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Vintage Lamp Shade
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A floral leaf flocked vintage shade.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Just Andersen table lamp in tin with vintage lamps shade of raw silk. 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
The Just Andersen Art Deco table lamp, model 2610, including lamp shade exemplifies the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Burl Wood Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency seventies table lamp made from burl wood and brass and a vintage lamp shade
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Josef Frank Brass Pair of Vintage Table Lamps Vienna 1930s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
show a pleated vintage lamp shade in earthen tones.
You can switch off one light for each lamp.
The
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Murano Lamp with Parchment Shade
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century Italian Murano lamp with custom parchment shade. The lamp is a rich shade of teal blue
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Parchment Paper
Super Rare floor lamp with Rattan shade by Bröderna Malmström, Sweden, 1950s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Super Rare floor lamp with Rattan shade by Bröderna Malmström, Sweden, 1950s
Original lamp in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rattan
H 53.94 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Vintage 1940's Hollywood Regency Marbro Lamp With Original Shade
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding and elaborate Hollywood Regency 1940's Marbro Lamp having it's original shade with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand painted ceramic table Lamp with original shade by Marbro, circa 1970
Measures: 11
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1920's Italian Antique Art Deco Murano Crystal Fruit & Petal Lamp Shade
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Italian Art Deco Murano Crystal Fruit "LAMP SHADE ONLY" . If you are looking for one of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Large Antique Table Lamp, English Silver Plate, Walnut, Light, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
signs of tarnish
Later vintage lamp shade with light wear, commensurate with age
Prominent shade in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 14.38 in D 14.38 in
Glass Replacement Shade for Laurel Lamp in Frosted White Globe Form
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exact replacement shade to fit your Laurel lamp. Fits most model lamps as shown. Hole / Opening
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Wood Lamp with Floral Shade
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage mid century modern wood table lamp with a floral lamp shade. Lamp shade has dried flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
By Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, Richard Etts, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cactus Plaster Lamp.
The lamp is made out of plaster and the lampshade is made out of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
H 39 in W 11 in D 14 in
French Vintage Bouillotte Tole Lamp Festooned Shade
Located in Boca Raton, FL
French buoliotte vintage metal tole table lamp with painted festooned shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Handmade Shell Lamp with Parchment Shade
Located in New York, NY
functional work of art.
- This vintage lamp has been newly rewired with a two-bulb cluster. It features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Cement
Red Acrylic Shade Vintage 1960s Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Italian vintage floor lamp in the taste of the reknown famous mid century brands like Stilnovo or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Vintage Candlestick Lamp with New Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely French vintage lamp with a molded and trimmed bronzed metal candlestick base featuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lucite Lamp with Original String Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking mid century modern lucite lamp with original string shade.
Lamp is 9" x 8"
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Austrian Floor Lamp with Oval Shade
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Kalmar style floor lamp features three brass supporting legs which taper up to support the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Metal Floral Lamp with Matching Shade
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage green and cream colored metal floral lamp. It is a super chic and useful
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Floor Lamp with Ringed Shade, 1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
base with white rings as a shade that gives a very nice direct and indirect light. The lamp is in a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Teak Floor Lamp with Maija Isola Lamp Shade
By Lyfa
Located in Søborg, DK
A stunningly classic vintage beautiful teak floor lamp with three drinks coasters and a limited
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Vintage "Ice -Cracked" Resin & Brass Shade Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century sculptural clear "ice-cracked" resin table lamp with brass shade. The body of
Category
Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Clermont, FL
A unique vintage ceramic table lamp with a sculptural, Art Deco-inspired base in a soft blush tone
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage floor lamp with new york motiv shade around 1950s ( shade is damaged )
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage floor lamp with new york motiv shade around 1950s ( shade is heavy damaged ) ( hole )
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Lamp with Alabaster Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
marble body and a marble shade and together stand not only as a lamp, but as a sculpture. The classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Deep Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Vintage Shade
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant small table lamp in glazed ceramic, topped with the original woven shade.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Table Lamp Farmhouse Green Shade Library Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Made in mid 20th Century kerosene style table lamp in old bronze and porcelain with classic glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Designline in Orange with White Frosted Glass Shade
By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matching pair on top of a vintage credenza. These lamps will compliment modern furniture from iconic
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Signed Maison Charles Vintage Table Lamp and Shade
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic corn motif by Maison Charles et Fils with original brass shade and finial. Rewired with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage French Bouillotte Brass Lamp Tole Shade w Fringes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage French Boullioun style brass lamp with black tile shade with fringes.
Category
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Postmodern White Ceramic Braided Rope Lamp With Shade
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage postmodern ceramic braided rope lamp with shade. In great condition. No chips, cracks or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Silver & White Acrylic Shade Table Lamp
By Sabine Charoy
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern silver table lamp in the style of French lighting designer Sabine
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Mid 20th Century Driftwood Lamp With Scenic Shade
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the natural beauty of this Vintage MCM Driftwood Lamp with a Scenic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Driftwood
Vintage French Bouillette Brass Table Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Brass, Original Tole Shade
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burl Knot Table Lamp With Coordinating Wood Shade
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage burl knot table lamp is a true statement piece, showcasing the natural beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Victorian Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Table Lamp with Shade
By Capodimonte
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Victorian Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Table Lamp with Shade
This beautiful antique
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ergon Desk Lamp with an Aluminium Shade, 1960s
Located in Faversham, GB
Vintage industrial desk lamp by British company Ergon. With an aluminum shade and steel base. Can
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Red and Black Desk Lamp with Metal Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An arresting 1980s adjustable desk lamp with round enameled black base and stem, red metal shade
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pressed Leaded Vintage Crystal Mushroom Shade Form Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare crystal lamp that is topped with a shade that is formed like a mushroom cap. The
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Daum Table Lamp with Lamp Shade Made From Vintage Pucci Silk
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Daum crystal table lamp base, Daum France engraved at the bottom,
Size crystal base at the bottom 6
Category
Vintage 1960s French International Style Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamp with Doves and Bespoke Lamp Shade
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp has a white glazed ceramic base with 4 doves on a branch and is fitted with a custom
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Vintage Italian Floor Lamp with opaline glass shade, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
. The lamp is characterised by its unusual opal glass shade and the teak frame, which lends it a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Vintage Directoire Steel Floor Lamp with Feather Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic floor lamp having a sleek Directoire steel base on 3 elegant legs and a handmade one of a
Category
Vintage 1910s French Directoire Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Vintage Tripod Brass Floor Lamp Pleated Lamp Shade, Austria 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Regensburg, DE
is complemented by a gorgeous green pleated plastic lamp shade.
Great and timeless design with high
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Table Lamp with an ArtbyMay Lamp Shade
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern mahogany table lamp
A beautiful floral print on a white cotton
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Decorative Glass Beads Shade
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice decorative brass floor lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Art Deco Vintage Oak Geometric Table Lamp Berries Lamp Shade, 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage table lamp from brown stained oak geometric like base and brass trim 1930s Austria
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage 1980s Asian Style Red Table Lamp With Shade
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Enhance your home decor with this exquisite Large Asian Style Vintage Red Table Lamp. Crafted from
Category
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Table Lamp, Shade not Included
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Table Lamp, Shade not Included
Offered for sale is an
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund Table Lamp With Original Shade
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund table lamp with original shade.
ceramic base is 10in w x 13in h
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund Table Lamp With Original Shade
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund table lamp with original shade. Great brown glaze and original
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Interior Vintage Table Lamp With New Shade Table Lamp In Transparent Glass
Located in Bastogne, BE
This vintage table lamp has a simple design with a minimal amount of decorative elements
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
A Resin Lamp Shade Vintage International MCM circa 1950-60s
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a vintage International Midcentury Modern chrome table lamp with resin shade circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Vintage Space Age Table Lamp with Orange Textile Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small retro table lamp with newly made orange, space age style shade. The lamp has a wooden base
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Sculptural French Tripod Floor Lamp Brown Enamel Shade, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Sculptural vintage French tripod floor lamp with brass details and iron frame.
Substantial
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Italian Floor Lamp with Red Murano Glass Shade
By Stilnovo, Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A very rare Italian floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo of unique modern design, the red blown murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
1970s Vintage Chrome "Eyeball" Shade Floor Lamp with 3 Shades
By Robert Sonneman, Koch & Lowy, Lightolier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s Vintage chrome floor lamp with three pivoting "eyeball" globe shades.
Vintage steel and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Blown Glass Lamp with Vintage Punched Tin Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pickle jar is filled with apples, The vintage punched tin shade has nice age but not sure how old the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Table Lamps
Materials
Tin
Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
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Vintage Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage lamp shade available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and fabric, every vintage lamp shade was constructed with great care. Find 161 options for an antique or vintage vintage lamp shade now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage lamp shade, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage lamp shade, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage lamp shade has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Apollo Electric Company, Bill Blass and Carl Fagerlund are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Lamp Shade?
A vintage lamp shade can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $7,727.
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 Vintage Lamp Shade
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- What is a mica lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a softback lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items 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 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 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 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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