Gilt Lighting

Elegant cut and faceted crystal chandelier with six lights. Composed of a cup decorated with palmets on a grid background surrounded by a gilded bronze crown with alternating decorat...

Stunning Late 1940s–Early 1950s Rock Crystal Specimen Lamp by Carole Stupell A rare and sculptural table lamp featuring an extraordinary botryoidal crystal specimen, attributed to Ca...

A fine gilt-Bronze and cut-Crystal Chandelier, with eight(8) lights and dozens of both cut and pressed-Crystal pendants. The gilt-Bronze frame with unusual rectangular chain-links and geometric design, illustrated wonderfully by Image #10. The arms arranged along a single tier held aloft by chains, and interspersed by four crystal spires. The chandelier French in origin, and dating from the fourth quarter of the 1800s. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique European furniture...

A wonderful pair of Italian rock crystal Baguès style urn and flower form sconces retailed by nestle NYC Completely rewired with new sockets and wiring.

Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco or Art Nouveau Gilt Wedding Cake Chandelier with Amber Crystal Glass Fringe Diameter 17.72 in/ 45 cm Height 33.47 in/ 85 cm 5 light bulbs E14/ Goo...

Pair of monumental Italian Gilded Sconces With Sunflowers and Scrolls from 1700 Arms For Votive Lamps made with an important wrought-iron scroll...

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Baguès style rock crystal and amethyst crystal with gold and silver gilt body chandelier with beaded swags an...

This charming pair of Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt-tole Grape Leaf sconces offers a beautifully romantic and eclectic presence on any wall. Each sconce is crafted in sculpted me...

These wall mounted gilt bronze lanterns are beautifully detailed and feature hand blown glass panes both front and back. They have been newly rewired, and are ready fo use.

An impressive and rare set of four French or German gilt bronze five-branch scones. Each in the gout Grec (Greek style), with fluted backplate headed by a mask surrounded by wine lea...

A Bronze Doré Mounted Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Covered Vase Turned-to-Lamp from the 1800s. A magnificent green and white porcelain turned-to-lamp vase adorned with purple, o...

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...

Monumental, four-flamed Mid-Century Modern Pioggia d'Oro wall lamp or sconce. Designed and manufactured by Hans Kögl, 1970s, Germany. Executed in gilt and partly silver enameled m...

Sculpture table lamp in gilt brass and rose quartz l Geode, sculptor Jacques Duval Brasseur ( 1934 ) The lampshade is part of the sculpture as well in gilt brass, however these two ...

In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large 7-arm sconce done in gilt metal. This huge Wall Sconce was manufactured by Palladio, and it is featuring acanthus leaf as a ma...

Elegant gilded metal and bronze midcentury chandelier, Jansen composes the central part of the lamp in the shape of a vase from which the...

Magnificent, classical Swedish ceiling crown, chandelier Polished brass. Curved, star shaped body with teardrop-shaped, faceted glass hangings, starti...

A wonderful pair large Maison Baguès style rock crystal / crystal drop gold gilt tole filigree sconces by Vaughan designs with UL listing, ready to ins...

A Wonderful Pair Of Silver Gilt Bronze Sherle Wagner Style Two-Light Ribbon / Tassel Sconces

These two sconces have been crafted in the Empire style, which was popularised by the French Emperor, Napoleon I. The Empire style is characterised by its grandeur and use of opulent...

A Wonderful Rock Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Chinoiserie / Pagoda Lantern Form Chandelier Having 4 Candelabra Lights, Completely Rewired With New Sockets. Accompanied By Chain And Canopy

Shades adjust to various positions. Dimensions Height 29.53 in. (75 cm) Diameter 21.66 in. (55 cm) 3 light bulbs/ Good working condition Assembly required. Bulbs not included. ...

A Wonderful Baguès Style Rock Crystal Two Tier Umbrella Pagoda / Chinoiserie Form With 6 Candelabra Light Chandelier, Completely Rewired With New Sockets Accompanied By Chain And Canopy

A wonderful pair of Italian petite rock crystal Baguès style urn and flower basket form sconces retailed by nestle NYC Co...

French Art Deco Art Nouveau neoclassical marble chandelier. Age patina Six light bulbs (E14/60W) Good working condition Measures: Diameter 27.5 in / 70 cm Height 49.2 in (27.6 in + 2...

A circa 1960's Italian gilt bronze body with nickel-plated details and six interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 17" Minimum drop: 40"

Set of four (4) neoclassical Adam style bronze two-light sconces attributed to Caldwell. (We have six more identical sconces available, sold separately.)  

A large and magnificent antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and crystal Baccarat chandelier. The chandelier is structured with a multi-tiered gilt bronze frame, supporting scr...

A fine French 19-20th century gilt-bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style hanging lantern. The top surmounted with a Royal Crown among leaves an acanthus, the bottle-shaped c...

Spectacular large neoclassical French Empire chococate brown patinated and gilt bronze 9-light chandelier with faux candle sockets Measures: Diameter 27.6 in/ 70 cm Height 35.5 in/ ...

set of 3 elegant maison bagues style wall sconces. Metal and chrystal as it´s best.

Backlit sunburst mirror, gemstone frame, gilt iron, Spain, 1960s. Unusual retro illuminated gilt iron sunburst mirror framed by a mosaic of colorful...

Beautiful pair of professionally restored 1960s Hollywood Regency sconces featuring gilt holy leaf bouquets set upon a single light brass wall mount. The sort of "wow" light fixture ...

A gilded palm tree lamp by Lam Lee for Leeazanne, USA, circa 1980. This glamorous design blends Art Deco sensibilities with 1980s postmodern flair, reflecting Lam Lee’s interest in m...

A pair of two patina bronze torcheres attributed to V. Paillard. Each modelled as a pair of putti holding aloft a large foliate shaft issuing eleven berried-acanthus scrolled branche...

A Rare Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Signed Theodore Deck Faience Porcelain Vases Mounted to Lamps. The porcelain bodies have a flattened, circular form with a slightly ...

French Victorian (19th-20th Century) gilt bronze four-light candelabra (wired as a lamp) with floral arms over a porcelain blue urn with rams head handles culminating in a footed bro...

Elegant Gilt Metal Pendant Lantern or Chandelier, in the Weiner Werkstatte or Vienna Secession Style, European, circa 1920s. It has been rewired for US use and is ready to use. The c...

Beautiful neoclassical French Empire etched glass and gilt solid bronze 8-light chandelier, Dimensions: Height 39.38 in. (100 cm) Diameter 19.69 in. (50 cm) 8-light bulbs E 14/go...

Pair Louis XVI Ormolu Malachite Amethyst Quartz Rock Crystal Candelabra French, Early 20th Century Height 92cm, width 43cm, depth 43cm This exquisite pair of girandoles, dating fro...

Antique table lamp, attributed to Edward F. Caldwell, with gilt bronze frame raised on triangular shaped base with ball feet, and various cut and polished rock crystal shapes. In ve...

A French gilt metal lantern from the mid 20th century with three lights, scrolling effects and sphere motif. This mid-20th-century French gilt metal lantern is an embodiment of timel...

A pair of beautiful wall lights in painted, enameled iron, shaped as a pomegranate tree, fold a two light fittings, by Officina Ciani-Florence, stamped at the back Ciani, Italian 1970's

A fine pair of gilt and patinated bronze seven-light candelabra, after a model by Clodion, Cast by Suse Frères. Stamped 'Susse Fres'. The candelabra are in the form of patinat...

Rare Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Mythological Figures table lamps The tripod bases with scroll feet featuring cla...

A Rare ornate French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and gilt-metal molded glass "Versailles" style Rococo Revival single-light hanging lantern. The elongated molded and cut-glass body...

A fabulous petite four light Maison Baguès style rock crystal gold gilt french chandelier completely rewired for us with new sockets and accompanied by chain and canopy.

Monumental pair of Italian Renaissance Style gilt table lamps by world-renowned Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles USA, circa 1950. Black lacquered and gold gilted. Each lamp measure...

A Wonderful Sweet Beaded Italian Baguès Style Birdcage Form Crystal Drop Gold Gilt Flower Chandelier With 3 Internal Candelabra Light, Ready To Install With Updated Wiring And Canopy...

A beautiful gold gilt iron with rock crystal drops and crystal glass alternating drops, some amethyst, this unusual beautiful oval elongated chandelier is in the manner of Maison Bag...

Pair of vintage Florentine lamps, each fashioned as a stalk of palm leaves accented by faceted crystal drops, on glass plinth with etched crosshatching, on graduated metal footed bas...

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp. 19th century Old Paris porcelain urn converted to a table lamp. A beautiful silhouette in neoclassical style with double scroll han...

A high quality and extremely elegant true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and celadon porcelain lamps. Each pâte sur pâte lamp is raised by an exceptional ormolu bas...

Wall lamp gilded palmer with structure in steel in gold finish. One bough palmer. Vintage style made in France. Also available in floor lamp or in table lamp.  

A Wonderful Large Pair Of French Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Two tone Neoclassical Style 3 Candelabra Light Wall Sconces

semi antique Bohemian Parcel Gilt white enameled Red and Clear Glass Chandelier with six lights, ruby red and clear crystal pendants with modern sockets and...

A Wonderful Baguès Style Gold Gilt Pagoda Chinoiserie Form With Rock Crystal & Crystal Drops This Vintage Chandelier Has 8 Candelabra Lights And Comes Ready To Install With Canop...

An important and palatial pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-wood carved six-light wall lights "Appliques" (Sconces), the six scrolled candle-arms emanating from a cente...

A palatial and rare late 19th century gilt bronze and baccarat crystal thirty-nine-light chandelier. Multifaceted and shaped crystal, beaded arms with crystal swags, cut crystal central column, twelve perimeter and twenty-seven-tiered interior lights, bobeche cups. If you are looking for a chandelier, a lantern or sets of sconces, Charles Cheriff...

A Superb Gilt Bronze & Crystal Louis XVI style Chandelier. The main circle decorated with swags issuing five groups of three arms, graduated octagon chains conform the "Pear" shaped ...