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8 Light 1920s American Bubble Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful eight light crystal chandelier with bubble crystals. Newly rewired. UL listing available for an additional fee.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
American Art Nouveau Table Lamp by, Tiffany Studios, circa 1905
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau cast bronze and favrile table lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Art Nouveau Newel Post Table Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau bronze and favrile "Newel Post" desk lamp by Tiffany Studios with three
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
20th Century American Art Nouveau Six Light Chandelier by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
A early 20th century American Art Nouveau cast bronze and favrile glass Six Light Chandelier by
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Art Nouveau Desk Lamp by, Quezal Art Glass
Decorating Company
By Quezal
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau glass and patinated bronze table lamp decorated with three matching pulled
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
An American Ceiling Fixture by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American ceiling fixture by maker E. F. Caldwell (firm founded in 1895, closed 1959) with
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Caldwell American Neo-Classic Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Caldwell two-light American Neo-Classic design wall sconces with bronze frames; having
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Spelter Table Lamp with North American Bison Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary Spelter table lamp from the very early 20th century out of Austria. Depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
American Holophane Plaffonier Pendant Light Bronze Prismatic Glass
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
ceiling hook, early 20th century.
The glass is in great condition, age related oxidisation to all metal
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
American Art Nouveau Tiffany Favrile "Mosque" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau favrile blown glass, bronze and wood "Mosque" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Colonial style brass wall lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Colonial style single arm nickel plated brass wall lights with individual glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Ceiling Lights Signed Rambusch NYC, American, circa 1910
By Rambusch Co.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Four ceiling fixtures in metal with handblown opaque glass, all made by hand in the early 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair Early Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Model 9 Table Lamps C. 1947
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Early Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Associates Table Lamps circa 1947
Model no. 9.
Noguchi
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cherry
An American Art Nouveau Four-Light Lily Table Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau patinated bronze and favrile glass "Four Light Lily" table lamp by Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Early Lantern Style Pendents Matching
Located in Peekskill, NY
This matching pair of lamps go back to the Gas Era and are all original and have been wired to take a standard bulb. At almost 30 inches long by 18 inches these lanterns are very imp...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique American Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Full Floral Rose Pattern by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Petaluma, CA
also cast some of the best American bronzes in their foundry. Lesser known is their production of some
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Arts
Crafts (1880-1916) mirrored sconce
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Arts & Crafts (1880-1916) mirrored sconce
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassical Style Glass and Brass Light Fixture, American circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
wonderfully detailed brass outer ring, brass hardware and acorn finial.
American, early 20th century, circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Table Lamps, Edward F. Caldwell Co
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American gilt bronze and rock crystal table lamps by Edward F. Caldwell and Co.
Modeled
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Table Lamps, Edward F. Caldwell Co
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American gilt bronze and rock crystal table lamps by Edward F. Caldwell and Co.
Modeled
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Large Beaded Hanging Ball Pendant Light Fixture, American, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
beaded ball. Light has four sockets, recently rewired. American, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Brass and Satin Glass Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Brass and Satin Glass Sconces
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
An American Art Deco Period Painted Iron and Glass Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
stamped in iron, "R W and Co.", the ceiling mounted light in cast iron with painted accents, with five original painted glass half-shades, the underside painted as well
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 American Arts and Crafts Sconces
Located in Petaluma, CA
These very high quality sconces are cast bronze and hammered copper and are a great addition to any room setting. They also have an art nouveau influence, and can work with that dec...
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces. By maker Caldwell.
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wall Lights Arts and Crafts Outdoor circa 1910 American
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Outdoor pair of sconces in painted wrought iron hand crafted early 1900's. All original with Hand
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Newark Vintage American Desk or Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of vintage American Industrial table or wall lights. Weight 1.5 kg or 3,3 lb.
All lamps
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
American Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper and Brass Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of American Arts & Crafts two-candle wall sconces in hammered copper with brass scrollwork
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Brass
A Pair of American Oval Back Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of American oval back bronze wall sconces with finely detailed Chinoiserie motif design
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
American Arts
Crafts/ Art Nouveau Leaded Glass 4 Light Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
piece of antique lighting.
The Handel Co. produced shades just like the 3 side shades that are not
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early Colonial Williamsburg mirrored wall sconce offers pressed tin frame with diamond pattern
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
American Art Nouveau Double Arm Wall Sconces by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fine pair of American Art Nouveau cast bronze and glass Tiffany Studios "Double Arm" Sconces by
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Green 1920s Art Deco Oblong Cage Lantern with Circle Motif
Located in San Francisco, CA
America, and newly wired with a porcelain, medium socket. It looks gorgeous in daylight when it can be
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Iron
A Set of 6 Caldwell Baroque Style American 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 Caldwell Baroque style American 2-light wall sconces with vase shaped back having
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Four Two-Light American Renaissance Style Sconces Attributed to Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A set of four two-light American Renaissance style wall sconces with oval carved and giltwood
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Giltwood
Large Crouse hinds Marine lights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Surrey, BC
We have a set of three large cast marine lights with nice grey/blue original oxidized finish. The lights have been rewired and csa approved for easy install.
c 1920-30
Salvaged f...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial More Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Victorian White Wicker Column Pole Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, wicker shade, wicker shaft column base, very nice antique item, great style and form. Circa Early 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wicker
A Pair of American Mirrored Glass Art Deco 1-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
each sconce having a tray surrounded by a semicircular row of vertical mirrored pieces, the slightly concave backplates with domed tops again having individual vertical mirrored glas...
Category
Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Antique Wrought Iron Bridge Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and clean wrought iron bridge floor lamp, recoated in white and outfitted with new shade. Accommodates modern style LED bulbs too. Recoated white.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Bridge Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and clean wrought iron bridge floor lamp, recoated in white and outfitted with new shade. Accommodates modern style LED bulbs too. Recoated white.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arts and Crafts Bradley and Hubbard Slag Glass Table Lamp
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely Bradley and Hubbard table or desk lamp from the Arts and Crafts period. American. An iron
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Handel Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Denver, CO
Table lamp with three socket base with a floral leaded glass shade. The lamp measures 21 inches in height and the shade is 18 inches in diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$3,500
Monumental Alabaster and Pincanna Marble Carved Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alabaster and Pincanna marble floor lamp made in the early 20th century; hand carved green key
Category
Early 20th Century North American Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Double Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Eren Berg Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
early Edison light bulb only larger. The color is a unique and pleasing combination of Vaseline and
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
1920s Rembrandt Cast Iron Floor Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Astoria, NY
1920s Rembrandt cast iron floor lamp with an embossed French shade. Lamp has an alabaster insert on the circular base.
Dealer: R316TF.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
Floor Lamp Caged Edison Bulb Reading Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Task Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Caged Edison bulb adjustable reading lamp or vintage Industrial cast iron floor light. Measures: Cast Iron base measures 9 1/2 in diameter and 9" in height. Top arm measures 31&...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Hardrock Maple
Spun Aluminum Torchère Floor Lamp by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
cord, hardware and 3-way switch. The lamp measures: 12"D x 65"H. Classic American modern floor lamp
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of tall wood lamps with custom shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall wood lamps with custom shades.
Shade Dimensions:
Height: 12.5"
Length: 18"
Depth: 12"
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Table Lamps
Pair of Large Polished Ammonite Table Lamps with Pyrite
Located in New York, NY
brass fittings on a black metal base, newly wired for the American market. The total height to the top
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Prehistoric Table Lamps
Vintage Boho Juggling Pin Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible pair of vintage juggling pin lamps. Beautiful tall shape with the most beautiful patina from time. Kelly green flash at the top. Sure to add a little charm to any project....
Category
Early 20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
$1,250 / set
Antique Bradley
Hubbard School Arts
Crafts Six-Panel Slag Glass Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Six-Panel Slag Glass Lamp in the Manner of Bradley & Hubbard c1920
Measures - 22 1/2" x 17 1/2" x 17 1/2"
Category
Early 20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1920s Neoclassic Caldwell Silver Table Lamps
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
The circa 1920s neoclassic Greek style Caldwell silver table lamp with a lot of details: people body on bottom part and leaves on top. Lamp Shade is not included.
Up to 120V (US St...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
Charming Pair of Majolica Pottery Table Lamps in Blue and White with Gold Trim
Located in New York, NY
Sweet pair of diminutive ceramic table lamps, having white grounds, blue floral decoration, and gold highlights. Both lamps are in clean, working , original condition, and retain the...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian American Classical Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Thread Spool Table Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
A custom table lamp made from a vintage factory thread spool, topped with a brass plate and a metal base. The spool has a ribbed pattern through out and has the apperance of leather....
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps
Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Persian Blue and White Table Lamp by Caldwell
Located in Essex, MA
The vase 18th century, baluster form with enamelled mounts.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Art Nouveau Enameled Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely rare and early "Enameled" Table Lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with an early
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
A Vintage Shell Table Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
Beautifully crafted shell table lamp with a masculine Adirondack form and construction.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps
Materials
Shell, Plaster
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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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