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Altar Lights

Portuguese 17th Century Altar Panels Made into Modern Back Lit Sconces with Iron
Located in Houston, TX
Portuguese altar. We have re-purposed them into modern sconces that have been back lit with led lights that
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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Pair of Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Candelabra 19th Century Carved Sconces
Located in Milan, IT
mid 19th century.They are elements of a pyramid the socalled liturgical altar candelabra featuring
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

3 Flower Lamps 19th Century South German, Electrified, Baroque, Sheet Metal
Located in Epfach, DE
was in a church for altar decoration. 2 lamps are similar and the other one is a little bit different
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

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Sheet Metal

Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 13 Candle Table or Floor Candelabra with Gargoyles
Located in Lisse, NL
antique, Gothic Revival altar or floor candelabra for thirteen candles is another one of those antiques of
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Enamel and Gilt Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Finely worked in gilt bronze, and delicately enameled, this impressive pair of altar candlesticks
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Candelabras

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Ormolu

Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Kumhausen, DE
pure and as divine. She knelt until the shades grew dim without, Till one by one the altar lights shone
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Pottery

Opinion Ciatti Con.Tradition XS Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

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Steel

Opinion Ciatti Con.tradition Medium Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

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Steel

Opinion Ciatti Con.tradition Small Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

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Steel

Opinion Ciatti Con.tradition Large Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

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Steel

Antique Japanese Framed Woodblock Print Depicting a Woman in the Woods
Located in Yonkers, NY
whose dark leaves, partially hidden by a calligraphy insert, provide a perfect contrast to the lights
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Glass, Paint, Paper

Vintage Italian double bed with bedside tables attributed to Ico Pairisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
possibilities. Above the solid bedside tables is a shelf that stretches the length of the headboard, an altar to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim
Located in Madrid, ES
altar and is meant to burn constantly day and night as a symbol of God’s continuing presence
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candle Lamps

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Brass

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Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Oak

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress, box spring and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 18th cen...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas

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Wood, Giltwood

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Shoji Wall Light with Oak Framing and Japanese Paper Sconce
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Inspired by Japanese shoji screens this minimal sconce has an intricate framework of solid oak and washi paper. The light is made up of 6 equal squares and sits flush to the wall. ...
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2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Oak, Paper

Painted Metal Sculpture of Palm or Banana Tree and Flower
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A painted metal palm tree or banana with removable leaves. Detailed trunk and leaves and a fabulous white flower. What is it about palm trees, that conjures up the romantic? Perfect ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Natural Amber Quartz Lighting, "Small Liberty", Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
"Small Liberty", unique creation by Demian Quincke. Hand assemble natural amber quartz on casted bronze. 85 quartz points. Weight: 4.5 kg. 3,5 W LED Bi-volt (127~220V) G9 insid...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal, Quartz

Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
Period Louis XIV carved giltwood bow front door. The door is mounted on a piece of wood to preserve its original condition.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Doors and Gates

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Giltwood

Pair of Deco Style 1950's Fluted Porcelain and Bronze Lamps by Dav Art, NY/Lenox
By Dav Art NY
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of white glazed (Blanc de Chine) fluted porcelain lamps mounted on square bronze bases and topped by bronze mounts represent timeless elegance. The style is bordering art d...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

1920's Italian Antique Art Deco Murano Crystal Fruit & Petal Lamp Shade
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Italian Art Deco Murano Crystal Fruit "LAMP SHADE ONLY" . If you are looking for one of these large detailed shades this is one. Metal & Crystal mesh frame.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Art Glass

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench, Caquetoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic hall bench ~ Caquetoire is a celebration of the style, rendered from beautiful walnut and commanding a stately presence regardless of its diminutive size! ...
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Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Walnut

Antique American Furniture Elizabethan Jacobean Revival Oak Full Size Poster Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
American Furniture Company Elizabethan or Jacobean Revival bed full size bed. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 1899, they worked closely and collaborated in part with Romweb...
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Vintage 1930s Elizabethan Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century. Ea...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Table Lamps

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Large Wood Gilt Paint Ceiling Medallion
Located in Charleston, SC
Very large 19th century giltwood ceiling medallion with richly carved ornaments. All original parts, antique condition with a few minor chips witch only adds to the old world look o...
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

17th Century French Capital Fragment
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and exquisite 17th century French capital to a pilaster. Expertly carved from wood with a wonderful cherub stunningly finished in water gilding and polychrome. A excep...
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Antique 17th Century French Architectural Elements

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Wood

17th Century French Capital Fragment
17th Century French Capital Fragment
H 26.88 in W 26.63 in D 5.5 in

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19th c. Pair of Altar Sticks converted to lamps
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th century Burmese brass altar lights converted to lamps
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Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

18th c. Altar Rail Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th c. Altar Rail balusters converted into Piques. Wired and ready for use. Paint is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

18th c. Altar Rail Sconces
18th c. Altar Rail Sconces
W 30.75 in D 6.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Louis XV Altar Giltwood Frames with Mercury Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
A charming pair of 18th century carved and giltwood mirrors, small altar cards or cantagloria from
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Religious Items

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Pine, Mercury Glass

Contemporary "Egg Drop" Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from handblown opaline glass, these lights are expertly crafted and emit a soft nebulous glow
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Contemporary "Spheroid" Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from handblown opaline glass these lights are expertly crafted and emit a soft nebulous glow
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

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Glass

Pair of 19th century Italian Gold Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Charleston, SC
candlesticks were not placed on the altar though lights were used in the church, and especially near the altar
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

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Metal, Gold

Set of Five 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Located in Charleston, SC
days of the Church candlesticks were not placed on the altar though lights were used in the church, and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Candle Holders

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Amor Cartel Clock, Manner of Caffieri
Located in Berlin, DE
. The Caffieris worked extensively for the French court, producing gilt bronze wall lights, firedogs
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze

Repentance and Sacrifice of King David, Alberto Carlieri 'Rome 1672-1720'
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
second picture, on the right is depicted the altar on which is the sacrificial ox. David is begging
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

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Canvas

Monumental Waylande Gregory Iron Bird Sculpture
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Deco idiom. Beneath the circular calendar, he had placed a replica of an Aztec altar which had recently
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures

Just Andersen, Rare and Large Candlestick in Bronze, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen. Rare and large candlestick in bronze, 1930s. Model number 1870. For altar lights
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks

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Bronze

Single 18th Century Altar Picket Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Single 18th century altar rail picket made into a sconce. Wired to be used in the United States.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood

Single 18th Century Altar Picket Sconce
Single 18th Century Altar Picket Sconce
H 30.25 in W 6.875 in D 7 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Sconces Carved Gilt Wood Three-Light Wall Lights
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of antique carved with vegetal patterns and gilded wooden wall-lights, Italian three-light
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

Dennis & Leen Gothic Iron Wall Sconces, A Pair
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
candles mounted on a scrolled altar with a ring hanger and a scrolled terminal. Dimensions: 21 1/2" L, 8 1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Custom Tetrahedral Cubic Fractal Sconce
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
. Place a triangle symbol on your altar or wear one as a reminder of how strong you are. These pieces
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2010s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Kevin Reilly For Holly Hunt Patented Steel Altar Hanging Light
By Kevin Reilly
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Patinated steel altar hanging light by Kevin Reilly for Holly Hunt with 11 electrified candles hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Steel, Other

Pair of 19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Charleston, SC
candlesticks were not placed on the altar though lights were used in the church, and especially near the altar
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Pair of 18th century Italian Painted candlesticks
Located in Charleston, SC
days of the Church candlesticks were not placed on the altar though lights were used in the church, and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

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Vermeil, Metal, Silver

In the Style of Jean Touret, Pair of Suspensions, Iron, circa 1950, France
By Jean Touret
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
decoration overhanging a crown of six lights, circa 1950, France. Measures: Diameter 50 cm, Height 54 cm
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Pair Wooden Italian Altar Reflectors Adpapted as Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair wooden Italian altar reflectors adapted as double light sconces.
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wood, Paint

Pair Of Carved Wood, Gesso And Gilt Altar Sticks
Located in Stamford, CT
18th c Carved and gilded altar sticks
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Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Pair of 19th Century French Table Lamps
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of 19th century French altar piece candlesticks of Gothic style - converted to electric - all
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Antique 1860s French Gothic Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Brass table lamp, modelled as altar sticks with modern "Hare" shade 1930s - can be matched with
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Vintage 1930s English Gothic Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass Table Lamp
Brass Table Lamp
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Brass Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Brass table lamp, modelled as altar sticks with modern "Hare" shade, circa 1930s. Can be matched
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Vintage 1930s English Gothic Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass Table Lamp
Brass Table Lamp
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Plaster Baldachino, circa 1915
Located in Minneapolis, MN
is a sight to behold! Originally used as a freestanding altar canopy in Minneapolis' oldest church
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Vintage 1910s American Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

Portuguese sconce / altar fragment
Located in Summerland, CA
A carved and gilded cornucopia sconce
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold

Portuguese sconce / altar fragment
H 22 in W 14 in D 10 in
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Altar Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of altar lights is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct altar lights — often made from metal, steel and wood — can elevate any home. There are 8 antique and vintage altar lights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Altar lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of altar lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, Baroque and neoclassical altar lights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made altar lights over the years, but those made by Opinion Ciatti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Altar Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,470, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $9,308 highest priced.