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O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade. The boom arm slides
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel

Adjustable Industrial Task Lamp with Glass Shade c.1920-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original fully adjustable industrial steampunk task lamp with antique glass shade
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
By Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

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Metal

Antique Vintage Industrial Adjustable Metal & Brass Desk Table Task Lamp Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique vintage Industrial adjustable metal and brass desk, table lamp or light.
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Metal, Brass

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Gloucester, GB
Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s - Aluminium shade
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1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

Antique Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in
Adjustable 'Task' Industrial Machinists Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base
Located in Sharon, CT
Our vintage machinist's 'Task' lamp has been recently rewired. A beautiful oval cast iron base
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique industrial task lamp with an aluminum shade and black cast iron base. USA, 1920-1930
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1920s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Metal

Antique Industrial Desk Lamp
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 13 in D 4.75 in
Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large pair gilt porcelain urn shape with exterior floral design details table / task lamps. Each
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1870s French Antique Task Lamp

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Porcelain, Paint

Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large pair gilt Porcelain urn shape with exterior floral design details table / task lamps. Each
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Late 19th Century French Antique Task Lamp

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Gold

Articulating Gooseneck Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique gooseneck task lamp with aluminum shade, articulating arm and cast iron base. The
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum, Iron

19th Century Gilt Porcelain / Brass Bass Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
/ task lamps. Each lamp is in good working condition. Minor wear appropriate with age / use. Each lamp
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1820s French Antique Task Lamp

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Brass

Small Vintage Articulating Industrial Lamp c.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Wall or desk mounted steel task lamp with two articulating joints and period-appropriate
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

Vintage Ajusco Articulating Industrial Lamp c.1930-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Wall or desk mounted steel task lamps with three articulating joints
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's
By Herbert Terry
Located in High Wycombe, GB
upon the means to create an articulated task lamp that could combine ultimate flexibility with perfect
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. Measure: 13 in. diameter reflector.
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Early 17th Century American Antique Task Lamp

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Metal

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.
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Early 17th Century American Antique Task Lamp

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Metal

Antique Vintage Industrial Dugdills Brass Table Desk Task Factory Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and early example of a brass daisy joint table lamp by the illustrious John Dugdill, circa
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Early 20th Century British Antique Task Lamp

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Brass, Enamel

O. C. White Industrial Desk Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Buffalo, NY
O C White Industrial desk lamp with additional light fixture. Fully adjustable. Retains original
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1920s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Metal, Steel

O. C. White Industrial Desk Lamp
O. C. White Industrial Desk Lamp
H 22 in W 18 in D 6 in
Viennese Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese Orientalist cold-painted bronze lamp by Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 19cm
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Task Lamp

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Bronze

Substantial Polysonn-Lampe Nickel Plate and Black Iron Table Lamp, 1920's
By Polysonn-Lampe
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large early 20th century articulating Black & Silver Polysonn-Lampe Health Spa Table Lamp
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Ph 3½-2½ Floor Lamp with Frame of Black Metallic Steel by Pou Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
lamp exudes style and sophistication while providing optimal lighting for any task. Its sleek design
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Task Lamp

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Metal

Grand Pair of Antique English Dogs with Custom Base and Linen Shades
Located in Seattle, WA
with adjustable arm that holds large custom linen shade. two light sockets on each lamp so useful as
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Early 20th Century Antique Task Lamp

Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum, Steel

Modernist Wall Lamp Model 203 by Bernard-Albin Gras for Gras Lamp, France, 1920s
By Lampe Gras, Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Munich, DE
Articulated modernist task light or wall lamp model 203. Designed in 1920s by Bernard-Albin Gras
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum, Steel

Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum

Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light #2
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty Industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum

Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light, Double Fitting
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum

A Day in Venice, 1892
Located in Stockholm, SE
captures the tasks of daily life in Venice during that time. The scene is centered around a woman drawing
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1890s Realist Antique Task Lamp

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Canvas, Oil

Matching Pair Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Lights
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty pair of industrial task lights. If you are a collector of early lighting then
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Aluminum

Georgian Mahogany D Shaped Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Unusual George III Period Mahogany Occasional Lamp Table, Or Side Table, Of D Shaped Form
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Task Lamp

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Mahogany

Antique French Directoire Style Bouillotte Side Table with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
keep things in place, making it also great as a lamp table, a side table, or for any occasion. Crafted
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Task Lamp

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Arts and Crafts
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury hanging lamp in Alabaster (alabaster light) Year: 1880 Material: Alabaster , silver plated
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Task Lamp

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Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze

Scagliola Figure of Psyche Abandoned Attributed to Pietro Tenerani
Located in London, GB
, and she casts a light over her sleeping beloved with a lamp. He wakes, and in his fury at her betrayal
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Task Lamp

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Plaster, Scagliola

Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (The Pilgrims of Emmaus)
By Maurice Denis
Located in Fairlawn, OH
idealized form, doing household tasks, taking naps, and at the dining room table. She appeared in his
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1890s French School Antique Task Lamp

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Lithograph

Modernist Task Light or Clamp Table Lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras for Gras, 1920s
By Bernard-albin Gras, Lampe Gras
Located in Munich, DE
Articulated modernist task lamp or clamp table light. Extremely rare shorter execution of the model
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp

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Iron, Steel

Four "Anglepoise" Task Lamps by George Carwardine, England
Located in Hudson, NY
There are four Anglepoise lamps available, sold separately. All have been nickeled, polished and
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Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

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Metal

Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
This industrial task lamp or desk lamp has a weighted metal base. Early 20th century design with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Metal

Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg. No. 55222 Wall Mounted Lamp
Located in London, GB
Vintage articulated task lamp. Created by Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg. No. 55222. French
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Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

1920s Edgar Brandt Wrought Iron & Daum Glass Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s Edgar Brandt wrought iron & daum glass table lamp Wrought iron and glass Measures: 19 1/4
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Early 20th Century Antique Task Lamp

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Wrought Iron

Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
statement. The central detail (above) has three wine makers at their task atop a band of grapes and leaves
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Task Lamp

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Bronze

Le Bouquet
By Delphin Enjolras
Located in New Orleans, LA
young lady arranging roses in the serene atmosphere of her boudoir. The glow of the lamp is reflected
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19th Century Antique Task Lamp

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Pastel

Le Bouquet
H 28.25 in W 20.63 in
French Singer Task Lamp # 30
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
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Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

French Singer Task Lamp # 20
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
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Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

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Cord, Silk

French Singer Task Lamp # 50
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
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Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Cord, Silk

French Singer Task Lamp # 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
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Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

Industrial Task Lamps, Belgium, Circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial task lamps Belgium Circa 1920 Gray and steel with adjustable necks. Measures: 8.25"W
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

O.C. White Telescopic Arm Brass Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique late 19th century Industrial factory brass task lamp with weighed cast iron base by O.C
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1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Brass, Iron

Curt Fischer for Midgard Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scissor style Midgard wall-task lamp designed by Curt Fischer.
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Early 20th Century German Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Early Rare O.C. White Industrial Table Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Industrial, table task lamp by O.C. White patented 1898 features a unique curved, brass arm
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1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

Zonalite Task Lamp
By Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Zonalite industrial desk lamp with an adjustable black and white enameled shade on an adjustable
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Iron, Steel

Zonalite Task Lamp
Zonalite Task Lamp
H 27.5 in W 6 in D 14 in
Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 Clamp-On Drafting Task Lamp Light
By Lampe Gras, Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Oakville, CT
Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 clamp-on drafting task lamp. Shade diameter measures 8". Base arm
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1920s French Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Brass Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910
By Dugdills
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass industrial task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910 - Heavy steel base - Solid brass arms and
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1910s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Brass

Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade
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1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

1910s Petite Lyhne Adjustable Brass Task Lamp with Glare Guard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, Industrial task lamp with clamshell shade and distinctive, rotating glare
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1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Task Lamp By Singer
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant table or desk lamp with a slender steel stem rising from a weighted base with a fully
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Task Lamp By Singer
Task Lamp By Singer
H 12 in W 7 in D 20.5 in
Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This original Faries lamp articulates, tilts and telescopes. The patina and parts are all original
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Brass

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
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1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Steel

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall mounted task lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
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1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s
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H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 47.25 in
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
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1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

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Antique Task Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique task lamp available at 1stDibs. Each antique task lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique task lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique task lamp bearing Industrial, Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique task lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but O.C. White, Curt Fischer and Dazor produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Task Lamp?

An antique task lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

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.

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Questions About Antique Task Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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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