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Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

Czech, German

The Bohemian tradition of opulent handcrafted crystal lighting begins with the Palme name. Founded in 1724 in Parchen, Bohemia (Austria-Hungary), Christoph Palme & Co. was initially named for lighting designer Josef Palme, who created crystal chandeliers by hand for the likes of King Louis XV and Austrian royalty. (A venturesome style of chandelier with no central supporting post was created during the era for Austrian Empress Maria Theresa before she was crowned Queen of Bohemia in 1743 — now known as the Maria Theresa chandelier — and Josef Palme created fixtures in this style.)

When Josef died in the mid-18th century, his younger brother Christoph took the helm of the family-owned company, and the brand has retained the name since then. 

Over time, Christoph Palme chandeliers and other lighting fixtures could be found in the living quarters of Russian Tsarina Elizabeth, Turkish Sultan Oman III and the decadent palaces of the kings of Saudi Arabia. In the postwar years, Palme lighting facilities trading under a range of names opened in West Germany, including Reinhold Palme & Sohne, Palme & Walter, Gerhard Palme and Christoph Palme Leuchten.

A handful of electric chandeliers manufactured by Christoph Palme & Co. were installed in the East Room of the White House during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, owing to Edward F. Caldwell & Co. having commissioned the historic manufacturer to create the fixtures. That Manhattan’s Edward F. Caldwell & Co. partnered with Christoph Palme lighting shouldn’t surprise collectors; the New York City firm was a leading electric lighting company whose own quality, elegant fixtures borrowed heavily from Baroque, Rococo and other historical styles.

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. 

In the modern era, the work of Christoph Palme & Co. has reflected changing tastes and an effort to preserve and uphold the sterling reputation of the centuries-old manufacturer. Brass and gold-plated mid-century modern designs were occasionally outfitted with an exquisite array of Swarovski crystals that dazzled in daylight, while partnerships with Venini and Palwa during the 1960s and 1970s yielded magnificent Hollywood Regency-style sconces and flush mount ceiling lights. These drew on natural forms and often featured an integration of clear Murano glass “drops” mounted on gilt-brass frames. 

On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage Christoph Palme lighting.

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Creator: Christoph Palme
1 of 2 Pairs of Wonderful Crystal Rods Sconces Italy, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with crystal glasses, made in Italy, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each sconce needs 2 x E14 small bulb. Light bulbs are not included. It ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

palwa mid century SCONCE 1970s crystal glass and gilt brass grapes and leaves
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful mid century sconce manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1970s. Made of crystal glass formed of grapes and leaves, frame made of gilt brass. Holds 1 E14 bulb. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Palwa Sconces flower Crystal on a Gold-Plated Frame, Vienna, 1960
By Ernest Palme, Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Palwa sconces in the shape of flower stems ,cut crystals on a gold-plated frame, Vienna, 1960. Elegant pair highly detailed gold-plated sconces with a single candelabra socke...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Palwa Flushmount with Swarovski Crystals, Germany, 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
1970s round flush mount gilded frame that has numerous cut crystals and beads in various sizes in the placed in shapes of flowers , Austria. Six European candelabra sockets. Signed...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Large Pair of Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of golden sconces, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of Murano teardrop Crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Best of the 1970...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Wonderful Crystal Rods Sconces by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury brass wall sconces with crystal glasses, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Large Pair of Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of golden sconces, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of Murano teardrop Crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Best of the 1970...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 3 Pairs of Wonderful Crystal Rod Sconces by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury brass wall sconces with crystal glasses, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Crystal Sconces by Christoph Palme, Set of 2
By Christoph Palme
Located in Bastogne, BE
Crystal vintage wall sconces Christoph Palme. Germany Christoph Palme is one of the best light manufacturers in Europe! Gilded brass. High quality crystal! Vintage. 1970s. Siz...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Palwa Sconces Swarovski Crystals on a Gold-Plated Frame, Vienna, 1960
By Ernest Palme, Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Palwa sconces cut crystals on a gold-plated frame, Vienna, 1960. Elegant pair highly detailed gold-plated sconces with a single candelabra socket by Palwa Vienna, Austria, 1...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Palwa Sconces with Thick Swarovski Crystal Rods, 1980, Germany
By Ernest Palme, Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sconces by Christoph Palme, 1980, Germany Pair of brass sconces with four European candelabra sockets the shade consist of 17 thick Swarovski crystal rods. Frames 24-karat gi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

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Christoph Palme wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Christoph Palme wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Christoph Palme wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Christoph Palme were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall lights and sconces by Ernest Palme, Aloys F. Gangkofner, and Klaus Hempel. Prices for Christoph Palme wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $880 and can go as high as $6,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,264.

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