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Vintage Chinoiserie Green Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp w/ Birds by Wildwood
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp w/ Birds by Wildwood. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Square Jardiniere Table Lamp Wildwood
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Square Jardiniere Hollywood Regency Table Lamp by Wildwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Postmodern Chinoiserie Lamp Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique postmodern Chinoiserie lamp. Ceramic in dimensional cut. Figural with nature & seascape
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Chinoiserie Lotus Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful simplistic style. Glazed ceramic lotus lamp set atop a brass footed base. Nice presence
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Oriental Porcelain Designer Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Intricate Chinoiserie Porcelain Designer Lamps
Manner of Ugo Zaccaganini
28
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate with elegance using our Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamps - A Pair. These
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Lamps - Set of Two
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of vintage Asian table lamps. A chic set of Chinoiserie style lamps with the same
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Blue Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Chinese porcelain table lamp features hand painted floral motif on a blue ground with
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinoiserie Cobalt Hand-Painted Vintage Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully colored lamp has striking Asian design and a pleasing shape. It has been newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the refined elegance of these Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Chinoiserie Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the timeless elegance of these Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Chinoiserie
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Cast Bronze Table Lamp Italian Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage chinoiserie table lamp, Italian, midcentury. This sculptural piece is urn shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage WILDWOOD Table Lamps Ceramic Gilt Paw Footed Pair
By Wildwood Lamps 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage WILDWOOD Ceramic Table Lamps with Gilt Gold Leaf
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
I just adore these lovely pair of vintage pagoda lantern style table lamps. These will be newly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Orange Porcelain Ceramic Foo Dog Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Orange Porcelain Ceramic Foo Dog Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Metal With Gold Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage chinoiserie metal table lamps. Each feature a metal body with gold
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Jewel Tone Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of vintage Asian ceramic lamps. Beautiful jewel tone composition in classic
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Chinoiserie Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Asian table lamps. A beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie scene in bright
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Relief Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage table lamps. A chic Chinoiserie relief on a matte black background. A
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
By Frederick Cooper
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two vintage 1950’s Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie table lamps.
Vintage Frederick Cooper Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Turquoise Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie ceramic table lamp with a floral motif. This table lamp is perfect for
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Reticulated Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Light Blue
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large chinoiserie table lamp is made in traditional style with reticulated, urn shaped, ceramic
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Porcelain
Vintage Italian Glazed Chinoiserie Crackle Turquoise Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Glazed Chinoiserie Crackle Turquoise Lamp. Designed to mimic buried Chinese
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinoiserie Decalcomania Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chinoiserie decalcomania lamps. Pair of vintage gold leaf chinoiserie decalcomania lamps
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1972 Vintage Chapman Chinoiserie Brass Octagonal Canister Lamp Hollywood Regency
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chapman chinoiserie octagonal brass tea canister table lamp over wooden base, circa 1972.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 12 in D 12 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp with Dragon Relief
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic lamp features a highly detailed sculptural relief of a traditional Asian dragon
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Oriental Figural Painted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Table Lamp With Hand Painted Scenes On Wooden Base in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 31 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Blue & White Brass & Porcelain Egg Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Blue & White Brass & Porcelain "Egg" Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Bronze Fruit & Lotus Vine Leaf Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Bronze Fruit & Lotus Vine Leaf Chinoiserie Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Brass Drum Table Lamps, a Pair
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of chinoiserie brass drum style table lamps attributed to Frederick Cooper
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ross & Seeley Chinoiserie Tall Blue White Porcelain Elephant Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ross & Seeley Chinoiserie Tall Blue and White Porcelain Elephant Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 46 in W 8.25 in D 7.25 in
Antique Pair of Vintage Porcelain Chinoiserie Beige Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pair of vintage porcelain Chinoiserie ginger jar table lamps showcases timeless
Category
Antique 19th Century European Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Orange Floral Asian Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marbro Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Orange Floral Decorated Tall Asian Table Lamps with Gold
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 42 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Japanese Bird Painted Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Japanese Bird Hand Painted Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Blue Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Blue Bird and Flower Painted Porcelain Jardiniere Vase Table Lamps - a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Asian Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Asian Ginger Jar Table Lamp on Wooden Base
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp with Wooden Base
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
H 32 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain "Cherry Blossom" Blanc De Chine Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain "Cherry Blossom" Blanc De Chine Table Lamps - Pair. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain & Bronze French Louis XV Style Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain & Bronze French Louis XV Style Bird and Flower Painted Vase Form
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 12 in D 9 in
Vintage English Chinoiserie Hexagonal Hand-Painted Tole Tea Caddy Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Vintage English export Chinoiserie-style table lamp made of a hexagonal tole tea caddy mounted as
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 23 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
Vintage English Chinoiserie Hexagonal Hand-Painted Tole Tea Caddy Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Vintage English export Chinoiserie-style table lamp made of a hexagonal tole tea caddy mounted as
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
Vintage English Chinoiserie Landscape Hand-Painted Tole Tea Caddy Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage English export Chinoiserie-style table lamp made of a tole tea caddy mounted as a lamp with
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 23 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage English Chinoiserie Landscape Hand-Painted Tole Tea Caddy Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage English export Chinoiserie-style table lamp made of a tole tea caddy mounted as a lamp with
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair Chinese Porcelain Old Chinoiserie Vintage Square Lamps Vase Famille Rouge
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair vintage Chinese porcelain chinoiserie square form bottle lamps richly decorated with peonies
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 36 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Hand Painted Chinoiserie White Ground Multicolor Floral Bottle Vase Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
A vintage bottle vase lamp
possibly of Asian origin made for the Western market, early-mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 28 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Chinese White Blue Glazed Ceramic Cock Lamp 1970s Art Vintage Chinoiserie
Located in London, GB
A classic Chinese table lamp in white and blue glaze with bird nature design. The ceramic base is
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Palm Beach Pair of Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps Pink Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of chinoiserie table lamps on wood bases. These have been newly wired, clear cord, all
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Pair of Pale Pink Bird Floral Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of pale pink chinoiserie ginger jar table lamps. Bird and floral design. Brass has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Table Lamps by SUNSET COSCO Pair
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Ceramic Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Brass Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Brass Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamps a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Tall Gold Gilt Metal Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Tall Gold Gilt Metal Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
By Viktor Schreckengost
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Deco Viktor Schreckengost Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
A really nice period example of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair Large Floral Porcelain Chinoiserie Blue Drum Table Lamps New Wiring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large drum porcelain table lamps. Blue and gold. Newly wired with all new brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie Red Hand-Painted Tole Tea Caddy Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English export Chinoiserie-style table lamps made of tole tea caddies mounted as lamps with
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Blown Glass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Blown Glass Table Lamp with Brass Mounts
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Large Ginger Jar Table Lamp. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Ceramic Urn Lamp, White Glaze with Craquelure
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant Chinoiserie urn table lamp features large sculptural ceramic body with Blanc de
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Wood
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Chinoiserie style paper and bamboo floor lamp
made in the Japanese or Chinese style, possibly in Asia but also
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Elm, Paper
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps Italian Chinoiserie Chinese Buddha figures Ceramic
By Figli E Zaccagnini, Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Merk: table lamps Chinese Buddha figures
Vintage Table Lamps Chinese Buddha figures Ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 28.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Table Lamps Vintage Orange Oriental Brass Ceramic Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage ceramic table lamps. Wonderful shade of orange, fantastic shape! Brass Asian
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Chinoiserie Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage chinoiserie lamp for your home. Each vintage chinoiserie lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage chinoiserie lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage chinoiserie lamp made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Asian Style, Viktor Schreckengost and Carli Bauer each produced at least one beautiful vintage chinoiserie lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Chinoiserie Lamp?
A vintage chinoiserie lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,773, while the lowest priced sells for $265 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Chinoiserie Lamp
- 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 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 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 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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