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Pair of Machine Age Cast Aluminum Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of solid cast aluminum lamps.
Category
1970s North American Machine Age Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Aluminum Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century aluminum lamps. Pair vintage sleek, quiet modern lamps in aluminum with new
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Large Cast Aluminum Lamp on Sturdy Wood Adjustable Tripod
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very impressive and large cast aluminum lamp. The lamp has a hinged glass cover and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Perforated Aluminum Lamp after Mategot
Located in New York, NY
Modernist perforated aluminum table lamp in the style of Mategot. Germany, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century German Minimalist Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Vintage Italian Golden Aluminium Lamp 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage Golden Aluminium pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
Found in an interior designer's apartment, it
Category
1970s Italian Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Table Lamp "Mr. Gleem", Prototype Handmade Aluminum Lamp with Circuit Boards
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 20th century modern prototype handmade lamp in aluminum with circuit boards from Hughes
Category
1980s American Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 24.5 in W 8 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Lamp and Shade with Lucite Finial, French
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern brushed aluminum table lamp and shade with lucite finial, French, circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 27 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage Industrial Aluminium Lamp with Milk Glass, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial lamp in aluminium with milky glass was produced by Elektrosvit in former
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
French, 1970s Aluminium Table Lamp
Located in Sharon, CT
A small French aluminium lamp (labeled: made in France) in the manner of Morellet.
Category
1970s French Minimalist Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Large Industrial Aluminium Lamp with Iron Grid from Siemens, 1980’s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hall lamp made by Siemens in Germany during the 1980s. It features aluminium shade, iron
Category
Late 20th Century German Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of Aluminum Warren Kessler Classic Form Lamps
By Warren Kessler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Warren Kessler aluminum lamps. Classic form with a modern reflective twist. Newly wired
Category
1970s American Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brutalist Cast Aluminum Table Lamp with its Lampshade
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-light Brutalist cast aluminum table lamp with its original
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Arthur Court Tortoise Lamps
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast aluminum lamps create a lovely backlit ambience.
These are an early pair.
They have not been
Category
1970s American Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB
By Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base, two arms with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and laquered aluminum
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Table Lamps style Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
aluminum lamp shade.
Both lamps are in good condition, with normal signs of age and use.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Tripod Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
a tripod base and an aluminum lamp shade. The lamp shade is articulated so you can position it in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
French Midcentury Red Brass and Marble Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
lacquered aluminum lamp shade, an adjustable brass gooseneck lamp arm, brass lamp foot and stands on a black
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus table lamp.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Chrome-plated steel, aluminium (lamp
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
H 21.66 in W 6.5 in D 13.78 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grey Brass Metal Floor Lamp Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
was made of a grey lacquered cast iron trumpet base, a brass stem and a grey lacquered aluminum lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 53.15 in W 10.04 in D 12.21 in
1980's Eastern Bloc Cast Aluminium & Glass Industrial Explosion Proof Table Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Eastern Bloc naval aluminium lamp reclaimed from decommissioned 1980's cargo ships. Professionally
Category
1980s Baltic Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 2351 Midget Solarspot Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Hand-polished aluminum lamp case
Beautifully aged patina
Original stand
2-Way barn door (reflector
Category
1960s American Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Gibigiana Desk Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
1980s.
Pair of aluminium lamps. Good condition except for some scratches and some minor losses of color
Category
1980s Italian Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Table Lamp Model BN25 by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
Table lamp model BN-25 by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s.
Spun aluminium lamp with integrated
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Explosion Proof Chandelier, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial chandelier made from three Elektrosvit cast aluminium lamps with explosion proof glass
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Mid Century Aluminum Table Reflector Lamp Danish Design Art Deco
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Peoria, AZ
AFTER POUL HENNINGSEN PH5
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL
ALUMINUM LAMPS IN THE WORLD!
BAUHAUS/ ART
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Italian Polished Cast Aluminum Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp 1950s Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning & Rare!
Italian Polished Cast Aluminum
Mid Century Modern
Table or Desk Lamp
In the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Hanging Lamp by Philips 1960s, Netherland
By Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
the 1960s.
The good looking aluminum lamp shade shows a golden eloxated surface, while the form
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Oscar Torlasco Impressive Chrome and Glass Lens Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Beirut, LB
contain aluminum lamp shades with a gold finish rim which hold 9 large lenses of glass
Having nine bulbs
Category
1960s Italian Art Deco Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Table Lamp by Alcoa
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning machinist lamp by workers at Alcoa which dates from the mid to late 1930s. Has a
Category
1930s American Art Deco Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen "PH5" Ceiling Lights
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
, Denmark, this pair of matte white-enameled aluminum lamps are accentuated with royal blue and red details
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Original Art Deco Bauhaus Swiveling Aluminium Floor Lamp of the Period
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant swiveling (Measure: 140-250cm) floor-lamp made in aluminium and chrome-plated iron
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 70.87 in W 90.56 in D 18.9 in
Large industrial pendant lamps by Mazda, 1950s
By Mazda
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive heavy duty industrial lamps with a cast iron top and aluminum lamp shades.
The lamps
Category
1950s Japanese Industrial Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of aluminum seashell lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, New Jersey. The
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Substantial Pair Laurel Lamp Co. Charcoal Slate & Mirrored Aluminum Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Pair Dark Grey Slate & Polished Aluminum Table Lamps, 1960's. Attributed Laurel Lamp Company
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Slate, Aluminum, Nickel
H 33 in W 5 in D 5 in
Italian aquamarine & brass Mid Century modern 15-light chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
15-light chandelier made in Italy in the 50s.
Folded brass structure and aquamarine aluminum lamp
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Postmodern Solid Birch Wood & Aluminum Sculptural Table/ Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare solid birch with aluminum accents tall desk table lamp. doesn't include lampshade its 24
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp 'Spiral' Table Lamp in Aluminum
By New Lamp, Ingrid Hsalmarson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp, 'Spiral' table lamp, coated aluminum, coated steel, Italy, 1971
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Early Arco lamp designed by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1962
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
title is a great Arc lamp, consisting of a counterweight in form of the marble base and the Aluminium
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 94.49 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural 1960s–70s Aluminium Table Lamp – A Masterpiece of Italian Design
By New Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the golden era of Italian design with this stunning sculptural aluminium table lamp, in
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.08 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Chrome and Brushed Aluminium Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A rare table lamp by Laurel with a subtle tulip form at the chrome base, rising into a body of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
American Mutual Sunset Modernist Aluminum Pair of Table Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Machine Age shape with polished cast aluminum and black painted metal with a textured pattern. The lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Walnut & Polished Cast Aluminum Laurel Lighting company table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lines and great condition on this original patina polished aluminum with walnut veneer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Ingrid Hsalmarson Table Lamp mod. Spirale New Lamp in Aluminum
By Ingrid Hsalmarson, New Lamp
Located in Turin, Turin
This table lamp was designed by Ingrid Hsalmarson in the 70s for New Lamp. It is entirely in white
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Rare Methacrylate and Aluminium Table Lamp by I. Hsalmarson for New Lamp, 1970s
By Ingrid Hsalmarson, New Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce table lamp by Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp.
Methacrylate and aluminium table lamp, it
Category
1970s Italian Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
H 18.12 in Dm 7.88 in
Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Double Splayed Grey Cast Aluminum Table Lamp
By Stewart Ross James, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Gray enameled cast aluminum table lamp, in the manner of Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Minty! Space Age Aluminum & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! 1950s Atomic
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Superb!
Mid Century Modern
Table Lamp!
Aluminum and Brass
Incredible Brushed Brass!
Very Fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Sciolari Chandelier in Amber Glass and Matt Gold Metal
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
mustard yellow anodized aluminum lamp holders, Italy 1960's.
Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) was
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist Aluminum Torchère Floor Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of tall modernist aluminum torchère floor lamps.
Category
20th Century American Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1940s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
1940s.
Two lights, polished brass structure, green aluminum lamp holder, and floral print glasses. The
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
Moderniste table lamp in aluminum
Located in PARIS, FR
Modernist table lamp in aluminum and Macassar ebony, in the Art Deco style. A glass sphere is
Category
Late 20th Century Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Articulating Aluminum & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Adjustable floor or arc lamp made of aluminum with brass accents and brass base. Measurements of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
PAIR EPIC MODELINE Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamps ALUMINUM & WALNUT 1958
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
and necks make these incredible lamps even more special. Aluminum was the wonder metal and in 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Large solid aluminum table lamp - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Large solid aluminum table lamp - 1970s
Large solid aluminum table lamp - 1970s
Minimalist - desk
Category
20th Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
1930s Aluminium Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- repolished
Category
1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
1960's Aluminum French Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1970's modern French aluminum table lamps with original finial, in vintage condition newly rewired
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
German Bauhaus Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco German Bauhaus table lamp with brushed aluminum and white glass shade on an ebonized
Category
1930s German Art Deco Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Etienne Fermigier Aluminum Table Lamp, 1970s
By Etienne Fermigier
Located in PARIS, FR
Model "f233" desk lamp by designer Etienne Fermigier for Monix editions, 1970s.Chrome metal table
Category
Mid-20th Century Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Brushed Aluminum Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Excellent brushed aluminum tube floor lamp from Italy. 1970s, Reggiani/Sciolari period. Three tubes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Continental Glass Aluminum Sculpture Floor Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century continental glass floor lamp with aluminum sculpture sitting on an oak base.
Made in
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Small Aluminum Table Lamp Geometric Form
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Small Aluminum Table Lamp geometric form
9.75 h x 5 diameter
Preowned original condition
Refer to
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Aluminum Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
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Aluminum Lamp Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the aluminum lamp vintage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and glass, every aluminum lamp vintage was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an aluminum lamp vintage, we have 620 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the aluminum lamp vintage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An aluminum lamp vintage, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Poul Henningsen, Industria Rotterdam and Jean Louis Domecq each produced at least one beautiful aluminum lamp vintage that is worth considering.
How Much is a Aluminum Lamp Vintage?
Prices for an aluminum lamp vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $103 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $653.
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 Aluminum Lamp Vintage
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
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