19th Century Lighting

An impressive and most decorative Italian 19th century Giltwood and Crystal chandelier. This stunning eighteen arm chandelier from the Lombardy region is centered by an inverted bott...

1890s Carved Wood gilt eagle sconce.

A pair of carved and gilded wall lights, each defined most elegantly as a single curving branch enhanced by upswept acanthus leaves and clusters of ...

A Fabulous and Monumental Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Baccarat White Opaline Crystal Baluster Form Flower Decorated Vases Mounted as Lamps. Each of these crystal lamp...

A pair of French two-light brass sconces from the late 19th century, with cherubs and satyrs, foliage and tied ribbons. Born in France during the last decade of the 19th century, eac...

Pair of antique monumental cast iron and gilt bronze candelabra French, late 19th Century Height 219cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm This exceptional pair of monumental candelabra is ...

This is a rare and beautiful Victorian era lamp. It was converted from a candelabra at some point in its history. It is surmounted by a silk box shade in eggshell colored silk with m...

A fine pair of French Louis XV sconces with a finely cast silvered bronze, the Chinsoierie male and female figures with elaborate leaves, C scro...

One of the finest 19th century Empire palatial 36 light chandeliers on the market today. Fine gilt bronze Empire details with two tiers of 36 light...

Large, elegant and impressive, newly restored antique Swedish Gustavian style chandelier with 6 scrolled arms and gold hanging wood and mult...

Fabulous French crystal 12 arms Chandelier . The frame, made of silver plated brass. Replacing the wax candles, the first processing patter...

Beautiful 19th c. terracotta table lamp with green glaze from Spain. Simple tapered form with orb center. Green glazed surface shows nice age with chips and patina. Newly rewired wit...

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

Lovely Dutch or English brass lantern, the coronet and crown crest over gadrooned and pierced foliate decorated top, the sides with beaded bordered glass, the base with ball and ring...

A period French Empire crystal and gilt bronze nine candle bell shaped chandelier of the highest quality; the circular corona surmounted by palm shaped fin...

Elegant Empire gilded bronze finely chiseled Bouillotte lamps with dark green painted tole adjustable shade. Two E 14 light bulbs. We can deliver wired for US standard.    

Large neoclassic wood carved gold leaf Baroque giltwood five-light chandelier. the scrolled arms with foliate embellishment pincered to a gadrooned central knop with foliate baluster...

A fine quality late 19th Century French Paris porcelain hand painted vase / lamp. Having wonderful scrolling gilded decoration, with two oval panels depicting romantic scenes, raised...

Nice antique onion lantern, unknown maker. A wonderful rustic decor for tabletop or hanging. Sold as a prop for decor only, the function of the o...

A lovely late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal eight-light chandelier. Multi-faceted and shaped crystal with some amber, cut crystal central column, eight perimeter lights. ...

Rare pair of Austria blown glass and bronze hanging bell jar hall lanterns, Signed R. Ditmar Wien, Austria. Mid 19th Century

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a decorative wrought iron base highlighted with Copper detail, it has a chimney an...

Wild & Wessel double burner student lamp from Berlin. The lamps will be re-wired and PAT tested as part of the price once destination country is known.

Pair of 19th century French Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze two light Sconces.

Black wooden Folk Art floor lamp. Tri-pod legs on a original triangular stand. Newly made into a electrified lamp, originally a large candlestick.

Lovely pair of old Paris urn lamps, 19th century. Armorial decoration with swan shape handles. Original finials top the lamps. Overall dimensions includi...

This gorgeous pair of 19th Century French chandeliers is made of bronze in the Empire style. Most notably, each one features an immaculately beautiful center crystal dish, alongside ...

A stately table lamp, adorned with a decorative vase, bronze, spelter, and patinated pewter, is positioned in the presence of a young woman seated at the edge of a fountain. The foun...

Carved French Boudoir Floor Lamp This is a large and imposing piece, the lamp is in gold and with its elaborate silk brocade shade, very attractive and all working The lamp is 71” t...

A fine pair of French 19th century Rococo Revival style gilt bronze and Rouge Griotte marble six-light candelabra attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892) After a mode...

Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier Anonymous Provence, France; ca. 1900 Wrought Iron Approximate size: 68.5 (length) x 28.5 (depth) x 14...

Pair of 19th century French iron wall sconces which have been converted from previously gas lit sconces to electric. This pair of sconces has...

Handsome 19th century French Empire style bronze chandelier with 8 lights. Beautiful decorative detail on the base and arms. A classic fixture that is sure to impress!!

A French late XIX Century blue glass table lamp, with gilt metal decorative mounts. Formerly for oil.

A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandeliers. Each twelve arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful and most uniquely shaped hand blown...

French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade A very unusual piece, this elegant lamp is made in brass including a very unusual beaded brass shade which throws the...

Pair of Anglo-Indian copper and brass port and starboard ship lanterns with the original Fresnel lenses, vented tops, stamped badges, carrying handles and rear sliding doors with han...

Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Vase mounted as a lamp depicting an Islamic market, raised up on turned base. Dimensions height 22 Inches width 8 Inches d...

A most elegant pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal lamps. Each lamp is raised by a beautiful square cut crystal base with a beautiful wrap aroun...

Pair of antique porcelain sconces by Meissen German, late 19th Century Measures: Height 57cm, width 38cm, depth 10cm This fine pair of Ge...

An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne" oil lamp An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne" oil lamp or called "Florentine" lamp in Italy, with 4 burners in animal shape on a...

A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights (Sconces - Appliques) after the model by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751–1843...

Asian hand painted floral ceramic table lamp on a metal base. Measures 4.5" width x 4.5" depth x 17" tall.

A large French chandelier by Baccarat, consisting of twelve arms over two tiers. Profusely decorated with foliate details, swags, and pendant drops.

Very Important Satsuma Porcelain lamp, mounted in Gilt Bronze and silk shade (very damaged, but historical), 19th century, Napoleon III period, Great de...

A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the classical bold orange ground with scrolling gilded decoration. Inset hand painted pane...

An Italian tôle four-light lantern from the 19th century with patinated finish, palmette motifs and glass panels. This enchanting 19th-century Italian tôle lantern exudes timeless el...

A gorgeous example of the Louis XV style, this 19th century bronze d’ore chandelier features bronze d’ore drippers, candle cups, and bobeches and is draped with cut crystal plaquette...

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Beaded Chandelier.

With acanthus-wrapped fluted columns on scroll-form feet and triangular base. Lamp shades not included. Height to socket is 20" - height can be adjusted with different harps.

Rare 19th century French Parisian painted toe and porcelain flower chandelier with central Chinese porcelain figure. Circa 1880. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes...

Very beautiful Chinese porcelain vase with cracked glaze with 2 handles in the shape of elephant heads from the Qing Dynasty, mounted as a lamp at the end of the 19th century with a very beautiful Louis XV style frame in gilded and chiseled bronze. Beautiful ivory white color. French gilt bronze mount. When it changed its destination (from vase to lamp...

Pair of Italian Venetian style (19/20th Century) wrought iron painted and decorated floor lamps with a 6 sided parchment shade with finials supported by 3 scroll legs (PRICED AS PAIR...

A Louis XIV style ormolu eight-lights chandelier, after the famous model by Andre-Charles Boulle An Ormolu Eight-lights Chandelier, each arm held by Ind...

A late 19th century French gilt bronze 18-light chandelier, circa 1880. Wired.

Absolute stunning and unique Italian crystal and iron chandelier. Recently rewired for US standards. We have added a plug on the end to showcase in a showroom. Electrician can remove...

19th century tole painted urns fitted with brass paw feet onto pedestals. Newly rewired and converted into lamps. Gold gilt chinoiserie motif. Tapered retro hard back fine linen shad...

Early 19th century candle and oil burning chandelier from an Irish manor house. Features include four sets of four linear beveled crystal chain hangers, 16 doré´ bronze candle...

Interesting pendant with gold brush lines both inside and out. Wooden features and four E14 bulbs.

Mid-19th century Vintage Pair Of Light Pink Venetian Table Lamps.