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19th Century High Relief Cast Bronze Oil Lamp Converted to Electric Table Lamp
Located in Sofia, BG
Oil lamp mounted in electric lamp, brass decorated with a woman's head in a medallion, France
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Candelabra Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent pair of Empire candelabra, gilt and patinated bronze, now turned into electric lamps.
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Candelabra Lamps
Antique Candelabra Lamps
H 39 in Dm 8.75 in
Famille Rose Export Porcelain Water Bottle Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Famillie Rose Export porcelain lamp, China, 19th century, converted from a vase into an electric
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Andiron Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of new electric lamps made from 19th Century andirons. The andirons are in an upswept shape
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1820s French Rococo Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th-Century Table Lamp on Turned Wooden Base
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Table Lamp on Turned Wooden Base We present you an electric lamp on a wooden base
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Early 20th Century European Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique 20th-Century Table Lamp on Turned Wooden Base
20th-Century Table Lamp on Turned Wooden Base
H 28.35 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Victorian Silver Plated Neoclassical Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
- converted to electric lamp - 10" diam x 19"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

20th-Century Prewar Table Lamp with Light Shade
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Prewar Table Lamp with Light Shade We present you an electric lamp made of an old
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Early 20th Century European Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese carved root wood figural lamp bases
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Chinese carved root wood figural lamp bases, worked as fishermen and converted to electric
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Ewer Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
marble bases, converted to electric lamps 22"diam x adjustable height 42" min - converted to electric
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Dayton Railroad Car Gas or Electric Chandelier
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
car or a caboose. What make this most interesting is the use of a fuel lamp combined with electric
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Louis XV Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, France, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
candles ( retains its removable bobeches) and was converted to an electric lamp in the 1920s and has
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
electric lamp or can be transformed into a vase for artificial flowers or, by inserting a smaller vase with
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian White Opaque Overlaid Glass Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. This stylish baluster shaped vase was later converted to an electric lamp, it features cut panel
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1860s Victorian Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

French Bronze & Tole Louis XV Style Bouillotte Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
converted to an electric lamp. Wattage: we recommend up to 40w per bulb. Works on 220v as well as 110v
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamps Oil Lamps Franc 1880s
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Lamps These lamps, originally oil lamps, were converted into electric lamps in the 1960s The 2 glass
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1880s French Empire Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
electric lamp or can be transformed into a vase for artificial flowers or, by inserting a smaller vase with
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vase and Lamp Cracked Glazed Chinese Porcelain White Ivory, Qing, China 19th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
presence of a removable tank which is now electrified to make it an electric lamp. At the end of the
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Electric Lamps

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Pair of Silver Plated Tri-form Griffin Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
to electric lamps during the first half of the 20th century (probably the early 1930's). Three
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Electric Company Meter Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the lamp is on the meter
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large and Dramatic Edison Style Electric Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a newly created early style 4 arm electric lamp. This type of lamp was produced at a time
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Early 20th Century Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage General Electric Sunlamp Lm-4 Floor Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Fully Functional Lamp From General Electric. Perfect for a Stem Punk / Machine Age
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1920s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Heiberg Porcelain Oil/Electric Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique Heiberg oil/electric table lamp from the 1800s in white porcelain and with brass
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1850s Danish High Victorian Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp. The bulbous vase form with tall narrow
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Enamel

French Art Deco, Porcelain Electric Perfume Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This unusual porcelain electric perfume lamp depicts a concubine on an elephant, and probably was
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Empire Wall Sconces
Located in Casteren, NL
lamps later transferred to electric lamps. Originates France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Empire Wall Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Empire Wall Sconces
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Appliques
Located in Naples, IT
of the 18th century. Suitable for candelabra with electric lamp.
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18th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Articulated Quilted Glass Desk Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This started life as a simple 1930s workshop lamp and we took it a few steps further. This lamp
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Steel

Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A Magnificent Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A magnificent decorative piece, this
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Copper

Antique Pair Porcelain Royal Doulton Ceramic Art Nouveau Electric Table Lamps
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Dublin, Ireland
electric Table Lamps. Circa 1920s. Each of circular ovoid form with flaired flat formed rims. Lavish Art
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

1920s Industrial Military Table Lamp Torch Light by General Electric Company
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
-wired. The original battery lamp retains its original makers mark G.E.C. General Electric Company and
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1910s British Industrial Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gocce Lucite Acrylic Floor Lamp by New Lamp Rome Design Giuseppe Ravasio 1972
By New Lamp
Located in taranto, IT
Rare floor (..or table) lamp designed by giuseppe ravasio for New lamp Rome, about 1972. A thick
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Mid-17th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Victorian Electric Sterling Silver Table Lamp - Made in 1899
By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Lamp, is very plain in style, featuring reed borders, two fixtures for bulbs, and an
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1890s English Victorian Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted electric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted to electric
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze large 5-Light wall Mount Lamp with Crystal Decoration
Located in Verviers, BE
Bronze sconce (electroliers) in the Louis XVI style, with 5 candle-fittings for electric lamps
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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rene Lalique 1925 Art Deco Lamp Antilopes Vase in Clear Art Glass with Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
and embellished with applications of black enamel. Has been converted into an electric lamp during the
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair French Porcelain Ormolu Dore Bronze Electric Urns Vases Table Lamps
Located in Dublin, Ireland
proportions, with ornate Ormolu bases now converted to electric table lamps, of good size proportions, mid to
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare 1890 German Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Oil Lamp Now Electric With Bone Slabs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare c1890 German Jugenstil Arts & Crafts Oil Converted to Electric Table Lamp. Original bone slab
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair French Ormolu and Dore Bronze Grand Tour Electric Table Urns Lamps
Located in Dublin, Ireland
converted to electric table lamps, of outstanding quality of good size proportions, Each Urn with twin
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19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Electric Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Industrial Antique Brass F&C Osler Standard Floor Lamp, circa 1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant standard lamp made in England by F&C Osler. c.1920. Faintly stamped to the
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Søborg, DK
An antique brass oil electric lamp by Swedish Böhlmarks of Stockholm. A very elegant and classic
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1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Antique Silver Plated Brass GEC Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
beautifully tarnished silver plate, fret work galleries and satin opaline globe lamp shades. Priced as a pair
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Electric Candlesticks with Fine Chiselling
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional in good original condition. New copper cable installed. To the E14 bulb.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Revival Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair Sconces Wall Light Lantern Brass Glass with tank 19th c, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
tank. It was transformed into electric lamps in the beginning of the 20th century. Very characterful
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Pair Electric Candelabras Swag Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Early 1900s pair of electric candelabras with swag and hanging crystals. Please note, this item is
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Early 1900s American Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Italian Wrought Iron Electric Gothic Scrolling Candelabra/ Torchiere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Artisan-crafted wrought iron candelabra converted into an electric floor lamp painted in light blue
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1910s Italian Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Iron

20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
Located in Sofia, BG
copper ship's lantern from the Netherlands re-purposed into an electric lamp. Features a thick, clear
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Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
art glass, cut glass, kerosene and electric lamps, and decorative tableware.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Jaeger LeCoultre France 1928 Art Deco Luxhora Cylindrical Desk Clock and Lamp
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
electric lamp is in working condition, was tested with a cable but the original is missing. Technically
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

Very extreme large and impressive Stained Glass Wall Lamps
Located in Delft, NL
curved glass made in the early 20th century in France. It has been transformed into an electric lamp. The
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Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
purchased, Candlesticks had been repurposed into electric-lamps. I have returned them to original purpose
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bohemian Overlay Lamp
Located in London, GB
oil lamp to electric.
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1850s French Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bohemian Overlay Lamp
Bohemian Overlay Lamp
H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in
Small Register Marked Faraday & Son Glass and Brass Strawberry Lantern
By Faraday & Son
Located in London, GB
produce safer gas lighting, and was a pioneer in manufacturing electric lamps.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Painted Tole Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 19th century French painted tole lamp, wired for electric use. Measurements
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Painted Tole Lamp
French Painted Tole Lamp
H 14.75 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique French Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French porcelain oil lamp converted to electric. Measurements: Height of body
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1920s French Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Oil Lamp
Antique French Oil Lamp
H 9.5 in Dm 5.25 in
Adjustable Industrial Stage Light Table Lamp/Floor Lamp C.1900-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
stage light table lamp or floor lamp on wooden camera tripod. Height is fully adjustable and the light
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Steel

Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Nickel plated brass arts & crafts table lamp in the style of the Birmingham school of arts and
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
Arts and Crafts Table Lamp
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Deco Ostrich Egg Lamp
Located in NICE, FR
A unique curiosity cabinet-style table lamp crafted from a statue representing a rhinoceros, and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Ostrich Egg Lamp
Art Deco Ostrich Egg Lamp
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 2.76 in
Czech Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Czech Art Deco table lamp with original electric cord.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Czech Art Deco Table Lamp
Czech Art Deco Table Lamp
H 9.75 in Dm 7 in
Pair c1870's Russian Napoleon III Black Opaline Lamp with Bird Decor- Oil Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
and Foliage. These were oil lamps and they have not been modified to electric. An original pair of
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1870s Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century brass candle bouillotte lamp with remnants of silver plate, now converted to
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Early 19th Century French Antique Electric Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Antique Electric Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique electric lamps available for sale. The range of distinct antique electric lamps — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique electric lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique electric lamps made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique electric lamps over the years, but those made by Adams-Bagnall Electric Co., Apollo Electric Company and Early Electrics Design Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Electric Lamps?

Antique electric lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Electric Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Electric hurricane lamps emerged for decorative purposes during the 20th century. The original oil-lit hurricane lamps were created in the 18th century and got their name from long glass shades that could protect a flame from drafts of wind. Shop a collection of antique hurricane lamps from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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