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We’ve gathered a stunning selection of antique and vintage glass chandeliers from the Victorian Era right through Mid Century Modern to share with you! Click on the corresponding link to take you to the online shop where you can see more photos and find out more information about each vintage piece.
May 30, 2011 · The use of electricity for the purpose of lighting truly began with a British engineer named Frederick Hale Holmes, who in 1846 patented an electric arc lamp and with Michael Faraday pioneered the electrical illumination of lighthouses in the 1850s and 60s.
At the start of the Victorian period most houses were lit by candles and oil lamps. Interior fittings included chandeliers (suspended from the ceiling) and sconces (fixed to the wall).
Step into the turn of the century, a period from 1890 to 1900, where antique lighting embraced a diverse range of styles. Witness the incorporation of every conceivable style, resulting in a captivating fusion of design elements.
We have been able to build the largest inventory of Restored Victorian Patterned Art-Glass in America. We regularly sell to museums, antique dealers, collectors and lighting enthusiasts from all walks of life all over the world.
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. Shop our antique victorian lighting fixtures selection from top sellers and makers around the world. Global shipping available.
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Our range of period lighting, specialising in traditional lights mainly from the Victorian & Edwardian Era. All of our products are hand made and finished to order. We endeavour where possible to be as faithful to the original pieces as modern safety standards allow.
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