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American Painted Glass Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A classic American painted glass table lamp. A beautiful silver plated base gives this piece a
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
American Arts
Crafts Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
BEAUTIFUL ARTS & CRATS WROUGHT IRON FLOOR LAMP WITH MICA SHADE.
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
American Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A very beautiful American Art Nouveau table lamp. Six panels of stunning stained glass are the
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
American Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
lamp displays classic French design influence, despite its American roots. A beautiful piece.
In
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1920s American Stained Glass Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This 1920s American stained glass lamp has a classic style. Beautiful stained glass makes up the
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Spelter
Early 20th Century Sheffield Glass and Brass Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Early electric pendant, Sheffield style oval ceiling canopy and bell. Original milk glass shade
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
American Brass Gasolier
Located in Hudson, NY
This Brass Gasolier has four [4] lihgt for electricity and [4] that were for Gas. It is all Electricied now.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,600
Early 20th Century Single Carriage Light
Located in Canton, MA
from the elements for the longevity of the fixture.
Material: Metal
Style: American Classical
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of American Arts
Crafts Wrought Iron
Copper Lanterns
Located in Southampton, NY
Impressive pair of American Arts & Crafts wrought iron & copper gate post lanterns. The vented
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron, Copper
American Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
SIMPLE BUT ELEGANT THREE LIGHT ART DECO CEILING LIGHT WITH NEW WIRING.
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Pair Of American Bronze Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
PAIR OF BRONZE LAMPS WITH BRONZE SHIELD SHADES AND MICA LENS.
IT HAS BLACK IRON CUP AS AN ACCENT PIECE
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of American Silver over Copper Coach Lamps, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of American silver over copper coach lamps, circa 1820, marked C.N. Lockwood & Co, Newark, NJ
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Antique Early 19th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Silver, Copper
Four American Bradley and Hubbard Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four American Bradley & Hubbard Louis XVI style Bronze Chandeliers (priced per pair
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous Gold American Table Lamp
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant and unique; this fabulous gold plated table lamp features a rare green glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate
American Iron and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN FORGED IRON AND BRONZE FLOOR LAMP WITH REPLACEMENT MICA LAMPSHADE.
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Bronze
C.1920s American Wicker Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely American wicker lamp with the original wicker shade. This lamp is a wonderful
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Reed, Wood, Paint
American Art Nouveau Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU STAINED GLASS LAMP WITH BENT CARAMEL COLOR GLASS ,BASE AND FRAME IS ANTIQUE
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Folk Art Treenware Table Lamp, American, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Folk Art Treenware Table Lamp with Yellow Pleated Silk Shade. Faux Amber Finial, American, Late
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
1920
s American Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A classic 1920's American pottery lamp with a great black lacquered wood base and cap.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
American Art Nouveau Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU SLAG GLASS SHADE AS WELL AS BASE
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1920s American Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
bottom. Updated electrical cords and lighting with 2 cups and 2 bulbs.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
American Desk Lamp by Miller Co
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Fairfax, VA
An elegant American desk lamp. Created by noted lamp makers The Miller Company: a double light
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Art Nouveau Stained Glass Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This beautiful American Art Nouveau lamp features a caramel colored glass shade, making for a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
American Desk Lamp by Silver Crest
Located in Fairfax, VA
Crest is a true American classic.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
American Flush Mount Chandelier.
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic five light flush mount american chandelier.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
American Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Round Top, TX
An American wrought iron chandelier with six lights. Pair available.
Requires re-wiring.
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Composition Light Fixture
Located in Round Top, TX
An American composition and glass light fixture from a Chicago theater, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Composition
$1,200 / item
American Neoclassical Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
centerpiece with a beautiful neoclassical design.
Made in America during the 1920's, this chandelier is
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
American Arts
Crafts Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful four light American Arts & Crafts fixture. Made of brass, this chandelier features a
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
American Stained Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
This 1920's American chandelier is made of gorgeous white stained glass and brass. The brass has a
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early Electric Prismatic Glass Hanging Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Early Electric Prismatic Hanging Pendant. A simple chain fixture with canopy and bell shaped
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
American Bronze And Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
VERY RARE SLAG GLASS LAMP WITH BRONZE . THIS EIGHT SIDED LAMP HAS 4 PULL CHAIN LIGHT AS WELL AS SWITCH ON THE BASE .
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large American Pendant Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
HEAVY MOLDED GLASS WITH FLORAL MOTIF WITH 3 HEAVY DUTY SOCKETS
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
American Arts
Crafts Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
This beautiful chandelier was made in the American Arts & Crafts style. Crafted with hand hammered
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Lovely Early California Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant Spanish revival pendant. Measures: 12.5" H x 5" W x 22" total H with chain and canopy.
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Vintage 1920s North American Chandeliers and Pendants
American Arts
Crafts Lamp By Heintz
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful custom lamp crafted by the famed Heintz Art Metal Shop. This highly detailed lamp is made of silver on bronze.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Pair American Task Lamps, Maine 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of new english task lamps with their original milk glass shades. have been rewired & sold only as a pair.
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
American Art Nouveau Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
ARMERICAN ART NOUVEAU SLAG GLASS LAMP WITH LIGHT IN THE BASE
2 LIGHTS UNDER THE SHADE AND ONE LIGHT IN THE BASE
2 LIGHTS UNDER THE SHADE AND ONE LIGHT IN THE BASE
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Mixed Metal
Elegant American five light beaded crystal chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic beaded chandelier in the French style with braided bottom basket design, hanging teardrop crystal and applied rosette crystals on a metal frame in a silvered finish, fully tr...
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
American Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
ELEGANT 5 MOLDED GLASS CHANDELIER WITH MATCHING DESIGN BODY
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
American Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
American wall sconces made of a beautiful combination of cased and forged metal with cylindrical
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
American Table/Desk Lamp with Mica Lampshade
Located in Fairfax, VA
BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN DOUBLE LIGHT DESK/TABLE LAMP WITH TWO COLOR MICA LAMPSHADE.
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pr of American Arts
Crafts Lanterns with Seeded Slag Glass, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pr of American Arts & Crafts Lanterns with Seeded Slag Glass: original restored finish, newly wired
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Iron
American Gilt-Porcelain Japonisme Lamp, Circa 1920
Located in Lake Forest, IL
American Gilt-Porcelain Japonisme Lamp, Circa 1920
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
American Art Glass Table Lamp By Quezal
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous American Art Glass lamp. Made by the noted Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Neoclassical Chandelier.Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Fine American neoclassical brass chandelier originally a gasolier now wired for electricity. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chandeliers and Pendants
Decorative Antique American Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative antique American iron wall sconces. They could be used outside and inside.
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair Of American Bronze Lanterns
Located in Fairfax, VA
PAIR OF FANTASTIC SIX LIGHT AMERICAN BRONZE LANTERNS.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
American 1920
s Pendant Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
FANTASTIC ACID CUT GLASS AND BRASS FITTING SINGLE LIGHT ( UP TO 150 WATT ) AMERICAN PENDANT LIGHT.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
American 2 Arm Lamp with old Shades
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is part of a larger collection of vintage lamp, made from old parts. This lamp has two shades and also has two switches, one dimmer and one brighter. Its a stunning piece that w...
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
American Bronze Floor Lamp With Painted Glass Shade
Located in Fairfax, VA
ELEGANT AMERICAN ADJUSTABLE BRONZE FLOOR LAMP WITH PAINTED GLASS SHADE.
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful Art Deco pendant light. An American made piece from the 1920's, this fantastic light
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
American Arts
Crafts Pendant Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
This stunning pendant light is a beautiful example of the American Arts & Crafts movement. A single
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Of American Federal Style Sconces
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Very Beautiful pair of giltwood and carved eagle sconces with cut crystal candle plates and drops. These have gilt metal candle holders and chain with carved giltwood tassles at the...
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
American Beaux Arts Slag Glass Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
American beaux arts slag glass lamp with intricate scroll work and acanthus leaves, (circa 1910
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Slag Glass
American Stained Glass Mission / Arts
Crafts Ceiling Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
AMERICAN GREEN AND RED STAINED GLASS WITH WOOD FRAMING MISSION / ARTS & CRAFTS CEILING FIXTURE
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Flush Mount
American Stained Glass Table Lamp By Bradley
Hubbard
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Fairfax, VA
VERY PRETTY LAMP AMERICAN STAINED GLASS TABLE LAMP WITH ART NOUVEAU DESIGN BY BRADLEY & HUBBARD.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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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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