Antique Railroad Lamps
Vintage Railroad Lantern
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage railroad lantern made into lamp.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Early Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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"Pittsburgh Glass Company Lamp" Landscape, Reverse Glass Paintng
The landscape
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adams & Westlake No.207 Railroad Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. That's why we closed shop for
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style
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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Copper
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Museum Quality James L. Howard Railroad Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. That's why we closed shop for
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Prato, Tuscany
industrialist and inventor. Initially, the company was engaged in the production of metal railroad items such as
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
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Dayton Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare Adams and Westlake Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare Adams and Westlake Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamps
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Rare Antique Railroad Lantern & CT Ham Mfg Rochester, NY Cobalt Blue Glass c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique and Rare Railroad Lantern with Cobalt Glass Signed CT Ham Manufacturing Rochester, NY C1900
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Early 20th Century American Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Metal
Railroad Station Wall Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
weoponry detail above. Originally made to light the way for railroad passengers in rural New Hampshire.
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19th Century American Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Striking Bronze Art Nouveau Railroad Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
just started to list some of the rare early decorative train car lamps from this collection. Few of
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Lamps
Hicks and Smith Double Railroad Car Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Aluminum
Very Rare 1800s Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adams and Westlake Double Toranado Railroad Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their
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Late 19th Century Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
1800s Bronze Art Nouveau Holophane Railroad Car Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
just started to list some of the rare early decorative train car lamps from this collection. Few of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Car Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Large Adams and Westlake Railroad Dining Car Side Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the more elaborate railcar side lamps you will find. These were larger because they
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
1800s Bronze and Milk Glass Art Nouveau Railroad Car Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
just started to list some of the rare early decorative train car lamps from this collection. Few of
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
character of this beautiful piece of railroad history. One of the lamps is signed by the Dayton
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rail Car Side Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Dayton Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a Center Oil
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
By William Adams and Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adams and Westlake Narrow Gauge Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a Railroad collector then you already know just how rare this lamp is. Its a No.33
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Hicks and Smith Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Antique Dietz Acme Large Inspector Lamp Two Railroad Lanterns New York 1900s
By Dietz, Brother & Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Train lantern lamps.
Pair of Antique Dietz acme large inspector lamps railroad train lanterns New
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
1800s Pullman Car Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are elegantly detailed railroad car flush mount dome lamps. The outer ring looks to be bronze
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Rail Car Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
discovered the wonderful range of lighting designed for railroad and steamship use. These lamps needed to
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Pair Railroad Lamps
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Pair of Railroad lamps yellow,red,green
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Iron
Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early Railroad Signal Lantern converted into a Lamp, Swivels on wood base, 2 Amber and 2 Green
Category
19th Century American Antique Railroad Lamps
French Railroad Oil Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French, 19th century painted tole railway car oil lamps. Each marked "Chemins de Fer du
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19th Century French Antique Railroad Lamps
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Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Glass
1920s Gothic Amber Glass Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful Gothic amber hammered glass sconce. The glass has a brass stained glass style frame with the original patina. They give off a warm rich glow. One left in stock.
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large 4 Lite Mirror and Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a gem of a lamp being rare and unique. The milk glass has a large 19 inch diameter with a clear center opening of 10 inches. That large opening contains a mirror ring of 20 h...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass
Railroad Platform Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early utilitarian style gas lamps were the type found in 1800s general stores and train platforms. We were inspired by their simple and elegant look when this collection was cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Small Wheeler Mirrored Reflector Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm always on the look out for these turn of the century mirrored lamps. They are the Holy Grail of industrial lighting. Collectors love them and they are very hard to find. This is ...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
Milk Glass Double Shade Humphrey Gas Lamp Pendent
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a late 1800s Humphrey gas lamp that we rewired to take a standard E26 light bulb. We kept the lamps original character and chain pull valve. The lamp is unique having some or...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass
Large Shade Acorn Glass Humphrey Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very unique looking lamp. The globe as a tapered acorn profile. The very large green over white porcelain flat shade has an 18 inch diameter and the vented body is white po...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950.
- Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
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Mid-20th Century British Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Cone Flush Mount Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These perforated cone flushmounts are made with heavy brass castings. The look is simple and clean with a bit of a midcentury feel. They are priced per lamp.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Benjamin Explosion Proof Globe Lamp with Deep Porcelain Shade
By Benjamin Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a collection of these new old stock lamps. They Green over white deep porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to your drop length. The shade is 1...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Glass
Coned Dome Prismatic Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a uniquely shaped 12 inch diameter cone over dome prismatic design. The lamp is made up of 2 pieces of glass held together with clips. It has a great profile. Prismatic glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Glass
Porcelain SOLAR and Skirted Milk Glass Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This newly wired gas lamp signed SOLAR has a small white porcelain body with an interesting ring of vented cutouts and the original gas seasaw valve and chains. It has an interesting...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Large Matching Pair of Acorn Street Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are early acorn street lamps with impressive 12 inch diameter textured shades. The lamp is unsigned but the unique acorn shape and wood bark pattern on the glass look to be GE ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
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...
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20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Glass
Tubular Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This small heavy glass lamp is just the right size. It has a 4.5 inch diameter lens and is as with all prismatic glass it sheds a beautiful even light and is as simple as can be. We ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Railroad Lamps
Materials
Glass
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Antique Railroad Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique railroad lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique railroad lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. There are all kinds of antique railroad lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique railroad lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique railroad lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adams & Westlake Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Railroad Lamps?
Prices for antique railroad lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique railroad lamps begin at $400 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
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 Railroad Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a railroad lamp and a lantern comes down to design and function. Railroad lamps are stationary lighting fixtures that were used to illuminate railroad tracks and platforms. They usually feature a heavy sheet or cast metal body and have lenses that make their lighting more intense. Intended to be portable, lanterns are generally smaller and usually feature a metal frame, a glass shade and no lenses. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of railroad lamps and lanterns.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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