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Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century American iron lantern.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Lanterns
Materials
Iron
CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
Located in New York, NY
IRON SIMPLE NATURAL ELEGANCE AND PROPORTIONS
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century American Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century American iron lantern.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Early 1900
s French Chandelier Rewired American
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1900's French Chandelier Rewired American 20''w X 19''h
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
American Early Electrical Brass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
American four light early electrical brass chandelier with etched glass shades.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Treen Ware Folk Art Lamp, American, Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Double Swivel Cluster and Adjustable Finial. Lamp Shade Not Included. American, Early 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Treenware Table Lamp, American, Late 19th/Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Included. American, Late 19th/Early 20th Century.
26 inches high
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Early 20th Century American Brass Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 early 20th century American brass sconces
Brand new wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Early American Brass Chandelier with Vaseline Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Absolutely stunning early American brass chandelier with unique swirling Vaseline glass globes
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Early American Country Tin Mirrored Wall Sconce
Located in Essex, MA
An early American Folk Art country wall sconce in tin with mirrored back, the arched top with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
Early American Tin Mirrored Wall Sconce
Located in Essex, MA
A striking, early American mirrored wall sconce, the ebonized wood frame, with gilded interior
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
Early 20th Century Bisque American Pottery Urns as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century bisque American pottery urns as lamps.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
A Pair Of Early American Cage Lights Ca 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of early american caged task lights . sold only as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century American Brass Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century American brass two-arm sconces
New wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Treenware Floor Lamp, American, Late 19th/Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
. American, Late 19th / Early 20th Century.
66 inches high x 14 inches diameter at base
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Early 1900s American Bronze and Iron Lamp by Woodruff
Edwards
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 1900s American bronze and iron lamp by Woodruff & Edwards, from an Atlanta Estate.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
American Iron Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
EIGHT PANELS AMERICAN CASED IRON LANTERN WITH FOUR CENTER LIGHTS.
IT HAS BLACK PAINT OUT SIDE AND
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$1,450
Pair of Early 20th Century American Swan Two-Arm Medallion Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century American swan two-arm medallion sconces
Brand new wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
American Hanging Fixture
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN HANGING LIGHT WITH FOUR BENT ICE GLASS PANELS AND GREAT BRASS METAL WORK.
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$2,200
American Bronze Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
A simple but elegant four light American hanging lantern. Made of beautiful bronze.
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$2,950
American Railroad Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is a railroad lantern, from The Northwest and it is in working condition. this could be used as a decorative piece indoors or can be used outdoors . it is a stunning piece, with...
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
American Arts
Craft Lantern
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made of hand hammered iron, this beautiful American Arts & Crafts lantern features four green
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Early 1890s American Silver Plated Six-Candle Chandelier with Filigree
Located in Minneapolis, MN
and an elegant touch to a room. The fixture has its original canopy.
We find that early antique
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver, Brass
Frankart Style Art Deco Early 20th Century American Flapper Girl Table Lamp
By Frankart
Located in Atlanta, GA
that here, in New York City, small design studios and factories were busy making delightful American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Eight American Punched Metal Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Old punched sheet metal (Tin?) lanterns with various geometric designs, each with Arts & Crafts period wall bracket. Wonderful, ambient light. May also be hung from a chain. Provenan...
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
American Early 20th Century I. P. Frink, Large Bronze Reflector Desk Lamp
By I.P. Frink
Located in Fairfax, VA
One of the best desk lamp was made with heavy bronze and mirror reflector inside the shade for even spread of the light. It is in great condition for it's age.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Early American Translucent White and Clear Glass Shade with Chrome Pendant
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A new chrome pendant paired with a unique early American clear and white glass shade. This
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
PAIR American Art Nouveau Torchieres
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rembrandt company dates from 1815 in Baltimore.) SIGNIFICANT AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU PROVENANCE: the
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Early American Bronze Three-Light Fixture with Grapeleaf Detail
Etched Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
.
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
American brass and copper signal light
Located in Round Top, TX
American brass and copper signal light. Stamped tag on side: U.S.L.H.E. SN.079
Category
Early 20th Century American More Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
American Patchwork Vintage Feedsack Custom Lampshade
Located in London, GB
A handcrafted custom-made lampshade covered with circa 1920s-1930s vintage American feedsack
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Lighting
Materials
Cotton
American Pottery Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful celadon colored table lamp. Made in America during the 1920's, this great table lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
American Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL FLOOR LAMP MADE OF BRONZE ANS SILVER FINISH
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$1,500
American Patchwork Vintage Feedsack Custom Lampshade
Located in London, GB
A handcrafted custom-made lampshade covered with circa 1920s-1930s vintage American feedsack
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Lighting
Materials
Cotton
American Desk Lamp
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Large twin pedestal desk lamp.
Gold painted pressed steel,
American, 1930s.
Rewired and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Turn of the Century American Brass Searchlight
Located in Stamford, CT
Turn of the Century American Brass Searchlight
Category
Early 20th Century American More Lighting
Pair of Early American Art Nouveau Sconces with Crackled Vaseline Glass Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
stylized scroll arm holding a crackled vaseline glass shades. Original brass patina.
We find that early
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
American Desk Lamp
By H. G. Mcfaddin
Co
Located in Fairfax, VA
THIS DESK LAMP IS MADE BY H.G.McFADDIN & CO KNOWN AS EMERALITE ,BECAUSE OF GREEN SHADE TO BE SOFT ON THE EYE WERE VERY DESIRABLE AS THEY HAVE BEEN SEEN IN MANY MOVIES
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Very Large Pair of Jeff Cunningham Early American Coach Lights
Located in Miami, FL
, armchairs, side/end/center/side/console tables, stools, sofas, sideboards, lighting, chest, desks,lanters
Category
Antique 19th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
American Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
THIS BEAUTIFUL DESK LAMP IS DONE BY THE AMRONLITE BRONZE BASE AND PAINTED GLASS ADJUSTABLE FROM 2 PLACES
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,800
Pair of American Cast Iron Torchiere Lights
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of American cast iron torchiere lights with octagonal shades, each having one hinged panel
Category
Early 20th Century American More Lighting
Materials
Iron
American Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
GREAT AMERICAN BRONZE FLOOR LAMP WITH LITTLE BOY CLIMBING THE POLE.
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper
American Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This fantastic American brass floor lamp is a great example of the fine workmanship characteristic
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
ELEGANT AMERICAN NICKEL FINISH TORCHIERE FLOOR LAMP WITH FABULOUS GLASS SHADE.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
American Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN IRON FLOOR LAMP WITH BRONZE DECORATION HAS SHIELD STYLE SHADE WITH PARCHMENT LINER
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Bronze
American Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A FABULOUS BRONZE FLOOR LAMP WITH PARTIAL SILVER PLATE THAT MAKES THE DESIGN MORE OUTSTANDING.
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN COLORFUL ART NOUVEAU EIGHT PANEL SLAG GLASS LAMP WITH BRONZE FINISHED BASE.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,250
American Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
THIS ART NOUVEAU LAMP HAS BEEN DESIGNED BY AMERICAN LAMP CO BY THE NAME OF BRADLEY & HUBBARD ,THE
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Black And White American Torchieres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of early american torchieres in original condition.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
American Stained Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN SOLID BRASS SQUARE LANTERN SHAPE WITH GREEN STAINED GLASS SHADE FLOOR LAMP.
Category
Early 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Art Deco Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
STRIKING AMERICAN NICKEL ON BRASS AND BLACK LACQUERED WOOD ART DECO FLOOR LAMP
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
American Art Pottery Lamp
Located in Woodstock, NY
Glazed, hand thrown, pottery lamp, from the arts and crafts period. Retaining the original brass mounts. metallic tan glazing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Column Fragments as Lamps
Located in Charlotte, NC
American architectural columns made into a pair of standing lamps with new linen shades.
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of Four American Art Deco Torchiere Lights
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of four polished chrome Art Deco torchiere lights from a department store in New York.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Lighting
Materials
Chrome
American Pendent Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN CUT OUT BRASS AND BLOWN GLASS HANGING LIGHT
Category
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
American Green Glass Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN ADJUSTABLE GREEN GLASS OXIDIZED BROWN COLOR BRASS DESK LAMP.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
American Hanging Fixture
Located in Fairfax, VA
BEAUTIFUL TWO TONE COLOR AMERICAN FIXTURE WITH GREAT BRONZE HARDWARE .
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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Early American Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of early American lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 462 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of early American lighting now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of early American lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of early American lighting made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of early American lighting over the years, but those crafted by Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Tiffany Studios and Jefferson Electric Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Early American Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of early American lighting at 1stDibs is $2,074, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $54,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Early American Lighting
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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