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Period: Late 18th Century
Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Venini style glass sconces with triedi crystals, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s) featuring seven crystals clear glass "triete" prism-rods, each en-gir...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Late 18th C. Pair of French Brass Repoussé Wall Sconces, 35.25" Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of brass repoussé single-light wall sconces from the late 18th century. This antique pair of wall decorations from France, Circa ...
Category
French Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality late-Gustavian chandelier with six arms. The burnished gilded central ring is adorned with lion mask carvings and fleurons. The top features a so-called "bishop's mitr...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Venini style glass sconces with triedi crystals, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s) featuring seven crystals clear glass "triete" prism-rods, each en-gir...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Polychrome Birdcage Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique Italian late 18th century Baroque st. giltwood and polychrome birdcage chandelier. The chandelier displays a most decorative birdcage...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Angelic Medallion Silver Gilt Prickets, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four Italian Neoclassical angelic silver gilt tin prickets with central bulbous fluted columns, acanthus foliage, decorative medallions, interior iron supports, and resting on...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tin, Silver Leaf
Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marbro company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name "Marbro" from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located in a 3 story brick building in the garment district of Los Angeles, just south of Downtown right by the Santa Monica Freeway. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps.
Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. Most of the products were built to order. A typical order from a designer or retailer took between 75 and 90 days to complete.
Most of the components that made up the lamp bodies (ceramic, brass, glass, etc) were purchased from small companies and antique dealers around the world. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. . Italy was the source for alabaster, Japan and China for Porcelain, Brass in India and Crystal from Germany and France. Lamps would also be made from sculptures that customers brought to in to the shop.
Once the lamp bodies arrived, a group of Marbro employees would make the wood bases, spin the metal caps, make the shades, and do the painting and tinting. With the help of about 20-40 other true world class artisans, metal workers, finishers and handmade shade makers, they produced lamps and shades that were truly some of last of their kind of art.
Here we have an astonishing example of Marbro production. This mid to late 18th century lusciously oxblood lacquered "sang de boeuf" Chinese urn was almost certainly a custom commission by a client, the owner of the Qing urn. The exceptional quality of the urn, it's size, gentle proportions, the even application of the oxblood glaze (especially over the stunning elephant handles) are of a quality that I have not seen before in a lamp.
The Marbro artisans truly did right by their client, as they allowed the exceptional form and color of the Chinese antique take center stage. The simple base follows the proportion of the body yet perfectly echoes the angle and curve of the elephant trunk handles.
Victorian lampshade...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Late 18th C Italian Empire Double Pricket Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A late-18th century Italian empire chandelier featuring two tiers supporting twelve arms. Fine chains of crystal swags hang from the candle arms, bobeches, and decorative metal leave...
Category
Italian Empire Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Tôle
18th Century, Carved & Gilt Wall Sconces Lion Paw, Human Fist Ship Flag Mount
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An early pair of oversized converted wall sconces on the form of a lions paw and a males fist, late 18th century in age
We believe these hard wood carvings would off been an elaborate wall mount for the a flag, likely bearing a ships flag...
Category
European Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
XVIII Century Pair of Touchers in Gilt Woodwork converted in lighting appliqués
Located in Lisboa, PT
XVIII Century Pair of Touchers in Gilt Woodwork Converted in Lighting Appliqués
Carved and gilded wood touchers from XVIII century Spain are exquisite examples of craftsmanship and ...
Category
Spanish Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
18th/Early 19th Century Islamic Blown Glass Mosque Oil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1785, Middle Eastern hand painted and blown glass Mosque lamp, 18th / early 19th century, the stunning blue glass mosque oil lamp having a large flared rim, o...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
18th Century Genoese Church Gilded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Genovese Louis XVI chandelier in carved and gilded wood, circa 1780, similar to the chandeliers in the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa. It consists of a central shaft in turned, carved and g...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Late 18th Century Set of Four Italian Baroque Silvered Giltwood and Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A Set of four late 18th century Italian Baroque sconces, circa 1790, with silvered giltwood cartouche bases and three patinated brass and tole candle arms. The Baroque tole arms where made to left off the sconces to be carried to other rooms. The sconces have recently been cleaned and rewired with new porcelain sockets. The Italian silver gilt has some gold gilt tones through out the finish.
Additionally, there are four matching sconces...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass, Tôle, Silver Leaf
Antique Venetian Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Hanging Glass Lantern Light 18th C
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Venetian pendant chandelier ceiling hanging glass lantern light 18th C. / early 19th century Venetian library chandelier pendant colorful ha...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Regency Floral and Game Mounted Gilt Sconces, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency gilt bronze sconces with ribbon motif, oak leaf and acorn motif, three scrolled French horns, game mounts, and terminating with tassels, Late 18th Century.
Category
English Regency Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
18th Century Italian Repousse' Metal Crystal Chandelier with Six Arms
Located in Houston, TX
This is a beautiful late 1700s Italian chandelier from the Genova area of Italy.
Its hand-hammered repousse style is elegant and the way the crystals sweep make it airy and light. I...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Italian Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare 18th century Italian gilt tole and crystal 12-light basket chandelier from Tuscany. Cira 1780. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and cano...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Six-Light Chandelier, Late 18th C.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Russian chandelier made in the late 18th c. The turquoise central blown glass "urn" is painted with garlands etc in a typical Louix XVl design. The lower white glass bowl is g...
Category
European Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair Exquisite Opaline and Paint Decorated Table Lamps W/ Opposing Dancing Lady
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of opaline and paint decorated table lamps. Noted for its rich iridescence, opaline resembles mother-of-pearl with it's milky opalescent lus...
Category
French Hollywood Regency Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vistosi Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass, 1970, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Vistosi table lamp Murano glass brass, 1970, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian giltwood and crystal chandelier from Genoa. Circa 1780. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes with matching chain and canopy. It is ready to hang!
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal
18th Century, French Bronze Three-Light Candelabra with Female Figures
By Louis-Simon Boizot, François Rémond
Located in IT
18th century, French bronze three-light candelabra with female figures
This three-light candelabra is made of patinated and gilt bronze. It was made in France in the 18th Century....
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Hand-Carved & Painted Italian Candlestick Floor Lamp 'Converted'
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century hand-carved & painted Italian candlestick floor lamp is a beautiful example of Italian carvings influenced by Renaissance and Classical designs. The tripod base features...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Pine
Pair of Gilt Venetian Wall Sconces
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of Venetian gilt wall sconces, with 5 lights for candles, grapes and acanthus leaves, with mythological sea creatures.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Benington, Herts
A very decorative and impressive pair of Italian Venetian giltwood wall sconces late 18th Century.
Italian circa 1780.
The two leaf carved up-scrolled candlebranches issuing fr...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Candlesticks Gustavian Swedish 18th Century Brass, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Candlesticks Gustavian Swedish 18th century 1790-1810 made in brass, Sweden. A pair of Gustavian candlesticks made in Sweden during the late part of 18th century and the Gustavian pe...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Silver leafed, carved wood handled urns converted to lamps. On new bases with custom parchment shades.
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Silver
Italian, Roman, Neoclassic Silver Plate Hanging Censer, late 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging from its original canopy and chains, with greek key handles and greek key incised decoration at upper rim, the body of neoclassic form and expertly cast, now to be fitted wit...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Crystal Chandelier first 19th Century, Perfect in Every Part
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique authentic Genoese chandelier, with crystal drops, even colored and finely carved gild wood, original in every part and perfectly restored. Like this: into Palazzo Ducale in...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vases / Lamps, circa 1780
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful quality pair of late 18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain Imari vases, each with wonderful bold colouring, depicting inset panels of exotic flowers within a ground of cl...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
18th/19th Century Pair of Russian Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of end of 18th/early 19th century Russian neoclassical figural gilt and patinated bronze candelabra.
Gilt-bronze circular pedestal on rectangular plinth, the base with neoclassical foliate frieze, the pedestal with surrounding frieze of stylized female masks with Russian-style headdresses, which are connected by draperies. Each pedestal with the patinated bronze figure of either a young man or a young woman in classical garments, each holding a baluster vase from which emerge naturalistically designed, cast and chiselled branches of leaves and roses, the rose flowers serving as bobeches for candles.
The detailed and naturalistic design of the rose branches...
Category
European Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Original Austro, Hungary Baroque Glass Chandelier, 18th Century
By Woka Lamps
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Lampadario Murano “a Colonna” Venezia Fine XVIII Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Grande lampadario Murano in vetro soffiato trasparente a dodici fiamme, prodotto dell'arte veneziana di fine XVIII secolo. L'intero apparato è sorretto centralmente da un fusto a col...
Category
Italian Other Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian cast brass 4 spout oil lamp with wick implements, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass four burner Lucerne oil lamp on a cast threaded rod. The rod is topped with an open shield form finial and is treaded to a conical centered...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Silver
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Sheffield 1796
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Greene & Co, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Candlesticks, feature fluted decor...
Category
English Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monumental Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Jean-Charles Delafosse
By Jean-Charles Delafosse
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1775.
The rarity and importance of this magnificently grand and opulent pair od sconces cannot be overstated, they are without question the finest example you will see...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
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 Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Pair Lantern Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of painted wooden gas lanterns, electrified, with original glass. Iron mounts. From the Piedmont District of Italy. Wired for USA.
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Monumental Pair of Italian 18th Century torchère in Painted and Giltwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly exquisite pair of 18th century Northern Italian torchère in painted and giltwood. The shades are pierced metal and polychromed. They are lined in a white silk.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks, Late 18th/early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks on a tripod base resting on lion's paws, and at the top, the point used to fix the candle
Period late 18th early 19th century
Wear from use, one of the ...
Category
European Gothic Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Silver Gilt and Iron Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Italian silver gilt and iron chandelier in the Rococo style.
This superb pendant light is in untouched original condition.
Circa 1780.
Category
Italian Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Iron
18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled centre vases, on square base, portapalme realized in carved Cembran pinewood with Neoclassical foliate motifs carved with vegetal patterns.
Could be mounted as large table lamps or used as decorative vases.
This pair of antique lamp bases...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair c1790 Russian Imperial Silverplate Silver Plated w/ Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Pair of c1790-1800 Russian Imperial Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces. Crystal adorned [original] Imperial eagles. There is a small part missing on one sconce. Not detracta...
Category
Russian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian polychrome sconces.
Tall pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style carved wood polychrome sconces from Tuscany. These ...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Chinese Vase Lamp with Hand Painted Decoration on Wood Base
Located in North Salem, NY
Stunning, one of a kind, 19th century hand-painted decorated Black Chinese porcelain vase lamp with double hung socket, brass cap on turned shaped wood base. Circa 1820.
Category
Chinese Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Large Neoclassic Chandelier in Ostankino Palace style, blue crystal , 18 lights
By Johann Zech
Located in Paris, FR
One of the most elegant exemple of Baltic-style large Palace Chandelier. Fountains crystal falls respond harmoniously to fire gilt bronze leaves and graceful cobalt blue central vase...
Category
Baltic Directoire Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous signed twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell and Company is of the finest quality. It features beautifully chased Neo-classical motifs ...
Category
American Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French Regency Foliage Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve Light Chandelier, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency gilt bronze and crystal twelve light chandelier with decorative scrolled arms, foliage filigree banding and lower pineapple finial. Originally candle powered and has b...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
One of the Ten Glass Aluminium Triangle Shaped Wall Lights, Artemide, 1984
By Artemide
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 glass and metal sconces named Icaro designed by Carlo Forcolini 1984 executed by Artemide, Italy.
Great Italian design, made of clear cut-glass and perforated aluminium...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Antique Late 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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