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Mushroom Lamp in Wrought Iron and Blown Glass Shade, France, Circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Discover this impressive mushroom lamp from the Art Nouveau-Art Deco transition period, dating back
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
An art nouveau mushroom lamp by Fratelli Toso, circa 1915
By Fratelli Toso
Located in London, GB
The glass is adorned in the enchanting Millefiori pattern comprising of two pieces seamlessly supported by an elegant metal framework. Fitted for electricity.
Fratelli Toso was one...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal
Jugendstil mushroom desk lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil mushroom desk lamp in excellent original condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Brass
1930s Bauhaus Mushroom Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Small chrome table lamp from the art deco period with adjustable lamp shade as can be seen in the
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Chrome
Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp
Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lovely C1920 Mushroom Shaped Lamp by Lorainne
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Art Deco Lamp by Lorraine
Original
Cameo Style
Signed Lorainne on the Shade
Very
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass
Edwardian Cut Crystal Mushroom Table Lamp, circa 1908
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful Edwardian period cut crystal mushroom table lamp with original shade and Ediwsan lamp
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco "Mushroom" Copper Table Lamp, around 1920/30
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco copper table lamp with mushroom-shaped lampshade and funnel-shaped base. The upper end of
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1920s Italian Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Copper
Rare Vintage Marbled Glass, Mushroom Table Lamp, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Rarely seen, vintage table lamp made of marbled glass. Partially new wiring. The cable is new
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass
French Art Deco Chromed Mushroom Table Lamp, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
These elegant adjustable chromed table lamps are a great example of French lighting from the Art
Category
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Table Lamp Black Forest Handcrafted Dwarf and Magic Mushrooms, Germany, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
Take a look at this unique and extremly beautiful table lamp, which is a rare masterpiece of German
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1920s German Black Forest Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Brass
Light Blue Small Table Mushroom Glass Lamp Mid Century by Monica Backström
By Monica Backström
Located in Toronto, CA
This rare mid-century mini mushroom table lamp by renowned Swedish designer Monica Backström is a
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Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
XL Art Nouveau Pâte De Verre, Mushroom Hand Blown Table Lamp, France
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau mushroom shaped lamp in the style of Galle in Nancy, France. a statement
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass
Loetz Jugenstil Art Glass, Bronze & Marble Lamp ‘Fly Agaric Mushroom’, ca. 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in New York, NY
materials. The Loetz art glass lamp shade in form of a fly agaric mushroom cap is of ideally organic form
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Early 1900s Czech Jugendstil Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 13 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in the Shape of a Mushroom with Holly Plant
Located in Hannover, DE
This small table lamp is a small work of art. The beautiful Jugendstil lamp base is designed in the
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Émile GALLE (1846-1904) "Magnolias" Glass Lamp circa 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile GALLE (1846-1904) "Magnolias"
Important Mushroom Lamp with Magnolias design, in multilayer
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Rare Brass, Metal & Wood Art Deco Mushroom Hat Table or Desk Lamp Sign M. Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Lisse, NL
100% Unrestored and original condition, mushroom design table lamp.
This very unusual and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Nickel, Brass, Metal
H 14.5 in Dm 13.25 in
Daum nancy Cameo Scenic Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Nancy Wheel Carved And Acid Etched Cameo Scenic Lamp.
Daum Nancy French cameo lamp of a
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Art Glass
Modernist Brass Table Lamp Art Deco Dutch 1920's
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland, Gispen
Located in London, GB
Rare Modernist Art Deco table or desk curvaceous lamp in the shape of a mushroom with decorative
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Brass
Victorian Style Cut Crystal Lamp with Crystal Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliant cut crystal table lamp, the mushroom shape dome. Finely wheel cut shade with diamond
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’.
The lamp is of mushroom shape. Its
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass
Antique French Galle Style Muller Freres Cameo Art Glass Landscape Table Lamp
By Muller Frères
Located in Portland, OR
glassmakers of their generation.
This very beautiful cameo 'mushroom' shaped lamp is finely wheel carved
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Art Glass
Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Table or Desk Lamp w. Hand Painted Poppy Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
table lamp is right up there with some of the mushroom table lamps by Emile Gallé or Daum of France
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with a Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
all. This mushroom shaped, patinated brass table lamp is in used but excellent condition and it
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Brass
Antique Emile Gallé Vase Art Nouveau Period in Orange Glass
By Émile Gallé
Located in Tilburg, NL
houses were supplied with electricity. The factory successfully made the well-known mushroom lamps. In
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Monumental Heintz Art Metal Mushroom Lamp
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent mushroom lamp stands 18" tall with 16" diameter shade. Sterling silver "woodbine
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Early 20th Century Antique Mushroom Lamp
émile Gallé - Large "champignon" Lamp with Grapes And Vines decor, Art Nouveau
By Émile Gallé
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
Important mushroom lamp composed of a base and a lampshade in multi-layer acid-etched glass
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Art Glass
H 22.05 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Gorgeous Arts & Crafts Bronze and Art Glass Mushroom Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Arts & Crafts bronze and art glass mushroom lamp, in the style of Jarvie. Beautiful patina
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Table Lamp by Daum Nancy Wrought Iron Foot
By Daum, Camille Gauthier
Located in NANTES, FR
Large Art Deco wrought iron mushroom lamp with vegetal decor attributed to Camille Gauthier
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930s Bauhaus Mushroom Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Small chrome table lamp from with adjustable red lamp shade as can be seen in the photographs
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Superb Art Deco Cut Crystal Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Art Deco Cut crystal mushroom table lamp
This is a very pretty duet, the base of the
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Crystal
Antique Brilliant Cut Glass Mushroom Parlor Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large and antique brilliant cut glass mushroom parlor table lamp offers mushroom domed shade with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal
American 1920s Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant double light in brown bronze with touch of green color floor lamp.
Fitted with mushroom
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1920s American Neoclassical Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Brilliant Cut Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Brilliant cut crystal light table lamp, the mushroom shape dome shade finely wheel cut with
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Crystal
French Art Deco Marquetry Lamp
Located in CA, CA
This is a craftsman made wooden 'mushroom' table lamp with marquetry and inlay work of a very high
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios "Mandarin" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
white. It sits on a patinated bronze "Ribbed Mushroom" table lamp base. This six-light cluster base
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Tiffany Studios “Mandarin” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
green to white on a patinated bronze “Ribbed Mushroom” table lamp base. This six-light cluster model was
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Belgian Painted Metal Factory Lamp, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mushroom shaped metal lamp converted from a factory lamp to a table lamp. Pairs available.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Mushroom Lamp
Dichroic Geometric Cone Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
to yellow mottled glass. The shade sits a top a patinated "Ribbed Mushroom" table lamp base. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edwardian Crystal Cut-Glass Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
cut glass mushroom shaped shade.
This beautiful lamp is ready to shine light to any special spot
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Crystal
GALLE Art Nouveau Mushroom lamp in multilayer glass
By Gallé
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Establishment Gallé, Art Nouveau Mushroom lamp in multilayer glass with acid-etched landscape
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass
Gallè Tip - Large Art Nouveau Mushroom Lamp in multilayer glass
By Gallé
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Superb Large Mushroom Lamp in multilayer glass decorated with flowers, tones of blue on an ocher
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Diamond Cut Mushroom Lamp by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine lamp with flat diamond cut base and slice cut stem supporting a mushroom shaped flat diamond
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1890s English Victorian Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of Mushroom Lamps by Napako / Josef Hurka, 1950s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The pair of mushroom shaped adjustable table lamps are a great example of Czech lighting from the
Category
1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970's Blush Murano Glass 'Mushroom' Lamps
Located in London, GB
Handblown vintage Murano glass table lamps handmade in Italy, 1970s.
The Lamp is one whole piece
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17th Century Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco "Pate de Verre" Paste Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large Art Deco period mushroom shaped table lamp made of Yellow and Orange paste glass (Pate de
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal
Monumental Daum Nancy Cameo Scenic Lamp, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and decorative Art Nouveau mushroom lamp by Daum Freres of Nancy, circa 1900. This lamp 20
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass
American Cut Crystal Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cut crystal mushroom shaped small table lamp. The lamp consists of a shade and a column
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Crystal
Heywood Wakefield Art Deco Wicker Mushroom Table Lamp, circa 1925
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Heywood Wakefield Art Deco Wicker Mushroom Table Lamp, circa 1925
Attributed to Heywood Wakefield
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Mushroom Hand Blown, Table Lamp, Muller, France, 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau mushroom shaped lamp is by the celebrated French glass work studio
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau French table lamp in Alabaster Beige Mushroom Shaped , 1900
Located in Valladolid, ES
Awesome Art Nouveau beige mushroom-shaped French table lamp. In a perfect condition. With two
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Alabaster
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Large Art Nouveau Mushroom Hand Blown, Table Lamp, Daum, France, 1920
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau mushroom shaped lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Glass
Antique French Art Deco 'Mushroom' Edgar Brandt Wrought Iron Daum Table Lamp
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Art Deco table lamp circa 1920, 'mushroom' shaped and in the manner of Edgar Brandt
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Iron
1920s Art Deco Murano Glass Domed Mushroom Green Fish Aquarium Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco Murano glass domed or mushroom shaped table lamp in the style of Le Verre
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau 'Mushroom' Cameo Glass Lamp by Jean-Simon Peynaud circa 1915
By Jany Peynaud
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Art Nouveau hand painted 'Mushroom' cameo glass lamp by Jean-Simon (Jany) Peynaud (French
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Art Glass
Small Bauhaus Inspired Aluminium Table Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
Small aluminium table lamp with metal mushroom-shaped shade.
A mix of textures and patinas
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Tiffany Studios Bronze With Hanging Favrile Beads Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
this rare beaded mushroom Art Nouveau Lamp. It will be the center piece and talking point of any
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Rare and Highly Stylish 1930s Little Copper Metal Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
all. This mushroom shaped, copper table lamp is in excellent condition and it radiates exactly the
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Copper
Very Rare Daum Nancy Art Deco Mushroom Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Original signed Daum + Nancy cameo style mushroom lamp. Very unusual ornate hand blown cased cameo
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Metal
'Mushroom' Lamp In Multi-Layer Glass With Flower Decor Emile Gallé
By Galle Art Glass
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Etablissements Gallé. Son prix est raisonnable car les lampes de Gallé de ce modèle ont rarement d'aussi belles
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mushroom Lamp
Materials
Art Glass
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Antique Mushroom Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique mushroom lamp for your home. An antique mushroom lamp — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique mushroom lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mushroom lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. F. & C. Osler and Jany Peynaud each produced at least one beautiful antique mushroom lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Mushroom Lamp?
The average selling price for an antique mushroom lamp at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $725 on the low end and $16,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Mushroom Lamp
- What are mushroom lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mushroom lamps are desk and table lamps that resemble mushrooms. Some have a bowl-shaped shade with a pedestal body or a tapered shade with a matching tapered body. Lighting designers began creating the distinctive fixtures in the 1960s and 70s. You'll find a range of mushroom lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a Murano mushroom lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Murano mushroom lamp is a type of light fixture easily identifiable by its tapered shape that resembles a mushroom. The name Murano indicates that the lamp features a colorful type of art glass that is handmade in Murano, Italy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano art glass.
- 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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