How do I identify my antique lamp?

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.

What is an antique student lamp?

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.

What makes an antique lamp valuable?

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.

How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?

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.

How do you identify an antique electric lamp?

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.

How do you identify an antique floor lamp?

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.

How do I know if my porcelain lamps are antique?

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.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Antique Ceiling Lamps

Ceiling Lighting 19th Century

1920s Stove

Cut Glass Lamp Shade

1930s Ceiling Lighting

Enamel Stove

Austrian Chandelier Art Nouveau

Antique Stoves

Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp

Perfume bottle Worth Paris- Made in France Lalique, Je Reviens, Style Art Deco

$4,500

Perfume bottle Worth Paris- Made in France Lalique, Je Reviens, Style Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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1830s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

2 Sconces Style: Art Deco, French, 1920

$6,000 / set

2 Sconces Style: Art Deco, French, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Bookcase Style: Art Deco in Wood , made in France, 1920

$20,000

Bookcase Style: Art Deco in Wood , made in France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Ceramic sign: Eichwald 4565, Viennese Secession, 1880

$8,000

Ceramic sign: Eichwald 4565, Viennese Secession, 1880

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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1880s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

$12,000

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Dining Room Table, Style, Art Deco, 1920 '12 People', Material, Wood

$35,000

Dining Room Table, Style, Art Deco, 1920 '12 People', Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910

$62,000

Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930

$6,000

Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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1830s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Marble Picture Frame, Made in Italy, 1935, Elegant Design

$7,800

Art Deco Marble Picture Frame, Made in Italy, 1935, Elegant Design

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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1830s Italian Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Frame in bronze and glass, France

$4,000

Art Deco Frame in bronze and glass, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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1830s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Viper Frame, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, Jugendstil

$5,000

Viper Frame, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, Jugendstil

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Copper

Bar in Wood, Style, Jugendstil, 1900-1910

$20,000Sale Price|20% Off

Bar in Wood, Style, Jugendstil, 1900-1910

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s English Jugendstil Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Big Console in iron, 1900, French, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil

$22,000

Big Console in iron, 1900, French, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Iron

Console in Wood and marble, Style: Art Deco , 1920

$13,500

Console in Wood and marble, Style: Art Deco , 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Marble

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Marquetry and Wood

$8,300

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Marquetry and Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Sconce in chrome and Alabaster, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1920, France

$12,500

Sconce in chrome and Alabaster, Style, Art Deco, Year, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Chrome

Card holder dragons, 1900 , Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil

$3,150

Card holder dragons, 1900 , Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Iron

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

$18,000

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

$12,400

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

$14,500

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Big Jeweler Style Art Deco in Wood, 1920, Made in France

$40,000

Big Jeweler Style Art Deco in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930

$20,000

Furniture in Wood, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

2 Consoles Gilded Iron and Marble, 1920, Art Deco, France

$18,000 / set

2 Consoles Gilded Iron and Marble, 1920, Art Deco, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Marble, Iron

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome

$44,000

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco

$4,800

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Console and Mirror, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

$15,500

Console and Mirror, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Console Table in Wood from France, 1920

$8,800

Art Deco Console Table in Wood from France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Chandelier in Alabaster and Silver Plated Bronze, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1920

$15,250

Chandelier in Alabaster and Silver Plated Bronze, Style: Art Deco, Year: 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Bottle in Crystal, France, 1920, Art Deco

$2,800

Bottle in Crystal, France, 1920, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Italian Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Chrome, Italian, 1920, Style: Art Deco

$3,800

Italian Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Chrome, Italian, 1920, Style: Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Big German Chandelier in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art Deco

$31,000

Big German Chandelier in Opaline, Chromed Bronze, 1920, Style Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Chrome

2 Hanging in Bronze and Chrome, French, Art Deco Style, 1920

$8,000 / set

2 Hanging in Bronze and Chrome, French, Art Deco Style, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Antique Pink Glass Vase, Art Deco Style, Circa 1920, Elegant Design

$4,200

Antique Pink Glass Vase, Art Deco Style, Circa 1920, Elegant Design

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Box in glass, Style: Viennese secession, made in France

$4,000

Box in glass, Style: Viennese secession, made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Box by J. Viaro, Art Glass, France, Vintage, 1920s Design

$7,000

Art Deco Box by J. Viaro, Art Glass, France, Vintage, 1920s Design

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Amaizing Chandelier in Alabaster, Wood and Chromre, Art Deco Style, 1935

$7,000

Amaizing Chandelier in Alabaster, Wood and Chromre, Art Deco Style, 1935

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1830s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Chrome

Jars in murano and gold, Italian, 1920, Style: Art Deco

$10,800

Jars in murano and gold, Italian, 1920, Style: Art Deco

By Charles Schneider

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Gold

Consol, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920

$39,200 / set

Consol, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920

$17,000 / set

Pair of Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles with drawers, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

$25,000 / set

Pair of Consoles with drawers, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vase, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France

$32,000

Vase, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

2 Candlesticks, France, 1915

$8,000 / set

2 Candlesticks, France, 1915

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Chandelier in Murano and Bronze, Style, Art Deco, 1920, Italian

$10,000

Chandelier in Murano and Bronze, Style, Art Deco, 1920, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Big Vase, Sign: Fabrication Francaise, Made in France, Paris, 1900, A. Barsotti

$30,000

Big Vase, Sign: Fabrication Francaise, Made in France, Paris, 1900, A. Barsotti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 Material: Bronze and glass

$4,600

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 Material: Bronze and glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Candelabra in Iron, German, 1890, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty.

$4,000

Candelabra in Iron, German, 1890, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty.

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Big pair of Vases, German, 1906, Art Nouveau

$40,000 / set

Big pair of Vases, German, 1906, Art Nouveau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Ashtray 1920, Silver Plated Bronze

$4,200

Ashtray 1920, Silver Plated Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ashtray 1950, Sign: Bauducco, Italian

$4,000

Ashtray 1950, Sign: Bauducco, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1850s Argentine Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Full Side Tea and Coffe Service, Made in Argentina, Sign Atenea, 1920

$8,000

Art Deco Full Side Tea and Coffe Service, Made in Argentina, Sign Atenea, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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1920s Argentine Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign, A. Marionnet

$12,000 / set

Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, Sign, A. Marionnet

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France

$10,000 / set

Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Candelabras in Iron, France, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

$4,500 / set

Pair of Candelabras in Iron, France, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

$7,700

Visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

$2,400

Visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Centerplace, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign: L. Alliot

$8,000

Centerplace, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign: L. Alliot

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

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Silver Plate

Pair of Candlestick in Silver Plated, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

$15,000

Pair of Candlestick in Silver Plated, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Candlestick in Iron, France, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

$5,500

Candlestick in Iron, France, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

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Iron

Big Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

$7,000

Big Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900

$12,000

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps

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Silver Plate

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Antique Ceiling Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique ceiling lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique ceiling lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique ceiling lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ceiling lamps bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique ceiling lamps over the years, but those made by Peter Behrens, O.C. White and Siemens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Ceiling Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,890, while they’re typically $167 on the low end and $99,846 highest priced.

Questions About Antique Ceiling Lamps

How do I identify my antique lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is an antique student lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What makes an antique lamp valuable?
1 Answer
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.
How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify an antique electric lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify an antique floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my porcelain lamps are antique?
1 Answer
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.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.