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20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain
Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Porcelain
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Brass
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Plaster
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Bronze
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Bronze
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Plaster
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
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Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
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Brass
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Ceramic
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Wall Clocks
Glass, Walnut
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Porcelain
Vintage 1930s American Animal Sculptures
Plaster
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Bronze
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Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Brass
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Brass
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Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Greek Revival Flush Mount
Milk Glass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Table Lamps
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tableware
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Porcelain
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Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Gold, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Table Lamps
Porcelain
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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.
- 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, 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.
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