Reverse Painted Classique Floral Table Lamp
By Classique
Located in Toledo, OH
Reverse Painted Classique Floral Table Lamp, circa 1920s. Blue and green reverse painted shade with a floral border. Signed on edge with "1218 AD". Bronze base painted black with som...
Bronze
$3,600 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Reverse Painted Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of neoclassical reverse painted lamps. Great condition
Glass
Vintage Regency Italian Reverse Painted Glass Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Regency table lamp. Incredible reverse painted glass dome. Beautiful scene of Cupid and the Ladies. Another lamp from the same collector also available. Acquired fr...
Glass, Paint
Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Hand-Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored & Reverse Hand Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendents With 3 Candelabra Lights.
Mirror
Handel Reverse Painted Table Lamp, circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Handel patinated metal table lamp with reverse painted glass shade depicting a woodland landscape, first quarter of the 20th century Side of foot to base inscribed HANDEL, shade ...
Art Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Phoenix Reverse Painted Table / Landscape Scene, c1920
By Phoenix Glass
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A captivating example of early 20th-century American lighting, this antique Arts & Crafts table lamp, attributed to Phoenix, features a richly detailed reverse-painted glass dome sha...
Bronze
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Reverse Painted Églomisé Lamps, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of French Neoclassical style églomisé columnar lamps, c. 1910-1920. Gorgeous pair of table lamps in églomisé with two coordinating designs. One features cherub-like figures, th...
Brass
Pairpoint Reverse Painted Floral Table Lamp USA Signed
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Toledo, OH
Pairpoint reverse painted eight panel table lamp. Two sockets with acorn pulls on silver plated engraved foliage base. 16" shade decorated with floral designs. 24" tall x 16" diamete...
Glass
Art Nouveau Hanging Fixture with Reverse-Painted Shade
Located in Dekalb, IL
Art Nouveau hanging lantern featuring four ribbed-glass panels, each reverse-painted with an idyllic countryside vignette centered on a windmill.
Cast Iron
Bradley & Hubbard Reverse-Painted Glass and Patinated Metal Scenic Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional Bradley & Hubbard reverse-painted glass and patinated metal table lamp was crafted during the first quarter of the 20th century and is a remarkable example of th...
Metal, Bronze
Handel Patinated Metal Lamp with Reverse Painted Glass Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Handel patinated metal lamp with reverse painted glass shade depicting a woodland landscape, First quarter 20th century Side of foot to base inscribed Handel, shade inscribed Hande...
Glass
Pair Monumental Reverse Painted & Gilded Blue Glass Table Lamps
By Paul Lobasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand painted and gilded table lamps, with patinated brass pedestal bases, and massive vase form bodies. Stand 52" high from base to finial. Romanesque columns and balustrade are exec...
Brass
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
A Well-crafted French Reverse-painted and Mirrored Arbalete-form Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
the shaped lamp with slumped glass mirrored panels; the front panel with a Chinoiserie reverse-painted scene; all resting on a wooden base
Glass
Antique Art Deco Czech Molded & Reverse Painted Fruit Basket Table Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table lamp was made by Flora of the Czech Republic and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp or accent light is made of molded glas...
Glass
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Pairpoint Reverse Painted Glass and Silver Plate Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pairpoint reverse painted glass table lamp, dated circa 1915 - 1920, showcases a cheerful floral design shade on a green onyx and silver plate base. In excellent original antique c...
Onyx, Silver Plate
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Arts & Crafts Reverse Painted Winter Landscape Lamp, Manner of Jefferson, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Reverse Painted Winter Landscape Lamp, Manner of Jefferson, c1920 Measures - 22" x 17" x 17" An antique table lamp in the manner of Jefferson, circa 1920, offers reve...
Glass
Antique French Reverse Painted Glass And Gilt Bronze Pendant Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A superb antique French 1920’s Beaux Arts reverse painted glass and gilded bronze pendant chandelier. The three bronze supports resembling rope, tied and knotted below an ornate gild...
Bronze
$3,800Sale Price|60% Off
Rare Important Original European Reverse Painted Glass Floral Andre Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare European Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier. Signed by Famed European Lamp and Chandelier Maker Andre. Chandelier features Han...
Bronze
Antique Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp With Metal Chipped Ice Base c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Pairpoint table lamp features a reverse-painted glass shade depicting a winter scene, signed by Frederick.
Glass
Wonderful French Gilt Reverse Painted Mirrored Beaded Baguès Basket Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gold gilt chandelier in the manner of Baguès, from the iconic 1920s period. This stunning piece has 6 reverse painted mirrored panels forming a basket as the cente...
Crystal
1920's Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Reverse Painted Mirror
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with reverse painted mirrored backplate
Bronze
$2,850Sale Price|70% Off
Original Large European Reverse Painted Glass and Bronze Floral Table Lamp Andre
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is this Outstanding Beautiful LARGE Original Reverse Handpainted Floral Lamp by Andre. Lamp features a Lavish and Colorful Scene showcasing Beautif...
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Table Lamp With Reverse Painted Lake Scene, Circa 1920s
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts period table lamp with reverse-painted glass dome shade with a lake scene In the manner of Handel By Pittsburgh Lamp Co. USA, Circa 1920s Mea...
Metal
Stunning Pair of Blown Reverse Painted Murano Vases as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have been custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with t...
Brass
Beautiful Antique Table Lamp with Reverse Painted Shade with Great Colors - I708
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a beautiful Antique Table lamp with a reverse painted shade. The shade has great colors. This is a vintage item with the original wiring (see photo). You might like to repl...
Porcelain, Pottery
Pairpoint Silver Plated and Reverse Painted Glass Parrot Lamp, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
The conical shade decorated with birds perched on tropical branches, three-light socket, on a neoclassical style urn and columnar standard flanked by three pillar supports ending in ...
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage Reverse Painted Eglomise Marbled Lamps with Gilt Designs & Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in America circa 1940 this pair of lamps is crafted by blowing the glass vases and then reverse painting them on the inside. These are done in a rich marbled green / black that ...
Glass
Majestic Lamp Co. Brass & reverse painted glass lamp tripod table (over 6" high)
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental ! Over six feet high. Seldom seen floor lamp with reverse painted glass table,, Attributed to the Majestic Lamp Company..Gleaming brass .. Excellent original condition,, R...
Brass
Remarkable Pair of Reverse Painted Lamps in the Style of Piero Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of reverse painted glass lamps. A subtle, whimsical, almost surreal interpretation of the neoclassic style. Cream vessels with motifs executed in charcoal, gold and r...
Wood, Glass
Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of English chinoiserie painted reverse on glass, carved giltwood mirrored two-light sconces. Each is beautifully hand carved and gilt in a gorgeous gold finish with ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Reverse Painted Glass Shade with Elk at a River In the Manner of Moe Bridges
By Moe Bridges
Located in Chicago, IL
Reverse hand painted glass shade depicting Elk in their natural habitat. A small stream with tall grass and forest with mountains in the background. The metal lamp body is polychrome...
Metal, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Sleek Pair of Reverse Painted Blown Glass Cylinder Lamps in Silver and Chocolate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of blown glass lamps, circa 1970. Sleek cylinder from with reverse paint in silver and chocolate. Restored using components of only the finest quality. Wonderful deta...
Nickel
A Pair of Reverse Painted Tall Baluster Vase Lamps A stunning pair of lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Reverse Painted Tall Baluster Vase Lamps A stunning pair of lamps decorated in a traditional way known as decalcomania, this involves positioning small pictures inside fac...
Glass
Stellar Pair of Vintage Large-Scale Reverse Painted Murano Vases as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have been custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with t...
Stone, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Reverse Painted Glass Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern reverse painted glass lamp with multiple herons.
Glass
Large Reverse Painted Drum Shade
Located in Prescott, AZ
Superb condition of this 80+ year old piece of glass. No discernible paint loss with colors still rich. The design is painted on the inside of the glass in the style of the Arts & Cr...
Glass
Handel Lamp w Scenic Reverse Painted Shade
By Handel Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This excellent Handel table lamp features an 18" chipped ice reverse painted autumnal scenic shade. It is mounted on a bronzed base with an Oriental decorated foot and rich brown pat...
Art Deco Reverse Painted Hanging Fixture
By Maxon de Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Maxon de Paris, this reverse painted hanging fixture is adorned with a geometric foreground over a white background. Although Art Deco, this fixture has a modern feel to it.
Glass
Bronze chandelier with reverse painted mirrors
Located in St Ouen, FR
Chandelier with a central stem. Bronze structure with antic finish. France circa 1950. Central stem with reverse painted mirrors on each side. Six branches supporting open wor...
Bronze
Reverse Painted & Gilded w/Roman Figures Lamp (GMD#2450)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian reverse painted and gilded lamp depicting early Roman figures and text, on carved ebonized base, with decortive finial. Height given to top of shade holder: 29.5H. Note: Sha...
Glass, Wood, Paint
Two-Tier Mirrored and Reverse Painted Obelisk Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Two-tier floor lamp with mirrored and reverse painted obelisk columns on wood foot culminating in mirrored and reverse painted tiers with floral motif.
Wood, Mirror
Unavailable
H 28.15 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
This large Chinese lantern retains all the original glass panels that have been reverse painted by hand on the glass. No breaks or missing pieces truly a rare finds! The lantern was ...
Wood
Midcentury Reverse Painted Blown Art Glass Shell Encrusted Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury reverse painted blown art glass shell encrusted tall table lamp. This unique and ethereal piece of art glass is reverse painted in a pistachio green with crushed mother of...
Brass
Spectacular Original European Reverse Paint Floral Chandelier by Andre
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful rare European reverse painted glass chandelier. Beautifully done by famed European lamp and chandelier maker Andre. Chandelier features hand-painted swags of flowers in m...
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 36 in Dm 6.25 in
1940s Pair of Silver Leaf Reverse Painted Art Glass Ballerina & Butterfly Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century pair of fine Art Deco silver leaf églomisé reverse painted art glass ballerina and butterfly decoupage lamps. Beautifully executed with original gilt brass filigree hard...
Brass
Reverse Painted Glass Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Reverse painted glass flower lamps. Glass is 16" high and 5.5" diameter, 21" high from base to bottom of socket.
Brass
Reverse Painted Boudoir Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very colorful little reverse painted boudoir lamp was done by the Moe Bridges Company. The base is properly signed and the shade is guaranteed to be by the same company. This ...
Metal
1940s Reverse Painted Crane Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s reverse painted crane lamp.
Reverse Painted Art Glass Lamp
Located in Milford, NH
Reverse painted art glass lamp with landscape scene, circa 1920. Possibly Pittsburgh Lamp Company. Base probably of spelter but has a nice bronze-like patina. Shade measures 8" hi...
Metal
Reverse Painted Lamp by "Pittsburgh"
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very unusual and dramatic lamp is certainly one of Pittsburgh's finest examples of their reverse painted lamps. The shade is divided into interesting scenic panels separated by...
Green Reverse Painted Glass Lamps, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning tall pair of reverse painted glass lamps with a marbleized effect in emerald, olive, and light greens. These remind us of marble or malachite! The decorative gilded trim a...
Marble
Pair of Reverse Painted Boudoir Lamps
Located in Petaluma, CA
Very nicely made, hard to find pair of reverse painted boudoir lamps. Beautiful scenery and lovely metal work make for a great package.
Metal
Pair of Reverse Glass Painted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of reverse glass painted lamps, the baluster shaped body depicting a foliage motif in complementary shades of green, with custom-made base and custom-made lamp shades included...
Pairpoint Reverse-Painted Glass Seagull Lamp
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Pairpoint reverse-painted glass seagull lamp. Featuring a domed flaring shade decorated with seagulls, waves and ships, raised on an illuminated baluster form vase with confo...
Glass
Reverse Painted Mirror Nautical Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s American mirrored sconces with etched and reverse painted ships. Measurements: Height: 21.75″ width: 10″ (widest point from arm to arm) Depth: 5″
Mirror
Signed Handel Reverse Painted Bird Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Here is one of Handel's finest examples of their reverse painted lamps. This highly detailed, colorful lamp has a rare and desirable black background. The shade is signed in two pl...
Metal
Sold
H 28 in Dm 13 in L 28 in
Fine Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Painted Patinated Lantern Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful chinoiserie octagonal mirrored and reverse hand-painted patinated lantern pendent with three candelabra lights
Mirror
Vintage Italian Reverse Painted Glass Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage reverse painted lamp. A beautiful scenting composition with draped laurels and secret pagoda windows. A truly enchanting lamp. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Glass, Paint
Ulla Darni Reverse Painted Glass Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Ulla Darni (Danish/American, 1937-2022) Reverse Painted Glass and Wrought Iron Table Lamp, blooming floral design, signed "Ulla" to shade, swirling designs to ironwork body. 28" H x...
Glass
Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Table Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pittsburgh obverse/reverse painted table lamp features bronze base and vibrant landscape scene with pleated ends, circa 1920.
Spelter
Reverse Painted Lamp by Moe Bridges
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful table lamp has great color and crisply painted design. Certainly one of Moe Bridges' nicer lamps. The beautiful art nouveau base helps to create a great package. Bo...
Metal
Handel Boudoir Reverse or Inside Painted Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and rare early 20th century American Handel scenic reverse or inside painted Boudoir lamp with 10 inch shade…..model number 6672. This is a gorgeous and original Handel ...
Bronze
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