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Rare Handel Stream Scene Table Lamp Numbered 5673
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Handel table lamp has cone-shaped reverse and obverse painted shade with a woodland stream with rocky banks meandering through a wooded scene done in fall colors of green, brown, red...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Neo Classic Trophy Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning brass urn sits on a square base with 4 round feet. This polished urn is lovely & graceful; with stylish arms/ handles. Topped with a new black linen shade. Brass beaded pull...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Frankart School Art Deco Bronze Crystal Sculptural Lamp, Woman Ball, C1930
By Frankart
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Art Deco Bronze & Crystal Sculptural Lamp in the Manner of Frankart with a Woman & Ball, C1930 Measures - 12.75"H x 4.5"W x 8.75"D
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Crystal, Bronze

Large-Scale Vintage Wire Formed Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional chandelier for farmhouse or traditional of great scale and form with original finish and wiring. Heavy bent and twisted wire with steel plates, beeswax candle style sleev...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large-Scaled Faux-Burl Ceramic Double-Handled Urn-Form Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
of classical krater form with an ovoid body flanked by upright handles all in a rich faux-burlwood amber-colored glaze.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North American Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Patinated Bronze Lamp in Manner of Armand-Albert Rateau Attributed to Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze lamp in Manner of Armand-Albert Rateau with snake motif . Attributed to Caldwell.
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Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Arts Crafts Adirondacks Slag Glass Table Lamp
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful Greens With Yellows And Reds In The Panels of The Slag Glass. From An Upstate New York Estate In The Adirondacks. Base Is Created From Beautifully Grained Spruce From The ...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass, Spruce

Victorian Kerosene Oil Lamp Base Mermaid Cupid Bacchus, Swans N. Muller s Sons
By Muller
Located in Toledo, OH
Victorian kerosene oil lamp base by N. Muller's & Sons. Figural mermaid with cornucopia body supported by two swans. She is holding up a bowl with cupid and Bacchus reliefs. Stamped ...
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Early 20th Century North American Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Small Folk Art "Candle" Lamp in Painted Metal, circa 1900
Located in Pasadena, CA
This small rustic circa 1900 "candle" or fairy lamp with the base in the form of a lily pad or lotus was likely modified to be an electric lamp, we have rewired it with a fabric cord...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Fulper Pottery 3-Sided Lamp with Blue/Green Glaze
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage fulper pottery 3-sided lamp with blue/green glaze. Newly rewired with a new custom made linen shade.
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chase "The Colonel" lamp by Lurelle Guild, 1930s
Located in Astoria, NY
Chase "The Colonel" lamp by Lurelle Guild, 1934, red enamel metal toy soldier with hand painted glass bulb on wood base, marked. Hat and gun lacking. Dealer: S138XX
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hand Hammered Silver Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These solid silver lamps were hand hammered/carved creating an extremely detailed stand. Within the carvings you can see a depiction where there is a village and its people. The scen...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Duffner Kimberly Bronze, Stained Dichroic Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Duffner & Kimberly Bronze, Stained & Dichroic Leaded Glass Table Lamp with Stylized Floral Elements, C1920 Measures - 27 7/8" x 18 3/4" x 18 3/4"
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1900 leaded glass light fixture with interior lights. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Lead

Antique Arts Crafts Miller School Slag Glass Foliate Filigree Table Lamp c1920
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts table lamp in the manner of Miller Lamp Co. offers foliate, branch and swag filigree cast shade housing bent slag glass panels and surmounting cast double socke...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts Crafts Handel School Mosaic Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of Handel offers floral mosaic leaded stained glass shade surmounting cast double socket base, c1920. Measures: 24" height x 17...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Lead

Vented Vaseline Glass Armory Chandelier
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
front lobby. This amazing chandelier has that early municipal look. These early and elegant bun shaped
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Early 20th Century North American Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Double Arm Oil Lamp, Newly Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
and elegant early example that we wired to take standard bulbs. Its all brass with milk glass shades
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces. In very good vintage condition, no damage. Up to 120V (US Standard) Hardwired Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

13-Light Marquee and Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
outer ring is lead. Lead was used in some of the best early hand formed lamps. It is unsigned but looks
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Huge Hand-Made Arts and Crafts Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
. It has a maritime look to it but is definitely early Arts and Crafts. The patina is untouched. For
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Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Waterford Crystal Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dallas, TX
chandelier for a dining room, unique and beautiful. It has just been American wired, and certified, ready to
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Antique Early 19th Century Northern Irish American Empire Chandeliers an...

Materials

Crystal

Impressive Domed Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the largest single piece of glass we have ever offered. I think its very special. The one piece milk glass dome has a 19 inch diameter and is 10 inches deep. There is a very ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

1900’s Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze Silver Plated Chandelier
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1920’s Caldwell 6 lights chandelier neoclassic style silver plated. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Silver

Modern Double Industrial Pendant Light with Antique Adjustable Shades
Located in New York, NY
Modern bronze double light pendant with antique Holophane Industrial shades. The 'elbows' are adjustable so that the shades can be adjusted to any angle desired. Small quantity avail...
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Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Brascolite Chandelier
By Brascolite
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a really interesting Brascolite lamp. It's has an impressive two foot diameter with a decorative horse hair plaster border. The underside is white porcelain and the heavy mil...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Smaller Brascolite Chandelier
By Brascolite
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a really interesting Brascolite lamp. It's has an impressive two foot diameter with a decorative horse hair plaster border. The underside is white porcelain and the heavy mil...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Matching Pair of Bank Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
Its very difficult to find this type of light as a matching pair. They each have a 17 inch diameter. They are not monumental and a perfect scale for home use. They are beautiful, hea...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Acorn Domed Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the largest single pieces of glass we have ever offered. I think its very special. The one piece milk glass dome has a 24 inch diameter and is 12 inches deep. The decr...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Heavy Bronze Bank Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This Classic, stately and tasteful lamp is solid bronze. There is a rich and important quality feel to it. It's heave for its size. That says a lot about the quality. Illuminated by ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

1920 bronze French pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
An exceptional solid bronze pierced metal pendant light , in verdigris oxidized finish . Salvaged from a building in Chicago. This is a beautiful fixture, rewired and ready for inst...
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Early 20th Century French American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze, Brass Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light Jeweled Shade
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light & Jeweled Shade c1920 Measures - 39 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
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Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Bronze Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
pendant chandelier is a refined example of early 20th-century craftsmanship and decorative art. The piece
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Handel Model 7036 "Birds of Paradise" Shade Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
-century American decorative lighting, merging functionality with exceptional artistic design. The "Birds
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Arts Crafts Wilkinson School Leaded Stained Glass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts Crafts Wilkinson school hanging light features leaded stained slag glass construction with floral rose decoration, circa 1920 Measures - 39" drop from cano...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lead

Leaded Glass Inverted Pendant Chandelier
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are always being asked for leaded glass pendants that when looking up, you do not see the exposed glaring light bulbs. Here is a very nice example of that. Besides the colorful fl...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts Crafts Gilt Bronze Quezal Art Glass Chandelier, Circa 1920
By Quezal
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts chandelier offers gilt bronze frame having scroll, foliate and floral elements with six acanthus draped arms surrounding Quezal art glass font and terminatin...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Iron and Milk Glass Exterior Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of massive sconces; one has four-leaf embellishments and one has two-leaf embellishments. Iron and brass; shades are not original but are of the period.
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Early 20th Century North American Wall Lights and Sconces

Carriage House Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early pair of carriage lanterns. They are a matching left or right pair or mirror image
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Caldwell Double Arm Sconces with Cameo
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with cameos and two lights. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated Sconces with Cherubs, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated small sconces with cherubs on backplate and two lights. Lamp shade is not included. In very good vintage condition, restored. Dealer...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Caldwell Lire Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell with Lyre shaped backplate. In great vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP   
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’a Caldwell silver plated oval sconces with two arms. In very good vintage condition, restored. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver

Pair of Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with ornament on body. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver

Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces. Ideal for the hallway or entryway. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Caldwell One Lights Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1930s Caldwell silver plated one light arms sconces. Lamp shade is not included. In great vintage condition with original finish and patina. Up to 120V (US Standard...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver

1920s Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with etched mirrored backplate and brown patinated bronze arms Dealer: G302YP   
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Caldwell Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell scones with a silver color. In great vintage condition, restored. Dealer: G302YP  
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1950s Greta Von Nessen Anywhere Lamp Wall Sconce Table Light
By Greta Von Nessen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual example of early 1950s American modern lighting design by Greta Von Nessen.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Of Arts Crafts Copper Lanterns With Mica Shades
By Roycroft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing Original Verdigris Patina Which Has Been Accumulating For 100 Yrs. These Great Lanterns Came Off An Upstate New York Stone Castle. Hand Hammered Cooper Roofs With Chimney Ven...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Train Station Wall Mount Light Fixtures
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of green painted cast iron wall mount light fixtures with white glass globes. Each piece is labeled 27 and has a "Union Made" sticker. Rewired with replacement globes.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces, Circa 1900s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces, unusual design and size. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with waive design on backplate. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP  
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with grapes on plate and cups. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Pair of Caldwell Mirrored Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell mirrored backplate sconces with bird’s design on mirror . In very good vintage condition. Up to 120V (US Standard) Hardwired Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Caldwell Mirrored Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell mirrored sconces with two bronze arms. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Caldwell Bronze Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze brown sconces colonial style. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: G302YP
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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    The 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.