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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
1970 Large Peacock lamp in silvered bronze and agate by Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Peacock Lamp doing the wheel in bronze with a golden and silver patina and inclusion of hard agate stone discs. Composed of a rectangular base in black stone on which rests a l...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Stone, Silver, Bronze

Pair of Antique 18th C Giltwood Urn Form Mantle Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique 18th C Giltwood Urn Form Mantle Lamps With Custom Made Shades.
Category

Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Magnificent Austria Rococo chandelier Antique Timeless elegance with history
Located in Berlin, DE
An extraordinary masterpiece of the Rococo style: This magnificent chandelier from Austria, crafted around 1910, is a unique piece that combines history and elegance. With an impres...
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Austrian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-carved wood and fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 19” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 1.25” H x 4.5” Diameter...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Extra Large J.T. Kalmar Wall Lights Smoked Glass, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
XL Smoked glass wall lamps from the 1960s. Spectaculair  design and  high quality workmanship. The light illuminates lovely due to the  smoked and structured glass, it creates a spec...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Maria Theresa Baroque Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Luster Glass Vase Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Maria Theresa Chandelier - Restored and Ready to Shine This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

One of the Two Floor Lamps With Modern twist , Germany, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Classic Floor Lamp with Brass Base and modern twist,  Germany 1960. The relatively large fabric shade, characterized by a subtle slope and a straight vertical edge at its end, was a...
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German Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rare Large 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Transformable Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular late 18th century Swedish Neoclassical transformable chandelier. Originally created for a palatial residence for use with candles, this rare chandelier may be unhooked at...
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Swedish Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Appliques in Gilt Bronze, Rococo, Mid-18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Appliques in gilt bronze, Rococo from mid-18th century. Some wear on the original gilding (see pictures), but the overall impression of these 270 years old app...
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European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Antique Italian table lamp 1700's gilded wood, No import duty: we pay for it!
Located in Milano, IT
Evocative lamp made from a candelabra period of the 1700s Baroque (or Neo-Baroque), whose main feature is the presence of a putto - or cherub - with golden wings. The lamp is a candl...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wood

18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern Candlelight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Danish 18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern.
Category

Danish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XVI from the 1780s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair sophisticated carrara marble and gilt bronze Candlesticks. Made in France during the 1780s. Louis XVI. Beautiful contrast between the white Carrara marble and the gilded de...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

A Highly Important Russian Chandelier Attributed To Johann Zekh
By Johann Zech
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly impressive, eighteen light ormolu mounted and cut glass chandelier. The turquoise opalescent baluster stem with foliated mounts supporting a reed corona and the central vase...
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Russian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

1 of the 2 Opaline Large Glass Lamp "Water Lily" by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putz
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two Large Pedant Ceiling lamp wave by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren 1960s. Peill & Putzler's "Water Rose" (or "Artichoke") received the "iF Product Desig...
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German Post-Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Original Antique Maria Theresien Chandelier 18th Century 1790, Restored
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique Rococo chandelier, with zinn-plated iron frame, partly with rose resin-hanging - restored Wired for the US.
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Austrian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

1950 Rope Chandelier by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of 3 long rope light arms flaring out at the bottom, they are dressed with 3 off-white cotton conical shades, reworked to match. At the top, the 3 arms are held together by ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Rope

Antique Swedish Gustavian /Empire Crystal Chandelier w/ Gilt Bronze & Ten Lights
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine and large-scale Antique Gustavian or Karl Johan Empire crystal chandelier with gilt bronze armature featuring a center ring with thinly pressed rosettes and foliage betwe...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Silver Leaf, Metal

Original Rococo/Barock Chandelier, Limewood, 24 Flames, Perfectly Renovated
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare and magnificent Barock/Rococo chandelier from the, very elaborate, carved limewood and leaf-gold. 24 flames on six arms held by mythical creatures. Hand-cut iron sc...
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Austrian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Dutch Delft Vase Converted into a Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A fine early Dutch delftware vase with chinoiserie decoration converted into a lamp. Origine: Delft, The Netherlands Date: circa 1720 Workshop: Unknown. This 18th century Dut...
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Dutch Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornament
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament. These tassels were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. T...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Baroque Pair of Antique Carved Wood Arm and Fist Wall Sconce Candle Holders
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of 18th century French wall sconce candle holders hand carved depicting hardworking peasant hands in service, protruding from carved, primed and gilt classic...
Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Hardwood

Highly Important Continental Cut-Glass Chandelier of Finest Quality
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An highly important continental cut-glass eight-light chandelier of the finest quality the multi-baluster shaft centered by a one piece urn this supporting a drop hung canopy termina...
Category

Dutch Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Silver

“Mandarin” Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard/Royal Copenhagen, 1980's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very nice pendant lamp was designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard/Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in the 1980's. It is made of white opaline glass, which gives beautiful warm and p...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of 18th Century French Candelabras
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 18th-century French gilt bronze candelabras, now elegantly converted into table lamps, embodies the opulence and refined craftsmanship of the Louis XVI period....
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Late 18th Century Gustavian Chandelier
Located in Ljungby, SE
A late Gustavian chandelier crafted in Stockholm at the end of the 18th century. The chandelier features four arms for candles and a frame made of fire-gilded bronze. Its elegance is...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
Category

European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

18th Century Belgian Louis XVI-style Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Slender and elegant, this Louis XVI-style chandelier from Belgium will add instant panache to your room. Cleaned and wired for US electrical using UL-listed parts and is ready to han...
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Belgian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venetian Handcrafted Wrought Iron Lantern with Handcrafted Stained Glass
By Rustic Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted wrought iron lantern with handcrafted stained glass comes from the Veneto region of Italy and was made in late 1800. Handmade and desig...
Category

Italian Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Chinese Imari Porcelain Vases mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each vase of baluster shape, painted with pheasants perched on rockwork flanked by large flowering tree peonies beneath iron-red lappets enclosing flowers. For a similar example (a s...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Spectacular Neoclassical Ormolu Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge, spectacular late 18th / early 19th German or English ormolu 10 - light chandelier. The chandelier can be used as a candelabra or can be electrified (on request). The height ...
Category

German Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Georgian English Brass Side-Eject Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Antique Georgian English brass side-eject candlesticks- pair, circa 1770-1800. The pair of brass push-up brass candlesticks have a circular domed base with a central column with a button end mechanism to eject a candle. Dimensions: 8 1/2 inches high x 4 1/4 inch diameter Reference: The Brass Book American, English and European Fifteenth Century...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier 18th Century Great Beauty
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of elegant and finely carved gilt-wood central base with 8 "S" scrolled gilt bronze arms decorated with hundreds of precious crystal drops creating garlands joined by different ...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Pair of French 18th c. Tole Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of Directoire period Bouillotte tole lamps in original black and gilt lacquer paint, having swan handles, vasiform bodies and plinth base, now electrified (fitted to inside...
Category

French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Tin

Four E. F. Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Plaques
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These beautiful sconces are of the finest quality, and feature Classical motifs including bowknots and acanthus leaves. They are mounted with sage green Wedgwood...
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American Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Verdigris Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1800 English Georgian Hexagonal Glazed Brass/Bronze Verdigris Lantern Exceptional quality, rewired with original chain & hanging hook Measures: W33 x D33 x H57 cm.  
Category

British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Italian Crystal and Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 18th century Italian crystal and giltwood chandelier with 16 lights. Featuring a pretty carved base and cascading gorgeous crystals. Lovely!! Circa 1790. 45h x 34w
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

French 17th century Baroque Carved Gildwood Arm Wall Sconce Candle Holder
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely rare carved giltwood wall sconce candleholder in the form of an arm holding a candleholder. France circa 1650-1700. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. More photo's av...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wood

Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining Entry Ceiling 12 Light Fixture Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Dining Entry Ceiling 12 Light Fixture Pendant . Late 18th Early 19th century Rare and Exquisite baccarat crystal chandelier 12 light with hand made...
Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze

Pair of Lightolier Lights With 16 Glass Blocks Each, USA Circa 1975
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Each light has 16 glass blocks that attach to a polished steel frame. The glass blocks are thick and square with tiny detailed air pockets throughout. In the center of each block is ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Maria Theresia Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Luster Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass and lavishly decorated with cut crystal drops in different shapes...
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Large Grey Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's grey Murano chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 41.5" Diameter: 38"
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Dutch Delft Blue and White Vase Lamp on Water-Gilt Base
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Delft blue and white vase lamp on water-gilt base. Small blue and white Dutch Delft faience vase of baluster form with delicate floral d...
Category

Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Delft, Porcelain

Pair of Late 17th Century Italian Carved Marble Architectural Elements as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Late 17th Century Italian Carved Marble Architectural Elements as Lamps. One Repaired at Stem. 11″ W X 8″ D X 18″ H (Taller) X 16″ H (Shorter)
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Marble

17th-18th Century French Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular hand forged iron candleholder with beautiful patina France, circa 1650-1750 Good but weathered condition.
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Iron

Silver & Brass 4 Light Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unique sterling silver plated over brass chandelier. Three arms and ornate chain, the fixture also has a matching canopy. There is a light receptacle inside the fixture that would cr...
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Silver, Brass

Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Measurements: Height: 35cm Shade height and...
Category

German Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Japanese Arita Blue and White Early 18th Century Antique Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare early 18th century Japanese Arita baluster vase, painted in tones of blues on a white background, the principal panels decorated with sprays of flowers and foliage, n...
Category

Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

18th C. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, Now As A Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, Now As A Lamp Complete with a custom-made shade 23.5" h, shade measures 12 w x 9" h The d...
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Painted Tole Hall Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Green leaf form with red flower heads. Electrified. No glass.
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Tin

18th Century, Giltwood Pair of Italian Louis XV Candle Wall Sconce with Mirror
Located in IT
Pair of Piedmontese Italian candle wall sconce in carved and gilded wood with mirror. Turin (Italy), Louis XV period, mid-18th century The precious pair of sconce, made around th...
Category

Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

German Midcentury Set of Eight Glass Wall Sconces by WILA Leuchten, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Set of Eight Murano glass Wall Sconces by WILA Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794. Each Wall Sconce is c...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Antique Crystal Candelabrum Chandelier - A Marvel of Art Nouveau Craftsmanship Introducing a truly exceptional candelabrum chandelier that captures the essence of the Art No...
Category

European Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Wire, Brass

Torchere Iron Candle Gothic Tripod High 122cm., 4ft
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking elegant classical form Lovely thick lustrous patina Juxtapses with modern and contemporary interiors and collections Could be electrified as a floor standing lamp The pan wi...
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Italian Gothic Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful and cool German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. The body dimension i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal

German Midcentury Amber Glass Flush Mount by WILA Leuchten, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Murano glass Flush Mount by WILA Leuchten. ThIs fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794. This Flush Mount has never been used. ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Gaetano Missaglia Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental by Gaetano Missaglia is stunning in its craftsmanships and a really rare find.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Marble, Chrome

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