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How can you tell if a lamp is real brass?
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To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Brass/Silk - of the Showroom Wiener Werkstätte Wall Light Jugendstil, Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Wall Sconces, Variation of the Wall-Lamp from the Fabric-Showroom of the Wiener Werkstaette. Measures are without tassel. Just with plain-colored fabric.
USA and CAN:
All ele...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice version from the often used design by Koloman Moser as well as by Josef Hoffmann, the total drop will be custom made.
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
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Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Timeless Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Antique Light Fixture ca. 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and timeless Art Deco pendant that will never go out of style.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, finding an highly attractive fixture always ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two wall sconces is a stunning example of Barovier-style Mid-Century Modern design from the 1990s. Strongly inspired by the iconic Murano glass traditions, particularly r...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
