INSPIRED + TIMELESS
Endlessly inventive, Teens and Twenties lighting fixtures still appeal today.
Lighting 1910–1930; equip the butler’s pantry.
1. FANCIFULLY DARK
In a deep bronze finish with amber mica shades, the Berkeley short-body ceiling light straddles Arts & Crafts movement and 1920s Storybook style. The fixture measures 16" wide x 10 ¾ " high. Prices $576.70–$1,044. Arroyo Craftsman, (626) 960-9411, arroyocraftsman.com
2. LIGHT SHOWERS
Shown in the New Verde finish, the Arden chandelier is an example of the “shower fixture” popular 1910–1920. Cascading from an inverted-dome base, sockets are fitted with reproduction shades; $788.75. Old California Lighting, (800) 577-6679, oldcalifornia.com
3. COLONIAL, POLISHED
Brass fixtures were rare in the Colonies, but 1920s Revival sconces often had a polished-brass finish.The solid-brass Virginian double sconce is 11" tall x 10" wide, $169.90. House of Antique Hardware, (888) 223-2545, houseof antiquehardware.com
4. SHADED CANDELABRA
The Monticello Federalist Table Lamp in burnished brass adds an aluminum shade to a candelabra form. The lamp is 22" tall x 17" wide, $518. Authentic Designs, (800) 844-9416, authenticdesigns.com
5. GOTHIC GASLIGHT
The cast bronze lantern is based on an antique drawing. With an open-flame gas burner, it’s 27" tall x 11" wide. Also in pier-mount and hanging styles. Ball and Ball, (610) 363-7330, ballandball.com