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20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch.
Comes with vintage Edison filament
Category
19th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Antique Bristol Glass Hand-painted Napolean and Josephine Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
single Edison socket per lamp.
Color is less orange than they appear in the photo, additional photos upon
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Frank Two Light Brass Table Lamp, Viennese Modern Age, Austria
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
electrified condition with two original ceramic E27 Edison sockets, the lamp works on 110V - 240V.
We ship
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Silver Plate Neoclassical Table Lamp Attributed to E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
" diameter
Height to socket: 21"
Base: 1" h. x 6-1/2" diameter
Lamping:
2 Edison sockets, maximum 60 watts
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Gilded Baluster Form Lamp with Bellflowers Signed by Sterling Bronze, c. 1910s
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
listed for use in dry environments
Lamping:
4 Edison sockets, maximum 20 watts per socket
Please call
Category
1910s American Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Table Lamp in Disco Metal with Shade, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
10,8 cm (4.25" x 4.25")
Light bulb: For type E26/E27 Edison screw-fitting.
The lamp is made for
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp by Danico with Purple Flower Decor, 1920s
By Kähler Keramik, Danico Pottery, Herman August Kähler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
glaze.
Lightbulb: For type E26/E27 Edison screw-fitting.
The lamp is made for Scandinavian outlet. If
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
H 25.2 in Dm 14.18 in
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Table Lamp of Disco Metal with New Shade, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
base: 10,8 x 10,8 cm (4.25" x 4.25")
Light bulb: For type E26/E27 Edison screw-fitting.
The lamp is
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Baroque Silver Plate Table Lamp by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
" height x 7-1/4" diameter
Height to socket: 19-1/2"
Base: 6-1/2" diameter
Lamping:
3 Edison sockets
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Silver Plate
H 26.5 in Dm 7.25 in
Large Antique Maxfield Parrish Art Deco Print "Lamp Seller of Baghdad" c 1920
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Antique Maxfield Parrish Art Deco Edison Mazda Print "Lamp Seller Of Baghdad" circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
H 35.75 in W 24 in D 1 in
Gilded Electrified Candlestick Lamps Signed by Sterling Bronze Co. Circa 1910s
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 21" h. x 5-3/4" w. x 4-3/4" d.
Base: 5-3/4" w. x 4" d.
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 75
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
H 21 in W 5.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilded Neoclassical Cast Bronze Sconces, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
" h. x 5" w.
Lamping:
3 Edison sockets, maximum 75 watts per socket
Options:
Dry UL listing
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 25 in W 17 in D 12 in
Nickel Pendant with Red Hand Blown Swirl Patterned Glass Cylinder, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
chain: 14-3/4"
Overall: 6-1/4" diameter
Application:
UL listed for use in dry environments.
Lamping
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Twelve Arm Baroque Silverplate Chandelier by Pettingell Andrews Co. Circa 1910
By Pettingell-Andrews Co.
Located in New York, NY
Application:
UL listed for use in dry environments
Lamping:
12 Edison sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Foliate Painted and Gilded Urn Form Pendant by E. F. Caldwell Co., circa 1900s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
".
Overall: 30-3/4" diameter.
Body: 23-1/4" height x 22" diameter
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 150
Category
Early 1900s American Georgian Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 133.75 in Dm 30.75 in
Vintage Hexagonal Bronze Exterior Wall Lanterns with Textured Glass, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
.
Application:
UL listed for use in dry or damp environments.
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts.
Category
1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 29.25 in W 11.75 in D 15 in
Cast Bronze Empire Style Wall Sconces with Opal White Glass Globes, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Application:
UL listed for use in dry or damp environments.
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 100 watts
Category
Early 1900s American Empire Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 49 in W 18 in D 17 in
Copper Pendant with Pierced Details and Fluted Opaline Glass Globe, c. 1910s
Located in New York, NY
"
Minimum height with one link of chain: 30"
Overall: 13-3/4" diameter
LAMPING:
Single Edison socket
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Nickel Pendant with Red Hand-Blown Hobnail Patterned Glass Cylinder, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
environments.
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 100 watts
Please call your local Remains Lighting
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Gilded Brass Sconces with Cut Crystal Beaded Half Dome Bodies, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
/4" w.
Application:
UL listed for use in dry environments
Lamping:
2 Edison sockets, maximum 60
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 25.5 in W 15.75 in D 8.25 in
The Great Things of Life-Travel, General Electric Advertisement, 1921
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
"
"The Great Things of Life—Travel, Edison Mazda Lamps/General Electric advertisement"
Signed and dated
Category
1920s Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Philips "First Product" Power Supply Table Lamp
Located in VUGHT, NL
(800 lumen Philips) LED lamp in “Edison” shape glass bulb.
The left rotary knob switches between off
Category
1920s Dutch Machine Age Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Brass and Black Painted Wood Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
, rewired.
Light source: E27 Edison screw fitting.
This lamp comes without shade.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early Edison Diameter Electric Chandelier
By Edison
Located in Peekskill, NY
because that lamp was signed Edison. This is an impressive lamp with a 60 inch diameter but still has a
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp Caged Edison Bulb Reading Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Task Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Caged Edison bulb adjustable reading lamp or vintage Industrial cast iron floor light. Measures
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Impressive 1m Spanish Torchiere Wall Sconces, circa 1930s
Located in Hastings, GB
quality, well made, heavy lights
Pat tested and re-wired with Edison lamp holders
Price is for the pair
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Iron
Pair of Empire Style Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
having bronze bobeches with mask motifs etc. Now electrified as table lamps with two Edison sockets.
Category
1920s Antique Edison Lamps
Italian Antique Carved Wood Pricket Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamps have been newly rewired and are fine working condition. Each lamp requires 1 Edison-base bulb
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Gold Palm Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
shown the lamp with an Edison type bulb but would work well with a lamp shade to suit the ret of your
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
Egyptian Revival Gilded Bronze Table Lamps, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Egyptian Revival vintage bronze table lamps in their original very Fine gilded finish
Category
1840s Egyptian Revival Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Lamp with Baluster Form Body by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
.
Body: 20" h.
Lamping:
3 Edison sockets, maximum 25 watts per socket
Category
1920s American Baroque Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Dark Bronze Tripod Base Table Lamp with Paw Feet by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
" h.
Lamping:
3 Edison sockets, maximum 25 watts per socket
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 10.25 in D 9.25 in
Early 20th Century Retractable "FLEXILYTE"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
retractable corded lamp with new Edison bulb by FLEXILYTE out of Boston, MA 1909, original box
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Metal
A selection of 3 repurposed Edison Gramophone Hanging Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
3 repurposed vintage Victorian signed Thomas Edison Black Gramophone Horn Hanging "Morning Glory
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Tin
Art Deco Edison Mazda Print Moonlight After Original by Maxfield Parrish, C1920
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and Oneida Cutlery. [14] Parrish worked with Collier's from 1904-1913. [7] He
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
Art Deco Edison Mazda Print 'Ecstasy' after Original by Maxfield Parrish, c1920
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
created advertising for companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and Oneida Cutlery. [14
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
early Victorian Gramophone Hanging Pendant
Located in Bainbridge, NY
repurposed Thomas Edison bell shaped Gramophone Hanging Lamp. Painted Tin Plate; other shapes
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Edison Lamps
Oval Gilded Bronze Pendant with Curved Frosted Opaline Glass Panels, Circa 1890
By Pettingell-Andrews Co.
Located in New York, NY
listed for use in dry environments
Lamping:
5 Edison sockets, maximum 25 watts per socket
Category
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 15 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Brass and Opaline Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
listed for use in dry environments
Lamping:
2 Edison sockets, maximum 75 watts per socket.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Neoclassical Pendant Lantern with Curved Opal White Glass Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
use in dry environments.
Lamping:
2 Edison sockets, maximum 75 watts per socket
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
1910s Brass Lantern with Repousee Leaves, Foliate Scrolls and Clear Glass Panels
Located in New York, NY
environments
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts
Category
1910s American Renaissance Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Federal Style Bronze Sconces with Glass Hurricane Shades, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
dry environments
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 60 watts
Junction Box:
2" x 3" Vertical
Category
1910s Federal Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Nickel Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
environments
Lamping:
2 Edison sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Antique Bronze and Leaded Glass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
" diameter
Lamping:
8 Edison sockets, maximum 40 watts per socket
Application:
UL listed for use in
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Blackened Exterior Wall Lanterns, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
-5/8" h. x 4-5/8" w.
Application:
Can be UL listed for use in dry or damp environments.
Lamping
Category
1920s Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass
O. C. White Sconces, circa 1920
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
:
This item cannot be UL listed.
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts.
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bronze Exterior Sconces, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
use in dry or damp environments.
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 100 watts
Category
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
A Vintage Swirled Opalescent Glass Pendant on Industrial Nickel Fittings c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
" diameter
Application:
UL listed for use in dry environments
Lamping:
Single Edison socket, maximum 75
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Caldwell Dome Chandelier, circa 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lamping:
4 Edison sockets, maximum 40 watts per socket
Category
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Edison Lamps
Copper and Bronze Arts and Crafts Lantern with Leaded Glass, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
: 15"
Overall: 6-3/4" diameter
Application:
UL listed for use in dry environments
Lamping:
Single
Category
1920s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Art Deco Print of "Solitude" after Original by Maxfield Parrish, Framed
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
Life. He also created advertising for companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Antique & Early Print 'Dawn' after Original by Maxfield Parrish, Framed
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
Life. He also created advertising for companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
H 14 in W 11.13 in D 0.88 in
Art Deco Maxfield Parrish Print 'Air Castles', c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hearst's and Life. He also created advertising for companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Antique Print 'Stars' After Original by Maxfield Parrish, Framed
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and Oneida Cutlery.[14] Parrish worked with Collier's from 1904-1913
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Maxfield Parrish Print 'Hill Top', c1920
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and Oneida Cutlery. [14] Parrish worked with Collier's from 1904-1913. [7] He
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paper
Art Deco Print of "Waterfall" After Original by Maxfield Parrish, Framed
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and Oneida Cutlery.[14] Parrish worked with Collier's from 1904-1913
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Print of Ecstasy after Original by Maxfield Parrish Framed, circa 1929
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and Oneida Cutlery.[14] Parrish worked with
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Print of Daybreak after Original by Maxfield Parrish Framed, circa 1920
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
Life. He also created advertising for companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Paper
H 22 in W 33.5 in D 0.75 in
Early Art Deco Antique Print Sugar Plum Tree after Original by Maxfield Parrish
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
Life. He also created advertising for companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 19 in W 1.25 in D 13.5 in
Art Deco Maxfield Parrish "Garden of Allah" Print, circa 1920
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Big Flats, NY
created advertising for companies like Wanamaker's, Edison-Mazda Lamps, Colgate and Oneida Cutlery.[14
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Edison Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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Antique Edison Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique edison lamps available for sale. Each of these unique antique edison lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Antique edison lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique edison lamps bearing Art Deco or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique edison lamps over the years, but those made by Maxfield Parrish, Thorvald Bindesbøll and X-Ray Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Edison Lamps?
Prices for antique edison lamps start at $200 and top out at $45,200 with the average selling for $3,479.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Edison Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
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