Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
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
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1920s English Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Silver Plated Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English neoclassic-style silver plated light fixture supported by 4 chains with interior lights
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1920s English Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Carved Alabaster and Silvered Bronze Bowl Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
This carved alabaster bowl fixture from the early Art Deco period is in two colors natural and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three
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1920s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Silver Plated and Milk Glass Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s French silver-plated light fixtures with net chain and milk glass insets with
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1920s French Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1920's silver plated light fixture with Opaline glass inset, with 6 lights and 2 interior
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1920s American Adam Style Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Art Deco Silver Frosted Glass Three-Light Chandelier Fixture
By Dega
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful silver and frosted Art Deco glass with leaf and fern design with three interior lights
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Vintage Caldwell Art Deco Silver Bronze Lantern Etched Glass Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pierced rims surround the beautiful etched glass of this charming silver lantern, with
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1920s Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,650
H 19 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Art French Silvered Bronze Art Deco Frost Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By Muller Frères
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French silvered bronze art deco & frost glass shade flush mount light fixture, with one
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
$1,850 / set
H 11.5 in Dm 6 in
French Peach Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French peach-coloured light fixture with nickel-plated chains.
Measurements
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1920s French Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco original pink/ blush tinted frosted art glass coupe by Degue
By Degué
Located in New York City, NY
, fixture, more lighting, silver, Luminaire, Lustre, fixture.
About Degué :
Degué was founded by David
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Art Glass
$1,475
H 18 in Dm 13.75 in
Degué, Art Deco Ceiling Fixture, France, circa 1928
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, petite Art Deco fixture with charming shade of molded glass and a well-balanced
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver
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Four-Light Silver Plated Pan Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Gorgeous silver plated pan fixture.
Classical revival style, very easy on the eye, fitted with
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1910s Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Satin Silver Plated Dining Room Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Interesting four-arm and centre bowl dining room pan fixture in the Colonial Revival style
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1920s Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Pair of Silver and Crystal Pendant Fixtures
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Silver plate fixtures with original crystal. Silver has been polished and protected to prevent
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1910s American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antiqued Silver Finish "Shower Light" Fixture (4-Light)
By Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1920 This is a totally original light fixture by Sears, Roebuck & Co. based out of Chicago
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Satin Silver Plated Dining Room Fixture 'Five-Light'
Located in Vancouver, BC
This lovely little dining room fixture with five arms, has been brought back to its original satin
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1920s Edwardian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
"Heraldic" Silver Plate Colonial Revival Style Fixture, Five Lights
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1925. This is a lovely 5-arm restored "Heraldic" shield-bearing fixture in the
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1920s American Colonial Revival Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Antique Pan Light Fixture with Original Silver Finish (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Antique pan light fixture with preserved silver plated finish. A superior quality pan
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Hammered Silver, Five-Light Fixture with Crystal Basket
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1915. Measurements: A lovely hand hammered fixture with crystal basket. restored to its
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Pair of Silver Plated Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixtures with Interior Lights
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of circa 1920 silver plated Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights
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1920s Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate
Striking Early Electric Crystal Pendant Fixture
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
A crystal pendant fixture with an unusual form for the period. The frame is silver plate with three
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Italian Silver Gilt Lighting Fixture C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Silver Gilt Lighting fixture C. 1900's
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English, silver plated light fixture of neo classic style, with 4 edison interior lights.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Pair of Silvered Flush Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian silvered metal light fixtures with 8 interior lights. Fixtures hanging from
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Silvered Metal and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian silvered metal and glass light fixture. Available at our showroom at 238
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Silver and Crystals Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
French, silver plated flush mounted light fixture with crystal beads and crystal bottom finial. 100
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Pair of Silver Plated Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's French silver plated light fixtures with net chain and milk glass insets. Available
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Gilt & Silver Leaf Sunburst Light fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French gilt and silver leaf sunburst light fixture with glass inset. 24" diameter
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Silver and Gold Tone Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian metal light fixture with gold and silver tones and inset frosted glass. 20
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Acquamarine Silvered Brass Fixture (2 availble)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2268ab A wood hand painted acquamarine silvered brass two light fixture.
Two available.
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Brass
An oval crystal flushmount fixture with silver fittings
Located in New York, NY
A large oval flush-mounted ceiling fixture. The silvered frame holds hundreds of long spear prisms
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19th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Crystal
Very Pretty French Light Fixture in Silver Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very pretty French light fixture in silver plate from the end of the 19th century. Three lights
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in Astoria, NY
A large circa 1930’s French silver plate light fixture with flower design amethyst crystals. In
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Crystal, Metal
English Horn Table Lamp with Silver Plate Base and Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and very unique Horn desk or table lamp with Silver Plate base and detailing. The piece
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Chandelier or Hanging Light Fixture with Five Serpentine Arms
Located in Austin, TX
A silver over copper chandelier (or hanging light fixture) featuring five serpentine arms emanating
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Silver Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene Brass & Glass 2-Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an 1890s double light, hanging fixture by The Angle Lamp Co. that was originally lit by
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1890s American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 7 in
French Art Deco Fixture Signed J Robert Silvered Bronze Frosted Glass Chandelier
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful French Art Deco silvered bronze chandelier with beautiful frosted glass panels by
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
French Silver Color Bronze Cherub Two-Light Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful light fixture or chandelier with large winged cherub figure, holding flower garland
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
A large beaded crystal ball fixture
Located in New York, NY
A very large beaded crystal ball chandelier with silverplated fittings. The mounts for this fixture
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Circa 1920s
Located in Astoria, NY
A leaded glass light fixture with interior lights, silver plated Greek key design and ram's head
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1920s North American Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver, Lead
A Wonderful Two Tone Silver & Black Tole Fixture, Adorned with Beaded Crystal Swags
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Two Tone Silver & Black Tole Fixture, Adorned With Beaded Crystal Swags & Crystal Drops
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Tôle
Caldwell Antique Fixtures Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of magnificent five light silver over bronze sconces by Edward F. Caldwell and Co
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A carica 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures with ram’s head. With 4 interior lights.
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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Neoclassical Wall Fixtures
Located in Pomona, CA
1920's set of three fabulous wall fixtures. Rewired for U.S with beeswax candle covers.
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1920s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Nickel, Silver Plate
Wonderful French Art Deco Degue Square Frosted Art Glass Chandelier Fixture
By Degué
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Art Deco Degue square frosted art glass chandelier fixture.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco twelve sided floral pendant in peach blush w/ nickel mount
Located in New York City, NY
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Peachblow, coral, rose honey
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Nickel
Antique French Neo-Gothic Silvered Bronze Hanging Fixture
Located in Montreal, QC
An antique French Neo-Gothic silvered bronze hanging fixture, hexagonal with an angel in relief at
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated Fixture with Etched Glass Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1535, four-light silver plated fixture with etched glass shade.
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Steuben Hanging Fixture with B&H Silver Hardware
By Steuben Glass
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare Steuben Aurene Shade Fixture with Bradley&H Silvered Bronze Hardware-Soho Location
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Incredible Maison Baguès Silver Rock Crystal Floral Centre Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
This incredible original 1920s, Maison Baguès silvered gilt chandelier has fifteen-lights on two
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1920s French Belle Époque Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Antique European Carved and Silver Gilt Wood Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved wood and silver gilt 6-arm light fixture with hanging tassel ornament.
European, Late 18th
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Late 18th Century European Baroque Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Silver Plated Colonial Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attributed to Bradley and Hubbard, this 5-light Colonial Revival maintains it's original silver
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Six Arm Silver Plated Colonial Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Superb quality, heavy silver plate six light Colonial style fixture, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate
1920's Revival Silver and Crystal Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Canton, MA
Flush mount crystal fixture. Made in the 1920’s. Cast white metal with a silver plate finish. A
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Early 20th Century American Empire Revival Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Silver Plated Colonial 12-Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Outstanding 12 Light 2-Tier (rare) silver plated Colonial style fixture. Note high attention to
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Mirrored Pendant Fixtures with Silver Exterior
Located in Hudson, NY
A matched pair of hanging pendant fixtures, with mercury silver reflective interiors and matte
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Beautiful Silver Plated Sheffield Pan Fixture with Ornate Grape Leaf Design
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Ornate silver five-light chandelier with Sheffield pattern featuring decorative floral
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1910s American American Classical Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Pan Four-Light Fixture with Mauve Crystals
Located in Vancouver, BC
A lovely Edwardian pan light fitted with bear Edison bulbs and mauve crystals, circa 1910. Restored, rewired, and ready to hang. SKU DF1253
Measurements: 42" L x 18" D (25"min. le...
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1910s North American Edwardian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Silver Plated Ceiling Fixture, Je Caldwell, Phia Early 20th C
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Hallowell, US
Silver plated ceiling fixture JE Caldwell Philadelphia.
Early 20th century.
Measures: 17
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate
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1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Steel
Pair of italian Wall Lights "Gabriella" Brass/Frosted Glass Angelo Lelli Style
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian wall lights "Gabriella" handcrafted in Italy in the style of Angelo Lelli.
E14 bulb.
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Brass
$2,286 / set
H 1.97 in W 7.68 in D 8.86 in
Amber Alabaster Pendant, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
A natural, amber toned alabaster is a warm sleek pendant with crystal, rather than mineral, veining. Suspended on three electrified ropes from a matching alabaster canopy, the light ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Alabaster
Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890.
An impressive late 19th-century alabaster ceiling pendant light. The extra large, beautiful, and...
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$6,257
H 23.63 in Dm 21.26 in
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939. Hand-carved shade from a solid alabaster rock with beautiful black veining and polished to a natural shin...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1910s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, France, 1910s. Carved alabaster shade. Bronze (canopy and hidden-holes) and brass (chains) fixture. Goat's head hidden-holes. Old alabas...
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Old Built-In Wardrobe Front, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old built-in wardrobe front with doors from Germany, circa 1920. Original color patina and really special fittings in star shape.
Dimensions: 210 cm high, 150 cm wide, 1...
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Early 20th Century German Modern Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts & Crafts Alabaster & Brass w. Swallow Birds Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning mineral stone pendant with wonderful colors in a unique brass frame.
The designer and artist who created this Arts & Crafts work of lighting art must have been inspired by ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
$4,452
H 26 in Dm 15.7 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape.
The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Brass
$17,099 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Walnut
$5,105 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
the price is item...
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1990s Italian Modern Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Glass
Silhouette Dining Chair, Translucent Brown, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Beech, Chenille, Wood, Fabric
$1,795 / item
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Late 19th Edwardian Style Oak Fire Mantel, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome antique Edwardian style oak fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This fire surround is substantially constructed in solid oak with a beautiful colour that will ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Edwardian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Oak
Spanish Revival Gothic Hand Forged Metal Gilt Wall Sconces a Pair circa 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Spanish Revival Gothic Hand Forged Metal Gilt Wall Sconces circa 1930s
Pair of circa 1950's Spanish Revival gilt metal wall lanterns with original finish and amber stained glass.
Spa...
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Early 20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Metal
$2,850 / set
H 19 in W 11 in D 5 in
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840.
Dimensions
122 inches (310 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
96 inches (244 cms) High.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Alabaster Bronze Chandelier Pendant, Paris, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wonderful Art Deco Alabaster and gilt bronze three-light chandelier, France, Paris, 1910-1920.
Large alabaster dome supported by a gilt bronze frame suspended by three gilt bronze c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$4,123 Sale Price
25% Off
H 30 in Dm 16.5 in
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Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique silver lighting fixtures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and bronze, all antique silver lighting fixtures available were constructed with great care. Antique silver lighting fixtures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique silver lighting fixtures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Louis XVI antique silver lighting fixtures are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique silver lighting fixtures over the years, but those made by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Sears, Roebuck & Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Silver Lighting Fixtures?
Prices for antique silver lighting fixtures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique silver lighting fixtures begin at $450 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,729.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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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