Skip to main content

Early 20th Century Lighting

to
1,221
5,509
4,090
10,056
Height
to
Width
to
7,666
2,616
239
446
120
241
91
164
76
101
67
92
2,536
837
502
418
261
207
182
174
160
137
124
75
67
67
58
47
26
14
905
7,759
110,470
47,830
61,836
28,801
1,121
596
3,392
4,552
4,861
14,300
21,204
18,884
4,085
1,416
7,781
3,867
2,965
2,395
1,729
7,188
3,610
1,487
1,418
865
10,056
10,056
10,056
302
89
70
49
47
Period: Early 20th Century
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural torchères by A. Durenne, Paris, each representing a figure of a standing young maiden, her arms raised forward while holding a a flaming urn gas light (Now electrified) with a frosted glass flame, each raised on a veined grey marble column stand, both cast-signed 'A. Durenne, Paris'. Antoine Durenne was an internationally renowned French art founder. He attended École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1842. Durenne purchased a small foundry in Sommevoire, near the Val d'Osne, Haute-Marne, France and established The Durenne firm, circa Paris, 1900. Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic Expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...
Category

French Neoclassical Revival Antique Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Marble, Iron

Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Carved Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
Category

French Art Deco Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

French Empire style Brass Column Lamp with an Eagle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly decorative French empire style lamp likely made in the early 20thC. The polished brass column was likely the stem of a candelabra which was later embellished with an eagle ...
Category

French Empire Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century French ormolu lantern
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century french ormolu lantern circa 1910. Original etched glass encased by a decorative ormolu frame.  Ideal size and shaped for the hallway or entrance. This lantern is...
Category

French Rococo Revival Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Wedgwood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English copper chandelier with Wedgwood porcelain plaques. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 16"
Category

English Antique Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Glass Shade Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco table lamp with original glass shade around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Original glass shade.
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Yellow and Blue Glass Pendant Light with Ivy Motifs by Legras
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau pendant light featuring yellow and blue glass with ivy motifs, signed by Legras, circa 1920. This stunning Art Nouveau pendant light boasts a frosted glass bowl a...
Category

French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Oversized Italian, Two-Tone Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4124 A large bronze two-tone chandelier draped with crystal.   
Category

Italian Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey-green hammer finish and on/off turn switch on the shade, arm lengths of the smaller...
Category

German Bauhaus Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Frosted High Art Glass Patined Brass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco high relief glass pendant, light fixture, France 1930-1939, frosted glass globe with beautiful detailing, patinated brass moun...
Category

French Art Deco Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brass jugendstil ceiling lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jugendstil ceiling lamp with cut glass lampshade.
Category

Slovak Jugendstil Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Matching Pair of Tented Milk and Acorn Frosted Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very interesting and matching pair of lamps. They are priced and sold as a pair. The 15 inch diameter smooth outer shade is milk glass and has a graceful swiping profile. T...
Category

American Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Milk Glass

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Category

American Neoclassical Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Brass & Marble Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Art deco pendant with marble glass shade, brass rod and original hand tied tassel. Bulbs: 1 x E27 (E26).
Category

Czech Art Deco Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Stunning Bronze and Brass Art Deco Chandelier with Highly Stylish Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly beautiful and top quality made Art Deco pendant, 1920s. The magnificent design of this grand Art Deco chandelier is one of the most beautiful we have ever seen. This light fix...
Category

French Art Deco Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Dutch Pewter and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century Dutch pewter and brass 6 lights chandelier with original patina. Measurements Minimum drop: 24" Diameter: 22"
Category

Dutch Antique Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th-Century Japanese Table Lamps, Floral Motifs, Orange and Blue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This exquisite pair of Japanese table lamps from the early 20th century showcases timeless elegance with classic floral and vegetal motifs. Their vibrant orange and blue colors are i...
Category

Japanese Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Georges LELEU Art Deco chandelier, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco chandelier by Georges LELEU, 53, rue Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 11e, France, 1920s. Chromed nickel and glass. This chandelier is referenced V.4107 and titled "Lustre à ...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Charles Schneider and Henri Fournet French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris) and Henri Fournet (Lyon), France, 1920s. This large blown molded glass shade made by Charles Schneider comes...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early example of a hand-made and classic Moravian Pendent. You can see the aged patina in the close-up photos. All the glass is intact. These lamps have a great look. The ...
Category

Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Glass

Danish Art Deco Floor Lamp 1930s of Crome Metal and Dark Wood with New Shade
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco floor lamp from the 1930s made of chromium-plated metal and lamp foot of wood with black lacquer. The floor lamp is provide...
Category

Danish Art Deco Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large Ø 19.9" Stunning & Timless Design Alabaster Pendant Light or Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, stylish and rare, three light, pure white alabaster pendant light / fixture. This rare design and large size light fixture comes with a stunning and great condition, poli...
Category

Austrian Bauhaus Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Wire

Unique Ceramic Table Lamp by Møller & Bøgely, Art Nouveau, Denmark, 1910s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful handmade table lamp made in Denmark between 1910-1920 at "Møller & Bøgely" workshop. The lamp base is made from earthenware and decorated using hand glazing and sgrafitto t...
Category

Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

2 Art Deco chromed table lamps with original old glass shades around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco chromed table lamps with original old glass shades around 1920s Original condition
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Heavy cast Brass and Ormolu Chandelier. Great vintage condition. This heavy cast brass Jewel will not rust. Measures 28" in d...
Category

American Louis XIV Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

1900s Baroque Hand-Carved Lacquered Wood and Iron Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of hand-carved wood wall sconces crafted in Italy in the Early 20th Century. They are in original conditions with normal signs of use and age and in working order. These 1900s...
Category

Italian Baroque Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Iron

Associated Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps w/ Period Glass Shades, circa 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
While they are obviously not a pair, they were so close, we thought it best to list them as such. The bases are bronze and the shades are etched. The arms can be moved around the cen...
Category

German Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Great Pair / Set of Good Size Antique White Alabaster Pendant Lights / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly timeless design and beautifully polished condition, rare set alabaster pendant lights. If you have been looking for the ideal pair of good size and stylish alabaster chandelie...
Category

French Art Deco Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

French Art Deco Salon Table Lamp from Pirouette, Luxury Version
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco table lamp, model "Pirouette Salon". This lamp is the luxury version of the work/ table lamp "Pirouette" from Nice in the twenties and thirties. The elaborately designed frame is chrome plated. Height adjustable. The thread is in a good condition. Rare are also the blue original discs with cloud decor...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Serge Mouille Floor Lamp Standing Lamp also Known as "Lampadaire Simple"
Located in London, GB
Alongside the "Lampadaires trois bras", a need was felt to produce a less imposing model that was easier to handle. The "Lampadaire Simple" was probably the most widespread applianc...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

PH-lamp "3½-3" Pendant Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1929
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in 1929 at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This is the rare "3 ½-3" sized pendant with original matte glass shades and patinated bronze bayonet socke...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run alon...
Category

Mexican French Provincial Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lovely Adolf Loos Lobmeyr Style Light Beveled Glass and Brass, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass and metal. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

2 Art Deco Pendants Vienna Around 1920s with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco pendants vienna around 1920s with opaline glass shades. Brass polished and stove enameled. Original old opaline glass shades.
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 1920's Antique Art Deco Pefectly Crystal Beaded Lamp Shades - Large
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a pair of expertly beaded large glass globes. The glass fitter would go over the light source and sparkle, the cryste will sparkle everywhere. There are no flaws on these sha...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Jugenstil rare frog shaped bronze lamp, Austria 1900s
Located in Firenze, IT
Jugenstil rare frog shaped bronze lamp Austria 1900s ca. Patinated bronze naturalistic frog-shaped base, hammered brass cap with polychrome cabochon inserts H 25 cm × 24 cm × 17 c...
Category

Austrian Jugendstil Antique Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Art Deco lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Industrial Art Deco lamp vienna around 1920s Deep from 20cm up to 81cm Original condition New wire
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Neoclassic Bronze Lamps, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of circa 1920's English patinated bronze footed candlestick lamps.  Sold per pair. Measurements: Height of Body: 21" Height to Shade Rest: 31" Diameter of base: 6"
Category

English Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Lamp, Sign: Daum Nancy, France, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1904
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum Nancy France This model of lamp was presented at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in "the Grand Prize", it is a model of the firm Daum Nancy in 1910 called (The lamp Cham...
Category

French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Pendant with Original Glass Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco pendant with original glass shade, Vienna, around 1920s. Brass polished and stove enameled. Original antique glass shade.
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Alabaster Lamp
Located in South Salem, NY
Large alabaster Neoclassical style urn lamp. Some gray coloring throughout the alabaster. Brown discoloration on the neck and body. Please see the photos. Early 20th century. Rewired...
Category

Italian Neoclassical Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Degue French Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco table lamp by Degué (Compiegne), France, 1920s. This lamp has a blown glass shade on its wrought iron frame crescent-shaped. Measures: Height 15.2"(38.5 cm), wi...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Lantern Suspended from Wall Bracket, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Suspended from a scrolled bracket, this wrought iron lantern features four tapered sides beneath a covered roof. Additional scrollwork over the roof adds simple elegance. No wiring. ...
Category

European Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Egyptian Revival Style Dark Red Wood Hand Carved Lamp with Shade.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Egyptian revival carved wood lamp. The chiseled feminine ebonized face is surrounded by a gilt headdress. The body of the lamp is in a deep red faux marbre, while the triple square b...
Category

Unknown Egyptian Revival Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Dutch 1920 art deco stained glass arts & crafts lantern light pendant hallway
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Introducing the strikingly beautiful 1920 Stained Glass Hallway Lantern. This Arts & Crafts style lantern is the perfect addition to any home that a...
Category

Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Square Holophane Domes - Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique square Holophane that measures 8 inches at its widest point. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and desi...
Category

American Industrial Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Glass

French Neo-Classical Black and Gilt Metal Column Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The black painted and gilt metal neoclassical floor lamp has elements of a classical column with a Corinthian capital and secondary base. In between is a black shaft. All rests on a ...
Category

French Neoclassical Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau bronze lamp with lady by Ferville Suan & Degué, france 1900.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bronze lamp with lady by Ferville Suan, patinated bronze with glass shade signed Degué. Founders signature Lebrun. Orange, blue an...
Category

French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Delightful, Peach Color Art Deco Pendant / Flush Mount, Relief in Frosted Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish and rare 1920s Art Deco pendant light with a beautiful color. Both with the light switched on and off, the iridescence of the glass flower theme is of a beauty that w...
Category

French Art Deco Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood polished
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Brass Floor Lamp with Original Hide Shade by Hubley c 1920/30's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional brass floor lamp with original hide skin shade. The lamp feature a heavy cast brass base, with a four socket light cluster, glass diffuser, and ...
Category

American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Acanthus Leaf-Carved Single-Candle Wall Sconces from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of acanthus carved single-candle wall sconces from the early 20th century. This antique pair of wall decorations from Italy each feature elegantly hand-carved scrolling acanthus leaf plaques, full of beautiful ribbing and texture. Lightly carved floral outlines further embellish the voided spots within the front of the wooden backplates. A single carved-wood arm, maintaining the scrolled acanthus leaf theme, gently protrudes out from the center bottom, each terminating into a ruffled metal leaf bobe`che, ready to receive a single candlestick within it's center. The coloring of these pieces is primarily a silver/bronze with some areas of cream and black. Please note that these are candle light fixtures...
Category

Italian Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pendant Bauhaus Style Made of Chrome & White Opaline Glass Layered 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition pendant light. If you are looking for a beautiful and original antique pendant to grace your kitchen or bedroom then this timeless design ...
Category

European Bauhaus Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Brass

French Art Deco Wrought-iron Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp, France, 1920s. Very beautiful wrought iron work for this square section base. Opaque glass plates forming a lampshade. Height : 20.3"(51.5 cm), Width : 9....
Category

French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroi...
Category

Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Butterfly Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres Luneville
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco pendant chandelier signed by Muller Freres Luneville. Center glass bowl having geometric and butterfly motif throughout. Held by a matching nickel deco...
Category

Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Glass

1920’s Silver Plated Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
Category

American American Classical Vintage Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Fabulous Pair of Iridescent Murano Leaf Sconces, 1940's
Located in Budapest, HU
Magnificent pair of original 1940's Murano sconces, made of the finest and heavy iridescent glass. Brass structure. Authentic jewels of eternal beauty. The indicated measures refer t...
Category

Italian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Read More

This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp

Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.

You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp

Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.

Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

Recently Viewed

View All