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Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare brass piano lamp from the 1950s - 1960s. The lamp no longer has a manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, JBS - Germany 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of burnished and brushed brass from the company JBS (Joseph
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Dale Co. Brass Piano Lamp w/ Slate Base
By Dale
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, well crafted and designed piano lamp with a pivoting shade pierced with
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Piano Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern piano lamp or desk light. Adjustable height and shade. Designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Elephant Table Piano Lamp in Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
A lovely antique elephant table piano lamp in brass. Original shade refurbished with silk from an
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Elephant Table Piano Lamp in Brass
Antique Elephant Table Piano Lamp in Brass
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco Piano Lamp in Brass, Scandinavian 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable piano lamp with classic tubular shade. It made from brass and is partially patinated
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Piano - Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk or Piano lamp pivoting shade and adjustable height. Lamp is original from the period .   
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Piano - Desk Lamp
Italian Piano - Desk Lamp
H 17 in W 8 in D 14 in
Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco piano lamp in bronze and brass, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco piano or reading lamp in bronze and brass, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Piano or Library-Lamp by Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätt Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Piano and library-lamp, comes out from the shelve and has a glare-screen, see details! Early 20th
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Royal Bradley & Hubbard School Adjustable Brass Oil Piano Lamp C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Bradley & Hubbard School Adjustable Brass Oil Piano Lamp with Hand Painted Glass Shade Signed C1890
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Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Piano Desk Lamp, c.1915
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very original example of an early Dugdills desk lamp. c.1915 Surviving inn wonderful original
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Cosmic Solstice Purion' Table Lamp, Handmade Piano Lacquered Brass Table Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes. Handcrafted with piano lacquered
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2010s British Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare, very solid and heavy piano lamp made of brass, circa 1960s - 1970s with removable glare
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Pair Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze, Brass & Green Onyx Piano Floor Lamps, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
High Victorian Gilt Bronze, Brass & Green Onyx Foliate Form Piano Floor Lamps, Electrified, C1890
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Bronze

1920s French / Belgium Brass Art Deco Piano Lamp on Belgian Black Marble Base
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Stunning Art Deco piano lamp from the 1920s in brass in a Belgian black marble base made in French
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Brass

Piano Table Lamp Small Cream Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
candle line. The Piano Lamp in cream shagreen is a whimsical piece with elegant touches including the
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Piano Lamp with Figure of Atlas Circa 1920's
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique piano lamp with silvered figure of Atlas. Brass, onyx, and spelter. Circa 1920's
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Early 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Spelter

Giso Piano Lamp by Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud, 1928
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and unique lamp manufactured by W. H. Gispen in Netherlands, 1928. Plated brass and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Piano table lamp with opaline glass shade art deco vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Piano table lamp with opaline glass shade art deco vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp or piano lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Cosmic Purion Chandelier 70' Handmade Piano Lacquered Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
within nature. A white piano lacquer is applied onto four hand-spun brass plates to create this unique
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique piano oil lamp offers hand painted floral shade over brass base having foliate embossed
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Torchères

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Purion Pendant 70' White Piano Lacquered Satin Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a gloss or matt white
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2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Piano Lamp by P.E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Vancouver, BC
Top quality original finish piano lamp cast in the shape of a bird's leg, circa 1880. Fitted with a
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Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Fog and Mørup Piano or Library Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model from the early E-6000 Series Fog & Mørup lamps dating back from just after the turn of the
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1905 Adjustable Piano / Roll Top Desk Lamp with Antique American Art Glass Shade
Located in Mississauga, CA
Very elegant early 1900s piano or roll top desk lamp with original restored finish. This lamp is
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Nouveau Desk or Piano Lamp, Bronze & Green Opaline Glass France, circa 1905
Located in L'Etang, FR
Table or desk or piano lamp. Bronze and green opaline glass. Art Nouveau, France, circa 1905
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze, Brass

Giso 404 Piano Lamp by Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud for W. H. Gispen, 1928
By Willem H. Gispen, J.J. Pieter Oud
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Architect J. J. Pieter Oud designed this piano lamp as a wedding present for a friend. It was
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Vintage 1920s Dutch De Stijl Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare brass piano lamp from the 1950s - 1960s. The lamp no longer has a manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Brass Piano Lamp from France, Art Nouveau
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
Antique brass piano lamp from France. The lamp has a round base on which a ball joint is attached
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Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Piano Lamp from France, Art Nouveau
Brass Piano Lamp from France, Art Nouveau
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around
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Vintage 1960s French Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid, heavy table lamp / piano lamp made of brass, probably from the 1950s in an Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1950s
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1950s
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around
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Vintage 1960s French Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
brass and metal. The screen can be tilted using a thumbscrew. The piano lamp has an E 14 socket made of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
Art Nouveau Brass Piano Lamp, 1920s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large piano lamp made of brass, probably from the 1910s - 1930s in the style of Art Nouveau in the
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Piano Lamp, 1920s
Art Nouveau Brass Piano Lamp, 1920s
H 3.55 in W 10.63 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Original Art Deco piano lamp from the 1930s. The lamp is made of brass and has a heavy, oval-shaped
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, 1930s
H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 9.85 in
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, Soelken - Germany, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid piano lamp made of brass, West Germany, approx. 1970s - 1980s from the Sölken company
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Hillebrand - Germany, 1960s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid, heavy brass piano lamp, circa 1960s - 1970s from Hillebrand, Germany, model 170 387
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Honsel - Germany, 1960s
By Honsel
Located in Schwerin, MV
Solid, heavy brass piano lamp in midcentury style. Give your piano or workplace an exclusive touch
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Piano Leg Lamp
By Dogfork Lamp Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome antique piano leg refashioned into a table lamp. Tinted, antique brass accents. Brown cord
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Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Piano Leg Lamp
Antique Piano Leg Lamp
H 29 in W 8 in D 8 in
Brass and Shell Piano Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Turn of the century brass and shell piano lamp, Soho location.
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and Shell Piano Lamp
Brass and Shell Piano Lamp
H 8 in W 14 in D 12 in
Treble Clef Piano Desk Lamp in Brass & Black Enameled Base by Laurel Lighting
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare polished brass musical note /harp desk table lamp, by Laurel Lighting Company
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Desk or Piano Brass Lamp, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This desk or piano lamp was designed and manufactured in Italy, during the 1950's. It is made of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Desk or Piano Brass Lamp, 1950's
Desk or Piano Brass Lamp, 1950's
H 9.85 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large original Art Nouveau table lamp / piano lamp from the 1910s in good working condition. The
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
Original Art Nouveau table lamp / piano lamp from the 1910s in very good working condition. The
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Zinc, Brass

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 9.85 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
: The lamp consists of a sturdy brass base - probably nickel-plated - with ornate decorations and a
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
H 11.42 in W 6.3 in D 9.85 in
Art Nouveau Piano Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
ELEGANT 19C ADJUSTABLE BRASS ART NOUVEAU FLOOR LAMP
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, France, 1900
Located in Schwerin, MV
Unique piano lamp made of cast brass, France around 1900. The lamp is characterized by its delicate
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Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, France, 1900
Antique Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, France, 1900
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Cast Steel Dugdills Patent Piano Lamp with Brass Clam Shade
By Dugdills
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Vintage Steel & Brass Table Lamp by John Dugdill & Co An attractive yet heavy duty table lamp
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Gothic Brass, Gilt Bronze & Cased Glass Figural Cherub Piano Lamp c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Brass, Gilt Bronze & Yellow Cased Glass Figural Cherub Piano Lamp with Rope Twist Column c1890
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Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Victorian Figural Brass Piano Floor Lamp Signed B. Hollings & Co. Dated 1888
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian piano lamp by B. Hollings & Co. offers gilt decorated glass globe shade over
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair Bradley & Hubbard School Brass & White Metal Piano Lamps with Embos
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of matching piano lamps by Bradley and Hubbard offers foliate embossed glass shade
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare, very solid and heavy piano lamp made of brass, circa 1960s - 1970s with removable glare
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
A French Art Nouveau Piano of Desk Lamp, ca. 1900.
By Georges Leleu
Located in Antwerp, BE
An art nouveau bronze, brass and glass piano or desk lamp. Ca. 1900. Material: Patinated
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC
By Charles Parker
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement piano lamp in the manner of Charles Parker offers glass globe over
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Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Amsterdamse school table lamp
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
or piano lamp. Beautiful brass ornaments on the satin hood.Heavy quality,it has some weight to
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Early 20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Amsterdamse school table lamp
Amsterdamse school table lamp
H 21 in W 30 in D 38 in
Brass Piano Lamp around 1905
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Piano lamp around 1905
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Piano Lamp around 1905
Brass Piano Lamp around 1905
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Pfäffle piano / table lamp from the 1960s in a minimalist modern design. The lamp has a heavy metal
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Vintage 1960s German Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
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Brass Piano Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass piano lamp available at 1stDibs. A brass piano lamp — often made from brass, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage brass piano lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the brass piano lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass piano lamp, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Patrick Coard, Dogfork Lamp Arts and Poul Henningsen each produced at least one beautiful brass piano lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brass Piano Lamp?

Prices for a brass piano lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $471 and can go as high as $2,944, while the average can fetch as much as $1,216.

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.

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Questions About Brass Piano Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A piano lamp is a lighting fixture designed to illuminate sheet music and piano keys so that a pianist can see to play. Normally, the lights feature narrow rectangular or compact round or square bases that can easily fit on a piano top. Some have arms that allow their shades to hang down over the front of the instrument. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of piano lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.

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