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How do you identify an old floor lamp?

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How do you identify an old floor lamp?
To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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1969 Rare Iconic Pierre Folie ' Hydra ' 5 ams Brass Floor Lamp , France
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare iconic massive ' Hydra ' floor lamp from Pierre Folie made by Jacques Charpentier in 1969 , France . Solid , sturdy material and construction . Create fun aesthetic sculp...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tobia Scarpa Flos Custom “Skyscraper” Cocoon Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Overview: A museum-grade, exceptionally rare monumental "Cocoon" floor lamp, designed as an exclusive custom commission in the style of Tobia Scarpa for Flos during the 1960s. Standi...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

Flora Floor Lamp by J.M. Szymanski, Hand-Blown Glass & Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a link between nature and the built envir...
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2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Art Deco satinwood floor lamp with velum shade
Located in Malton, GB
This is a particularly nice example of an all original Art Deco lamp. Made from Satinwood with a wonderful geometric design in the centre of the tapering stem. On an octagonal base w...
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Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Materials

Satinwood

Expertly Restored - John Keal Mosaic Tile Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Mosaic Tiles, Korina Wood, New Linen Shade ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood

Swedish Modern floor lamp, brass & teak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful floor lamp, manufactured in Sweden by an as yet unidentified maker during the 1930s. The lamp features a circular teak base resting on four solid brass feet, supporting a...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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