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American leaded slag glass ceiling light
Located in New York, NY
An American leaded slag glass ceiling light with draped bellflower motif. The vase shaped body
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Dainty 1920s American Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
American crystal and pressed glass, four light fixture.
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
A Set of 3 American Iron Wall Lanterns With Triangular Tops
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 American iron wall lanterns with triangular top having wrought iron rods above 3
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Brass Double Light Student
s Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American brass double student's lamp with replaced green shades, circa 1900. Now electrified.
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Bronze Wheel Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 American patinated bronze chandelier with original patina and 6 lights. Available in our
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
American Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze American pendant with milk glass shade; newly wired with two standard sockets, each socket
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Industrial Enamel Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A great pair of early 20th century American Industrial green enamel metal pendant light fixtures
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
American Arts
Crafts Tiffany Style Student Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An American Arts& Crafts Tiffany style single arm student lamp with applied braided edges on oil
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
American Streamline Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
American streamline Art Deco chrome desk lamp, apparently unmarked, with spherical lamp on an
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
American Flush Mount Glass, Sunburst Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
An American flush mount glass sunburst ceiling light with bronze rod, finial, and canopy.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco table lamp composed of natural wicker with black and orange trim. The lamp rests
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker
American Art Deco Natural Wicker Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco natural wicker table lamp with black painted trim and open design base with a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
American Art Nouveau Lily Table Lamp by, Quezal Glass
Decorating Company
By Quezal
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely rare American Art Nouveau cast bronze and blown glass "Nine Light Lily" table lamp by
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair American Art Deco chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Art Deco period chandeliers with alternating gilt frame having rectangular
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
American Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp
By DK Home
Located in Petaluma, CA
is most important is that this is an incredible example of a high quality American lamp. You cannot
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage American Torchiere Floor Lamp w/Onyx Base
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding original 1920's American torchiere floor lamp with a brass finish and onyx accented
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
6 Arm American Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1920s American six light crystal chandelier. Lots of crystal detail; fiddlehead fern scrolls
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Suess
Located in Petaluma, CA
Fabulous leaded glass table lamp by the "Suess Ornamental Company," Chicago. This impressive lamp is known by the serious collectors to be one of Suess' best examples of their workm...
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
WWII Portable Lighthouse
By American Gas Accumulator Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
Fabulous aga 4th order portable range light with the original complete transport case full of accessories. This is an amazing find, tripod base capable of reaching 12' in height, the...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
$2,600
American Brass and Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An American brass and iron chandelier, the circular, flat bottom, with eight candle arms issuing
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Lamp on an American Writing Desk, 1900ca
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. To the B15d bulb. New lamp switch included.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Brass and Stained Glass Floor Lamp, 1920s
Located in Astoria, NY
American Brass and Stained Glass floor lamp, 1910s-1920s, the brass column support with onyx
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bradley
Hubbard
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely table lamp is quite unique. The Art Nouveau base is rather special, and is signed under the iron weight with the Bradley & Hubbard mark. The shade is very colorful with t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Lovely American Six Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crystal and pressed glass chandelier encased arms
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
An American 18 Light Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 light American iron chandelier with sun burst center and 18 Edison sockets within leaf shaped
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Iron Reading Room Table Lamp, America, 20th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Bronze & Iron Reading Room Table Lamp, America, 20th Century
Early 20th century rare table lamp
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
American Four Footed Harp Style Floor Lamp/Mica Shade
Located in Petaluma, CA
piece of antique lighting. While it is unsigned, it must have been done by a high quality craftsman
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Ceiling Lights American Circa 1910
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Turn of the century hand hammered hanging ceiling fixtures. bronze patinated metal incasing amber glass supported by green enameled perforated metal and a long original eight foot ch...
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamp
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
American Beaux-Arts Style Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An American Beaux-Arts style bronze light fixture in the form of a ribbed milk glass two-part
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920s Pair of American Made Colonial Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Colonial style sconces, American made in the 1920s. These can be viewed at our 5 East 16th
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze Floor Lamp with Antique Art Glass Shade, American, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful quality solid bronze floor lamp with antique calcite art glass shade.
American, early
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Early 21st Century Punch Cut Palm Tree Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage punch cut Palm tress table lamp. It’s a single lamp that can add to your coastal aesthetic living space. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Exceptional American Cast Glass Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Heavy cast glass bowl with extremely detailed bacchanalian scene with human figures and flora. Original intentional patination in the recessed areas. Great quality hanging fixture wi...
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
Originally these lamps were used outside an elevator door to indicate up or down. They have been rewired to work as a standard 2 bulb sconce. The globes are milk glass and the body i...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
$1,800 / set
Beaux Arts Style American Orb Fixture
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very special orb fixture would just bring tremendous presence to an entryway or any other room. We've never seen anything quite like it. Note the beautiful metal work which st...
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
American Classical Silver Plated Sconces with Mirrored Backplates
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of American Classical Silver Plated Sconces With Mirrored Backplates. In very good vintage
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Bronze Base with Griffins
Located in Petaluma, CA
Exotic and high quality table lamp with very unusual shades of green and a fabulous bronze base with winged griffins make this a special package. Beaded glass fringe makes for a gre...
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of American Neo Classic Design Bronze Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Neo Classic design bronze light fixtures with draped garland motif and original
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
American Adirondack Deer Lamp with Hand-Painted Brass Screen Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
American Adirondack deer lamp with hand-painted brass screen shade.
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
A Charming American Ten-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming American ten-light iron chandelier with inwardly scrolling arms joining a central shaft
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
American Shield-Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of shield-shaped 2-light American wall sconces with black painted frame, having leaf shaped
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
American Six Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
Unusual and well designed example of period arts and crafts lighting. All cast bronze with
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
A 10 Light American Brass Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A 10 light American brass ceiling light with candle arms supporting ring shaped element with
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Unique Pair of American 1920
s Mahogany Propeller Floor Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unique pair of American 1920's mahogany and brass propeller floor lamps; each gently twisting
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
American 4 Arm Victorian Chandelier/Moroccan Taste
Located in Petaluma, CA
the original warm brown patina. A truly rare and desirable antique piece of lighting.
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare American Gas Machine #777 Circus Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
unique lighting examples that can be found. This pendent is an AGM made in 1917. The most interesting
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
American Art Deco Molded Glass Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
American Art Deco period molded glass pendant light, with pressed glass fountain plume and basin
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
An American Neoclassic Design Bronze Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An American Neoclassic design bronze pendant fixture, the frame with stylized Doric columns
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Handsome American Wrought Iron Six Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, MI
HANDSOME AMERICAN WROUGHT IRON SIX LIGHT CHANDELIER
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
An American Art Nouveau Damascene Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau patinated cast bronze and favrile glass "Damascene" desk lamp by, Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Table Lamp with Bronze Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
patina on base.
Maker unknown.
Recently re-wired and ready to use.
American, 1900-1910.
In remarkable
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp, Anglo-American
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique American Stained Glass and Bronze Tiffany style Table Lamp
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique American Arts and Crafts period table lamp in bronze with stained glass shade by
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Early 21st Century Boho Wrapped Rings Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chandelier. Chic fabric wrapped rings on a large cylinder shape. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
American Art Nouveau "Gudebrod" Nautilus Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Gudebrod
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely fine and very rare American Art Nouveau patinated bronze Tiffany Studios “Nautilus
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American set of 4 bronze light fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze set of 4 heavy bronze light fixture depicting fruits and flowers on a ring. Interior lights.
At 209 East 59th Street.
At 209 East 59th Street.
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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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