Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is signed Adams And Westlake Railroad Chandelier. We found turn of the century catalogue
Late 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is signed Adams And Westlake Railroad Chandelier. We found turn of the century catalogue
Bronze
Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful restored chandelier with 4 mercury (Union Ray) glass shades. The lamp also
Mercury Glass
$5,200
H 23 in W 31 in D 10 in
1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Chandelier Plus Smoke Catchers
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Bronze
Rare Transition Dayton Railroad Car Gas and Electric Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is unsigned but we believe it’s from Dayton Lighting Company and dates to 1900. This is a simple clean design that was not for the ornate dining cars of that time. It could ...
Nickel
Railroad Signal Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These circular pendants feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite
Steel
$4,800
H 24 in W 28 in D 10 in
Very Rare 1800s Norfolk and Western Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Vanderbilt's. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still retaining its original Bluegreen over white
Bronze
$4,800
H 24 in W 28 in D 10 in
1800s Norfolk and Western Bright Finish Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Vanderbilt's. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still retaining its original Bluegreen over white
Bronze
Early Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
cars built for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful restored chandelier with a large
Bronze
Adams & Westlake No.207 Railroad Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
cars built for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful original chandelier still
Bronze
Safetran Systems Corp. Aluminum Red Glass Railroad Light
Located in New York, NY
Black aluminum rail yard railroad pendant light with red glass. Made by Safetran Systems Corp
Aluminum
Museum Quality James L. Howard Railroad Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
beautiful signed original double chandelier with 2 hand blown milk glass shades. It was carefully wired to
Brass
Rare Dayton No. 230 Two-Light Railroad Car Center Lamp
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
chandelier still retaining its original milk glass shades. It was carefully wired to take standard E26 bulbs
Bronze
Unavailable
1920'S RAILROAD LIGHT FIXTURE
Located in BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY
WONDERFUL RAIL ROAD HANGING FIXTURE WITH GREAT GLASS
Metal
Pair of Railroad Car Chandeliers
Located in Petaluma, CA
These chandeliers were found on the private railroad cars of the rich and important people. They
Bronze
Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
chandelier with 4 mercury (Union Ray) glass shades. The lamp also ends with a crystal ball finial. This lamp
Mercury Glass
Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Bronze
Railroad Signal Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
These circular pendents feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite
Steel
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Bronze
Railroad Signal Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
These circular pendents feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite
Brass, Steel
Railroad Platform Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores and train platforms. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was cr...
Milk Glass
Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
cars built for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful restored chandelier with a nice
Bronze
19th Century English Railroad Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and striking 19th century English railroad light fixture with a large round conical
Copper, Zinc
Railroad Station Textured Opaline Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large, industrial, railroad station, pendant lights are textured opaline globes with brass
Brass
Hicks and Smith Double Railroad Car Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful double chandelier. We carefully wired
Aluminum, Bronze
Large Opaline Crinkle Glass Globe Railroad Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lights from a railroad station with brass fitters, chains and canopies. Overall Height with chain and
Brass
Industrial Early Railroad Station Two-Tone Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, railroad pendant light features a two-tone acid-etched and clear
Very Rare 1800s Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
cars built for The Rockefeller's and Vanderbilt's. Here is a beautiful restored original chandelier
Brass
Adams and Westlake Double Toranado Railroad Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful double chandelier. We carefully wired
Brass
Very Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Car Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Gas Chandelier. This is a nice piece of railroad history and possibly the only example left.
Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights with Brass Railroad Fitters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
railroad fitters are newly wired with cloth covered wire and porcelain canopies. Three pendants available
Brass
Flush Mount Fixture with Steuben Glass from Railroad Car
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful little gem comes from the railroad cars of days gone by. Flush to the ceiling with
Bronze
Monumental Pendant Globe or Orb from Railroad Station, circa 1920s
Located in Petaluma, CA
Being lighting dealers for 40 years there is one particular type chandelier we dream of, and this
Bronze
Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Double Postal-Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is signed Adams And Westlake Railroad Chandelier. We found turn of the century catalogue
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Railroad Platform Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores and train platforms. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was cr...
Milk Glass
Sold
H 24 in W 28 in D 10 in
Very Rare 1800s Norfolk and Western Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
Vanderbilt's. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still retaining its original milk glass shades. An
Sold
H 25 in W 31 in D 10 in
Very Rare 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Double Chandelier, Matching Pair
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
way into museums and RR car restorations. This is a beautiful original double chandelier still
Bronze
Dayton Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a Center Oil
Bronze
Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
By William Adams and Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33
Brass
Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33
Bronze
Industrial Cobalt Blue Enamel Railroad Station Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, railroad station pendant light features a deep cobalt blue enamel exterior with ribbed
Metal, Enamel
Rare Dayton Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
is a nice piece of railroad history and one of our favorite lamps.
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Hicks and Smith Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
chandelier still retaining its original milk glass shades. It was carefully wired to take a standard bulb. We
Chapman Railroad Style Chandelier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Chapman railroad style chandelier with six arms and glass chimneys. Two-tone steel and brass finish
Brass, Steel
Railroad Station Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Hanging Fixure in nicely aged surface and polished Brass Electrified and a great size and Scale
Metal, Brass
Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
Sometimes hunting the flea markets we find some amazing things. This time it was a 1906 Lion water heater. The finish is a beautiful warm gray baked-on porcelain over cast iron. With...
Porcelain
Industrial Sconce With Unique Candle Shade
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
There is a reason for the look of this unique sconce. This type of early 1800s shade was used for candles or small gas lamps. The open tubular section of the shade acted as a chimney...
Tin
Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...
Milk Glass
Early Art Decco Machined Aluminum Wall Sconce, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of early art deco machined aluminum wall sconces with graceful curves and geometric lines with a floral motifs in the center of the back plate, giving an elegant yet modern desi...
Metal
$4,802Sale Price|62% Off
H 128 in W 44 in D 44 in
Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier
By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy
Located in Berkeley, CA
Just about the turn of the last century,, as electric lighting gained in popularity, makers of gas lighting devices added electric lines and sockets to their gas jets. When one didn'...
Brass
Beautiful Electrified Adams and Westlake Rail Car Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums some time ago. This was the type and quality of centre lighting use...
Bronze
19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved china cabinet. Front door has bear paying accordion. Mother and father dancing together as cub plays close by. Two bears supporting shelves. Two drawers for flatware. Be...
Wood
$9,200
H 45 in Dm 32 in
Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. It's a nice original example and is museum or advanced collector quality. The double ring ...
Milk Glass
Art Deco Table Lamp by Pierre D'Avesn
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glass Table Lamp Pierre d'Avesn Circa 1930 This rare and captivating Art Deco table lamp by Pierre d'Avesn epitomizes the refined elegance of the era. Fashioned in frosted and molde...
Glass
On Hold|$138,884
H 257.09 in W 94.69 in D 94.69 in
Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This monumental stone fountain canopy was made identical to the fountain of the Chateau of the Black Prince in Lormont. Dated from the 20th century, four columns with grooved barrels...
Stone
Heavy Bronze Double Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was a very well made fixture. I would guess it was an important maker but we could not find a mark on it. The lamp is not this thin brass components but heavy cast bronze With t...
Bronze
French Art Deco Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Made out of multiple glass elements, each signed Sabino, France.
Glass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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