Wall Light by New York Subway
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated bronze single arm wall lamp with a durable painted finish for outdoor use.
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Wall Light by New York Subway
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated bronze single arm wall lamp with a durable painted finish for outdoor use.
Metal
Collection of Early NYC Bronze Double Subway Double Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
and date to the early 20th Century. These cast bronze double New York City subway station fixtures are
Bronze
Early New York City Bronze Double Subway Sconce
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an authentic early 20th century cast bronze double New York City subway station wall
Bronze
Early New York City Gunmetal Copper Subway Wall Sconce Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6, early 20th century, New York City subway wall sconce lights feature gunmetal copper
Copper
New York City Copper Subway Light
Located in New York, NY
Copper New York City Subway Light fixture, beautiful color and form, shown with an edison bulb
Copper
Flush Mount Fixture from the original NYC Subway Design
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Woodstock, NY
A two light, flush mounting fixture, made for the original design, in 1904, of the NYC subway
Early Bronze Subway Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Here are 4 matching and original Japanned finish subway lamps. The size is 4.5 inch square by 13
Brass, Bronze
Early Bronze Subway Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
bare bulb look. These fixtures were the first step in electric lighting. Gas lamps were considered old
Bronze
Early Bronze Quad Subway Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an authentic early 20th century cast bronze 4 light subway station ceiling lamp. Several
Bronze
Set of Four 1890s Copper Subway Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Bainbridge, NY
set of 4 late 19th Century polished Subway Copper ceiling mounted lights. Nice weight! Beautiful
Copper
New York City Subway Sconce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb quality patinated bronze double arm wall lamp.
Bronze
Early Newyork Subway Train Station 32” Bronze Lantern Light
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly amazing piece of New York City subway history solid bronze lantern with 2 sets of 4
Bronze
Early NYC Bronze Double Subway Pendents
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an identical pair of authentic early 20th century cast bronze double New York City subway
Early NYC Bronze Double Subway Pendents
By Russell and Stoll Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an identical pair of authentic early 20th century cast bronze double New York City subway
Bronze
Brass With Tiffany Glass NYC Electric Subway Sign, circa 1920
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with access to the subway. Sign is double sided. Heavy and unique in excellent condition. Each panel of
Brass
New York City Copper Subway Light
Located in New York, NY
Copper New York City Subway Light fixture, beautiful color and form, shown with an edison bulb
Copper
Brass Subway Car Light
Located in Seattle, WA
Stylish solid brass articulating Subway Car light reimagined as a sconce or bold picture light
Brass
Heavy Bronze Subway Fixtures W/Original Patina, C1920
Located in Portland, OR
subway system. Simple and direct. These small flush-mount fixtures would make a great statement in a
$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
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums. This was the type and quality of center lighting used in private l...
Bronze
Elegant Vaseline Glass Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These thin and delicate shades have glass that sweeps from translucent to almost clear. Vaseline glass cast a very rich warm and pleasing light. This sconce has an Art Nouveau as we...
Glass
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 thick and has a 9 inch diameter. Top to bottom it measures 9 inches. The glass is sig...
Steel
Micro KYLE pt - solid brass wall lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
*This model is highly customisable based on the client's needs* Handcrafted wall lamp model "micro KYLE pt", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly f...
Brass
The 'Nanna' Wall Light
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Nanna' Wall light. The Norse goddess of joy and peace. Wife of Baldr. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible black smith. The whole proces...
Steel
The 'Baldr' Wall light
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Baldr' Wall light. The Norse god of light and wisdom. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible blacksmith. The whole process to roll and cra...
Steel
Contemporary Wall Lamps 'W01' in Black Lava Stone
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamps 'W01' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone or white marble Measures: 27.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter, 12 cm width Lamp type: LED Integrated 2W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 3000...
Lava
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
Museum Quality James L. Howard Railroad Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individual's lifelong collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be duplic...
Brass
Electrified 1876 Bradley and Hubbard Rise and Fall Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Peekskill, NY
Grandma Chic is now happening and next could be Great Grandma Chic. These signed 1870s oil lamps feel very comfortable with multi layered patterns but also work as a surprising count...
Iron
Adams & Westlake No.207 Railroad Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individual's lifelong collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be duplic...
Bronze
Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of more important and interesting early train car lamps we have found. Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their w...
Mercury Glass
$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
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums. This was the type and quality of center lighting used in private l...
Bronze
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
Rare Dayton No. 230 Two-Light Railroad Car Center Lamp
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums or private collections some time ago. This was the type and quality...
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 rendering/listings of this type of lamp. The Adlake book calls it a postal-lamp. It'...
Bronze
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.
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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.