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Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original Early 20th Century Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand cut Crystal Bulbs with energy efficiency class A++ to E can be used for this lamp.  
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Original Jugendstil Table Lamps Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Opulent decorated pair of table lamps in the form of a lyra Suitable for US
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-cut crystal glass Suitable for US.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Maria Theresia Crystal Glass Table Lamp Early 20th Century Original from 1900
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A typical fixture from the turn of the last century, circa 1900, wrought iron with glass-layers. In the centre a handblown and cut glass-vase.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique HANDEL Table/Desk Lamp - STICKLEY ERA - W2339
By Handel Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Handel table/desk lamp Arts and Crafts. It is signed (as pictured). The bronze
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Stained Glass and Bronze Tiffany style Table Lamp
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique American Arts and Crafts period table lamp in bronze with stained glass shade by
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co. Antique Art Nouveau Style Faux Bois Leaded Glass Lamp
By Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique art nouveau style faux bois form lamp base in a bronze patina. Marked along the edge with
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Double Knuckle Desk/Draftman's Lamp by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass, Double Knuckle Desk/ Draftman's Lamp, by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handel Co., Arts and Crafts, Palm Tree Table Lamp, Art Glass, Bronze, 1900s
By Handel Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Handel palm tree table lamp signed on base and shade Art & Crafts. The shade measures 7.5" deep
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century. Hand painted
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Antique Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Original Otto Prutscher, a three-light table lamp, model 6051
By Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufacturer Melzer & Neuhardt, brass, partly raised; original textile lampshades; signs of age and use; total height: 48.3 cm, width: 33.0 cm. Literature: Schedlmayer, Duit (ed.), O...
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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset lamp Company, unlacquered brass umbrella floor lamp with silk shade
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This early 2oth Century Pittsburg olive leaf table lamp was most likely made by Pittsburg Lamp
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. Marbro
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Faries Guardsman Normandy Bronze Desk Lamp #60300
By Bert Dickerson, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Original Art Deco Faries "Guardsman" Table Lamp in "Normandy Bronze" Finish Very rare adjustable
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Pair 1920s Art Deco Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Bronze "Pan and His Flute" Singed
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's Art Deco "Mutual Sunset Lamp Co." Bronze "Pan Dancing with his Flute". Very nicely
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Style Brass And Glass Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian Brass and Glass table lamp. It depicts a lamp with a large stained red glass
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Baroque style Maria Theresia Table Light Candelabra 20th Century Original 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
In Austria, circa 1730 as a competitor to the French crown, the so called "Maria-Theresia-Lüster" was created and established as a new style. The basic set-up is a metal frame, made...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini Obelisco Floor Lamp
By Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp, Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Red Lion, PA
Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini Obelisco Floor lamp for New Lamp Chromed metal and Plexiglas
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1870s Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
By Lapeer Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare Lapeer make up mirror lamp. They sometimes call this a cloud lamp. The round
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Steel

1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
Beautiful Floor Standing Castle Light
By Castle Lamp Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
A castle light has been one of the most popular examination lamp for generations. The look is
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Handel Bronze Table Lamp. Handel Bronze cast Table Lamp with rare signature stamped on the side of
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Handel Lamp Table Lamp
H 21.5 in Dm 7 in
Tall Scumble Painted Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Scumble Painted Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This tall lamp stands on a turned wooden base, it
Category

1920s Adam Style Antique Lamps

Materials

Paint

Basket Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
A table lamp adapted from an early 20th century wicker-work Indonesian rattan basket with a
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Basket Lamp
Basket Lamp
H 16 in Dm 11 in
old lamp table lamp ART DECO "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Saarburg, RP
art deco "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" MAZDA table lamp This rare, original table lamp from the well
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Tripod Lamp
Located in London, England
Surveyors tripod in oak with brass fitting re-purposed as a floor lamp. Shade not included. U.K
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tripod Lamp
Tripod Lamp
H 59.06 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Baccarat Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This Beautiful Baccarat Lamp includes one light. It is rewired and ready to use.
Category

19th Century Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat Lamp
Baccarat Lamp
H 22 in W 5 in D 5 in
Original Early Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp 1227 Desk Lamp Industrial Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This early 2 step Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp (model 1227) has the perfect look for those wanting
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Lamps

Materials

Steel

Hala table lamp, scissor lamp, Netherlands 1930
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Schwerin, MV
Workshop workstation lamp from the 1930s Manufacturer: Hala Leuchten, Zeist, Netherlands Designer
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal

Arts and Crafts Brass Floor Lamp Standard Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Brass Floor Lamp Standard Lamp This is a very attractive piece with a decorative
Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Candlestick Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Candlestick lamp gold finish and green lampshade.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Candlestick Lamp
Candlestick Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 5.12 in
Banker Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Banker lamp with a green and removable lampshade.
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Banker Lamp
Banker Lamp
H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in
Alabaster Lamp
Located in South Salem, NY
Large alabaster Neoclassical style urn lamp. Some gray coloring throughout the alabaster. Brown
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Lamp
Alabaster Lamp
H 13.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Craquelé Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A craquelé glaze ceramic table lamp France, Circa 1920 With the shade: 63 cm high by 41 cm diameter
Category

1920s French Antique Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Craquelé Table Lamp
Craquelé Table Lamp
H 24.81 in Dm 16.15 in
Victorian Kerosene Lamp Oil Lamp Pink and White Blown Spatter Glass Table Lamp
By Loetz Glass, Kralik Glassworks, Charles Schneider
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Arts and Craft Oil Lamp Art Nouveau Kerosene Lamp . Design: In the manner of Kralik, Loetz
Category

Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a small bronze Bouillotte lamp with a tall shade from France. The tole shade is a greenish
Category

1920s French Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Small Bouillotte Lamp
Small Bouillotte Lamp
H 17.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Ivory Floor Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage brass floor lamp with painted stem & accented base. Converted from a torchiere rewired
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ivory Floor Lamp
Ivory Floor Lamp
H 65 in Dm 12 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau table lamp or desk lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Category

Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s
Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s
H 13 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Lamp
Located in Lymington, GB
A very decorative Art Deco side lamp, with classic Deco geometric design. Comprising of a solid
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lamp
Art Deco Lamp
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Brass standard lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century brass standard lamp. Having a Corinthian column and adjustable stem, raised up on a
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass standard lamp
Brass standard lamp
H 69 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
old MAZDA lamp table lamp ART DECO, 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Saarburg, RP
art deco MAZDA table lamp This rare, original table lamp by the well-known MAZDA company
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base decorated with a leaf of the Pope's currency. Alabaster
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Lamp
Art Deco Lamp
H 15.16 in Dm 6.3 in
Gustav Stickley Lamp
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
: The lamp is model 56 1/2. The lamp has two light sockets and includes a well-matched reproduction
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Lamp
Gustav Stickley Lamp
H 19 in Dm 14 in
Brass standard lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century brass standard lamp. Having decorated oil reservoir above the ebonized Corinthian
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass standard lamp
Brass standard lamp
H 56.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Iron and Brass Column Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Iron and brass column floor lamp, standard lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp is
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, England
Antique brass floor lamp with a twisted rope stem design. Re-polished. Shade not included. Circa
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Floor Lamp
Brass Floor Lamp
H 63 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Austrian bronze lamp
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Austrian table lamp, made of silver-plated bronze with satin-finished glass. Austria, CIRCA 1900.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Austrian bronze lamp
Austrian bronze lamp
H 13.39 in Dm 11.03 in
Brass Standard Lamp
Located in London, England
Adjustable brass Corinthian column floor lamp on claw feet. Shade not included. Circa 1890 H 167
Category

1890s Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Standard Lamp
Brass Standard Lamp
H 65.75 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Arts & Crafts Lamp
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arts and Crafts style table lamp, made of silver-plated bronze with fabric shade. England, CIRCA
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Lamp
Arts & Crafts Lamp
H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in
Gio Ponti Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Studio City, CA
Gio Ponti Table Lamp Italy, c. 1970. Produced by FontanaArte. Gio Ponti (1881 - 1979) was an
Category

1920s Italian Antique Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Gio Ponti Lamp
Gio Ponti Lamp
H 17 in Dm 7 in
Rare Old Lamp Table Lamp ART DECO "DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Saarburg, RP
art deco DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" MAZDA table lamp This rare, original table lamp from
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Early 1900 Cameo Shell Lamp Greek Mythology Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Cameo Shell Lamp Early 1900 Italy "Three Graces" engraved Metal Base with three sphinxes Perfect
Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in London, GB
mounted as a lamp.
Category

Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Urn Lamp
Alabaster Urn Lamp
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Louis Philippe style Painted and Gilt Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Louis Philippe style Painted and Gilt Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp An attractive piece carved and
Category

1910s Louis Philippe Antique Lamps

Materials

Pine

Bohemian Overlay Lamp
Located in London, GB
oil lamp to electric.
Category

1850s French Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bohemian Overlay Lamp
Bohemian Overlay Lamp
H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in
Stone Baluster Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Stone baluster lamp. Grey painted vintage cast stone original railing baluster mounted on painted
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone

Stone Baluster Lamp
Stone Baluster Lamp
H 18 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese circa 1920's orange table lamp with floral motif. Measurements: Height of body
Category

1920s Japanese Antique Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Lamp
Antique Porcelain Lamp
H 20 in Dm 8.5 in
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Antique Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, all antique lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Tiffany Studios, Woka Lamps and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. each produced beautiful antique lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Lamps?

Prices for antique lamps start at $1 and top out at $575,000 with the average selling for $2,368.

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 Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An 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, 2023
    A 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, 2022
    There 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.

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