Portable Lamp Vintage
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
20th Century American Portable Lamp Vintage
Chrome
1940s Italian Art Deco Portable Lamp Vintage
Wrought Iron
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Plastic
1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Plastic
20th Century American Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum
1980s Italian Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum
1950s Italian Brutalist Portable Lamp Vintage
Wrought Iron
1950s Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum
20th Century European Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Chrome
1950s Japanese Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Lucite
1950s Russian Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Plastic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Portable Lamp Vintage
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal, Enamel
1930s English Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass
1930s English Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Enamel, Steel
1930s American Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Iron, Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Chrome
1930s English Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Walnut
1950s American Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum
1960s Japanese Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum, Steel
1960s American Portable Lamp Vintage
1950s Russian Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Chrome
1950s French Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass, Chrome
1970s Portable Lamp Vintage
Nickel
1980s Japanese Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century American Portable Lamp Vintage
1950s American Portable Lamp Vintage
1950s American Portable Lamp Vintage
1960s American Portable Lamp Vintage
1960s American Portable Lamp Vintage
1970s American Portable Lamp Vintage
1960s Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass
20th Century American Portable Lamp Vintage
Lucite
1980s Portable Lamp Vintage
20th Century American Portable Lamp Vintage
1940s American Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass, Copper, Steel
1950s American Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum
1930s American Portable Lamp Vintage
1960s American Portable Lamp Vintage
Steel
20th Century Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
1970s French Industrial Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Wire, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Portable Lamp Vintage
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Portable Lamp Vintage
Aluminum
Portable Lamp Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Portable Lamp Vintage?
- What is a portable lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, a portable lamp is a lamp that can be moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor and table lamps mainly fall under the portable lamp category. Shop a range of antique and vintage portable lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
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