Collection: Antique Lighting
Explore our specialist collection of antique lighting, including chandeliers, wall lights, gilt bronze sconces, lanterns, candelabras, table lamps, and decorative period lighting. Featuring Victorian, Edwardian, French, and English antique lighting selected for craftsmanship, elegance, surface patina, and timeless interior character.
Our collection includes fine gilt bronze wall lights, antique chandeliers, brass lanterns, Gothic Revival candelabras, and statement lighting suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors. Antique lighting brings scale, atmosphere, and architectural detail to a room in a way modern fittings often cannot match.
Each piece is chosen for quality of casting, proportion, originality, decorative impact, and overall condition. From French ormolu wall sconces to English brass lighting and decorative candelabras, our stock is carefully selected from our Barry, South Wales showroom.
If you are looking to buy antique lighting in the UK, you are purchasing directly from experienced antique dealers with decades of specialist knowledge. We are happy to advise on scale, placement, condition, and delivery.
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Vintage Venetian Moor Candelabra Stand - Hand-Carved & Gilt, 20th Century
Vintage Venetian Moor Candelabra Stand - Hand-Carved & Gilt, 20th Century
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- £1,200.00 GBP
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- £1,200.00 GBP
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A Rare Pair of Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Wall Light Sconces by Henri Vian, Paris - Stamped
A Rare Pair of Gilt-Bronze Five-Light Wall Light Sconces by Henri Vian, Paris - Stamped
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- £6,200.00 GBP
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- £6,200.00 GBP
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Pair Antique Gothic Revival Candelabra 5 Branch C.1920
Pair Antique Gothic Revival Candelabra 5 Branch C.1920
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- £600.00 GBP
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- £600.00 GBP
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A Fantastic Large Pair Antique French Ormolu Three-Branch Wall Lights, circa 1880
A Fantastic Large Pair Antique French Ormolu Three-Branch Wall Lights, circa 1880
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- £4,200.00 GBP
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- £4,200.00 GBP
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Antique French Gilt Bronze & Lapis Lazuli Candelabra, Louis XV Rococo Centrepiece
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Lapis Lazuli Candelabra, Louis XV Rococo Centrepiece
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- £375.00 GBP
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- £375.00 GBP
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Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Ram’s Head Masks, Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights c.19th Century
Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Ram’s Head Masks, Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights c.19th Century
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- £1,200.00 GBP
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- £1,200.00 GBP
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Why Collectors Choose Hawkins Antiques
Established 1960
Over 60 years of specialist antique furniture trading.
Three Generations
Family-run expertise passed down through three generations.
Hand Selected Inventory
Every piece personally sourced, inspected and honestly described.
Free UK Mainland Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery. Worldwide shipping available.
7,000 sq ft Showroom
Over 7,000 sq ft of British and French antique furniture.
Recently Sold Through Hawkins Antiques
Hundreds Of Pieces Sold During The Last 12 Months
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We actively source antique furniture throughout the UK and Europe on behalf of collectors, interior designers and private clients.
Trusted by collectors, interior designers and private buyers since 1960.
Frequently Asked Questions About Antique Furniture
What types of antique furniture do you sell?
We specialise in British and French antique furniture including sideboards, display cabinets, dining tables, bookcases, desks, wardrobes, mirrors, seating and decorative pieces dating from the Georgian period through to the early twentieth century.
Do you offer delivery throughout the UK?
Yes. Every item includes free UK mainland delivery. All pieces are professionally wrapped, insured and delivered by experienced furniture couriers.
Can antique furniture be used every day?
Absolutely. Much antique furniture was originally built for daily use and remains remarkably durable today. Properly maintained Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture can continue to serve households for generations.
How do I know antique furniture is genuine?
Every piece we sell is carefully inspected and researched. Where known, maker attributions, provenance and restoration history are clearly stated. Any repairs or alterations are honestly disclosed within our descriptions.
Do you source antique furniture for clients?
Yes. If you cannot find the right piece within our current collection, we can source antique furniture on your behalf through our network of auction houses, private collections, trade contacts and antique fairs throughout the UK and Europe.
Can I visit your showroom?
Yes. Our Barry showroom houses over 7,000 square feet of antique furniture. Visits are welcome by appointment and allow you to inspect pieces before purchase.
What periods of antique furniture do you specialise in?
Our stock primarily focuses on Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and French period furniture, with particular strength in mahogany, rosewood, walnut, kingwood, satinwood and ormolu-mounted pieces.
Why buy from Hawkins Antiques?
Established in 1960, Hawkins Antiques is a third-generation family business specialising exclusively in antique furniture. Every piece is personally selected, professionally photographed, honestly described and backed by decades of expertise.