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Milk Glass Schoolhouse

Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Black Wire Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1920s Schoolhouse style pendant light made of an antique milk glass globe and a newly made black
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Nouveau Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
coppery finish and are accented by a bottom finial. The milk glass is molded with a gadrooned pattern and
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Nouveau Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Art Nouveau Schoolhouse Pendant Light
$625 Sale Price
24% Off
H 41 in Dm 10.75 in
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Hanging Pendant Light w/ Opal Schoolhouse Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1930s Art Deco pendant light features a classic opal glass schoolhouse globe paired with an
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Hanging Pendant Light w/ Opal Schoolhouse Globe
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Hanging Pendant Light w/ Opal Schoolhouse Globe
$870 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 17 in W 14 in D 14 in
School House 9 in. Globe Brass Fitter Pendant Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
1960s simple line school house globes with a newly made brass fitter. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Please note, this item is located in o...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Extra Large 16" Diameter White Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Lights
Located in Newburgh, NY
white opal bottom and a clear glass top. Architect, Sandy Littman of Duesenberg LTD. and The American
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Vintage 1920s Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Milk Glass

Vintage Schoolhouse Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flush mount milk glass shade with metal base. Price per individual lamp. Quantity 2.
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Mid-20th Century Schoolhouse Flush Mount

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Metal

Antique Double Sided Milk Glass Train Station Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique double sided train station clock with milk glass faces by Telechron.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Wall Clocks

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Metal

Antique Library Brass and Milk Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique library brass and milk glass table lamp. It does work. It holds up to 75 W bulb.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Department Store Milk Glass Pendant Light, Three Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique department store milk glass pendant light, three available. Listed price is for each light
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Over Sized Antique Milk Glass and Brass School Light, More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Over sized antique school light with milk glass shade and brass hardware. Four-lights available
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

6 Schoolhouse Lights Unique Design Priced Per Pair
Located in Prescott, AZ
1920s-1930s, shown on new nickle fitters. Wonderful design in the glass which would look wonderful as
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

1920s Deco Church Skyscraper Fixtures
Located in Prescott, AZ
6 available, priced each. Church or schoolhouse skyscraper milk glass fixtures with an exuberant
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

1920s Deco Church Skyscraper Fixtures
1920s Deco Church Skyscraper Fixtures
H 32 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Small Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The small-scale and unique design of this lamp make them a standout. The shade is white milk glass
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are Classic 1920s school house globes. I believe with 16 inch diameters they were the largest examples made. They are simple, clean and project nice even light. We love the loo...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants - Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a perfect pair of matching municipal building lamps. They come with the original fixture, pipe and ceiling canopy. All are untouched and have the original patina. These are n...
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20th Century American Art Deco Candle Holders

1920 copper milk glass schoolhouse pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice example if a single pendant with cast copper fitter , nice detailed milk glass globe
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Collection of 5 Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a perfect collection of 3 matching municipal building lamps left. They come with the original fixture, pipe and ceiling canopy. All are untouched and have the original patin...
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Blue Striped Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Lights 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of unique, milk glass pendant lights are hand painted with thin, blue stripes circling the
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair French Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants with Original Chain, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful hand-blown opaline globes with original antique chain and a canopy in an oil rubbed bronze looking finish. Newly wired in the USA with all UL listed parts and a single por...
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Antique Early 1900s French Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Schoolhouse Style Milk Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of three authentic copper and milk glass, schoolhouse style pendant lights from the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Pair of Acorn Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching pair of milk glass schoolhouse pendents. This shape is a bit Deco and uncommon
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Pair of Acorn Milk Glass Pendents
Pair of Acorn Milk Glass Pendents
H 10 in Dm 12 in L 10 in
1930s Original Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Brass Colored Pin Stripes
Located in New York, NY
1930s original white milk glass schoolhouse shade with hand stenciled brass colored pin stripes
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful and Early Polished Copper New York Street light
Located in Peekskill, NY
stock white porcelain shade was added as well as the milk glass schoolhouse shade. The whole lamp has
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

1920 Large Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Great set of milk glass pendants with solid copper fitting on brass chain. Rare form with no
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Set of four 1920 Copper Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Price per fixture Very unusual rare form American made pendants, circa 1920. Original milk glass
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Arts and Crafts Schoolhouse Bronze Fixture with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Astoria, NY
Arts and Crafts schoolhouse bronze fixture with milk glass shade. Heavy chain and canopy. In very
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Schoolhouse "Acorn" Milk Glass Cieling Globe w/ Threading Mount
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco era schoolhouse acorn milk glass globe features a soft, opaque finish, and a 3.5
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1920s Schoolhouse Style Ceiling Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Matched pair of antique flush-mounted ceiling lights. Schoolhouse-style milk glass shades with
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Flush Mount

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Glass

1920 group of milk glass flush mount lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A very good set of matching flush mount fixtures salvaged from an old hotel in Chicago.. Lights have been lightly cleaned rewired and CSA tested .. ready for install PRICE PER LIGHT.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Flush Mount

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Milk Glass

Rare, Antique Copper and Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
These antique copper and true milk glass (opaline) lights are unusual and I think interesting. The
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Set of 2 1920 Ebony of Brass Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice milk glass pendants with old black finish over brass on these beauties, with rewired and
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1930s Set of 10 Milk Glass Pendant Lights with Mirrored Diffusers
Located in Surrey, BC
Milk glass pendant lights, each with a mirrored interior to gently diffuse the light. These circa
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Matching Pair of Early Copper, Cast Iron and Milk Glass Street Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
schoolhouse style milk glass globe. The lamp is 26 inches tall plus whatever drop you spec. This is sold and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Large Pulley Industrial Swing Arm Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
1920s 15 inch diameter milk glass shade has a unique schoolhouse shape. The shade also moves up and down
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Small Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these classic original schoolhouse pendants. They are priced per lamp
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Matching Pair of Extra Large Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We believe these are the largest schoolhouse lamps that were made. The diameter is 16 inches and we
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1940s Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Green Stripes and Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s green striped white milk glass schoolhouse globe pendant light fitted with a newly wired
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Painted Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light Done Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass schoolhouse globe with amber colored decorative accents. Accents reminiscent
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white schoolhouse globe paired with a newly made antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1920s Milk Glass Acorn Pendant Schoolhouse Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare form 1920s milk glass acorn pendant chandelier with brass chain and ceiling cap. Height can be
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20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Interesting Milk Glass Dome and Ring Schoolhouse Pendant, Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is not the typical Schoolhouse lamp. This shape is unique and not easy to find. Our new
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

1920s Pendant Light Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Globe with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1920s white milk glass parlor style schoolhouse globe fitted with a newly made brass pole fitter
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Milk Glass

Pair of Vintage Schoolhouse Milk Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of Schoolhouse milk glass blown glass pendant lights with updated brass hardware and
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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1930 hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Near Pair of Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Schoolhouse Lights
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Near pair of milk-glass ceiling pendant schoolhouse lights Circa 1920. Hemispherical white
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted hardware, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Schoolhouse Acorn White Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white acorn shaped globe paired with the original antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. In good condition. Please note, this item is located in our Scranto...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Schoolhouse Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black pole and fitter with schoolhouse milk glass globe.pendant Light
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

1920 Single Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice original acorn light on simple white cable in a original copper fitter. currently on 8 ft of adjustable cable, for easy instal. Rewired and CSA tested.
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

11 in. Dia. Schoolhouse White Globe Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
The schoolhouse globe pendant light offers a unique charm with its classic design, milk glass shade
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Schoolhouse Nickel Plated Semi Flush Mount Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Quantity available. Early 20th century schoolhouse style light. Featuring original white shake with
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Flush Mount

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Nickel

Early 20th C, Schoolhouse Pendant Light Original Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century original schoolhouse light. White shade with dark brass finish hardware. This
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950 Pair of Copper/Brass Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Simple pair of 8 inch globes on a copper fitter with brass adjustable rods. Lights were found in Montreal, have been rewired tested and CSA approved.
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

Set of lights 2 wall mount and 2 schoolhouse
Located in Surrey, BC
as requested package deal
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Dental Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
American Dental Cabinet with original milk glass countertop, mirror inlay and glass knobs.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Cabinets

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Glass, Milk Glass, Mirror, Wood

Dental Cabinet
Dental Cabinet
H 51.5 in W 30.5 in D 13 in
1920s White Ceramic Flush Mount Light w/ School House Globe
Located in New York, NY
1920s Flush mount bathroom or kitchen light with a white ceramic base and schoolhouse glass globe
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Flush Mount

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Ceramic, Milk Glass

Streamline Ceiling Pendant with Hand-Painted Stepped Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Art Deco chrome ceiling pendant with enameled black streamline accents and stepped milk glass
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Milk Glass, Schoolhouse Globe and Fixture as Table Lamp
Located in Madison, WI
Milk glass, schoolhouse globe and steel fixture has been mounted on a wooden base to serve as a
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

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Steel

Nickel and Milk Glass Schoolhouse Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
A petite version of the classic schoolhouse fixture with lovely original nickel hardware, circa
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

1 of 3 Flush-Mount Milk Glass "Schoolhouse"/Industrial Fixtures
Located in Pasadena, CA
1 of 3 ceiling fixtures priced and sold separately, reminiscent of the classic schoolhouse fixture
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Schoolhouse Milk Glass Flush Mount
Located in Canton, MA
1930’s schoolhouse milk glass flush mount fixture. Glass is a Traditional schoolhouse glass shade
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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Milk Glass Schoolhouse For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal milk glass schoolhouse for your home. Each milk glass schoolhouse for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and milk glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer milk glass schoolhouse, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A milk glass schoolhouse is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Milk Glass Schoolhouse?

Prices for a milk glass schoolhouse can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $3,000, while the average can fetch as much as $650.

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.

Questions About Milk Glass Schoolhouse
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There is no single most sought-after milk glass. Collectors often seek pieces made by certain companies, such as Fenton, Imperial, Kemple, L. E. Smith, Anchor Hocking and Westmoreland. Hobnail milk glass tends to be a popular choice, and floral trade vases and covered dishes with animal-shaped lids are favorites among collectors as well. Shop a selection of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, look at recent sales history on trusted online platforms to see what prices similar pieces have fetched. The maker, style, type, age and condition of an item will largely determine how much it is worth. Because there are so many examples of milk glass and many factors affect potential value, having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with the valuation process can be helpful. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Indiana milk glass, familiarize yourself with the company's patterns. Two well-known examples are the Orange Blossom line of milk glass, which has an intricate raised floral motif, and the Princess range, which features alternating bands of crisscrossing and vertical lines. Most Indiana milk glass is unmarked, so you'll need to study the patterns on pieces to determine if the American manufacturer produced them. You can find images of Indiana milk glass on trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Because it can be difficult to make a positive identification without training and experience, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Indiana glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, study its details closely. If you spot visible seams, called mold lines, it may indicate that your piece is older and potentially worth more than newer examples of milk glass. You can also look for labels and signatures and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced the milk glass based on these markings. From there, you can search for pieces similar to yours to get a rough idea of their value. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your glassware and give you an estimate. Find a variety of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Westmoreland milk glass, search your piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced from the early 20th century through the 1940s will usually display a W inside a keystone. Those made between 1946 and 1981 typically feature an interlocked W and G, which stands for Westmoreland Glass. Newer items generally have the full Westmoreland name on them. Keep in mind that some early examples of Westmoreland milk glass may be unmarked. Usually, if you hold these pieces up to natural light, you will notice bright colors along the edge of the glass. They will also often produce a bell-like ringing sound when struck. If your piece has these characteristics, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help confirm if it is a Westmoreland. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    To know if your milk glass is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. Looking at historical prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of their age, maker, style, type and condition, you can often estimate how much your glassware is worth. For a more specific valuation, you can take the second approach and enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of milk glassware.