Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

1930s Lamp Netherlands

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Giso Lamp

1930s Steel Desk

1930s Ceiling Lighting Art Deco

Art Deco Pendant Light Fittings

Art Deco Amsterdam School

Art Deco Dutch Table Lamps

Chandelier Lamp Shades

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Dutch Designer, Table Lamp, Aluminium, Netherlands, 1930s

$1,900

H 13.95 in W 6 in D 9.5 in

Wabi sabi table lamp with raffia shade, Netherlands 1930s

By Elmar Berkovich, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Hendrik Wouda

Located in ECHT, NL

Hand made wabi sabi table lamp. Hand carved from solid wood. It has 4 "legs" that support a central

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Wabi sabi table lamp with raffia shade, Netherlands 1930s

$1,170

H 21 in Dm 35 in

Vintage Hala Desk Lamp, 1930's

By Hala Zeist

Located in Lisboa, PT

This desk lamp was design and manufactured by Hala, in the Netherlands, during the 1930's. It is

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hala Desk Lamp, 1930's

$449 Sale Price

20% Off

H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 6.89 in

Bell Shaped Table Lamp in Patinated Brass The Netherlands 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Bell Shaped Table Lamp in Patinated Brass The Netherlands 1930s This is a very elegant yet

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bell Shaped Table Lamp in Patinated Brass The Netherlands 1930s

$1,950

H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Hala Zeist Desk Lamp in the Bauhaus Style Designed, 1930’s-1960’s

By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in London, GB

Popular lamp which was designed by Busquet and manufactured by Hala Zeist Lampenfababriek in

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hala Zeist Desk Lamp in the Bauhaus Style Designed, 1930’s-1960’s

$648

H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Elegant and petite Art Deco Amsterdamse School table lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp, 1930s

$349 Sale Price

20% Off

H 9.45 in Dm 4.73 in

Chrome Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade, 1930s

By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland

Located in Delft, NL

Chrome desk lamp with adjustable shade, 1930s The desk lamp is rewired The measurements are: 40

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Early 20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade, 1930s

$585

H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in

Hammered Metal Art Deco Amsterdam School Table Lamp by Johan Verhey, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School table lamp. Design by Johan Verhey Rotterdam

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hammered Metal Art Deco Amsterdam School Table Lamp by Johan Verhey, 1930s

$1,087 Sale Price

20% Off

H 16.15 in W 7.49 in D 14.97 in

Art Deco Floor Lamp By Gispen, 1930s, Netherland

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Antwerp, BE

A distinctively stylish Art Deco standing lamp made of metal with a nickel-plated base, stem and

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Art Deco Floor Lamp By Gispen, 1930s, Netherland

$4,137

H 67.72 in Dm 20.08 in

Royal Delft White Ceramic Table Lamp with Liberty London Lampshade, 1930s

By Royal Delft, Liberty of London

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Amitābha Studio, 1930s–1976. This one-of-a-kind lamp combines Dutch heritage with British design flair. The

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Royal Delft White Ceramic Table Lamp with Liberty London Lampshade, 1930s

$637 Sale Price

21% Off

H 16.54 in Dm 8.67 in

Dutch Blue White Green Porcelain Table Lamps Ginger Jar Style, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful pair of large, tall, Dutch porcelain table lamps with brass hardware, circa early

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dutch Blue White Green Porcelain Table Lamps Ginger Jar Style, circa 1930s

$2,850 / set

H 35 in Dm 8.63 in

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central chain. The lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

$484

H 26.77 in Dm 11.42 in

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this centre-light is on a central chain. The lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

$401

H 35.04 in Dm 7.88 in

Pendant Lamp with a Cylinder Shape Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this centre-light is on an adjustable cable. The lamp has

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant Lamp with a Cylinder Shape Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

$354

H 26.78 in Dm 7.88 in

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

Located in Delft, NL

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

$413

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

Located in Delft, NL

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

$413

H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Amsterdam school painted glass chandelier, The Netherlands, 1930s

By De Nieuwe Honsel

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Amsterdam School hanging lamp, The Netherlands, 1930s Hexagonal pendant lamp with glass. The

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Amsterdam school painted glass chandelier, The Netherlands, 1930s

$2,316 Sale Price

20% Off

H 22.84 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

Located in Delft, NL

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

$413

H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Phillips Pendant Stem Lamp with a Globular Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central chromed stem. The lamp has

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Phillips Pendant Stem Lamp with a Globular Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

$366

H 22.84 in Dm 8.67 in

Phillips Pendant Stem Lamp with a Globular Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central chromed stem. The lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Phillips Pendant Stem Lamp with a Globular Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

$390

H 25.6 in Dm 8.27 in

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930’s

By Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930’s

$443

H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Giso Art Deco pendant lamp by W.H. Gispen, 1930s

By Willem H. Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Giso Art Deco pendant lamp by W.H. Gispen, 1930s An Art Deco pendant lamp with a white glass shade

Category

20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Giso Art Deco pendant lamp by W.H. Gispen, 1930s

$1,388

H 31.5 in Dm 9.85 in

Extra Large Ceiling Lamp by Frans Hamers for Hamolite, 1930s

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This rare ceiling lamp was designed by Frans Hamers for Hamolite Amsterdam in 1934. It is made of

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Ceiling Lamp by Frans Hamers for Hamolite, 1930s

$1,329 / item

H 13.39 in Dm 11.82 in

Gispen Ceiling Lamp Dutch Design Matte Glass, 1930s

By Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design matte glass, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Gispen Ceiling Lamp Dutch Design Matte Glass, 1930s

$443

H 4.93 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Fittings, 1930s

By Phillips Holland

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range Phillips this centre-light is on a Flex Cabele 60 cm The lamp has a fitting on a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Fittings, 1930s

$401

H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s

By Phillips Holland

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range Phillips this centre-light is on a Rod 60 cm The lamp has a fitting on a Solid

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s

$484

H 35.44 in Dm 12.21 in

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s

By Phillips Holland

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range Phillips this centre-light is on a Rod 50 cm The lamp has a fitting on a Solid

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s

$484

H 35.44 in Dm 9.06 in

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s, Holland

By Phillips Holland

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by Phillips netherlands, this centre-light is on a chain. 30 cm The lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s, Holland

$579

H 22.84 in Dm 13.78 in

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Hala Brass Table Lamp with Telescope Arm, Netherlands, 1930s

By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in Maastricht, NL

A brass work or desk lamp with a telescope arm, designed in the early 1930s by H.Th.J.A. Busquet

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hala Brass Table Lamp with Telescope Arm, Netherlands, 1930s

H 18.51 in W 6.3 in D 10.63 in

Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for HALA, 1930s

By Christian Dell

Located in Vienna, Austria

Rare Bauhaus desk lamp designed by Christian Dell for HALA, 1930s. The lamp is adjustable. One

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for HALA, 1930s

H 18.51 in Dm 13 in

Table Lamp by Gero, Holland, 1930s.

Located in Sint Annaland, NL

Dutch table lamp with an elephant by Georg Nilsson, Gero, circa 1930. In 1918 the brand Gero was

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Tin

Table Lamp by Gero, Holland, 1930s.

H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in

Modernist Brushed Steel Desk Lamp, Netherlands, 1930s

By J.J. Pieter Oud

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking desk or table lamp in brushed steel was manufactured in The Netherlands in the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Table Lamps

Materials

Wire, Steel

Modernist Brushed Steel Desk Lamp, Netherlands, 1930s

H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 11.42 in

Minimalist nickel plated desk lamp with cocoon shade, Netherlands 1930s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Marcel Breuer

Located in ECHT, NL

Modernist desk or table lamp. The base is made from a single piece of nickel plated tube. The

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Minimalist nickel plated desk lamp with cocoon shade, Netherlands 1930s

H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in

Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Floor Lamp with Ivory Shade, Netherlands, 1930s

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking floor lamp was produced in The Netherlands in the early 1930s. The frame in solid and

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Floor Lamp with Ivory Shade, Netherlands, 1930s

H 71.66 in Dm 19.69 in

Art Deco Amsterdam School Table Lamp in Macassar Ebony, Netherlands, 1930s

Located in The Hague, NL

This elegant table lamp was produced in the Netherlands in the early 1930s. The tiered base rests

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Macassar

Art Deco Amsterdam School Table Lamp in Macassar Ebony, Netherlands, 1930s

H 18.12 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Modernist Brass Counterbalance Table Lamp 1930s by Gispen, Daalderop Netherlands

By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland

Located in London, GB

Modernist brass counterbalance table or desk lamp designed by W.H. Gispen around 1930 and produced

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Antique 1630s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Brass Counterbalance Table Lamp 1930s by Gispen, Daalderop Netherlands

H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Modernist Brass Table / Desk Lamps 1930s Lamps by Daalderop Netherlands

By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland

Located in London, GB

Modernist brass counterbalance table or desk lamps by Daalderop, Giso Holland, 1930s. One is

Category

Antique 1630s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Brass Table / Desk Lamps 1930s Lamps by Daalderop Netherlands

H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 15.75 in

Art Deco Table Lamp By Cris Agterberg, The Netherlands 1930s

By Cris Agterberg

Located in Hellouw, NL

. Design This table lamp dates from his metal industry period in his studio in Utrecht and beautifully

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp By Cris Agterberg, The Netherlands 1930s

H 11.03 in Dm 13.78 in

Art Deco Table Lamp By Cris Agterberg, The Netherlands 1930s

By Cris Agterberg

Located in Hellouw, NL

. Design This table lamp dates from his metal industry period in his studio in Utrecht and beautifully

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp By Cris Agterberg, The Netherlands 1930s

H 11.03 in Dm 13.78 in

Impressive 1930s Art Deco Louvres Floor Lamp

By Continental Art Deco

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A very unique and impressive 1930s Art Deco floor lamp by unknown designer The stem is made out

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Impressive 1930s Art Deco Louvres Floor Lamp

H 66.15 in Dm 15.36 in

Patinated Brass Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1930s

By Gebroeders Reens

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School table lamp or desk lamp. Design in the style of

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Patinated Brass Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1930s

H 19.49 in Dm 11.62 in

Dutch Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful Dutch Art Deco floor lamp. Nickel-plated brass and rewired for the USA. In good

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dutch Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

H 71.07 in Dm 20.48 in

Modernist 1930s Desk Lamp by Ruton

Located in Gloucester, GB

Modernist 1930s desk lamp by Ruton - Heavy cast iron base - Steel shade - Takes E27 fitting

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Modernist 1930s Desk Lamp by Ruton

H 19.3 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in

1930's Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp P 144 Designed by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist

By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Stylish and practical desk lamp made of black steel and chrome. This 1930's model is ingeniously

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930's Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp P 144 Designed by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist

H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in

Amsterdam School Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

green fabric lamp shade 1930s - Netherlands Good overal condition with normal age related wear

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Rosewood

Amsterdam School Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

H 64.97 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in

Art Deco Desk Lamp by Daalderop, 1930s

By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stylish Daalderop Zeist. Dutch Art Deco desk lamp in black and chrome from the 1930s. Very nice

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Desk Lamp by Daalderop, 1930s

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Floor Lamp, 1930s

By 't Binnenhuis

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A remarkably large Dutch 1920s - 1930s floorlamp with a modernist design, with some characteristics

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Floor Lamp, 1930s

H 72.84 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dutch Art Deco modernist table lamp, 1930s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare 1930s modernist table lamp or bedside lamp with an extraordinary design and its original

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dutch Art Deco modernist table lamp, 1930s

H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in

Art Deco Metal Table Lamp Dutch 1930s

By Philips

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Art Deco metal table lamp. In a blue purple brown color. Switch on the base. One large

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Metal Table Lamp Dutch 1930s

H 14.18 in Dm 11.03 in

Decorative Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Decor, 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

table lamp with a lovely floral decor. Made in the Netherlands in the 1930s and very stylish. Great hand

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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Decorative Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Decor, 1930s

H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Ceramic Table Lamp with Autumnal Floral Decor 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

(Gouda), 1930’s. This lamp will work perfectly on a table, on a fire place or on a side table next to

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic Table Lamp with Autumnal Floral Decor 1930s

H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp from the 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sculptural Amsterdam school floor lamp, Art Deco, The Netherlands, 1930s Solid wooden base mounted

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp from the 1930s

H 72.84 in Dm 22.84 in

Art Deco floor lamp Attributed to Willem H Gispen 1930s

By Willem H. Gispen

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Art Deco floor lamp . Adjustable in height, nickel. Still together with its original

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco floor lamp Attributed to Willem H Gispen 1930s

H 59.06 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s the Netherlands

Located in Delft, NL

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Thabur ceiling lamp Art deco 1930’s the Netherlands

H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Pair of Pendant Lamps with Large Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this centre-light is on a central chain. The lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pendant Lamps with Large Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

H 47.25 in Dm 11.03 in

Pair Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, Phillips Netherlands, 1930s

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central chain. The lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, Phillips Netherlands, 1930s

H 26.77 in Dm 14.17 in

Phillips Pendant Stem Lamp with Large Stepped Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central Brassstem. the lamp has a

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Phillips Pendant Stem Lamp with Large Stepped Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

H 21.65 in Dm 13.58 in

Art deco ceiling lamp pink glass , 1930’s

Located in Delft, NL

Art deco ceiling lamp pink glass , 1930’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Art deco ceiling lamp pink glass , 1930’s

H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Art deco opaline glass ceiling lamp , 1930’s

Located in Delft, NL

Art deco opaline glass ceiling lamp , 1930’s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art deco opaline glass ceiling lamp , 1930’s

H 18.51 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design opaline glass, 1930’s

By Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design opaline glass, 1930’s Dimensions: 12cm H, 30cm diameter Conditon

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design opaline glass, 1930’s

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design opaline glass, 1930’s

By Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 12cm H, 30cm diameter Conditon: Good Material: Glass, metal Period: 1930’s Origin: the

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design opaline glass, 1930’s

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Orange Stained Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s

Located in Delft, NL

Orange Stained Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s Orange and red stained glass ceiling lamp, 1930s Antique

Category

20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Orange Stained Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s

H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in

Scissor Lamp by Hala Zeist, circa 1930s

By Hala Zeist

Located in Gloucester, GB

Scissor lamp By Hala Zeist, circa 1930s - Extendable scissor arm - Steel shade - Takes E27

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Scissor Lamp by Hala Zeist, circa 1930s

H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 35.44 in

Gispen Ceiling Lamp Dutch Design Glass, 1930s

By Gispen

Located in Delft, NL

Gispen ceiling lamp Dutch design glass, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Gispen Ceiling Lamp Dutch Design Glass, 1930s

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Cor Alons Art Deco Floor Lamp in Oak and Macassar Ebony, Netherlands, 1930s

By Cor Alons

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare floor lamp was designed by the Dutch designer and architect Cor Alons in the early 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Ebony, Oak

Cor Alons Art Deco Floor Lamp in Oak and Macassar Ebony, Netherlands, 1930s

H 68.12 in Dm 16.15 in

1930's Torchiere by Gispen

By Gispen

Located in Tilburg, NL

Very elegant early torchiere by Gispen from The Netherlands. This striking 1930’s floor lamp is

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930's Torchiere by Gispen

H 71.46 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Art Deco the Hague School Floor Lamp in Oak, 1930s

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking floor lamp was produced in The Netherlands in the 1930s. The frame in solid and

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco the Hague School Floor Lamp in Oak, 1930s

H 71.66 in Dm 21.66 in

Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Floor Lamp, Early 1930s

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking floor lamp was produced in The Netherlands in the early 1930s. The frame in solid and

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Amsterdam School Oak Floor Lamp, Early 1930s

H 70.87 in Dm 19.69 in

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Shade, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Elegant oak Art Deco Amsterdam School floor lamp with milk glass

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Shade, 1930s

H 72.84 in Dm 22.05 in

Art Deco, Bauhaus Table Lamp, Industrial Design 1930s

Located in Köln, NW

Art Deco/ Bauhaus table lamp. Industrial design. Shapely work lamp of the thirties, probably from

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco, Bauhaus Table Lamp, Industrial Design 1930s

H 14.97 in W 15.36 in D 9.06 in

Art Deco Oak Floor Lamp with Table 1930s Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Oak Wood Art Deco floor lamp, comes with a little round table. Brass details. Beautiful

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Oak Floor Lamp with Table 1930s Holland

H 60.24 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in

Brass Reed Floor Lamp from the 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brass, walnut and glass, early Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, 1930s, Netherlands the predecessor

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Vintage 1930s Baltic Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Reed Floor Lamp from the 1930s

H 53.15 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Wonderful Dutch Ceramic Table Lamps with Floral Decor 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Pair of wonderful Dutch ceramic table lamps with a hand painted floral decor. The Netherlands

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Wonderful Dutch Ceramic Table Lamps with Floral Decor 1930s

H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Dutch Delft Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue and White William Morris Shade, 1930s

By Royal Delft

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

today with limited production. ⸻ Please note: The lamp is fully wired for use in the U.S

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dutch Delft Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue and White William Morris Shade, 1930s

H 24.41 in Dm 11.03 in

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this centre-light is on a central chain. The lamp has a

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

H 35.43 in Dm 7.08 in

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

By Phillips

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by the Phillips Company, this center-light on a central chain. The lamp has a

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade, 1930s, Netherlands

H 26.78 in Dm 14.18 in

Pair of Early Gispen Pendant Lamps, Netherlands, 1930s-1940s

By Gispen

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

The lamps are made of opaline glass with a metal neck. The glass is in excellent condition. The

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early Gispen Pendant Lamps, Netherlands, 1930s-1940s

H 29.53 in Dm 9.85 in

Art Deco Pendant lamp, 1930s

Located in Delft, NL

Netherlands, circa 1930s The porcelain fitting is in original condition The lamp shows some age wear, please

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Pendant lamp, 1930s

H 23.23 in Dm 6.3 in

Blue Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Located in Delft, NL

A blue pressed glass pendant lamp. A 1930s, spherical pumpkin-shaped with cap, pressed glass

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20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Blue Pressed Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s

H 21.66 in Dm 9.45 in

Helite Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s

By Phillips Holland

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by Helite, this centre-light is on a Kabel. 65 cm The lamp has a fitting on a Solid

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Helite Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s

H 25.6 in Dm 10.24 in

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s, Holland

By Phillips Holland

Located in Verviers, BE

From the range by Phillips netherlands, this centre-light is on a central stem. The lamp has a

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Phillips Pendant Lamp with a Opaline Shade and Chrome Fittings, 1930s, Holland

H 21.65 in Dm 11.81 in

Exceptional Amsterdam School Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Table or Floor Light, 1930s

Located in Munich, DE

floor lamp.The previous owner seems to have used it as table or floor lamp. With interrupter on the cord

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

Exceptional Amsterdam School Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Table or Floor Light, 1930s

H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

1930s Art Deco Philips Table Lamp, Wall Light

By Philips

Located in Retie, BE

be used as an up and down lighter. This 1930s Sun Lamp was the first Product made for Personal

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

1930s Art Deco Philips Table Lamp, Wall Light

H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

Art Deco Wall Lamp Leerdam Glass 1930s

By Glasfabriek Leerdam, C.C. van Asch van Wijck

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Wonderful, mystical Art Deco wall lamp. The glass object represents a mask of a woman. It was

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Art Deco Wall Lamp Leerdam Glass 1930s

H 14.18 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Bauhaus Influenced Dutch Table Lamp Attributed to W.H. Gispen, circa 1930s

By Willem H. Gispen

Located in Dallas, TX

Appealing modernist design in this diminutive lamp. Likely a Gispen design for Giso. Nickel

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Bauhaus Influenced Dutch Table Lamp Attributed to W.H. Gispen, circa 1930s

H 9.5 in Dm 4.75 in

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Find a variety of 1930s lamp Netherlands available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all 1930s lamp Netherlands available were constructed with great care. 1930s lamp Netherlands have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1930s lamp Netherlands to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau 1930s lamp Netherlands are of considerable interest. Many 1930s lamp Netherlands are appealing in their simplicity, but Daalderop KDM Royal Holland, Gispen and Willem H. Gispen produced popular 1930s lamp Netherlands that are worth a look.

How Much are 1930s Lamp Netherlands?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,911, while they’re typically $311 on the low end and $4,850 highest priced.

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Questions About 1930s Lamp Netherlands

Did they have record players in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
How do you identify 1930s furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.