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Antique Primitive Lighting

19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

Antique Indian Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp 19th Century South India
Located in Forney, TX
primitive lighting, as a votive candle holder, chamber candlestick stand, incense burner censer, or simply
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Primitive Lighting

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Bronze

One Copper Naturally Oxidized Vessel Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Three Copper naturally oxidized vessel lamps sold individually. Standard US UL wiring. Shades not included. WE JUST HAVE ONE LAMP LEFT 2 HAVE BEEN SOLD
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Early 19th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Copper

19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully quaint early 19th century American wrought iron chandelier with four taper candle cups, a twisted column, and a hand-wrought iron linked chain. Perfect over a small din...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wrought Iron

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Very Rare Pilgrim Century Lighting Stand, Ri Or Ct Origin
Located in Hadley, MA
ANCIENT PRIMITIVE LIGHTING STAND Exceptionally rare, untouched original Pilgrim
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
Located in New York, NY
IRON SIMPLE NATURAL ELEGANCE AND PROPORTIONS
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Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Early anglepoise styling of a primitive desk lamp with counterbalance weight, original paint.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Primitive Lighting

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Metal

Primitive Globe Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
original milk glass with wire support
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Lighting

Primitive Globe Lantern
Primitive Globe Lantern
H 20 in Dm 20 in
Late 19th C Primitive Indian Hammered Copper Water Vessel Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th c primitive Indian hammered copper water vessel lamp. A bold, bulbous body with a
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Late 19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Copper

Primitive Wrought Iron Weathervane Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wrought iron weathervane with great patina converted to to (4) light primitive
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade.       
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
H 24.41 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chinese Vase Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese vase lamps, in dark brown-olive green glaze with complimentary off-white linen Empire shade (listed measurements include shade). Newly wired, with line switch, for us...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Terracotta, Linen

Antique Chinese Vase Lamp
Antique Chinese Vase Lamp
H 19 in Dm 21.5 in
18th Century American Three-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming petite late 18th century American wrought iron chandelier with three curved arms uniting at a central down rod with a curved hook on top. Fixture has never been electrified.
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Late 18th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wrought Iron

19th Century American Nine-Arm Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century American wrought iron chandelier with nine scrolled arms, consisting of six in a circle on the bottom tier, and three around the top tier. The fixture origin...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

19th Century American Six-Arm Wrought-Iron Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late-19th century American six-arm hand-wrought iron chandelier with elegantly curved arms holding candle cups and with a decorative stylized heart finials at the ends. Ou...
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French, Late 18th Century Iron Wall Candleholders with Mirrors
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique pair of iron wall candleholders with small mirrors that reflect the light. France circa 1750-1800 Weathered, small losses.
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18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

Pair of French, 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Wall Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique pair of hand forged iron wall candleholders or sconces. Easy to attach at your wall by sticking them in a drilled hole, France, 18th century. Weathered but very good conditi...
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18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

Pair of Wooden Brutalist Table Lamps in a Primitive Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wooden brutalist table lamps in primitive style produced in Sweden by unknown designer. In
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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wood

19th Century English Tole Wall-Mount Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 19th century English black painted tole wall mount lantern of tapered form with a stovepipe top, and a door on the side that opens for access. The square hole in the back ...
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19th Century British Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Tôle

18th Century English Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very pure and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder, England, circa 1700-1800. Despite of its age in a very good condition.
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18th Century English Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.   
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful 19th century antique black glazed Chinese water jar, mounted as lamp, with a handmade Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  
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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
18th Century American Iron Two-Arm Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic but chic 18th century American handwrought iron sconce with two arms and a simple turned hook on top. Fixture has always been used with candles, and has never been electrified.
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Late 18th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Primitive Painted Pine & Tin Hand-Lantern, circa 1830-1840
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The primitive painted pine and tin hand lantern, having a sloping tin roof with pivoting hatch and
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Mid-19th Century English Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Tin

CHANDELIER EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE
Located in New York, NY
IRON SIMPLE NATURAL ELEGANCE AND PROPORTIONS
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Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Lighting

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Iron

Asian Wine Jar Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental primitive Asian wine jar table lamp mounted on an ebonized base. c. Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Brass

Asian Wine Jar Table Lamp
Asian Wine Jar Table Lamp
H 36 in Dm 13.5 in
Pair of Hand-Hammered Swedish Brass Sconces
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair of handmade two-light brass sconces, Sweden, circa 1860. Heart and flower motif on the top section, and flowers, foliage and botehs on the lower part.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Brass

Fine 'Wedding Band Hogscraper' Ejector Candlestick
Located in London, GB
hexagonal base and in excellent original condition. A really charming piece of functional primitive early
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Primitive Lighting

Antique Tole Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful tree form tole chandelier with 16 branches.
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Metal

Antique Tole Chandelier
Antique Tole Chandelier
H 48 in Dm 30 in
18th Century Countryside Chandelier
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
Wrought iron and wood 18th century chandelier with candleholders in sheet metal. Popular art of the 18th century.
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Late 18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Lighting

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Metal

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Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Brass

Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
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2010s American Industrial Antique Primitive Lighting

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Steel

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Primitive Lighting

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Hardwood

LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Brass, Silver, Gold, Steel

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wood

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Velvet, Mohair, Oak

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Textile

Two-Tier Eight-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tier eight-light handwrought iron chandelier finished in an antique iron finish. The chandelier is newly wired with cream drip wax candle covers. The chandelier is made in two si...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Antique Primitive Lighting

Materials

Iron

1960s Sergio Mazza 'Gamma' Sconce for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Gamma' sconce for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass, Italy. Price is per item. 4 lamps available. Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Ma...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Wood, Oak

Opaline Teardrop Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant Made in Italy Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware. 14”dia x 27.5"h ( fixture height, overall drop adjustable ) Ref. L3483 *4-6 Week Lead Time* *EU...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Primitive Lighting

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Brass

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of cognac leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Primitive Lighting

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Leather, Walnut

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Antique Primitive Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique primitive lighting for your home. An item from our selection of antique primitive lighting — often made from metal, iron and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique primitive lighting bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Primitive Lighting?

Prices for a piece of antique primitive lighting start at $784 and top out at $4,200 with the average selling for $1,885.

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This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp

Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.

You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp

Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.

Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.