcentury Pierced Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian arabesque etched and pierced brass light fixture with 9 candelabra lights, 3 in each lantern.
Brass
Midcentury Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal light fixture with glass insets, with 3 candelabra interior lights.
Metal
Glass Semi Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950's semi flush mounted glass light fixture with 3 interior lights supported by center stem.
Glass
Large Moderne Bronze Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Moderne style circa 1960's Italian polished bronze light fixture with convex molded glass insets. Measurements: Diameter: 38" Height of Body: 13" Minimum Drop: 15.5"
Bronze
Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1960's Italian molded textured glass light fixture with 12 interior lights and nickel plated body.
Nickel
English Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's antique English silver-plated light fixture with three interior lights, open work body and original patina.
Silver Plate, Bronze
Italian Art Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian nickel-plated light fixture with amber and clear glass insets with 10 candelabra interior lights.
Nickel
English Hammered Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English light fixture with cobalt blue glass insets, glass diffuser at the bottom and four interior lights.
Iron
Silver Plated Billiard Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's English silver-plated light fixture with two downward shades; four interior lights in each shade.
Silver Plate
French Crystal Moderne Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960's French oval nickel plated light fixture with crystal insets on the body. 8 Edison interior lights.
Crystal
Silver Plated Moderne Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian silver plated light fixture, in the shape of sunburst, and with 14 lights, circa 1960.
Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking colonial style continental glass smoke bell light fixture hand blown in alluring color in classic form with hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designed.
Brass
Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixture hand blown in classic form with cut designs and hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designed.
Brass
Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950's pendant / semi-flush mounted glass light fixture with three interior candelabra lights supported by center stem (can be shortened).
Glass
Amber Colored Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French carved alabaster light fixture with light and dark amber coloration and gray veining - to be fitted with chains or silk cords.
Alabaster
Nickel-Plated Moderne Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian light fixture with molded glass inset in a smoke color.
Metal, Nickel
Large Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1960's Italian molded glass clear and blue light fixture with 12 interior lights and nickel plated body.
Nickel
White Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s American, neoclassic style molded glass opaline glass light fixture with foliage motif on body. Bronze chain and canopy.
Ceiling Mounted Chrome Flos Light Fixture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A ceiling mounted chrome flos light fixture. A sophisticated light fixture which features a chrome shade, a black metal caged light enclosure, and a long black middle rod.
Chrome
Carved White Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1920s carved alabaster light fixture with cross-banding detail on body, white with gray veins, to be fitted with bronze chain or silk cords and three interior lights...
Alabaster
$8,800 / item
1900 Leaded Glass Caldwell Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights
Glass
$4,800 / item
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Bronze
Brass Candelabra Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A brass candelabra style light fixture chandelier. This wonderful piece features a brass construction, a 9 bulb design, and a hard wired connection for power.
Brass
$2,400 / item
Brass Double Wall Light Fixture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and impeccably rendered wall / sconce double light fixture made of solid brass. The fixture can be oriented vertically or horizontally.
Brass
Floral Motif Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French finely carved French alabaster light fixture with roses and foliage details on body and three interior lights.
Alabaster
An Italian Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Drop 4.5" Width 9.25"
Blown Glass
$6,800 / item
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern round chrome and crystal light fixture chandelier.
$4,800 / item
1930's Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
Bronze
1930s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French nickel plated light fixture with blown glass inset
Nickel
$18,000 / item
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Glass
Sonneman Midcentury Chrome Glass Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage chrome and glass light fixture by Robert Sonneman on a 34" long chain.
Chrome
Bronze Light Fixture with Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s, Italian polished bronze light fixture with glass insets. 15 candelabra lights.
Swedish Midcentury Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Swedish molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Minimum drop: 8″
Glass
Midcentury Swedish Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish circa 1960’s molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 12? Minimum drop: 8?
Nickel
Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 32"
Metal
An Italian Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian molded glass light fixture with 6 lights. Measurements: Diameter: 34" Drop: 22"
Glass
$3,200 / item
Pair of Amethyst Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French glass light fixture with 3 interior lights. Sold individually.
Glass
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