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Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Brass Four Light Electrified Gas Fixture 19th C Made in Usa
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular early gas chandelier, later converted to electric, having four arms which protrude from
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

19th C. Patinated Dore Bronze Hercules Clock on a Marble base, E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturing Company of New York, which produced gas lighting fixtures. In 1901 Edward F. Caldwell & Co
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1890s American Louis XVI Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Arts Crafts Rare "Monk Face" Fixture with Six Lights
By Bauer Gas Fixture Works 1
Located in Vancouver, BC
to Bauer Fixture Works of Philadelphia. Very nice use of figural monk faces, ball and stud design
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
A converted gas hall harp fixture finished in a light brass color. Lovely stamped details and
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Early 1900s Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Converted Gas Hall Lantern Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Made by R. Williamson of Chicago circa 1905, this converted gas hall lantern has an interesting
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Early 1900s Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Victorian Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely simple Late Victorian gas hall harp. Finished in an olive bronze color. Dainty stamping
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Early 1900s Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Victorian Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Unusual design for Victorian era gas lantern. Electrified with two sockets.
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Mission Style Gas Electric Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905 Exceptional quality combination gas/electric fixture found in Nashville, Tennessee. All
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Early 20th Century Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Crystal, Brass

Gas Fixture with Tungsten Bulb
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1900 A true industrial gas fixture. These fixtures were used in factories, garages, machine
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Antique Gas Hall Harp Fixture
Located in Mobile, AL
Antique gas hall harp fixture, never been electrified, can be restored to UL wiring, circa 1880
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1880s American Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Cobalt Blue Gas Fixture with Original Glass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Glass

Blown Glass Original Gas Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful etched Art Nouveau design glass shade. Glass has 3 circles of green representing the stylized center of an etched flower. Metal crown; bottom cast fitting; brass harp with...
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19th Century French Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Gas and Electric Arts and Crafts Fixture
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Slag glass Arts and Crafts fixture. Two exterior candles were originally gas. Original glass in
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Arts Crafts Gas or Electric Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Original gas/electric light fixture with a straightforward Arts & Crafts design, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

McKenney Co. Combination Gas/Electric Light Fixture
By Mckenney Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Highly unusual combination gas/electric fixture (converted to all electric) made by McKenney & Co
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass, Ormolu

Organic Three-Light Gas Fixture, circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
This converted gas-electric fixture, circa 1910. Constructed in an extremely organic manner, the
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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Craftsman Iron Gas Fixture with Green Slag Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
converted to electric and the fixture is ready to install. We find that early antique lighting was designed
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Iron

Early Industrial Copper Gas Fixture with Original Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Industrial Copper Gas Fixture with Original Glass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Copper

Mitchell Vance Co. Two-Light Inverted Gas Fixture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa. 1905 Converted gas/electric 2-light fixture. Greek revival style, made by Mitchell Vance
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Early 20th Century American Greek Revival Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Converted Gas-Electric Renaissance Revival Speltre Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a super high quality six-arm speltre fixture with all original parts, converted from gas to
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1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Victorian Filigree Converted Gas Electric Fixture, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
An exceptionally rare and decorative Victorian filigree converted gas light fixture, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Gas Hall Harp Fixture with Art Glass Shade
Located in Vancouver, BC
This converted gas-electric hall harp has been refinished in satin brass and fitted with an
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Original Gas Chandelier Converted to Candle/Kerosene Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful double scroll arms from the arms to the crown with oval gold finished detailed ornaments between. Delicate in design but built substantially. 9 arms and center light in the...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Bronze

Stunning Antique Circa 1901 Gibson Gas Fixture Works Chandelier
Located in Mississauga, CA
. Made by Gibson Gas Fixture works of Philadelphia, it is cataloged in their 1901 catalog. See images
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Early 1900s American Beaux Arts Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Ornate Brass and Cranberry Glass Converted Gas Fixture, circa 1880
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This beautiful converted gas chandelier features ornate, leafy scrolling arms coming up from a
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1880s American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Colonial Combination Gas, Electric Crystal Fixture, Pair Available, Three-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Rare pair of combination gas/electric crystal light fixtures, converted to full electric
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Crystal, Brass

solid bronze wall mount lamp formerly a gas fixture
Located in New York, NY
C19848 A late 19th. c. solid bronze wall mount lamp formerly a gas fixture with
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19th Century Italian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Original Industrial Gas Light Fixture, circa 1885 by Archer Pancoast
By Archer Pancoast
Located in Vancouver, BC
All original American Industrial gas light fixture, attributed to Archer Pancoast of New York
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1880s American Industrial Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Empire Style Brass Converted Gas Fixture with Bare-Bulbs (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905. This exotic looking Empire Style brass gas fixture has been converted from gas and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Decorative Victorian Converted Gas Fixture by R. Williamson Co. (3-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1900. This lovely and decorative converted gas fixture shows a restored matte and gold finish
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Early Combination Gas/Electric Fixture with Art Glass by Beardslee of Chicago
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Attributed to Beardslee of Chicago, circa 1900. A stunning example of early American lighting
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Two Light, Combination Gas And Electric
Located in Austin, TX
Combination Gas and Electric, turn of the Century, Gas Up and Electric down, Lighting fixture
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

19th Century American Gilt Patinated Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1880
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
gas lighting fixtures. At this time, due to Thomas Edison's advances in developing the electric light
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Gas Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 19th century bronze and glass gas light now converted to electric. Beautiful original patina
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19th Century Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Bronze

19th Century Crystal Chandelier Converted Gas Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century classic crystal chandelier was originally an early gas fixture and has been
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Crystal

c.1880 Electrified French Brass Gas Fixture
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular antique French adjustable height gas chandelier. This outstanding chandelier came to us
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19th Century French Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Victorian Reticulated Brass Hanging Gas Fixture El
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Victorian hanging fixture offers brass frame with rope twist column with reticulated font and
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Victorian Aesthetic 3 Arm Gas Fixture/Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
This elegant Victorian chandelier has a beautiful rich original brown patina, period shades, and Satsuma porcelain. This well designed and cohesive chandelier is newly wired and rea...
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

c.1860 Electrified Antique French Kerosene Gas Hanging Fixture
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Original antique French billiards fixture. The scrolling vine and the red cased glass globe make a
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Large Mirrored Mercury Dome with Unique Gas Era Fixture
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The look and proportions of this early lamp feel just right. The shade has a 9.5 inch diameter plus the extended brass shade holder bring the height to 20 over inches. The aged patin...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Antique Cornelius Co Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Gas Three Light Fixture c1860
By Cornelius Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cornelius & Co Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Gas Three Light Fixture with Foliate Elements
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Bronze

Antique Brass Four-Light Gas Hanging Fixture, Converted to Electric, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique gas chandelier offers brass frame in scroll and foliate form with four arms terminating
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Antique Brass Four-Arm Gas Light Hanging Fixture with Glass Shades C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian chandelier offers brass frame with four scroll form arms terminating in lights with glass shades, c1880 Measures - 31"h x 24"diam
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Edwardian Silver and Enamel Cheroot Case Belonging to Francis T. Cotton
By Colen Hewer Cheshire
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
an enormous gas lighting fixture for the Mansion House in Dublin and was in charge of procuring his
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Silver, Enamel

Large English Cast Brass and Etched Crystal Pendant Light by Faraday Son
By Faraday Son
Located in Nottingham, GB
of gas and electric lighting fixtures that combined elegance with functionality. The company’s
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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Converted Gas Light Fixture, 3- Light, Victorian Chandelier
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Once a turn of the last century, gas light fixture. Now a converted to electric, modernized for
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Early 1900s American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass, Steel

Small J Style Gas Fixture, Unique Swirl Vaseline Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
The hand blown 7.5 inch shade on this lamp is just beautiful. The fixture is a simple 1890s gas
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Blown Glass

Pr. French Ormolu mounted Chinese Cloisonné Vases Lacarrière Frères Delatour
By Lacarrière, Delatour and Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lacarrière Frères & Delatour. Lacarrière foundery began in 1825, crafting gas lighting fixtures that dazzled
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Enamel, Gold, Bronze

Four Light, originally gas, Victorian Light Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Restored Four Light, Originally Gas, Lighting Fixture with original Gas Shades. Restored Antique
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19th Century Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Turn of the Century "Bamboo" Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous turn of the century gas lighting fixture in metal bamboo motif. Has been completely
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Gas/Electric Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Nice all original transitional light, original parts shown in a high polish-lacquered finish, and period correct pressed glass shades. Note the hex stamped body and original canopy. ...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Gas/Electric Fixture
Gas/Electric Fixture
H 27 in Dm 24 in
Black Converted Gas Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
19th century gas lamp in black enamel, converted to electricity.
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Transitional Gas/Electric Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four & four transitional gas/electric fixture found in New Orleans. These lights first appeared c
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Small Copper Gas Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful copper gas light with 30" of brass diamond shaped chain. Great age patina. All new wiring.
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Small Copper Gas Fixture
Small Copper Gas Fixture
H 13 in Dm 14.25 in
White Enameled Converted Gas Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
19th century enameled converted gas fixture.
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Electrified Antique Gas Hanging Fixture
Located in Wainscott, NY
Brass Gas Hanging Fixture converted to Electric
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19th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Electrified Antique Gas Hanging Fixture
Electrified Antique Gas Hanging Fixture
H 31 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in
electrified gas fixture with white globe
Located in Hudson, NY
Electrified gas fixture with white globe, brown enamel body and chrome stem.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Metal

Converted Gas Light Fixture (3-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Victorian style fixture with original finish and three gas candles, converted to electric
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Early 20th Century Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

Industrial Commercial Gas Fixture (2-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1877 – This is a rare two-light industrial commercial converted gas fixture. Retains its
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Antique Venetian Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror, Venetian, with clear and copper mirrored glass engraved with a beautiful floral motif and wheat.
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Mirror

Antique Venetian Mirror
Antique Venetian Mirror
$3,950
H 36 in W 27 in D 1.5 in
King Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany rice carved poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features handmade ...
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2010s American Regency Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Mahogany

French Modernist Chandelier attributed to Philippe Jean
By Philippe Jean
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern from the Modernist period in France. This fixture features a central glass globe with eight arms of black lacquered metal. Each is capped with chrome and features chrome deta...
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1970s French Modern Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Metal

Important Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Ducrot in Dark Wood, Italy, 1920s
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Important and rare Art Deco bar cabinet designed and produced by Vittorio Ducrot, Italy, in the 1920s. This elegant piece is crafted in dark wood, featuring two doors and two drawers...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Siena Marble Model of a Sarcophagus
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Hand-Carved Siena Marble Model of a Sarcophagus on a Black Marble Base. This gorgeous grand tour piece is modeled after the Fon...
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1840s Italian Grand Tour Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Marble, Siena Marble

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with double doors, distressed black lacquer and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

1920s Georgian Style Cut Crystal 5-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Georgian style chandelier with waterfall oriented crystals on the top and bottom, intricately cut crystal bowls and bobeches, crystal scroll arms and curling accents, and a large, ...
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1920s Italian Georgian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf, Brass

1920s Georgian Style Cut Crystal 5-Light Chandelier
1920s Georgian Style Cut Crystal 5-Light Chandelier
$3,700 Sale Price
62% Off
H 36 in Dm 28 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope Tassel Armchairs and Ottomans
By Niccolini, Dorothy Draper, Napoléon III
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Reign in fast this complete four piece set of Italian gilt rope and tassel armchairs with complimenting en suite ottomans fully professionally restored to their highest level of glam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Velvet, Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood

Barovier Toso 1940 s Italian Suspension Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Gorgeous 1940's Barovier & Toso art deco pendant. All original in tact. Rewired. Takes two standard Edison screw lightbulbs. We can lengthen or shorten the brass stem.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Crystal, Brass

Barovier 
Toso 1940
s Italian Suspension Light
Barovier 
Toso 1940
s Italian Suspension Light
$3,000 Sale Price
30% Off
H 41 in W 17 in D 12 in
Italian 1940s Four Light Copper Table Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Four Light Copper Table Lamp with their original paper lampshades Measurements with shades 28.5 x H 37 cm.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Copper

Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Blue Gold Porcelain Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline glass shade. Also have a large matching chandelier. Price per unit. Materials: Opaline ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Bronze

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Papyrus Glass Pate De Verre
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Papyrus” made in marbled yellow, brown, orange and white glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional colors. height...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Blown Glass

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz Switzerland. Fully carved from solid wood these look amazing on your wall and are ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Walnut

Unique Twin Oil Lamp Chandelier - Newly Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
You almost never see these compact hanging double oil lamps. I would guess it dates to the mid 1800s. The body and tanks are all brass. The matching pair of 10 inch shades are origin...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Brass

Set of Antique Display Cabinets
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Set of special display cabinets with curved glass. 4 adjustable shelves per display case. Rear wall and part side walls are equipped with mirrors. Curved glass always makes a display...
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1890s English Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Walnut

Set of Antique Display Cabinets
Set of Antique Display Cabinets
$7,989
H 81.89 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
French Gilt Bronze and Painted Gasolier
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt bronze and painted four light chandelier with original chain and canopy. Originally gas and has been converted to electricity. Dealers please call for trade price.
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19th Century French Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures

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Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique gas lighting fixtures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all antique gas lighting fixtures available were constructed with great care. Antique gas lighting fixtures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique gas lighting fixtures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Industrial antique gas lighting fixtures are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Gas Lighting Fixtures?

Antique gas lighting fixtures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,878, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.