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Mid Century Modern Vintage Hanging Chandelier Light Chain Lamp Plug In
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Chandelier Light Chain Lamp Plug In Add a touch of retro flair
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass Black Metal and Chrome Floor Lamps
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
above. The frame features a matte black metal with weighted chrome bases. These lamps plug into wall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1990's Pair of Plug Bronze Lamps
By Enzo Missoni
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of bronze lamps showing plug and bulbs No shade provided Dimensions given without shade.
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1990s European Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1990's Pair of Plug Bronze Lamps
1990's Pair of Plug Bronze Lamps
H 46 in W 24 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Casa Pupo of London Table Lamp, 1960's
By Casa Pupo
Located in Grythyttan, SE
, history, and enduring elegance. The lamp shade is not included. The lamp plug can be changed to EU
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Ceramic

Stilnovo italian table lamp in green glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
functionality and beauty. An additional touch of class is the lamp's plug, which is not just a functional
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Wired TABLE LAMP with Electric Plug-in Bronze & Glass Cup Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Bronze Wired TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Plug-in Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50s. Length
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Vintage 1950s Hjorth Ceramic Table Lamp from Bornholm with New Shade and US Plug
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Lejre, DK
This table lamp is made of ceramic and was produced in the 1950s on the island of Bornholm, Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Brass Desk Lamp with a Plexiglass Shade and Plug-in Bulb
Located in München, DE
made of brass. With a long plug-in bulb. Ideal as a reading and desk lamp. Nice light through the
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

Antique Plug In TABLE LAMP with Electric Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50's
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Bronze Wired TABLE LAMP with Electric Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50s. Length: 51cm Width
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Bronze floor lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent Art Nouveau style bronze floor lamp. Functional, European plug. Very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Bronze

Bronze floor lamp
Bronze floor lamp
H 51.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Twisted wood floor lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Twisted Carved Wood Floor Lamp, functional, with European plug. Sold with its lampshade, in very
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Late 20th Century Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Wood

Twisted wood floor lamp
Twisted wood floor lamp
H 61.82 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Amorphous Design Fiberglass Floor Lamp or Table Lamp, 1980s, Germany
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very high quality. Fully functional. Original cable and plug. These lamps are suitable for EU plug
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1980s German Space Age Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Plexiglass

Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Beautiful Art Deco table lamp in bronze metal alloy and with original green paint to the surface
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 18.12 in Dm 9.85 in
XL Rock Floor Lamp
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
, accessible by an opening at the base of the rock and has been rewired with a US plug. Indoor lamp; not
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Fiberglass

XL Rock Floor Lamp
XL Rock Floor Lamp
H 20 in W 40 in D 22 in
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, adapted for the US. We recommend using a 40w maximum bulb. The floor lamp possess the original EU plug
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
H 63.5 in W 17.25 in D 53 in
French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Stiffel, Henredon
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
: France, 1980s Condition US compatible but an adapter for plug required The lamps are in a good condition
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1980s French Neoclassical Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Pair of Antique Porcelain Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of porcelain plug-in lamps that are mostly like from the 20th century
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20th Century English British Colonial Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Porcelain Lamp
Pair of Antique Porcelain Lamp
H 14.25 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
surface of the coloured lacquered lamp body is special. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item
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20th Century Space Age Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
Space Age Floor Lamp, 1970s
H 58.27 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Pair of brass table lamps
Located in Monaco, MC
Pair of table lamp in brass. Plug in with italian plug. The plugs could be modify. Italian work
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass table lamps
Pair of brass table lamps
H 18.9 in Dm 10.63 in
Red Metal Bicycle Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Zicoli, 1970s, Italy
By Zicoli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
lamp is suitable for EU plug socket. Switch on-off on the cable. Lamp are in very good vintage
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

2 Table Lamps in Pine Swedish Crafts Pine Lamps Mid-Century Scandinavia
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
in 1978 and the other in 1985. We deliver the lamps with the plugs corresponding to your country
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Pine

Capiz Shell Table Lamp in style of Verner Panton Fantasy Lamp, USA 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern table lamp with a shade done in
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Obelisk Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
base. This lamp has a Type A plug type and is up to 120V (US Standard).
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20th Century Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Obelisk Table Lamps
Pair of Obelisk Table Lamps
H 33 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Gold Gilt Empire Style Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
name. The lamp has the original plugs, socket and harp and works very well. Circa 1940s.
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1940s Empire Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Wood

Italian Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Stripes with Lamp Shade, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
socket: 30 cm (11.8") Diameter base: 13,5 cm (5.3") The lamp comes with an European plug. Use light
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
executed fork that catches the lamp forward. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
relation to the overall size of the lamp. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
H 17.32 in W 24.41 in D 7.48 in
Postmodern Translucent Plexiglass Table Lamp, 80s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
materials. The lamp currently has an European plug (a plug-converter can be added). Additional information
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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Murano table lamp Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
and a European plug, this lamp is not just a functional addition but an elegant one. Its presence will
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano table lamp Italy 1970s
Murano table lamp Italy 1970s
H 24.41 in Dm 13.78 in
Antique Tall Oak Corinthian Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
pin plug. Additionally, the lamp has undergone a PAT inspection to guarantee its safety and compliance
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20th Century Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Oak

Floor Lamp, Design by Goffredo Reggiani.
By Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
plexiglass, atop a marble base. Features European plug compatibility. The lamp comprises a marble foot
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Copper

Floor Lamp, Design by Goffredo Reggiani.
Floor Lamp, Design by Goffredo Reggiani.
H 59.06 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Obsidian Emerald Green Glass Table Lamp
By Gustavo Olivieri
Located in North Miami, FL
across as black. It is a wonderful element with NEWLY silk wired cable and plug. A fantastic lamp for any
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Slag Glass

1960s Stoneware Art Pottery Round Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
lamp. 21.5 h x 13.5 diameter New socket, new wire, new plug. No lamp shade or harp is included
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Pottery

1970s Patinated Brass Table Lamp Artistic Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
which adds to the character of the lamp. New socket, wire and plug. Tested and working. Includes a harp
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

1950's Eileen Gray Desk Lamp
By Eileen Gray
Located in London, GB
Flex. X2 Brass BC Holder Fitted. Switch Fitted on Lamp Base. 13Amp Plug. PAT Tested, Pass
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950's Eileen Gray Desk Lamp
1950's Eileen Gray Desk Lamp
H 18.51 in W 21.66 in D 6.11 in
Mid Century Silver Chrome Tubular Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Detroit, MI
with amazing 1970s glam style. Lamp has long plug-in cord with on/off foot pedal. NOTE: Lamps are
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Pair of Golden Bedside Lamps, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
electrical system has been checked and is working. If you need to adapt the plug or the lamp holder to the
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1970s Italian Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Italian Pair of Golden Bedside Lamps, 1970s
Italian Pair of Golden Bedside Lamps, 1970s
H 22.05 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
1970s Fat Table Lamp Textured Diamond Copper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century Bulbous design Modern textured diamond Copper Table Lamp 15.25 tall x 13 diameter
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Copper

Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Significantly, each lamp has a different plug, but they have been expertly re-wired for compatibility with US
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Minimalist 1970s Italian Chrome Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
condition and comes with an on and off switch and a European plug. The lamp will be shipped insured
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Model 14.958 Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a 40w maximum bulb. The lamp features the original EU plug, with US adapter included in purchase
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel, Metal

Diminutive Stilnovo Post Modern, Memphis Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Doraville, GA
off / on switch and a vintage inspired plug. The lamp measures approximately 9 3/4 inches tall, the
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century grey desk lamp USSR 1972
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
. It has an EU-spec plug. This desk lamp is in perfect vintage condition and is fully functional, a
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved Wood Painted Fruit Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
includes 3 core braided fabric cable, lamp holders, and a UK 3 pin plug. Additionally, the lamp has
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20th Century Irish Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Wood

Postmoder Circo Table Lamp by Linke Plewa, 80s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
materials. The lamp currently has an European plug (a plug-converter can be added). Additional information
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20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

1930's Brass Candelabra Regency Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Neck of The Lamp. 13Amp Plug. PAT Tested, Pass Certificate Attached.
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1930s Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. Equipped with original cord with on/off floor switch and EU plug. By changing the plug, the lamp can be
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

Mid-century cherry desk lamp Eyeball Italy 60s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
lampshade turns in all directions. Requires a standard Edison E27 with a screw lamp. European plug, cable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Large mirror black ceramic lamp base, 1960-1970 Italy
Located in Herentals, BE
in brass and a gold-coloured cord, on/off switch and plug. The lamp base is in very good condition
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hagenbach, DE
functional. Original cable and plug. This lamp is suitable for EU plug socket. Switch on-off on the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
H 11.42 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Murano Table Lamps Cone, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
. Cable length 240 cm. European plug. Big lamp: Height: 35 centimeters Width: 22 centimeters Small lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Space Age Bulb Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
-sealed lamp. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century White Desk Lamp Eyeball Italy 60s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
lampshade turns in all directions. Requires a standard Edison E27 with a screw lamp. European plug, cable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Carl-Harry Stålhane - Orient - Lamp Stand - Rörstrand - 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
. Please do not use the lamp without replacing the plug to fit your country's standard. Product
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Freestanding Floor Lamps by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Zohor, SK
professional. Works on two bulbs, EU plug. The lamp is in very good condition, some age wear and some rust can
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Model 167.A82 Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the original EU plug, with US adapter included in purchase. Bulbs not included. This lamp comes from
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Rare Model 167.A82 Floor Lamp by Rispal
Rare Model 167.A82 Floor Lamp by Rispal
H 68 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Sculptural 1970s French Bronze table lamp by Michel Jaubert
By Michel Jaubert
Located in Berlin, DE
condition. The bronze has a beautiful patina, the shade has some signs of wear. The lamp has a European plug.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Mid-Century String Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
minimalist foot. A finely executed fork that catches the lamp forward. European Plug (up to 250V). The wiring
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20th Century Minimalist Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
is predestined for the use of a half -mirrored hammer pot lamp. Bulb not included. European Plug (up
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Brass Table or Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
spotlights that fit perfectly into the opening of the lamp. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Plugs

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Lamp Plugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage lamp plugs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all vintage lamp plugs available were constructed with great care. Vintage lamp plugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage lamp plugs are consistently popular styles. Vintage lamp plugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Søholm Stentøj, Palshus and Arteluce are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Lamp Plugs?

Prices for vintage lamp plugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage lamp plugs begin at $93 and can go as high as $43,435, while the average can fetch as much as $1,352.

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 Plugs
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    There 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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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