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William Parker Wall Lights and Sconces

British

Late 18th-century glassmaker William Parker elevated lighting to a beautiful art form. His stunning chandeliers and candelabras caught the attention of aristocrats and nobles, and he designed luxurious pieces for many royal houses. Consideration of detail and an elegant neoclassical style earned Parker recognition as one of the foremost glass cutters and manufacturers.

Parker established his glass business on Fleet Street in London around the year 1763. His first major attributable commission was for the Bath Assembly Rooms in Bath, England, in 1771. British architect John Wood the Younger designed the interiors in 1769. Upon their completion, Parker was asked to produce lighting for the spaces. His five chandeliers still hang in the ballroom of the historic site and are among the finest surviving examples of 18th-century chandeliers.

Parker’s exquisite work in the Bath Assembly Rooms brought him acclaim and prestige. In 1778, he was commissioned to create chandeliers for the Bath Guildhall as part of a rebuild by architect Thomas Baldwin. In 1782, he supplied lighting to William Cavendish, the 5th Duke of Devonshire, and, from 1783 to 1787, he worked on lighting for Carlton House, a Westminster mansion belonging to the Prince of Wales.

While Parker’s legacy was cemented by his celebrated chandeliers, he was also a pioneering inventor of scientific instruments. His Fleet Street business provided chemists with bell jars and lenses for cutting-edge experiments. In 1784, he sent a sizable burning lens device to the American Philosophical Society. The device and its heating powers were so impressive that Parker was voted in as a member of the society in the following year. 

On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique William Parker lighting.

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Creator: William Parker
A Fine Pair Of George Iii Wall Lights By William Parker
A Fine Pair Of George Iii Wall Lights By William Parker

A Fine Pair Of George Iii Wall Lights By William Parker

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18th Century English George III Antique William Parker Wall Lights and Sconces

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William Parker wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

William Parker wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ormolu and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by William Parker were created in the Georgian style in united kingdom during the 18th century and earlier. Prices for William Parker wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $154,596 and can go as high as $154,596, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $154,596.