Gilt Lighting

Pair of circa 1980's large French porcelain lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade rest: 34" Diameter: 9"

A pair Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole leaf sconces with glass drops, each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, up to 40 watts each socket. The wall lights have...

Mid-Century Modern gilt brass eight-light flush mount by Sölken Leuchten, Germany, 1960-1969. This elegant ceiling lamp is in very good condition, it has been hand polished and rewir...

Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell three lights gilt bronze sconces with unusual size and design with shells and flowers

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...

Elegant gilt iron and opaline glass sunburst flush mounts with nails decoration and gold leaf finishing. France, 1940s-1950s. Beautiful pieces to place alone but also interesting mixed with other light fixtures in this manner to create a ceiling or a wall composition. These light fixtures can work as wall sconces or as ceiling lights. Milk glass lampshades are included. On sale as a pair. Rare find. Overall Measures: 26 cm diameter x 10 cm height. Sunburst Light Fixtures // Brutalist Light Fixtures // Gilt Iron LIght...

A circa 1900s Scandinavian chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 81" Diameter: 44".

Pair of Antique French blue opaline and gilt bronze lamps, 2nd-half of the 1800s. Perched atop the Blue Opaline are gilt bronze acanthus plants based of...

A very fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze, crystal and cut-glass Twenty-Four-light chandelier, probably by Baccarat. The central molded cut-glass stem s...

Elegant gilt metal and crystal sconces, Italy, circa 1950s. They have been rewired and are ready to use.

Exquisite and rare wall lamps from the 1960s. Made of gold-plated brass and rectangular faceted crystal petals to give a very pleasant lighting effect. The brass body is detailed wor...

Rare gilt bronze and alabaster hanging light by Albert Cheuret The alabaster shade mounted with gilt and patinated cast bronze stylised storks and with entwined ribbon supports an...

PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-BRONZE WALL SCONCES Circa late 19th/early 20th century ref. 502JIP14L 23 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W x 7" D This striking pair of two-arm gilt-bronze wall sconces draw...

A set of 4 French circa 1920's single arm gilt bronze sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 9.25" Depth: 6.5" Backplate:4.5"(diameter)

This rare three-legged floor lamp was manufactured in France in the 1940s. The striking base features three sculptural, scrolled legs that give the piece a graceful and balanced sta...

An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...

Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...

Fine quality pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze two-light sconces. Fantastic quality and craftsmanship with very crisp casting. They are not electrified and would be wonderful ad...

Pair of vintage Italian blown glass Rooster lamps. Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency Italian blown frosted glass table lamps hand decorated with s...

A set of circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixtures shaped as a sunburst, 2 interior candelabra lights each. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (drop): 5" Diameter: 14"

A circa 1920's English gilt bronze chandelier with blue crystal pendants and 12 arms. Measurements: Drop: 56" Diameter: 42"

An incredible and monumental pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style five-arm fore bronze sconces. Each sconce is of a monumental size. Most sconces of this era are between two a...

A small Italian Murano art glass and onyx marble desk or table lamp, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Table lamp has beautiful details; onyx marble and gold gilt metal base with paw fe...

An Empire Revival gilt-bronze and cut-glass pendant chandelier. French, circa 1910. Of globular form this fine chandelier has a central gilt-bronze band cast with vases issuin...

A set of five circa 1950s French gilt bronze glass rods fixtures with interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Diameter 13.5" Present d...

A circa 1920's French small gilt bronze urn shape sconces with twisted two arms

A set of seven circa 1930's French semi-flush mounted pendant light fixture with etched glass body and 3 interior candelabra lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 7.5" ...

Pair of light fixtures in gilt iron with foliage design. Spain, 1940s. These eye-catching flush mounts feature an structure made of gilt metal leaves surrounding a central light. The...

This wall light was manufactured in Spain in the 1950s. It is made of gilt metal and has got two sockets for E14 screw on bulbs.

An elegant pair of Louis VXI style Bronze and marble diminutive table lamps with oval marble body with three gilt bronze legs attached to a round base. The lamps are 21 inches tall,...

This vibrantly painted “chicken feather” design was inspired by captivating pottery from Peru, and enhances the fluid lines of this ceramic lamp. 10" Diameter x 32"H 8" Diameter Bas...

A wonderful Italian 1950's gold gilt iron and crystal art glass fruit Murano decorated 8 candelabra light chandelier. This beautiful chandelier consists of a gracefully scrolled gil...

Pair of circa 1950's Italian bronze sconces with leather body. Measurements: Height: 13” Width: 4.5” Depth: 5.5”

Antique ceiling chandelier, with 8 arms and lights, decorated and carved from sheet metal with a gilded wooden lamp holder, bottle green and gold colors. The wiring needs to be check...

A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces from Parisian Hotel

The lamp needs 6 x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is original wired, in working condition and runs on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulb is not included. It is possible to install this fix...

Fabulous French Empire pure crystal basket chandelier with gilt bronze frame. Early 20th Century Dimensions Width: 16.54 in. (42 cm) Depth: 16.54 in. (42 cm) Diagonal: 21.6 in/55...

Set of five circa 1960s gilt sconces with glass rods, original finish and patina and one interior light. Sold pairs and one single. Measurements: Height: 11" Width: 2.5" Depth: 3.5...

An Italian 1920's gilt metal chandelier with white magnolia flowers. 6 lights. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 24"

A beautiful and large floral sconce from the 1970s by Ernst Palme, manufactured by by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with crystal glass petals. In excelle...

French style pendant light with a frosted and etched geometric pattern globe and a gilt finish brass ornate chain fitter. This requires one standard Edison style medium base bulb. Cl...

A late 19th Century, pair of antique French wall sconces, hand crafted with a gilded brass frame, in good condition. Each of the Parisian appliques features four electrified candle h...

Palwa chandelier with encrusted diamond crystals, Germany circa 1960-1970 Beautiful 21 inch chandelier from the 1960's by Palwa. Handcrafted and executed with great attention to d...

A wonderful large vintage french gold gilt & rock crystal Bagues / Jansen style chandelier 6 candelabra light fixture.

Set of seven sunburst starburst gil iron wall sconces or ceiling lights. Spain, 1960s. These eye-caching light fixtures are handcrafted in gilt wrought. They have sunburst or flower...

1950's Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Wheatsheaf Floor Lamp by Marbro Lamp Co., USA. A sculptural and iconic gilt metal floor lamp in the form of a bundled sheaf of wheat, attributed ...

This stunning Venetian Italian Barovier & Toso handmade, mouth-blown Murano glass table lamp is a true testament to exceptional Italian craftsmanship. Made in Venice in the mid to la...

A beautiful two-light candelabra makes for perfect statement lighting. This lamp was produced circa 1925 to 1950, and it exudes design chic and grace. This is a heavy piece that incl...

This glamorous pair of Louis XV-style sconces is attributed to Maison Baguès. Designed with a tole skeleton base and a mirrored back panel adorned with crystals forming a blossoming ...

A beautiful Art Deco crystal waterfall four-light ceiling light with gilt brass crown shape frame supporting five tiers faceted crystal prisms, Italy, 1930s. This piece is in very go...

A set of four circa 1940's Italian gilt metal sconces with foliage motif and original patina. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 25" Width: 14" Depth: 7".

Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect gilt wood and hand carved chandelier to enhance any chic or eclectic...

A pair of large and fantastic Mid-Century Modern wall lights by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The lamp shad...

An extraordinary flush mount by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a beautiful flower design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Gilt brass body with E14 so...

Elegant cascading bubbles chandelier with crystals mounted on a gilt brass frame. Hanging crystals are reminiscent of sunbeams refracted thousands of times in the light. Chandelier i...

Italian 1950s Venetian Murano light green cased glass lantern with handkerchief form and gold dusted flower finial top with gilt metal canopy. (A...

Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax c...

A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal sconces with parrot's design and glass leaves. With 3 lights

This tall Torchere was produced by Frances Elkins The gilding has a lovely aged patina with some loss. The casting is crisp and true to the original d...

Tommi Parzinger Floor Lamp, 1960–1969 USA, 20th century  This exquisite floor lamp, crafted by the renowned mid-century designer Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981), epitomizes elegan...