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Three Light LILY Table Lamp 1900s
Three Light LILY Table Lamp 1900s

Three Light LILY Table Lamp 1900s

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Miami, FL

Three Light LILY Table Lamp, 1900s Favrile glass, patinated bronze, two shades engraved L.C.T. F

Category

Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Fratelli Toso Murine Table Lamp, 1900s
Fratelli Toso Murine Table Lamp, 1900s

Fratelli Toso Murine Table Lamp, 1900s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Glass murine and bronze table lamp by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Venice, Italy, 1900s. Glass drops

Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau table lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Blown Glass, Elm

Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s
Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s

Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau table lamp or desk lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

Patinated Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, 1900s
Patinated Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, 1900s

Patinated Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts table lamp. Striking English design from the 1900s. Original

Category

Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th century French Brass Table Lamp, 1900s
Early 20th century French Brass Table Lamp, 1900s

Early 20th century French Brass Table Lamp, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant brass lamp dating from the early 20th century, typical of the refined design of the Belle

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s
Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s

Patinated Brass Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Table Lamp, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau table lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Large Double Arm Brass Hurricane Lamps, 1900s
Antique Pair of Large Double Arm Brass Hurricane Lamps, 1900s

Antique Pair of Large Double Arm Brass Hurricane Lamps, 1900s

Located in Norton, MA

Selling the beautiful antique, pair of large double arm brass hurricane lamps from the late 19th

Category

1910s North American Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Shaped Hand-Painted Reserved Floral Lamps, 1900s
Antique Pair of Shaped Hand-Painted Reserved Floral Lamps, 1900s

Antique Pair of Shaped Hand-Painted Reserved Floral Lamps, 1900s

Located in Norton, MA

Early 20th Century Beautiful pair of shapely porcelain body lamps decorated with central cartouche

Category

Early 19th Century North American Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Porcelain

Spanish Manises Majolica and Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lamp, 1900s
Spanish Manises Majolica and Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lamp, 1900s

Spanish Manises Majolica and Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lamp, 1900s

Located in Warsaw, PL

Exceptional floor lamp from Manises, Spain, circa 1900, uniting richly glazed majolica ceramics

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th century French Pair of Crystal and Brass Table Lamps, 1900s
Early 20th century French Pair of Crystal and Brass Table Lamps, 1900s

Early 20th century French Pair of Crystal and Brass Table Lamps, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant pair of table lamps dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900, combining patinated

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Nickel Teardrop Shape Hanging Lamp, 1900s
Art Nouveau Nickel Teardrop Shape Hanging Lamp, 1900s

Art Nouveau Nickel Teardrop Shape Hanging Lamp, 1900s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass, which have

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Pate De Verre Glass, 1900s
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Pate De Verre Glass, 1900s

Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Pate De Verre Glass, 1900s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Nouveau table lamp - 1900s This heartshaped (two identical lamps make a heart shape) table

Category

Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Signed Table Lamp
Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Signed Table Lamp

Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Signed Table Lamp

By Handel Co.

Located in Mexico City, MX

An early 20th century stained glass and bronze table lamp by American brand Handel Company. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s
Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

By Cristalleries De Sevres, ROBJ, Limoges

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900. This reclining Laughing Buddha is a

Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp, Europe 1900s
Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp, Europe 1900s

Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp, Europe 1900s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, drawing inspiration from plants, vines, and patterns found in nature. This table lamp sits firmly within

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

1900’s Italian Marble and Bronze Lamps - a Pair
1900’s Italian Marble and Bronze Lamps - a Pair

1900’s Italian Marble and Bronze Lamps - a Pair

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of Italian marble and bronze table lamps dating from the turn of the 20th century. Turned

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1900’s Satsuma Hand Painted Ceramic Lamps, a Pair
1900’s Satsuma Hand Painted Ceramic Lamps, a Pair

1900’s Satsuma Hand Painted Ceramic Lamps, a Pair

Located in Sarasota, FL

A pair of Japanese Satsuma table lamps circa 1900. Ceramic vases are reeded, and hand painted with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

W.A.S BENSON Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900
W.A.S BENSON Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900

W.A.S BENSON Table Lamp or Wall Sconce, 1900

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Antique table lamp or wall sconce by William Arthur Smith Benson, England, ca.1900. Glass, bronze

Category

1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1900s French Roller Organ Lamp
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp

1900s French Roller Organ Lamp

$2,876Sale Price|20% Off

1900s French Roller Organ Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French roller organ lamp transforms a historic mechanical artifact into a striking piece

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal

Early 1900s Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
Early 1900s Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd

Early 1900s Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Josef Frank

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 1900s. Table lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd features a linen shade printed by Josef

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1900s French Bronze-Mounted Parrot Lamps
Pair of 1900s French Bronze-Mounted Parrot Lamps

Pair of 1900s French Bronze-Mounted Parrot Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nicely chased 1900s bronze-mounted Chinese porcelain parrots with French hand painted porcelain

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Rare Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark 1900's patinated solid bronze table lamp.
Rare Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark 1900's patinated solid bronze table lamp.

Rare Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark 1900's patinated solid bronze table lamp.

By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Tvermoes & Abrahamson

Located in København K, 84

This rare Thorvald Bindesbøll table lamp, crafted in solid patinated bronze and designed for

Category

1890s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Nymph Sculpture Lamp by Julien Causse 1900s
Art Nouveau Bronze Nymph Sculpture Lamp by Julien Causse 1900s

Art Nouveau Bronze Nymph Sculpture Lamp by Julien Causse 1900s

By Julien Causse

Located in Benalmadena, ES

A sculptural table lamp executed in cast and patinated bronze by French sculptor Julien Causse

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Herman A. Kähler Ceramic Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, 1900s
Herman A. Kähler Ceramic Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, 1900s

Herman A. Kähler Ceramic Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, 1900s

By Herman A. Kähler 1

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Herman A. Kähler table lamp in partly glazed ceramic.

Category

Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Ceramic

Early 1900s Chocolate, Glazed Lamp
Early 1900s Chocolate, Glazed Lamp

Early 1900s Chocolate, Glazed Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A robust, hand-painted and richly glazed table lamp atop a pierced, ormolu base. Surmounted by a

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal

Herman A. Kähler Ceramic Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, 1900s
Herman A. Kähler Ceramic Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, 1900s

Herman A. Kähler Ceramic Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, 1900s

By Herman A. Kähler 1

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Herman A. Kähler table lamp in partly glazed ceramic.  

Category

Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Ceramic

Antique A&C table lamp from the early 1900s.
Antique A&C table lamp from the early 1900s.

Antique A&C table lamp from the early 1900s.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique A&C table lamp from the early 1900s. In perfect condition, we 100% guarantee our products

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Glass

Floor Lamp by Alban Chambon, 1900s
Floor Lamp by Alban Chambon, 1900s

Floor Lamp by Alban Chambon, 1900s

By Alban Chambon

Located in Brussels, BE

Floor Lamp by Alban Chambon, 1900s

Category

Early 1900s Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Wood

Monumental Art Nouveau Table Lamp probably by Reinhold Kirsch Germany 1900s
Monumental Art Nouveau Table Lamp probably by Reinhold Kirsch Germany 1900s

Monumental Art Nouveau Table Lamp probably by Reinhold Kirsch Germany 1900s

By Adolf Loos, Henry van de Velde, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Munich, DE

Monumental Art Nouveau table lamp. Original from early 1900s. Designed probably by German Art

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal, Iron

BABO, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
BABO, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s

BABO, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Manhasset, NY

BABO, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s Pair of simple

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp
1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp

1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Louisville, KY

early 1900's, this Mission style lamp is made of heavy cast iron and beautiful mottled green slag glass

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carved & Polychromed Wood Chinoiserie Pagoda Motif Floor Lamp, England, C 1900s
Carved & Polychromed Wood Chinoiserie Pagoda Motif Floor Lamp, England, C 1900s

Carved & Polychromed Wood Chinoiserie Pagoda Motif Floor Lamp, England, C 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carved & polychromed wood Chinoiserie pagoda motif floor lamp England, Circa 1900s An

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

Rare exquisite bronze floor lamp with entwined snakes, early 1900s.
Rare exquisite bronze floor lamp with entwined snakes, early 1900s.

Rare exquisite bronze floor lamp with entwined snakes, early 1900s.

Located in Stockholm, SE

Exquisite workmanship behind this bronze Floor Lamp, with decor of three entwined serpents / snakes

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

1900s Classical Metal Urn Lamp with Cats
1900s Classical Metal Urn Lamp with Cats

1900s Classical Metal Urn Lamp with Cats

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1900 classical metal urn lamp adorned with gilt cats. One of a kind!

Category

Early 1900s Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal

1900s Pair EF Caldwell Silvered Bronze Table Lamps 2 Lights Each
1900s Pair EF Caldwell Silvered Bronze Table Lamps 2 Lights Each

1900s Pair EF Caldwell Silvered Bronze Table Lamps 2 Lights Each

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of American made table lamps by E. F. Caldwell of New York. Made in the 1900s. These two arm

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Bronze

1900s Italian Wood Carved Table Lamp On Metal Base
1900s Italian Wood Carved Table Lamp On Metal Base

1900s Italian Wood Carved Table Lamp On Metal Base

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s Italian wood carved table lamp stands out for its sculptural, almost fantastical form

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal

SUPERB Early Gustav Stickley Table Lamp c. Early 1900s -      W7996  ON SALE NOW
SUPERB Early Gustav Stickley Table Lamp c. Early 1900s -      W7996  ON SALE NOW

SUPERB Early Gustav Stickley Table Lamp c. Early 1900s - W7996 ON SALE NOW

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

by Gustav Stickley. Made in the early 1900s, this lamp has the original wicker lampshade, along with

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Copper

Pair of Early 1900s French Gilt Metal Cherubs Column 5-light Table Lamps
Pair of Early 1900s French Gilt Metal Cherubs Column 5-light Table Lamps

Pair of Early 1900s French Gilt Metal Cherubs Column 5-light Table Lamps

Located in Germantown, MD

An impressive Pair of Early 1900s French Gilt Spelter Cherub 5-light column Table Lamps. Column

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass, Spelter

18/1900s Antique Oil Lamp, Rustic Country Style
18/1900s Antique Oil Lamp, Rustic Country Style

18/1900s Antique Oil Lamp, Rustic Country Style

Located in Skien, NO

**Antique French Country Style Table Oil Lamp, Late 1800s/Early 1900s** A charming primitive oil

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Reverse Painted Églomisé Lamps, Pair
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Reverse Painted Églomisé Lamps, Pair

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Reverse Painted Églomisé Lamps, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of French Neoclassical style églomisé columnar lamps, c. 1910-1920. Gorgeous pair of table

Category

1910s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

1900s French Roller Organ Lamp, Wood and Metal, Industrial Design
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp, Wood and Metal, Industrial Design

1900s French Roller Organ Lamp, Wood and Metal, Industrial Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French roller organ lamp transforms a historic mechanical artifact into a striking piece

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Metal

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp

By Capodimonte

Located in Catania, Sicilia

figure and elaborate scrollwork. The lamp has been manufactured in the early 1900s, exemplifying the

Category

Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Brass Candlestick Table Lamp, Adam Style, Early 1900s
Large French Brass Candlestick Table Lamp, Adam Style, Early 1900s

Large French Brass Candlestick Table Lamp, Adam Style, Early 1900s

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French brass candlestick table lamp. This is a very good quality and very heavy piece, the

Category

Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp, Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäs, 1900s
Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp, Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäs, 1900s

Swedish Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp, Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäs, 1900s

By Höganäs Keramik, Arne Bang, Karl Robert Svensson

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Tall Swedish Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Ceramic Table Lamp by Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäs, 1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Oversized Bronze Silver-Plated Palatial Torchères (Italy, c. 1900's)
Pair of Oversized Bronze Silver-Plated Palatial Torchères (Italy, c. 1900's)

Pair of Oversized Bronze Silver-Plated Palatial Torchères (Italy, c. 1900's)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shades. Made in Italy, c. 1900's. *Size reference photo is from a 5'6" person standing. Dimensions: 107

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze

Two 1900s Art Nouveau Copper Italian Procession Candle Lamps
Two 1900s Art Nouveau Copper Italian Procession Candle Lamps

Two 1900s Art Nouveau Copper Italian Procession Candle Lamps

Located in Catania, Sicilia

These lamps are excellent examples of early 20th-century Italian craftsmanship and Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Lamps 1900s

Materials

Copper, Iron

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Antique Lamps 1900s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique lamps 1900s for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique lamps 1900s available were constructed with great care. Antique lamps 1900s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lamps 1900s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Tiffany Studios, Woka Lamps and Louis Comfort Tiffany each produced beautiful antique lamps 1900s that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Lamps 1900s?

Prices for antique lamps 1900s start at $149 and top out at $145,000 with the average selling for $2,150.

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 Antique Lamps 1900s
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 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
    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.