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Pair Federal Style Sheild Back Brass Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of hand wrought brass Federal style shield back wall sconces with tall glass hurricane shades. Not electrified.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Caldwell Mirrored Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces. In very good vintage condition.
Dealer: G302YP
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,850 / set
Colonial Revival 2-Light Brass Sconces
Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
had crystal decorations, now streamlined with delicate hook accents. American, 1920s. Newly rewired
Category
Early 20th Century North American Colonial Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$750 / set
Rare Harry Weese Baldry Indirect Floor Lamp/ Torchiere, Model 13
By Harry Weese
Located in North Miami, FL
original iron disc base. A rare example of early American modernist lighting.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Antique Set Of Five Silver Plated Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousands antique sconces and over one thousand antique lchandeliers and lights in our store, we can not put everything on 1stdibs,if you need a specific ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
$3,125 / set
1920s Caldwell Shell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with shell design. In great vintage condition.
Dealer: G302YP
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Mirrored Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell mirrored backplate sconces (silver plated) with two lights. In great vintage condition.
Dealer: G302YP
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver
$3,800 / set
Pair of Caldwell Waterfall Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces unusual size with crystal hangings, 12 interior lights. In very good vintage condition.
Dealer: G302YP
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$16,000 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Sconces with Convex Mirrored, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Silver plated sconces with cracked mirrored backplate and two lights. Lamp shade is not included. In very good vintage condition.
Up to 120V (US Standard)
Ha...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver
1920
s Caldwell Sconces With Leaves Design
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights and leaves design. In very good vintage condition with original condition unaltered.
Up to 120V (US Standard)
Ha...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver
$6,750 / set
Large 1920s Mirrored Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1920’s large mirrored back plate sconces with bronze fittings and two lights. In very good vintage condition.
Dealer: G302YP
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 / set
Pair of Townhouse Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of large sconces showing a beautiful aged patina and original glass.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Antique Pair of Turn of the Century Outdoor Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mirrored Tin Candle Sconces, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
At once modern and traditional, these 1930s candle sconces are backed with circular mirrored reflectors, painstakingly assembled to a mosaic design from individual pieces of cut mirr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
$1,580 / set
Huge Wheeler Mirrored Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
look is just right. It looks early and may have originally been a gas fixture. It now take a single
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Exquisite Pair of Antique-Style Copper Wall Lanterns with Natural Patina
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, reminiscent of colonial or early American lighting, bringing a classic architectural element
Ready for
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
19thc Earlier American Made3 Piece Lighting ensemble/ 1 Chandelier and 2 sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Amereican Made Gilt Bronze 3 Piece Lighting Set. 1 chandelier and a pair of matching sconces
Category
Antique 1880s North American Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Rochester Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Company, one of the premier American lighting manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early American Reflective Candle Sconces
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Early American Reflective candle sconces. Composed of early leaded glass and tin with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Wall Lights ...
Materials
Metal, Tin
Early 20th Century American Mission Natural Wicker Ceiling Shade
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission natural wicker dome shaped ceiling shade with an open weave top and glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission More Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wicker
Early 20th Century American Iron Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century American iron light fixture with a gilt-lined cone-shaped dome
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century American Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A super charming and unusual early 20th century American iron chandelier originally from a 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Era Leaded Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
and ready to use.
American, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Early American Tin and Brass Sconces
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of antique Early American tin sconces with brass reflecting plate. Three candlesticks for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sc...
Materials
Brass, Tin
Stunning Early 20th Century American Glass
Brass Pendant Marked, Jefferson 481
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Lisse, NL
-century Jefferson glass pendant light is a fine example of American interior lighting from the Arts &
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
American Early 20th Century Leaded Bowl Pendent
Located in Montreal, QC
characteristic of the period of Tiffany and his competitors who contribute an American dimension to the style.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Early American Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp
By Markel Electric Products
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Stunning American, 1930s Art Deco table lamp
Amazing desk lamp of chrome, brass, dark amber
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Stunning Early 20th Century American Glass
Brass Pendant Marked Jefferson 481
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Lisse, NL
Another unique antique on 1stdibs.
This incredibly stylish, American-made pendant is in excellent
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Early 20th Century American Glass
Brass Pendant Marked Jefferson 482
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition and shape opaline glass chandelier.
This incredibly stylish, American-made
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early 20thC American Hanging Glass Panel Pendant Lamp c. 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
measures 38 inches long. We can shorten the chain to the buyers specifications if desired.
American, early
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Favrile Desk Lamp by, Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
An early 20th Century American Art Nouveau blown glass "Favrile" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Frosted and Cut-Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
desired length. American, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of American Early 20th Century Bronze and Leaded Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
popular by Tiffany in the early 20th century. They bridge the old and new and cast a subtle glow.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
American Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual early 20th century ceiling light in the manner of Oscar Bach. Cast aluminum with original
Category
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$2,650
American Brilliant Cut Glass Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elaborately cut American Brilliant glass table lamp. The base and shad are original with all around
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Handel Lamp, Signed American Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Handel lamp with obverse painted and etched shade.
Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps
American Mission Style Wrought Iron Hand Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
American mission square wrought iron hand lantern with amber glass inset into sawtooth design
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Canadian Fishing Reel Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century fishing reel now mounted as a lamp, Canadian. Mahogany. Label: Made by Peetz
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian American Craftsman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron and Mica Lantern, American 1920
s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iron and mica hanging lantern.
American circa 1920.
Newly re-wired and ready to install.
Lantern
Category
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Iron
American Cut Crystal Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cut crystal mushroom shaped small table lamp. The lamp consists of a shade and a column with a round base. The lamp shade and base are adorned with etched branches of leave...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
American Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Deco table lamp with figure holding conical vase aloft fitted with electric cluster
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century American Empire Revival Crystal and Bronze Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A cut crystal lamp featuring a central cut crystal stem covered with various shaped crystal elements capped by a cut crystal ball, the whole resting on a gilded bronze circular disk ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Early Leaded Glass Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We recently wired this gas lamp to take a standard light bulb. It has the original leaded stained glass shade. The shade is in perfect condition with no cracks. There are also some n...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of American Mid- Century Bamboo Trellis Mirror Hexagon Column Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century Bamboo Trellis Mirror Hexagonal Column Lamps
Category
Early 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning American Art Nouveau Emeralie table lamp or desk lamp with its original shade. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique American Classical Brass and Glass Flush Mount / Ceiling Lamp, Jefferson
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish American flush mount.
American light fixtures made by Jefferson are very hard to
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Jane
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Early Floor Lamp
By Gordon
Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
.
Specs: Walnut, Tile.
Condition:
This Jane & Gordon Martz Marshall Studios early floor lamp is in
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
American Mahogany and Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Huge and impressive solid mahogany panel lamp with incredible glass. The pictures don't really show it. There is so much color and striations throughout the glass, it's hard to cap...
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
American Art Nouveau Deco or Arts
Crafts Floor Lamp by Artistic Brass
BZ Wks
By Artistic Brass
BZ Wks NYC
Located in Miami, FL
An important iconic piece of American history, this beautiful Art Nouveau, Art Deco brass floor
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique American "Milk Glass" Lamps, circa 1910-1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique American "Milk Glass" Lamps, Circa 1910-1920.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass
Sea Green Rookwood Style American Arts
Crafts Vase Mounted as a Lamp
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
American Arts & Crafts,
Sea green Rookwood style
Vase mounted as a lamp.
Finely painted with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Emeralite Desk Lamp with Cased Glass Shade, American, circa 1915
By Emeralite
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emeralite desk lamp with unusual cased art glass shade and metal base, American, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Signed American Arts
Crafts Glazed Blue Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Studio matte glazed matte blue stoneware single bedside table lamp, circa 1940s. Featuring a smooth speckled blue bottle form. Shade shown for display only and not for sale (9 H ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Antique American Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of hand-wrought electric light sconces, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron
Rare American Gas Machine #777 Circus Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
unique lighting examples that can be found. This pendant is an AGM made in 1917. The most interesting
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Vintage Early 20th Century Italian Ceramic Sconces, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous pair of vintage Italian ceramic sconces in white and blue. The floral details are hand painted. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Antique American Art Nouveau Reverse Painted Landscape Table Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Art Nouveau reverse painted landscape table lamp, circa 1910. The Pittsburgh style
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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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