Louis XV Lighting
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
Pair of early 20thC French Style Crystal Drop Lustres
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of early 20thC French Style Crystal Drop Lustres on ormolu frames and base with acorn finials to the top - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French Louis XV Rococo Style Brass and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 42in W: 22 1/2in D: 21in
This vintage French Rococo style brass lantern chandelier is perfect for you and your home! This would be a wonderful addition to your entryw...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style six-light chandelier with clear glass teardrops, rosettes and columns and accented with six turquoise blue glass teardrops. All original, as found. Brass fram...
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Bronze Five-Light Candelabra
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Louis XV style bronze
Five-light candelabra,
Early 20th century.
Of naturalistic form,
the foliate clasped nozzles and drip pans
issuing from scrolling branches
about co...
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Iron and Cut Glass Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Louis XV style iron and cut glass eight light chandelier. Chandelier has colorless and amethyst glass pendant prisms. Wonderful old mellow patina. Perfect for any decor.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair 19thc Antique French Rococo Louis XV Dore Bronze w/ Crystal Corner Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Unique 19thc Pair French Louis XV Rococo style CORNER Sconces. These are hard to find - for the corners of the room. Draped in cut Crystal with Bronze Frame.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 20th Century Louis XV Style Wall Lights from the Spelling Manor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Spelling Manor's dining-room wall-lights. A very fine pair of French 20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural three-light wall sconces, each ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze ten-light chandelier, the tapering leaf tip cast and fluted shaft over an urn form bowl issuing scrolling foliate arms upli...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of French Silver Plated Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four French circa 1950s Louis XV style three-light sconces with silver plated finish.
Measurements:
Height 20"
Width 11"
Depth 4".
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze Candle Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An ornate pair of gilded bronze, twin-arm antique candle wall sconces. Decadently curved arms, ending in leaf shaped bobeche drip trays and...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Silvered-Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandelier with Grapes & Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French Belle Époque 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Eight-Light Silvered-bronze and Colored-Crystal Chandelier with amethyst grape clusters and molded glass pendants of ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
Louis XV Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, Six Lights, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Louis XV style chandelier crafted from bronze and glass.
It boasts six elegant candlestick holders along with a variety of pendants and finials.
This exquisite chandelier ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, Six Lights, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Louis XV style chandelier crafted from bronze and glass.
It boasts six elegant candlestick holders along with an additional central light, a variety of pendants and finials....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier after Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze six-light figural chandelier. The elongated gilt bronze frame with six scrolled candle-arms (now electrified) surmounted with ribbons...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
c1910 French Louis XV style Bronze w/ Crystal Chandelier atrributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1910 French Louis XV Bronze with Cut Crystal Chandelier. This chandelier is attributed to Baccarat. Clear and Amethyst toned crystal. I have seen a Baccarat photo of this chandelier.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Lantern, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt Bronze and cut glass Lantern. France, early 20th century.
Measures: Lantern height with chain: 136 cm.
Lantern height without chain: 76 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Antique Louis XV style Rococo Bronze Multi Color Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XV/ Rococo Form Chandelier. Bronze frame with multi color large crystal. Amazing very unique Chandelier attributed to Maison Bagues 19thc.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each three arm candelabra; with painted black tin shades and gilt bronze finials, wired for electricity.
From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze / Aurora Borealis Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze With Aurora Borealis Crystal Chandelier. The addition of the stunning rainbow hue Aorora Borealis is more contemporary. Very beautiful Chandel...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Pair Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of very large antique (19th century) sconces in the Louis XV rococo style, the largest of which measures 33 1/2 inches tall, 13 in wide and 12 in deep. With candela...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) blue and white Sevres porcelain 4 arm chandelier with bronze dore trim.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Gilt Iron, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Gilt Iron, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This exceptional twelve light chandelier is centered by a berried Glass bottom...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Antique Exquisite 20 lights Baccarat Crystal Chandalier
Located in Doha, QA
Very fine and exquisite gilt bronze crystal chandalier with 20 lights , beautiful large edged crystals up to 15cm high and 2,5 cm thick. Parameters are 110 cm hight and 85 cm diamete...
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Wall-Light Scones Louis XV Style French Gilt Bronze
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilded bronze wall lamp, sconce with 5 arms fitted each with E14 socket. Made in the shape of a torch with a large mesh and acanthus leaves decor. Made about 1890 in France. up to 4...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Sevres Porcelain Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) pink and white Sevres porcelain 4 arm chandelier with bronze dore trim.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chandelier was created in France, circa 1920. Round in shape, and built of iron, the chandelier features a center quadruple stem. The fixture has six forged doub...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Faux Coral Bronze 4 Light Girandoles Candelabra, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Spectacular 19 century French Louis XV style faux coral over bronze girandoles candelabras.
Meticulous attention has been given to every details, unique shapes of prisms are used.
...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Pink Coral, Crystal, Bronze
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass 6 Light Arms, Circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass 6 Light Arms, Circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Gilt Wall Sconce with three Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilt wall sconce with three lights - the wiring looks to be in good condition and metal all in very good shape...a beautiful replica of a period French piece.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a richly chased rocaille designed ormolu base in a satin and burnished finish with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Bronze Doré Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style 20th century bronze doré 2 arm wall sconce with cupid holding foliage decorated arms.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Venetian Painted Wood Torch Sconces with Gilt circa 1750
Located in Encinitas, CA
Rare pair of 18th century Louis XV period candle sconces of painted wood with gilt details, Venice, circa 1750. Two crafted arms with red sleeve detailing. These sconces feature orna...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Gold
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass, 6 Light Arms Circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass, 6 Light Arms Circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Venetian Chandeliers In Murano Mordoré Glass, Blue And Pink.
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Venetian Chandeliers In Murano Mordoré Glass, Blue And Pink. 12 Light Arms, 1930
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 19in W: 11 1/2in D: 5 1/4in
This Pair Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall Sconces are made of the highest quality and are a fine example early 20th century french...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Pairs E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze and Crystal Winged Putti Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These silver and crystal sconces feature winged busts of putti, and feather form backplates.
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Grand Louis XV Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent 16-light French chandelier from the late 19th century. Very fine gilt bronze and crystal Louis XV style chandelier. Faceted cut crystal column surrounded with open gilded bronze birdcage...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
pr of French 19 century Bronze Sconces with Fruit Shaped Crystal Pendants
Located in New York, NY
pr of French 19 century Bronze and crystal Sconces with Fruit Shaped Crystal Pendants.
Backed by wooden backplate covered in textile.
Not Wired for electr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis the 15th Style Bronze Wall Lights. French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 15th style wall lights are made of bronze. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940's French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt bronze lantern with interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Gold Finished Mirror Back Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made pair of diminutive gilt brass or bronze Mirror Sconces having a fine compact French presentation. Pair of gold finished mirror back double arm ...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV-Style (20th Century) bronze 2-arm wall sconces with Chinoiserie figures and scroll design. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Gilt Bronze & Crystal 20 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Louis XV chandelier with a bronze frame, oversized teardrop crystals, and a ball pendant. This piece was acquired fro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Two Exquisite French Bronze Doré Louis XV Style Appliques
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of two fine bronze dore´ Louis XV style appliques, each with a superb acanthus cast back-plate with three scrolled candle arms featuring drip pans.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Figural Bronze & Porcelain Candelabra Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze & Porcelain Candelabra Table Lamps with Maiden Faces and Three Candles Each (Pair). Stamped "Made in France". Circa Early 20th Century. M...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Renaissance Style Figural Bronze Cherub Putti Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Renaissance Figural Bronze Cherub, Bacchus, and Maiden Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 21.5" H (to light socket) x 8" ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Hanging Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with crystal drops.
Category
1910s American Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XV Six-Candle Holder Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This elegant 19th century French Louis XV-style chandelier features six candleholders and an array of refined pendants and finials, enhancing its opulent aesthetic.
Fully rewired a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of French Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of French Porcelain Iron Red and gold urn form lamps. The hand decorated front cartouches with gilt bronze handles and mounts. The decorated panels with artist signature at ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Pair French Louis XV 5 Light Electrified Bronze Figural Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outstanding figural bronze 5 light pair of sconces of huge size and incredible casting quality. The sconces are incredibly well done, the realistic foliate and figural car...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Crystal & Bronze Louis XV Style Chandelier with 12 Lights, 19th Century France
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Louis XV style bronze frame chandelier with crystal pendants and 12 lights.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb gilt bronze & crystal chandelier by Baccarat. Featuring "Fleur de Lis" hand cut crystal Ornaments & Pendalogues. 16 lights. France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: Height 70" Diamet...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent 6-light French chandelier from the mid-19th century. Very fine gilt bronze and crystal Louis XV style chandelier. Faceted cut crystal column surrounded with open gilded bronze birdcage...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
"Rocaille" Bronze Chandelier by E. Colin & Cie , France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XV inspired chandelier in chiseled and gilded bronze with nine sconces. It consists of a baluster shaft decorated with a patinated bronze sph...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of French Louis XV style bronze wall sconces. This delightful set features two-arm sconces, each adorned with candle holders resembling blooming flowers.
Inspired b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Retro Louis XV Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage French Louis XV-style chandelier is a testament to Rococo elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from brass, the chandelier features four ascending, delicately cu...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Carved Wood Piano Leg Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
Late 19th century hand carved piano leg fashioned as a table lamp. The primitive yet detailed carving speaks to an era of craftmanship and quality. Striped ...
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Late 19th Century Polish Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sconces in Cut Iron, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large wall lights in iron and sheet metal cut and painted green, with 7 lights each
The candle holders are in silver wood
Good general condition, some wear
Electrici...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Iron
Louis Xv lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include OMBRES ET FACETTES, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Baccarat, and Maison Baguès. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $658,829 while the average work can sell for $6,408.