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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
GABRIELE D'ALI for Francesconi Brescia, table lamp, aluminium, designed 1965
Located in Brussels, BE
GABRIELE D'ALI for Francesconi Brescia, table lamp, aluminium, designed 1965, Italy. FRANCESCONI disegna e progetta la luce dal 1953, senza aver mai mutato da allora l’attenzione e ...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Original Austro, Hungary Baroque Glass Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Baroque chandelier from the 18th century - or older. Handwrought silvered iron, possibly tinned - covered with glass-stripes. The drop is just the chandelier without the passeme...
Category

Austrian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Pair Of Table Lamps, Half Corinthian Capitals In Carved And Gilded Wood, 18th Ce
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Table Lamps, Half Corinthian Capitals in Carved and Gilded Wood, 18th Century Two pairs are available
Category

Italian Greco Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

A Grand Scale Pair Cut Crystal Georgian Design Sconces in the Waterford Style
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large scale pair of Georgian style cut crystal two light sconces feature crystal spikes, swagged chains of graduated almond shaped prisms, and and silvered fittings. The sconces...
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Pair of George III Giltwood Candle Wall Lights with Carved Eagle and Ram's Head
Located in London, GB
Finely carved pair of twin-branch English George III gilded wall lights. The carved ram's head above an eagle with swept wings holding a chain with a cut glass crystal bead. The ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Baltic 18th Century Crystal and Gilded Iron Candle Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This Baltic 18th century crystal and six-arm chandelier is hung with antique crystal pendaloques in form of grape clusters, flowers and leaves. It ha...
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Swedish Baltic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

French 17/18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style. Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side. Very beautiful detailed with French Fleur de lyse...
Category

French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Iron

Important Pair E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This impressive pair of Caldwell sconces, reminiscent of Grinling Gibbons sculptural carving feature bowknots, ribbons and tassels. Interspersed among the ribbons are groupings of as...
Category

American Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chippendale Period Lacquered Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A FINE AND LARGE CHIPPENDALE PERIOD LACQUERED BRASS LANTERN, Circa 1760.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dutch Style Candlesticks, 18th Century, Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Dutch style candlesticks. S. XVIII Bronze. Electrified like lamps. Pair of Dutch-style candlesticks converted into lamp bases. They have a turned structure, typical of the...
Category

European Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Other

Lamp Table Candlestick Gilded Italian Triform Height to Top of Fitting
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Top with original fluted metal drip pan. Border of carved lappets below the wooden top. The base with baluster, mushroom and fluting turnings ornamented w...
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Flavio Poli Pair of Applique Murano Glass Seguso, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A pair of applique designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano, circa 1960, Italy.
Category

Italian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Antique Italian Gilt Frieze Mounted to Lamp or Non
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A large wooden frieze from 1600', arrived from who knows where, but purchased on the legal antiques market, blatanly gilded with leaf and mounted on a l...
Category

Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Fruitwood

Ceiling Fixture, Global Pendant Light, White, Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hanging pendant light, white stripes, mid-century.
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Table Lamp model 4720 by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Spherical lamp designed by Italian designer Filippo Panseca for Kartell, drawn at the end of the 1960s. Inside the glass sphere, a mirror is positioned diagonally and reflects neon l...
Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Plexiglass

French Wooden Carved Silver Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning pair of French wall sconces, from 1840s, hand-crafted from wood and finished with a luxurious gold-leaf veneer. Combining enduring craftsmanship with an elegant ae...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wood

Sconce Wall Iron Hood Vernacular Folk Baroque 17 Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Extremely rare survival of a 17th century vernacular iron wall sconce Unusually incorporating a hood to protect against fire and reflect the heat back into the room so it does not r...
Category

English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Wooden Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (circa 1785) gilt wood three scroll arm wall sconces with a bow knot top and a design with arrows in a quiver. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Italian giltwood and crystal chandelier from Genoa. Featuring a beautiful carved base with a nice patina and glistening crystals. Very special!
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Big 18th Century Embossed Copper Floral "Palma" Church Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Beautiful floral motif in pressed copp...
Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Metal Table Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
This set of two table lamps, originating from 1950s Italy, features a distinctive mid-century design with elements of brass and metal. The lamps boast a globe-like shape, enhancing t...
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Grande Lampadario Impero Dorato Italiano con Cristalli 1780 Circa Sedici Luci
Located in Milano, MI
Monumentale Lampadario Impero a sedici bracci, antico lampadario piemontese, la regione del nord Italia che confina con la Francia, di epoca Impero, realizzato a mano in ferro e cristallo in buono stato di conservazione. La struttura circolare è in ferro forgiato a mano impreziosita da decorazioni a volute vegetali, palmette e ornamenti floreali. La struttura è in ferro ed i bracci e le decorazioni in fusione di ghisa. La finitura dorata è a mecca, ottenuta con la foglia...
Category

Italian Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Iron

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...
Category

German Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

“Tuomas” Acrylic Pendant Light by Yki Nummi for Stockmann-Orno, Finland, 1950s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This nice grey and white acrylic pendant light was designed by Yki Nummi for Stockmann-Orno in the 1950's. The lamp is in a very good condition with some minor signs of age and use. ...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of gilt metal apliques with plant motif decoration
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of apliques is made of iron and gold plate. The decorations are floral, with flowers resembling dahlias, and vegetal, with acanthus leaves. Apliques were once found in pala...
Category

Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Semi-Lantern, Louis XVI, 16324
Located in PARIS, FR
This old gold finish wall sconce represents a half lantern with four lights. The carvings and fine details make it an exceptional Classic piece.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Gilt-Bronze Figures of Maidens as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI period, 18th century gilt bronze and white Carrara marble figures of maidens mounted as Lamps. This magnificent pair of gilt bronze fig...
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vivai Del Sud Italian Midcentury Modern Design Wicker Pendant Lamps 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two pendant lamps produced by Vivai Del Sud with wicker diffuser and brass details, Italy 1970s Please note that the lamps are original of th...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lamps - 18th Century French Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French candlesticks, masterfully repurposed into elegant table lamps, epitomizes the timeless beauty of French design. Originally carved as ornate candlesti...
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Pine

18th Century Table Lamp in 18K gilted bronze and pink rock crystal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table lamp of style louis XV in 18K gilted bronze with parts in cut pink rock crystal. We have one table lamp in stock however we can produce them made to measure and in other fin...
Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Exceptional Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, by appointment only
Thank you for your interest in this pair of giltwood wall sconces. Nicholas Wells Antiques is pleased to present a pair of very fine carved giltwood ...
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century in painted and gilded metal, glass sides. Height: 57 cm. good conditions
Category

Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Ching Dynasty Seated Famille Rose Figurines Designer Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Ching Dynasty seated famille rose figurines now designer table lamps. These lovely figures set freely on the lamp stands and have not bee...
Category

Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Patinated and Giltwood Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and very large scale pair of Italian 18th-century Baroque period patinated and giltwood floor lamps. Each statement-making torchière floor lamp is raised by elegant top...
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Italian Glass and Crystal Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice 18th century Italian glass and crystal basket form chandelier. A shimmering beauty with a great scale and shape. So pretty!
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

A Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated green chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated green, Giltwood, and glass chandelier. This impressive six arm chandelier is centered by a circular Gil...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Superb Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base, signed Clodion, 1775. France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb gilt bronze figural lamp base, signed Clodion, 1775. France. Dimensions: Height 39", diameter of base 12 1/2 CW4115.
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1960s Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 3x E14-E12bulb - US wiring compatible
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Antique Chandelier, George III
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent all original mint condition crystal George III chandelier, eight lights.
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Mid 18thc French Louis XVI Signed Sevres Blue Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1776 French 18thc Louis XVI Blue Celeste Porcelain Hand Painted and Signed by Sevres. A museum piece here in its all original glory. Original candle state. Easily electrified.
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1 of the 3 Murano Yellow Brown and Orange Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

13th Century Italian Iron Torches: Tuscan Medieval Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary trio of 13th-century Tuscan iron torches, exquisite examples of medieval wall lighting that stand as a testament to early Italian craftsmanship. These hand-forged sconces, also known as torchères or wall-mounted candleholders, offer a unique glimpse into the artistry of High Medieval Tuscany. They are sold individually and price is per item. Crafted by skilled blacksmiths in the 1200s, these iron wall lights are a Tuscan salvage showcasing an unexpected delicacy in metalwork. The antique...
Category

Italian Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Pair of Hand-Painted Wooden Axe-Holders
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Pair of Hand-Painted Wooden Axe-Holders
Category

Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Wood

A pair of Italian 18th century Genovese st Giltwood Glass Crystal chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant pair Italian 18th century Genovese st. Giltwood, colored Glass and Crystal chandeliers. Each most decorative twenty four light chandelier is centered by a...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Table or Wall Lamp by Stanislav Indra, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century wall or table lamp of designed by Stanislav Indra made in 1980's, Czechoslovakia, - made of metal, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original c...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Fine Pair of Venetian Figures in Giltwood, circa 1700
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Used to support chandeliers or flowers. They represent personages of de New World, very in vogue in that time.  
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Louis XIV Bronze Dore Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of dore bronze, mirrored Louis XIV, 2-arm sconces.
Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Iron & Tole Italian Griffin.
Located in Stamford, CT
An iron and tole cold painted Italian Griffin. Possibly a lantern holder at one time.
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Iron, Tôle

Rare 17/18th Century Dutch Silvered Bronze Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
Important 17/18th century Dutch silvered bronze four lights candelabra featuring an overall "punched " surface decorations . Gear gauge and ...
Category

Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood and crystal chandelier. The sixteen arm chandelier is centered by a stunning fitted cut crystal dome with ...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

French Silver Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of French Silver Sconces, circa 1880, feature ornate silver detailing and a classic design, perfect for any living space. Handcrafted from silver in France, this pair boast...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Silver

An Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood and crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning large scale Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood and crystal chandelier. The fifty two arm two tiered chandelier is centered by a charming bottom crystal...
Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Rare 18th Century Carved Water-Gilded Italian Urn Table Lamp
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous 1780s era Italian urn that's been converted into a fantastic table lamp. The finish and patina of the fantastic water-gilt gold leaf surface is luminous and extrem...
Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Torchieres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian giltwood torchieres. This lovely pair of 18th century Italian Louis XVI period gilt wood torchieres, torcheres...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Tuscan Tole, Giltwood and Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique Italian 18th century Tuscan twelve light patinated tole, giltwood and gilt iron chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely inverted hexagonal g...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron

A Pewter Candlestick Lamp Of Large Scale
Located in London, GB
A French eighteenth century pewter candlestick of large scale, with baluster stem and shield form tripod base, supported on three ball feet, now as a lamp. Height of candlestick ...
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Pewter

Rustic French Baluster Lamps on Belgian Blue Stone Base, France
Located in Washington, DC
Rustic French Baluster Lamps on Belgian Blue Stone Base. France, circa 18th century. 2 Available
Category

French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Stone

Set of Four Roman 18th Century Giltwood Electrified Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular, extremely high quality and unique set of four Roman 18th century giltwood electrified mirrored sconces. At the bottom of ea...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lighting

Materials

Metal

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