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Technique: Patinated
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three-shade system developed by Poul H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Copper
Moroccan Moorish Wall Brass Torchiere Sconces Oversized 6 ft Tall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Moorish bronze finish, Moroccan wall torchiere sconces with filigree designs and inlaid glass stones. Oversized Wall sconces torchieres, palati...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Unika Wall Lamps by Tyge Hvass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
TYGE HVASS - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
A beautiful sculptural pair of unika wall-mounted lamps designed by Tyge Hvass circa 1950 for a private home, Denma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Cosmic Oxidium 100' Mixed Patina Brass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Chandelier
Located in London, England
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a mixed patina to create this unique appearance. The light is projected into the shade and reflects out, ill...
Category
2010s British Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
LUpipa Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUpipa all brass sconce is a directional reading sconce in a patina brass finish. A small...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Lyre Form Bronze Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality pair of Caldwell bronze sconces feature hand painted floral motifs, and gilt rosettes.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Patinated Lighting
Materials
Bronze
"Palm" Bronze & Crystal Chandelier attr. to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful chandelier in patinated bronze with gold highlights and cut crystal. The central shaft, topped with a ribbon and ending with a seed, is adorned with reeds and presents in t...
Category
1890s French Antique Patinated Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rewire Custom Star Light
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Star Ceiling Light. Fabricated by rewire gallery in Los Angeles. Brass, wired for US junction boxes. Takes four E26 40w maximum bulbs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Light Fixture / Wall Sconce in Gilt Metal, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This ceiling light fixture features an iron structure with a central round panel framed by two layers of iron leaves.
The central part is heavily adorned by the hammer marks and it is surrounded by a twisted iron rope decorative detail. It has a terrific gilt patina.
This sunburst ceiling light will be eye-catching in a bathroom, bedroom or entry way. It will be gorgeous placed on a dark background.
It can be used flush mounted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Nautical Bauhaus Era Wall Sconce in Patinated Copper, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual ball-bearing adjustable wall light in patinated copper. Very nautical - Maritime in appearance and according to the collector from whom we bought it was salvaged from a 1930s...
Category
1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Copper
Rare Model 2177 Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2177 Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1965. A rare linear chandelier comprising of five chrome cylinder spotlights and two cur...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Paper Wall Sconce, Handmade in Brass, Plastic Film and Aluminium
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by cloud formations whereby each is similar and yet unique in shape with subtle differences, the LED paper light shades are each individually hand-formed. Made of brass and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Aura-38 Flushmount Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant aged brass twelve light Aura-38 wall or ceiling light designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Twelve E12 sockets per fixture, max...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Series04 Floor Lamp Patinated Brass Adjustable Height, Goatskin Shade Suede Trim
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, goatskin parchment shade with ultrasuede trim, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. Adjustable height from 38" H to 63" H. Allen key included...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Lantern or Orb Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan lavender glass lantern or Moorish pendant.
Amber molded glass with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp.
Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant.
Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan chandelier indoor or outdoor.
Has a small door to access the inside.
Size: 13.5 in. height with hook x 9 in. diameter.
1960s-1970s disco ball...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal
Marz Designs, "Attalos Wall Light, 95"
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Attalos Wall Light, 95 is a new addition to the current Attalos range and retains its classical sculptural aesthetic echoing ancient Greek architectural forms. Incorporating an L...
Category
2010s Australian Patinated Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal.
Available in brass or patinated ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Series01 Large Sconce, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Pivoting Shade
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bett...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Table Lamps Representing a Falcon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of patinated bronze table lamps representing a Falcon.
A pair of patinated bronze table lamps in the antique style, depictin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Single Ceiling Mount by Adrasteia
By Adrasteia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Ceiling Mount by Adrasteia. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal and classic looking flush mount with enameled metal frame and reeded, clear glass diffuser....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Stylish Design Arts & Crafts Brass, Engraved Glass Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Nice quality and ideal size, handcrafted, triple light entry-hall lantern.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we are always happy to find a pendant, lant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Stilnovo Attr Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1950s chandelier from Italy attributed to Stilnovo, with original brass and painted aluminum finish. Partially restored and rewired with 20 E12 candelabra based sockets. ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Goemetric Chandelier by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neat and sharp geometric chandelier with beautiful straight lines, slanted shades and hand finish. Discreet yet striking with two different tones of brass and handblown opaline frost...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Carved Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Attached Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, antique floor lamp was crafted in Northern France, circa 1920. Standing on three bun feet over a circular base embellished with hand carved foliage decor, this lamp feat...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Patinated Lighting
Materials
Beech
Grandiose & Unique Midcentury Made Alabaster 10-Light Pendant / Chandelier 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Vintage majestic, work-of-art light fixture.
With 20th century lighting in general (and alabaster fixtures in particular) as one of our specialities, we were again amazed to find a ...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze/Penshell Hot Air Balloon Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze/Penshell Hot Air Balloon Table Lamp
The Lamp is a stunning decorative piece that combines elegance and whimsy. Featuring a unique penshell crackle des...
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Patinated Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large Suspension Lights by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Large Suspension Light by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. This rare double-sided pendant by Stilnovo features a stunning 360-degree tear drop milk...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
3 Module Brown and White Bullseye Chandelier with Hand-blown Glass and Brass
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Sugar Collection draws inspiration from our emotional connect with food. Almost everyone has some nostalgic memory of Indian desserts and our indigenous candy and the collection ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling lights by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Structural pillar like pendant consisting of opal glass on a minimal enameled black and brass stem. Ho...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Opal, Steel, Brass
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French lamp is a captivating example of sculptural artistry and functional design. The lamp features a beautifully detailed figure of a woman in a flowing gown, scu...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal
Plastered French Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plastered French Flush Mount. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1940s. An all plaster flush mount with a fluted relief and bottom bowl allowing for an eclipsed illuminat...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Ore' Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in London, England
Two lighting components harmoniously balanced, framing this unique ceiling light. Composed by patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light ...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Alabaster & Brass w. Swallow Birds Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning mineral stone pendant with wonderful colors in a unique brass frame.
The designer and artist who created this Arts & Crafts work of lighting art must have been inspired by the wonderful colors that mother nature has to offer in the late afternoons and evenings in the summer. Especially the copper red light that the sun creates when disappearing under the horizon seems the source of inspiration for this artist. With the colors in this particular alabaster shade AND in the brass 'frame' corresponding with the marvelous colors at sundown this one of a kind pendant really is a joy to own and to look at. In our experience it is also at that time of day that swallows are the most active. Just like the embossed swallows in this shade we too have seen them circling above and around a swimming pool in the Canary Islands. By the way, the workmanship that has gone into hand-crafting this remarkable chandelier is of a level that you don't find anymore in this day and age. Never mind the amount of time it must have taken to first hand-draw and then completely hand-craft this gem. We have said it many times before and we will say it again here: both with the light switched on and off, the colors in this alabaster shade are much warmer and much more beautiful than in our photos. You can take our word for it. Because of the many colors and 'patches' one could also say that this pendant (when looking at it from different sides and angles) has many faces. That too is the beauty of surrounding yourself with truly natural materials.
Together with the hand hammered (or embossed) swallows this alabaster shade pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Patinated Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Mixed Metal Brutalist Mid-Century Chandelier Custom Reproduction, USA 2018
Located in New York, NY
Dark and light patina on brass. Classic form. Wired to US standards.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 20th Century Art Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 20th century Art Deco bronze and carved veined caramel-colored alabaster six-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier, with an interior light, on a floral ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Patinated Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Unique Set of 3 Large Art Deco Style Midcentury White Alabaster Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great shape group of three identical alabaster pendants.
If you are looking for a group of beautiful and truly stylish pendants for a midcentury, for an Art Deco or f...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Amazing Art Deco & Koi Color Alabaster and Brass Elephant Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and remarkable, alabaster and brass elephant sculptures pendant light.
This rare and remarkable, 8-light chandelier was made in the European Art Deco era (around 1920-1930) an...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Patinated Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Pair of Copper + glass Lamps in the taste of Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1950s
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of copper and textured glass wall lamps in the taste of Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. It can be used outside as it was used for 70 years but you can u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö. Executed in rich verdigris patinated metal with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Model G.A. Sconce by Fulvio Raboni for Delitala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Model G.A. sconce by Fulvio Raboni for Delitala. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, 1959. Curved brass armatures, paired with clear printed glass diffuser. We recommend one E27...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Spanish Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Clear Glass Lantern Moorish Granada Spanish Style.
Smaller version of our elegant Granada Moroccan pendant, diamond shape clear glass Moroccan lantern with bronze me...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, Seven Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Nouveau solid patinated bronze and parcel brass six-arm candle chandelier, richly ornate with six lateral candle holders and one in the center, France, 1920-1929.
Measures...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Adjustable cantilever floor lamp, with sectioned enamel finish, as well as a patinated polished brass ste...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Tube Wall Light and Sconce, Made of Patinated Brass, Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the art of Sumi-e, Japanese black ink drawing, the lamp flows as if stroked in one consecutive line. The dimmable LED wall light is all handcrafted and designed in Chicag...
Category
2010s American Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exotic Anglo-Indian Repoused Oil Lamp with Alligator Handles, Now Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exotic Anglo-Indian Patinated Repoused Brass Oil Lamp with Alligator Handles, Now Electrified
An exquisite Exotic Anglo-Indian Patinated Repoussé Brass Oil Lamp, now electrified. M...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Onion Pendant Lamps, Brass, Glass, Lightcraft of California
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Onion pendant lamps, glass, brass, California Modern. Medium scale 15 inch swag lights with white hand blown glass, encased by edge metal wi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Carnivale Auguste Blanc' Handmade Blanc Patinated Brass Pendant
Located in London, England
The Carnivale collection is inspired by the enchanting allure of the circus. Each piece in this collection embodies the playfulness and joyous spirit of the carnival.
Crafted by Lon...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nima Swag Chandelier by M.Fisher x Remains Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
MHL4511
A sweeping chandelier consisting of four hand-carved, veined white alabaster globes, each set in a solid slab of machined brass with threaded porthole bezels. The interlocke...
Category
2010s American Patinated Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Maitland Smith Woven Patinated Copper and Brass Table Lamps ca 1970s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maitland Smith Woven Patinated Copper and Brass Table Lamps ca 1970s
Beautiful woven patinated copper lamp base in a basket form with circular steppe...
Category
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Stilnovo UFO Ceiling Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s.
Opaline glass, patinated brass, enameled metal.
Takes 1 medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Hei...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Metal Table Lamps by Jay Spectre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant pair of Monochromatic table lamps with a silver stripped ribbon and speckled black pattern. Height is 22 to top of the socket. In excellent vintage condition with minima...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geometric Metal Table Lamps. Very versatile pair of MCM lamps that are intertwined using two metals chrome and brass, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Lamp Nude with Vase by Fayral P. Le Faguays Daum Vers L'oasis 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp kneeling nude holding a vase by Fayral, Vers L'oasis, with Daum glass shade.
Patinated Art Metal on Portor marble base. France 1930.
...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Patinated Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Amazing Design and Extra Large 23.7Ø Antique White & Black Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable size and unique design, hand carved, antique marble-like alabaster pendant light.
Thanks to its very large size & deep shade this remarkable alabaster chandelier is another one of our recent great finds that will light up both your days and evenings. The beautiful antique shade is in the best possible condition and ready to be used and enjoyed for many generations to come. This impressive chandelier is predominantly white and black with a few thunderstroke-like black veins that contrast even more when the light is switched on. Also, because the dark veins then turn pitch black against the white alabaster background, creating a unique contrast that is a joy to look at. What makes this extra large alabaster...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Patinated Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Iron, Wire
Italian Globe Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Italian wall lights with a large glass globe perched on a patinaed brass framework, wired for US standards or European standards (110v/240v), one E27 socket, max. wattage 7...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare and Important Model G320 Sconce by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model G320 Sconce by Pierre Guariche. Designed and manufactured in France, in 1956. Perforated steel concave shield plate, parchment paper backing, and a brass mounting armature. The...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
'Carnivale Jongleur Blanc' Handmade Blanc Patinated Brass Linear Chandelier
Located in London, England
The Carnivale collection is inspired by the enchanting allure of the circus. Each piece in this collection embodies the playfulness and joyous spirit of the carnival.
Crafted by Lon...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Patinated Lighting
Materials
Brass
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