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Antique Dental Lamps

Large Faries Company Dental Lamp, Piper Mirrored Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

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Brass

1920s Prismatic Holophane Four-Globe Ritter Dental Chandelier / Pendant
By Ritter Dental
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice example of a beautiful 1920 Ritter Dental lamp. This light has a unique 4-way switch that
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1920s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron, Chrome

19th Century English Dental Surgeon Floor Lamp, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
dental surgeon copper floor lamp. This lamp would have originally been a gas light and used outside the
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Late 19th Century Steampunk Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gabriel Argy-Rouseau Pâte de Verre "Pétales Tombants" Night Light
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
his life, he conducted research in areas as diverse as dental porcelain and color photography. In his
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre "Fruits et Feuilles" Night Light
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
diverse as dental porcelain and color photography. In his private life he always surrounded himself with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gabriel Argy-Rouseau Pâte de Verre "Visages en Medallion" Night Light
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
areas as diverse as dental porcelain and color photography. In his private life he always surrounded
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century English Mahogany Bowfront Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Savannah, GA
intricate fruitwood inlay at the top of the cornice features carved dentals with seashells on either side of
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1790s English Regency Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Boulevard Haussmann - Post Impressionist Painting by Antoine Blanchard
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on canvas figures in cityscape circa 1970 by French post impressionist painter Antoine Blanchard. The work depicts a bustling scene at the Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, France. L...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Vintage French Caged Teardrop Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of rare caged brass Holophane pendants, France circa 1920. - The pendants consist of a Holophane stamped glass shade and separate dish held together by a circular ...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Glass

O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade. The boom arm slides along the mounted rod, as well as extends and retracts.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro in The Netherlands during the 1960s. The system fea...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

Antique Arts & Crafts Bradley & Hubbard School Slag Glass Lamp, Circa 1920
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of Bradley and Hubbard offers cast foliate and floral filigree shade housing bent slag glass panels over double socket terra cotta...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Metal

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box probably made by Lecoultre in the early 19th century. This early music box plays 6 melodies on a 25.5cm cylinder. At the beginning of the 19th cen...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Hinged Arm O.C. White Wall Lamp #2
Located in Peekskill, NY
This articulated arm lamp is an O.C. White and its a good one. These lamps have always been sought after by collectors. It has 2 pipe arms using 2 unique style articulating fittings ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Super Deluxe Italian Inlaid Music Box with 32 Note Swiss Reuge Cylinder
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Offering this rare and vintage large Italian inlaid marquetry music box with gilded metal "claw" feet. This Italian made wooden masterpiece is fitted with a Swiss-made, Reuge 32 note...
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1970s Italian Baroque Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Arts and Crafts Emerald Sandwich Glass Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a really clean and simple brass desk lamp with a rare unique shade. The shade is an emerald over white sandwich glass that has a nice flattened profile giving the lamp a look...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Louisville, KY
If you're a Mission period enthusiast or looking for that Arts and Crafts piece that finishes the room off with an interesting vibe, this is your lamp. Designed and crafted by Bradle...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wonderful Early 20th Century Industrial Desk Lamp by OC White
By O.C. White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cobalt blue enameled shade, brass arm and base, and cast iron center arm. Really great combination of materials and style. The pieces can be recombined to make a wall sconce or clamp...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Metal

Freies Table Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original Early 20th Century Fully Adjustable Brass "C-Arm" Faries Desk Lamp. The Shade is green over white sandwich glass. Newly wired with black twisted fabric covered cord.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Freies Table Lamp
Freies Table Lamp
H 25 in W 7 in D 9 in
Antique Vintage French Caged Teardrop Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare petite caged Holophane pendant, France circa 1920. - The pendant consists of two small Holophane stamped prismatic glass shades which are held together by a ci...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Glass

Articulated Swing Arm Spot Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and complex articulated arm fitted with a wood handled reflector spot light. The combination has just the right look.It is signed on a brass plaque and reads...Rapid...
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1910s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron

Articulated Swing Arm Spot Light
Articulated Swing Arm Spot Light
H 48 in W 9 in D 53 in
Mercury Glass Vintage Industrial Brass and Cast Iron Wall Scone Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mercury glass wall lamp by Helioray Metal with mirror glass shade Diameter wall mount 7.5 cm Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made s...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Industrial Cast Frosted Glass Streetlight by Eclatec
By Eclatec
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French cast iron streetlight by Eclatec, France Cast alumninium, cast iron base and frosted glass Size wall mount 25 × 8 cm Shipped in parts, easy to assemble Weigh...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

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Faries Company Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Faries Company Dental Lamp, Dome Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Ornate Faries Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

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Brass

Large Faries Company Dental Lamp - Mirrored Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Rare Original Faries Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Original Articulated Swing Arm Dental Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an beautiful restored original. We cleaned
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Pair of Small Ornate Faries Dental Lamp - Polished Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Wall Mounted Dental Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Large extension arm with unusual dental lamp and mercury glass shade.
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Early 20th Century Antique Dental Lamps

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Mercury Glass

Antique Ritter Articulated Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This very rare multi jointed operating lamp is in amazing condition. If you are a seasoned
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Copper, Brass

Early and Rare Articulating X-Ray Arm Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
First.... We have a matching pair of these amazing lamps. They are priced individually. You can buy
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Early and Rare Articulating X-Ray Arm Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
First. We have a matching pair of these amazing lamps. They are priced individually. You can buy
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1920 Ritter Dental Four Head Lamp with Adjustable Arm, Wall Mount
Located in New York, NY
This is an example of a beautiful 1920 Ritter Dental lamp. This piece is adjustable and can pivot
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

1912 Trenaman Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
else er have found. In all the years we have never been able to offer rare dental lamp like this. It is
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Antique Vintage Industrial Dental Medical Magnifying Faries Wall Light Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Sale, GB
- An extremely rare and beautiful antique wall light marked 'D.M.C?.L?. England' (Dental
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Early 20th Century British Antique Dental Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Dental Sink Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy and early 10 inch diameter sink. It's signed Ritter Dental Supply. I love to wire
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dental Sink Lamp
Dental Sink Lamp
H 7 in Dm 10 in
Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light
By Ritter Dental
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1920s telescoping 4 shade medical lamp by Ritter Operating Light. Industrial yet elegant, all
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1920s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
dental exam light. It takes a standard bulb, has a prismatic lens and is perfect as a reading lamp.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp
Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp
H 24 in W 48 in L 24 in
French Art Deco Marquetry Lamp
Located in London, GB
This is a craftsman made wooden 'mushroom' table lamp with marquetry and inlay work of a very high
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Marquetry Lamp
French Art Deco Marquetry Lamp
H 17 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
100 Year Old Dental Spittoon Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
.25" thick 10.5" diameter Emerald sink could be found next to an early oak dental chair. The rich
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1800s Emerald Glass Dental Sink Pendant Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was once the sink your great grandfather saw sitting next to his dental chair. It's amazing
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Dental Lamps

1800s Ruby Glass Dental Sink Pendant Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was once the sink your great grandfather saw sitting next to his dental chair. It's amazing
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron

1800s Ruby Glass Dental Sink Pendant Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was once the sink your great grandfather saw sitting next to his dental chair. It's amazing
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Glass

All Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. You just don't find
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Steel

All original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Steel

Green and White Sandwich Glass Dental Pendent Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Antique Holophane / Ritter Dentists Cluster Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible dental lamp made in the U.S.A by Ritter Dental Mfg. Co. Inc. c.1920 Converted for
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Industrial Dental Arm Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Wall mounted lamp, with accordian arm, originally intended for dental use, American circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Dental Arm Light
Industrial Dental Arm Light
H 20.45 in W 45.65 in D 10 in
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley With Large Milk Glass Lamp
By Industrial Production
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Original And Matching Early Articulated Wall Mounted Dental Set
Located in Peekskill, NY
These floating dental sets are almost impossible to find and is one of my favorite items. It was
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Early Industrial Dental Lighting Fixture With Holophane Shades
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hand Stenciled Lamp From A Dentists Workplace. Lamp Articulates And Stretches Forward To Assume
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Trenaman Swing Arm Pulley Lamp, America, circa 1912
Located in Culver City, CA
Trenaman swing arm pulley lamp, America circa 1912. Rare iron dentist lamp with four matching
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1910s American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique O.C. White Model C Wall Sconces Lamps Lights
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of original O.C. White type "C" adjustable wall fixture / task lamp. Also called type "Y
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron, Metal

Earliest Known O. C. White Advertising Sign
By O.C. White
Located in Peekskill, NY
dental surgeon from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, obtained the first of many patents for his adjustable
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favorite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1920s Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favourite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1920s Acorn Prismatic Sconces
1920s Acorn Prismatic Sconces
H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in
Original Dentiscope, the Holy Grail of Medical Lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
looking for a large operating room lamp to light a conference room or rent as a movie prop you’ll find it
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Original Dentiscope - The Holy Grail of medical lighting
Located in Peekskill, NY
looking for a large operating room lamp to light a conference room or rent as a movie prop you’ll find it
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Faries Company Dental Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It’s
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Faries Company Dental Lamp
Faries Company Dental Lamp
H 5 in W 32 in D 5 in
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Iron

O.C. White Wall Sconce Style G Adjustable Task Lamp, Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
OC white adjustable task lamp. Light, wall sconce, style G. Base arm - 22 1/2", front arm - 26
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Cuspidor Pendant
By Ritter Lights 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
Early dental sinks make great lamp shades. The milk glass is almost .25 inch thick and they give
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favourite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favorite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favorite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Original Dentiscope, the Holy Grail of Medical Lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
looking for a large operating room lamp to light a conference room or rent as a movie prop you’ll find it
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Brass

Desk/Table Lamp Made From a 1920s Dentist's Drill
Located in Hudson, NY
This one-of-a-kind lamp has been made from a 1920s era Ritter Dental Drill Model B by Doyle:Hudson
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

Articulated Dental Light
Located in Seattle, WA
will function perfectly as a reading or desk lamp as it retracts to 39" and extends to a full 74". The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Steel

Articulated Dental Light
Articulated Dental Light
H 30 in W 74 in D 12 in
Vintage Dental Display Cabinet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
! GIRONDOLES,SETTEES,LAMPS,CABINETS,
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Early 20th Century Antique Dental Lamps

Vintage Dental Display Cabinet
Vintage Dental Display Cabinet
H 53.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
O. C. White Floor Original 1920s Example
By O.C. White
Located in San Francisco, CA
O. C. White floor lamp, all original components (rewired), wide range of movements via the patented
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1920s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early 20th Century Dental Office
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Trying to find that perfect reclining chair and overhead reading lamp? We couldn't resist this! It
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps

Materials

Glass, Upholstery

Early 20th Century Dental Office
Early 20th Century Dental Office
H 55 in W 26 in D 40 in
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Questions About Antique Dental Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs 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.
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    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.
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    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.

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