Old Antique Chandeliers
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 1900s French Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Late 17th Century European Neoclassical Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Wire, Iron
Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1820s Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
1920s French Gothic Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century European Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1880s German Aesthetic Movement Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Mid-18th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Late 19th Century European Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1910s Italian Anglo-Indian Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
19th Century German Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century European Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Old Antique Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Medieval Old Antique Chandeliers
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
19th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1660s Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Hollywood Regency Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Louis XIII Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Nickel
1920s German Industrial Old Antique Chandeliers
Enamel, Iron
1880s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century French Gothic Revival Old Antique Chandeliers
Stucco
1920s German Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Opal, Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
1880s Swiss Black Forest Old Antique Chandeliers
Wood
19th Century Victorian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Edwardian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Italian Old Antique Chandeliers
19th Century Italian Old Antique Chandeliers
Plaster
Late 18th Century Unknown Old Antique Chandeliers
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
19th Century European Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Old Antique Chandeliers
Copper, Wrought Iron
1910s French Art Nouveau Old Antique Chandeliers
Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Old Antique Chandeliers
Brass
1740s American Old Antique Chandeliers
Iron
Late 19th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Old Antique Chandeliers
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Old Antique Chandeliers
Crystal, Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old your chandelier is, look for a maker’s mark often included somewhere on the chandelier. From there, you can research the specific company that manufactured it. Also consider the power source — candle- and gas-lit chandeliers were common until the early 1900s when electric chandeliers became popular. Even if your chandelier was upgraded to be fully electric, check for signs of the previous system. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How did old chandeliers work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Old chandeliers first worked because of taper candles inserted into their frames and lit nightly to provide illumination for a room. In the 18th century, chandeliers produced flickering flames fueled by natural gas, butane, propane or a similar substance. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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