Antique Lighting

207 products

207 products
Futuristic Carved Teak Table Lamp with reeded stem, petal base, claw-like centerpiece, and blue pleated shade.
Futuristic Carved Teak Table Lamp with reeded stem, petal base, and blue pleated shade, 19th century Indian design.
Futuristic Carved Teak Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Pair of Samson Porcelain Jars Mounted as Table Lamps with famille rose birds, insects, and peonies decoration
Samson Porcelain Jars Mounted as Table Lamps with famille rose birds and peonies on octagonal baluster jars.
Samson Porcelain Jars Mounted as Table Lamps
Collection CK40
Pair of 19th century brass repousse wall lights with heart motifs from Collection EE10, circa 1880 Netherlands.
Pair of 19th century brass repousse wall lights with ornate hearts and decorations by Collection EE10, Netherlands circa 1880
Pair of 19th Century Brass Repousse Wall Lights
Collection EE10
Matched Pair of Turned Brass Indian Table Lamps, 19th century, circa 1850, tall brass vintage lighting set.
Matched Pair of Turned Brass Indian Table Lamps 19th century brass lamps India circa 1850 height 51cm.
Matched Pair of Turned Brass Indian Table Lamps
Collection EE20
Pair of European silver baluster candlesticks with scroll feet and foliate detail by Collection EE10
Pair of European silver baluster candlesticks with foliate details on scroll feet from Collection EE10
Pair of European Silver Candlesticks
Collection EE10
Pair of Bronze Gothic Candlesticks
Collection EE10
Turquoise Double Gourd Vase converted to table lamp with intricate patterns and cream pleated lampshade shown for display only
Turquoise Double Gourd Vase showing intricate black patterns on a glossy blue ceramic surface, made in Italy table lamp base.
Turquoise Double Gourd Vase
Collection EE40
Pair Of Mogal Style Damascened Brass Table Lamps with gold finish, one with beige shade, circa 1900 India.
Pair Of Mogal Style Damascened Brass Table Lamps India circa 1900 with tall slender bases and beige shade
Pair Of Mogal Style Damascened Brass Table Lamps
Collection EE10
Pair of Celadon Blue Double Gourd Vase Table Lamps with pale blue monochrome finish and cream fabric shade.
Pair of Celadon Blue Double Gourd Vase Table Lamps in pale blue monochrome with Chinese seal mark on base.
Pair of Celadon Blue Double Gourd Vase Table Lamps
Collection EE20
Monochrome Brown Glazed Lamp with a 33 cm height and 17 cm diameter, featuring a glossy brown ceramic base and pleated white shade.
Monochrome Brown Glazed Lamp with a smooth brown ceramic base and pleated cream fabric shade, 33 cm tall.
Monochrome Brown Glazed Lamp
Collection EE20
Large pair of decorative Eglomise Glass Jars at table lamps with antique silvered eglomisé decoration circa 1920
Large pair of decorative Eglomise Glass Jars at table lamps with antique silvered finish on wooden surface.
Large pair of decorative Eglomise Glass Jars at table lamps
Collection EE20
Indian Bronze Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp, patinated bronze with intricate design, India circa 1880, 40 cm height.
Indian Bronze Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp with patinated finish, circa 1880, 33 cm diameter and 40 cm height.
Indian Bronze Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Green Glazed Pottery Bottle Vase as a Table Lamp with a pleated beige lampshade and unique bottle-shaped base.
Green Glazed Pottery Bottle Vase as a Table Lamp with cream pleated shade and textured glossy green ceramic base
Green Glazed Pottery Bottle Vase as a Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Decorative pair of Japanese 20th Century Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with traditional painted designs circa 1930
Decorative pair of Japanese 20th Century Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with traditional red and white detailing circa 1930.
Decorative pair of Japanese 20th Century Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
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Carved Owl As A Table Lamp, 19th century French hand-carved owl mounted as a decorative table lamp with beige shade.
Carved Owl As A Table Lamp featuring a fine 19th century carved owl mounted as a lamp with a fabric shade.
Carved Owl As A Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Carved Teak Rajasthani Floor Lamp
Collection EE10
Rajasthani Lacquered Table Lamp featuring antique camel design with red and black lacquered finish from India circa 1920.
Rajasthani Lacquered Table Lamp featuring antique wooden camel design with intricate 1920s Indian lacquer work.
Rajasthani Lacquered Table Lamp
Collection EE10
Pair of Large Mughal Style Candlestick Table Lamps with teak carved baluster columns and petal bases, India circa 2000.
Pair of Large Mughal Style Candlestick Table Lamps with carved teak bases and reeded baluster columns, India circa 2000.
Pair of Large Mughal Style Candlestick Table Lamps
Collection EE10
Pair of Delft Blue and White Kangxi Table Lamps with floral patterns, inspired by Chinese Gu vase design.
Delft Blue and White Kangxi Table Lamps pair with flared necks and blue floral patterns on white porcelain bases.
Delft Blue and White Kangxi Table Lamps
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Pair of Corinthian Black Tole Column Lamp With Stepped Black Base AJ6 with cream pleated shade and gold accents.
Pair of Corinthian Black Tole Column Lamp with Stepped Black Base AJ6, 20 inch height without shade
Pair of Corinthian Black Tole Column Lamp With Stepped Black Base AJ6
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Levanto dark red marble column lamps with Corinthian capitals and stepped brass bases
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Levanto (dark red) marble column lamps
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Francia red marble column lamps with brass Corinthian capitals and stepped bases.
A pair of 1980s brass and Rosso Francia red marble column lamps
The Neo Classical Lamp Company
Pair of Pottery Ochre Glazed Candelabra
Collection EE10
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp with ceramic powder blue vase base and cream pleated lampshade, 27 cm height.
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp with a ceramic vase base and pleated cream fabric shade, elegant bedside or living room lighting.
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp
Collection EE10
Monochrome Lilac Vase as a Table Lamp with pleated beige shade, Chinese porcelain, available in two sizes.
Monochrome Lilac Vase as a Table Lamp with pleated cream shade and smooth lilac porcelain base against dark background.
Monochrome Lilac Vase as a Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Monochrome Green Crackle Glaze Table Lamp with green porcelain base and white lampshade, 20th century design, circa 1950.
Monochrome Green Crackle Glaze Table Lamp with vintage Chinese porcelain base and UK EU US wiring circa 1950.
Monochrome Green Crackle Glaze Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Persian Turquoise Crackle Glazed Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp with a pleated white lampshade, circa 1850.
Persian Turquoise Crackle Glazed Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp with cream pleated shade and crackled turquoise base.
Persian Turquoise Crackle Glazed Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp
Collection EE10
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with hand painted flowers and gilt foliate details.
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with hand painted flowers and gilt accents on white opaline.
Pair of French Opaline Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
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Green Glazed Yellow Green Ribbed Jar as a Table Lamp with 3 loop handles and pleated cream lampshade
Green Glazed Yellow Green Ribbed Jar as a Table Lamp with 3 loop handles and inscribed banding, 19th century style.
RESERVED: Green Glazed Yellow Green Ribbed Jar as a Table Lamp
Collection EE20
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with white glaze and biscuit leaf motifs, 32 cm high, shade not included.
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with white biscuit leaf motif ceramic base, 32 cm high, rewired for modern use.
French Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Collection EE20
A Wooden Double Gourd Lamp with a rustic finish, 58.5 cm tall and 35 cm diameter, vintage France circa 2000.
A Wooden Double Gourd Lamp with a smooth white finish and double gourd shape, standing 58.5 cm tall.
A Wooden Double Gourd Lamp
Collection EE20
North African Turquoise Vase as a Table lamp III with blue ceramic base and cream pleated fabric shade vintage design
North African Turquoise Vase as a Table lamp III with intricate Moroccan design in turquoise and black on wooden surface
North African Turquoise Vase as a Table lamp III
Collection EE20
Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Cachepot Table lamp with hand-painted cobalt floral design and pleated cream lampshade.
Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Cachepot Table lamp with intricate cobalt floral patterns on rounded vintage porcelain base.
Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Cachepot Table lamp
Collection EE20
Guido Gambone Italian vase as a Table Lamp with polychrome glazed ceramic base and pleated fabric shade circa 1950.
Signature on the base of Guido Gambone Italian vase as a Table Lamp showing maker’s mark and Italy inscription
Guido Gambone Italian vase as a Table Lamp
Collection EE20
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase mounted as a Table lamp with pleated cream shade and gilt wooden base.
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase mounted as a Table lamp with glossy deep red finish and water gilt wooden base.
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Glazed Vase mounted as a Table lamp
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Yellow Umber Glazed Amphora Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp with two handles and pleated cream lampshade.
Yellow Umber Glazed Amphora Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp with classic amphora shape and two loop handles.
Yellow Umber Glazed Amphora Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp
Collection EE40
Two Volcano Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with naturalistic volcanic glaze, mid-century Continental circa 1960.
Two Volcano Vases Mounted as Table Lamps with volcanic-inspired glaze, Continental mid-century, circa 1960, yellow hues.
Two Volcano Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Collection EE10
Two Tone Glazed Ceramic Foliate Vase Mounted as Table Lamp with brown and cream ceramic base and white lampshade.
Two Tone Glazed Ceramic Foliate Vase Mounted as Table Lamp with brown and beige ceramic base and white lampshade
Two Tone Glazed Ceramic Foliate Vase Mounted as Table Lamp
Collection EE10
Spanish Blue and White Table Lamp with spherical blue floral vase base and cream pleated lampshade, 33 cm tall.
Spanish Blue and White Table Lamp with a spherical vase design featuring blue floral patterns on white ceramic.
Spanish Blue and White Table Lamp
Collection EE10
Red Lacquer Brazilian Turned Wooden Table Lamp with a glossy red turned base and a neutral fabric lampshade.
Red Lacquer Brazilian Turned Wooden Table Lamp
Collection EE10

Illuminate with History & Elegance

At Nicholas Wells Antiques, we present a distinguished collection of antique lighting — from stately chandeliers to refined wall sconces, table lamps, lanterns, floor lamps, and candelabra. Each piece is selected not only for its functionality but also for its decorative finesse, historic interest, and the craftsmanship inherent in its construction. 

Our range covers a wide span of styles and materials: crystal and cut glass, gilt bronze and ormolu, cut steel and wrought iron, lacquered and lacquered finishes, lacquered metal, and period glass. Whether restoring grand interiors or adding a period accent to a contemporary space, our antique lighting collection offers pieces that elevate both form and function.

From grand 19th-century chandeliers destined for high ceilings to delicate brass table lamps, and from dramatic floor lamps to atmospheric wall lights, each example tells a story of design evolution, material mastery, and the art of lighting before the advent of mass electrical manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of antique lighting do you offer?
A: We offer a broad suite of lighting: chandeliers, wall lights, table lamps, floor lamps, lanterns, candlesticks & candelabra, and other decorative lighting accessories. 

Q: From which periods do your pieces originate?
A: Our lighting spans 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, covering styles such as Neoclassical, Regency, Victorian, Art Deco, and early Modernist examples.

Q: Are your antique lighting fixtures re-wired for safety?
A: Yes. All lighting offered for use is carefully inspected and re‐wired to modern safety standards by expert restorers, ensuring they are both beautiful and safe for contemporary interiors.

Q: What materials and techniques are common in your lighting?
A: Common materials include gilt bronze (ormolu), ormolu-mounted metals, cut glass, crystal, steel (often cut-steel work), lacquered surfaces, brass, and period glass. Many pieces also exhibit fine decorative detailing, such as chasing, engraving, or hand-casting techniques.

Q: Can these fixtures be adapted for modern electricity?
A: Yes. With care and expertise, many antique lighting pieces can be sensitively adapted to accept modern wiring while preserving their historic character.

Q: Do the pieces come with provenance or maker attribution?
A: Wherever possible, we provide provenance, maker attribution, exhibition or collection history, and a description of materials and decorative techniques.

Q: How do you ship large or fragile lighting pieces internationally?
A: We partner with specialist art and lighting shippers. Each item is packed to museum standards, fully insured, and carefully handled in transit to deliver safely worldwide.

✨ Explore our Antique Lighting collection to discover pieces that combine illumination with artistry, history, and sophistication.
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