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Chinese celadon and gold lamp, XIXth c.
Chinese celadon and gold lamp, XIXth c.

Chinese celadon and gold lamp, XIXth c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Large vase in cracked olive green celadon glazed stoneware mounted as a lamp, the cracks

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Opaline White Glass and Gold Lamps - a Pair
Antique French Opaline White Glass and Gold Lamps - a Pair

Antique French Opaline White Glass and Gold Lamps - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exquisite pair of Antique French Opaline Glass Lamps with swan-shaped handles and gold accents

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Glass

Kutani Porcelain Elephant Lamp, 19th Century Japanese
Kutani Porcelain Elephant Lamp, 19th Century Japanese

Kutani Porcelain Elephant Lamp, 19th Century Japanese

Located in El Monte, CA

and pagoda produce a modern lamp outfitted with a hand painted green and gold lamp shade.

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique HANDEL Table/Desk Lamp - STICKLEY ERA - W2339
Antique HANDEL Table/Desk Lamp - STICKLEY ERA - W2339

Antique HANDEL Table/Desk Lamp - STICKLEY ERA - W2339

By Handel Co.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Handel table/desk lamp Arts and Crafts. It is signed (as pictured). The bronze

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Handel Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Mica Shade
Handel Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Mica Shade

Handel Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Mica Shade

By Handel Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts period table lamp or desk lamp By Handel (signed to the base

Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps

Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp

By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company

Located in Tarrytown, NY

This early 2oth Century Pittsburg olive leaf table lamp was most likely made by Pittsburg Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair 1920s Art Deco Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Bronze "Pan and His Flute" Singed
Pair 1920s Art Deco Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Bronze "Pan and His Flute" Singed

Pair 1920s Art Deco Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Bronze "Pan and His Flute" Singed

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1920's Art Deco "Mutual Sunset Lamp Co." Bronze "Pan Dancing with his Flute". Very nicely

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Faries Guardsman Table Lamp by Bert Dickerson, 1930s
Art Deco Faries Guardsman Table Lamp by Bert Dickerson, 1930s

Art Deco Faries Guardsman Table Lamp by Bert Dickerson, 1930s

By Bert Dickerson, Faries Lamp Co.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Original Art Deco Faries "Guardsman" Table Lamp in "Normandy Bronze" Finish Very rare adjustable

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Opaline Glass / Gilt Gold Decorated Pair Table Lamp
Opaline Glass / Gilt Gold Decorated Pair Table Lamp

Opaline Glass / Gilt Gold Decorated Pair Table Lamp

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Illuminate your home with these opulent Opaline Glass and Gold-Banded Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Gold

Steuben Boudoir Lamp Art Glass, Gold Heart & Vine
Steuben Boudoir Lamp Art Glass, Gold Heart & Vine

Steuben Boudoir Lamp Art Glass, Gold Heart & Vine

By Stuben

Located in Toledo, OH

This stunning Steuben boudoir art glass lamp is decorated with gold heart and vines. This lamp has

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze Lamps, Circa 1890
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze Lamps, Circa 1890

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze Lamps, Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique French gold bronze lamps, Circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Louis Philippe Bouillotte Lamp Lamp
Louis Philippe Bouillotte Lamp Lamp

Louis Philippe Bouillotte Lamp Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Large & Impressive Louis Philippe Bouillotte Lamp, originally for candles. Exquisite Detail

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

A Blue And Gold Art Deco Lamp
A Blue And Gold Art Deco Lamp

A Blue And Gold Art Deco Lamp

Located in London, GB

with three scrolling handles, now as a lamp. France, circa 1930. Height of vase 28.00cm Height with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.
Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.

Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Handel Lamp Table Lamp

Handel Lamp Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Handel Bronze Table Lamp. Handel Bronze cast Table Lamp with rare signature stamped on the side of

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Deco Table Lamp, Gold Leaf, 1920
Large Art Deco Table Lamp, Gold Leaf, 1920

Large Art Deco Table Lamp, Gold Leaf, 1920

By Genet & Michon

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco Cornet Table Lamp, 1920s – Copper with Bronze Green Patina & Gilt Gold

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Copper

Vintage Black and Gold Toned Metal Lamp
Vintage Black and Gold Toned Metal Lamp

Vintage Black and Gold Toned Metal Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

The vintage classical urn-shaped lamp has a black body and gold toned legs, rings and a pair of

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Metal

A Black Lacquer and Gold Decorated Standard Lamp
A Black Lacquer and Gold Decorated Standard Lamp

A Black Lacquer and Gold Decorated Standard Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Black Lacquer and Gold Decorated Standard Lamp This is a fine quality Chinoiserie lamp it stands

Category

1920s Chinoiserie Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Ornate Antique French Gold Gilt Altar Lamp
19th Century Ornate Antique French Gold Gilt Altar Lamp

19th Century Ornate Antique French Gold Gilt Altar Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

19th century impressive ornate antique French gold gilt altar lamp (Seven branch). Features harvest

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Opaline Glass

Late Empire Lamp Dore Gold Finish Single Socket
Late Empire Lamp Dore Gold Finish Single Socket

Late Empire Lamp Dore Gold Finish Single Socket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A single late Empire lamp. Has the doré gold finish. With lady face plaques and lion paw feet. Has

Category

1890s French Empire Revival Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black and Gold Tea Tin Lamps
Pair of Black and Gold Tea Tin Lamps

Pair of Black and Gold Tea Tin Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of English Victorian black painted tea tins, circa 1880, now as lamps.

Category

1880s English Early Victorian Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Tin

Antique French Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Lamp, Circa 1900
Antique French Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Lamp, Circa 1900

Antique French Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Lamp, Circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French cut crystal and gold bronze lamp, Circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Marble Lamps, Circa 1880
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Marble Lamps, Circa 1880

Pair Antique French Gold Bronze and Marble Lamps, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique French gold bronze and marble lamps, Circa 1880.

Category

19th Century French Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Lamp
Bronze Lamp

Bronze Lamp

By Ernest Sanglan

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

foot lamp in bronze "Marguerites" with deign in relief base in marble

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A 20th Century Gold Flecked Murano Glass Table Lamp by Seguso
A 20th Century Gold Flecked Murano Glass Table Lamp by Seguso

A 20th Century Gold Flecked Murano Glass Table Lamp by Seguso

By Archimede Seguso

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1930 An early twentieth century gold ribbed Murano glass lamp with flared base

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Blown Glass

Baccarat Lamp
Baccarat Lamp

Baccarat Lamp

$1,840Sale Price|20% Off

Baccarat Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

This Beautiful Baccarat Lamp includes one light. It is rewired and ready to use.

Category

19th Century Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Pair 19th Century Bohemian Lamp/Striking Cranberry/Gilt Gold Glass
Exquisite Pair 19th Century Bohemian Lamp/Striking Cranberry/Gilt Gold Glass

Exquisite Pair 19th Century Bohemian Lamp/Striking Cranberry/Gilt Gold Glass

Located in Tarry Town, NY

adorned with intricate gilt gold decorations. Each lamp showcases a beautifully crafted round cut glass

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Glass, Wood

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp

By Capodimonte

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The lamp features a white and gold color scheme, with intricate details including a winged female

Category

Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820

Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.

Category

1820s German Neoclassical Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Renaissance Gothic Brass Metal Gold Candlestick Floor Lamp
Antique French Renaissance Gothic Brass Metal Gold Candlestick Floor Lamp

Antique French Renaissance Gothic Brass Metal Gold Candlestick Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique French Renaissance Gothic Brass Metal Gold Candlestick Tall Floor Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Onyx and Gold Metal Table Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

The elegant petite early 20th century neoclassical table lamp is composed of a smooth onyx base

Category

1910s American Neoclassical Revival Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Onyx, Metal

French Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp with Gold Lion Horse Design, Small
French Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp with Gold Lion Horse Design, Small

French Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp with Gold Lion Horse Design, Small

By Luc Lanel

Located in New York, NY

A small French porcelain table lamp with brass base, in the Empire style, circa early-20th century

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Gold, Brass

Murano Glass, Gold and Enamel Table Lamp, Italy, Early 20th Century
Murano Glass, Gold and Enamel Table Lamp, Italy, Early 20th Century

Murano Glass, Gold and Enamel Table Lamp, Italy, Early 20th Century

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Murano glass, gold and enamel table lamp, Italy, Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Murano Glass, Gold and Enamel Table Lamp, Italy, Early 20th Century
Murano Glass, Gold and Enamel Table Lamp, Italy, Early 20th Century

Murano Glass, Gold and Enamel Table Lamp, Italy, Early 20th Century

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Murano glass, gold and enamel table lamp, Italy, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Chinoiserie Indian Gold Bronze Elephant Small Boudoir Table Lamp
Antique Chinoiserie Indian Gold Bronze Elephant Small Boudoir Table Lamp

Antique Chinoiserie Indian Gold Bronze Elephant Small Boudoir Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Chinoiserie Indian Gold Bronze Elephant Small Boudoir Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

French Green and Gold Toleware and Brass Candle Lamp A lovely piece
French Green and Gold Toleware and Brass Candle Lamp A lovely piece

French Green and Gold Toleware and Brass Candle Lamp A lovely piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Green and Gold Toleware and Brass Candle Lamp A lovely piece, a brass Bouillotte in the

Category

Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Tin

Pair of 19th Century Parisian Bronze Lamp-Post Form Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Parisian Bronze Lamp-Post Form Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Parisian Bronze Lamp-Post Form Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th Century Parisian Bronze Lamp-Post Form Table Lamps A distinguished pair of 19th

Category

19th Century French Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Single Italian 19th Century Table Lamp in Silver  and Gold
Single Italian 19th Century Table Lamp in Silver  and Gold

Single Italian 19th Century Table Lamp in Silver and Gold

Located in Atlanta, GA

A single Italian table lamp from the 19th century. This Italian gilded table lamps is adorned with

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of 19th Century Tole and Bronze Oil Lamps

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps
Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps

Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Empire Style Black & Gold Torchere Floor Lamps

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Wood

L.C.Tiffany Gold Favrile Lamp, Glass & Glass Shade, Both Signed, ca. 1905
L.C.Tiffany Gold Favrile Lamp, Glass & Glass Shade, Both Signed, ca. 1905

L.C.Tiffany Gold Favrile Lamp, Glass & Glass Shade, Both Signed, ca. 1905

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Petaluma, CA

This lovely and graceful Tiffany lamp was created by the most respected maker of lamps, Louis

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

Grand Tour Table Lamp
Grand Tour Table Lamp

Grand Tour Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An antique Italian table lamp with iridescent shades. Measurements: Height 27.5" Diameter of base

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Frosted White Art Glass & Gold Leaves Design Table Lamp, a Pair
Art Nouveau Frosted White Art Glass & Gold Leaves Design Table Lamp, a Pair

Art Nouveau Frosted White Art Glass & Gold Leaves Design Table Lamp, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of Art Nouveau table lamps showing organic forms and delicate craftsmanship. The lamps

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Lamp

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Antique Gold Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique gold lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every antique gold lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique gold lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique gold lamp, designed in the Art Nouveau, Empire or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Louis Comfort Tiffany each produced at least one beautiful antique gold lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Gold Lamp?

Prices for an antique gold lamp start at $111 and top out at $471,467 with the average selling for $3,396.

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 Antique Gold Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
  • 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
    Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.