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Pair Of 19thc Bronze Candlestick Lamps, two Sockets
Pair Of 19thc Bronze Candlestick Lamps, two Sockets

Pair Of 19thc Bronze Candlestick Lamps, two Sockets

Located in Atlanta, GA

PAIR OF 19thC BRONZE CANDLESTICK LAMPS,TWO SOCKETS AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES

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19th Century Antique Lamp Sockets

Sputnik Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s
Sputnik Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s

Sputnik Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Lisbon, PT

Impressive and large Sputnik ceiling lamp in the style of Stilnovo, 1960s. It has 30 lamp sockets

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1660s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Handel Lamp
Handel Lamp

Handel Lamp

Sold|$4,500

Handel Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lamp hardware (acorn shades, bryant sockets). Shade marked. ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL

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Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Handel Lamp
Handel Lamp

Handel Lamp

Sold|$3,500

Handel Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lamp hardware (acorn pulls, bryant sockets). Shade marked. ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL

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Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Bronze Table Lamp
Bronze Table Lamp

Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

CONVERTED A DORE BRONZE CANDLE STICK TO A HANDSOME TABLE LAMP WITH 3 WAY SOCKET

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Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Mica Table Lamp
Mica Table Lamp

Mica Table Lamp

Sold|$2,400

Mica Table Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

eight sided mica shade with crennilated & trimmed border oxidized brass table lamp with two

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Spanish Bronze Floor Lamp
Spanish Bronze Floor Lamp

Spanish Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

SPANISH BRONZE FLOOR LAMP WITH FOUR PULL CHAIN SOCKETS .

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

French Iron Floor Lamp
French Iron Floor Lamp

French Iron Floor Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cast iron column adapted to floor lamp with European style socket.

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19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

French Bronze Table Lamp
French Bronze Table Lamp

French Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

And elegant but simple bronze table lamp with three socket lights. Made in France in the early

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

detail; this lamp is truly elegant. This single socket lamp features a high low switch on the chord

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Chinoiserie style floor lamps
Chinoiserie style floor lamps

Chinoiserie style floor lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese black/gold chinoiserie motif floor lamps with 3-way socket, can be sold separately.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Lamp Sockets

Cast Bronze Rooster Lamp
Cast Bronze Rooster Lamp

Cast Bronze Rooster Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast bronze rooster on black marble base lamp. Figurine arm with socket at back of bird. Wonderful

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Table Lamp
French Bronze Table Lamp

French Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

sockets. While it may not burn oil anymore, this lamp's beauty is still intact, as stunning today as

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Late 19th Century Gibraltarian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Arts & Crafts Floor Lamp
Arts & Crafts Floor Lamp

Arts & Crafts Floor Lamp

Located in Culver City, CA

lamp is fitted with a single socket. Lamp height is adjustable up to 68". Jefferson West Antiques offer

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19th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Copper, Brass, Metal, Iron

American Art Nouveau Table Lamp
American Art Nouveau Table Lamp

American Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

A fabulous pewter on brass American Art Nouveau table lamp. This lamp has double pull chain socket

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Pair of Cast Iron Lamps
Pair of Cast Iron Lamps

Pair of Cast Iron Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

. Fitted with premium paper shades, three way socket and silk lamp cord.

Category

19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Piano Lamp, Denmark
Art Deco Piano Lamp, Denmark

Art Deco Piano Lamp, Denmark

Located in Hudson, NY

Original condition Danish 1920 brass and patinated metal piano lamp single light socket.

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

French 1920s Bronze Table Lamp
French 1920s Bronze Table Lamp

French 1920s Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Beautiful 1920s machine and handcrafted bronze table lamp fitted with 3-way socket and back- gold

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1920s French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Table Lamp
19th C. French Table Lamp

19th C. French Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

electrified for enjoyment in a modern era. Custom converted to electricity, this double socket table lamp is

Category

19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Marbleized Column Lamps
Pair of Marbleized Column Lamps

Pair of Marbleized Column Lamps

Located in Boston, MA

Pair of faux painted, large scale marbleized wooden columns (candlesticks) as lamps. Double socket

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19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Rare WMF Ikora Blue Table Lamp
Rare WMF Ikora Blue Table Lamp

Rare WMF Ikora Blue Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare WMF Ikora blue lamp with two sockets externally and one socket that lights the lamp internally

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Early 20th Century German Antique Lamp Sockets

Pair of Lamps from Antique Bedposts
Pair of Lamps from Antique Bedposts

Pair of Lamps from Antique Bedposts

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ready for use. Shades included. Lamps measure 15 1/2" to top of socket, lamp is 12".

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19th Century French Revival Antique Lamp Sockets

19th Century Brass Egyptian Revival Lamps
19th Century Brass Egyptian Revival Lamps

19th Century Brass Egyptian Revival Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful pair of Egyptian Revival brass table lamps form the 1870's - 80's. The lamps 20" high

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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Large Oaxacan Urn Lamps
Pair of Large Oaxacan Urn Lamps

Pair of Large Oaxacan Urn Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

are newly wired. The lamps come with two sockets and have toggles pulls. The lamps have one of a kind

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Clay

Pair of Large Oaxacan Urn Lamps
Pair of Large Oaxacan Urn Lamps

Pair of Large Oaxacan Urn Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

are newly wired. The lamps come with two sockets and have toggles pulls. The lamps have one of a kind

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Clay

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of beautifully hand painted detailed Chinese table lamps. Newly re-wired, double socket

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Lamp Sockets

Large Turquoise Equine Theme Chinese Lamp
Large Turquoise Equine Theme Chinese Lamp

Large Turquoise Equine Theme Chinese Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. ( Shade is not included ). Lamp is measured to socket top.

Category

1920s Chinese Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp, Paris, 1920s
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Paris, 1920s

Art Deco Floor Lamp, Paris, 1920s

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

ring with four balls on top. Conically tapering lamp column. Brass socket, on it the wide lamp shade

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Italian Urn Form Alabaster Lamp
Neoclassical Style Italian Urn Form Alabaster Lamp

Neoclassical Style Italian Urn Form Alabaster Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Neoclassical Style Italian Urn Form Alabaster Lamp. 25.5"H top bulb socket

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Alabaster

Sterling Bronze Co. Table Lamps, circa 1910
Sterling Bronze Co. Table Lamps, circa 1910

Sterling Bronze Co. Table Lamps, circa 1910

By Sterling Bronze Co.

Located in New York, NY

ATL1939, a pair of bronze table lamps in their original, wonderful, age-darkened, variegated

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1910s American Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Mercury Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Mercury Glass Table Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

finial shape cap. Wood silvered finials. Rewired, double socket each lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp
19th Century Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp

19th Century Empire Style Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

French Empire style Electrified bronze and brown lacquer on bronze oil lamp with three-way socket

Category

19th Century Empire Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

French Dore Bronze Dolphine Table/Desk Lamp
French Dore Bronze Dolphine Table/Desk Lamp

French Dore Bronze Dolphine Table/Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Three twisted gilt bronze c1910 table/desk lamp with 2 sockets and black gold liner lampshade. Two

Category

1910s French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern "Scraffito" Lamp by Josef Ekberg
Scandinavian Modern "Scraffito" Lamp by Josef Ekberg

Scandinavian Modern "Scraffito" Lamp by Josef Ekberg

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in New York, NY

polished and lacquered. Newly rewired with a polished brass double standard socket cluster the lamp is

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Italian Majolica Sgrafitto Lamp with Brass Hardware
Italian Majolica Sgrafitto Lamp with Brass Hardware

Italian Majolica Sgrafitto Lamp with Brass Hardware

Located in Ferndale, MI

paradise in vibrant colors. This dual socket lamp with original brass hardware has signature on underside

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

American 1920s Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade
American 1920s Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade

American 1920s Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade

Located in Fairfax, VA

. Professionally rewired double pull chain sockets floor lamp. Measurement includes the lampshade.

Category

1920s Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Marble, Iron

Egyptian Revival Gilded Bronze Table Lamps, circa 1840
Egyptian Revival Gilded Bronze Table Lamps, circa 1840

Egyptian Revival Gilded Bronze Table Lamps, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Egyptian Revival vintage bronze table lamps in their original very Fine gilded finish

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1840s Egyptian Revival Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Style Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp
Baccarat Crystal Style Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp

Baccarat Crystal Style Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp

By Baccarat

Located in Fairfax, VA

French 1920s bronze and crystal three light torchiere floor lamp New wiring 3 sockets 100 watts

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Mercury Glass Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of Vintage Mercury Glass Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of Vintage Mercury Glass Ginger Jar Lamps

Located in Quogue, NY

the socket. The lamp base itself is 16", and with an appropriate shade, they could be anywhere from 24

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Mercury Glass

Bronze Peacock Father Oner Green and Blue Porcelain Lamp
Bronze Peacock Father Oner Green and Blue Porcelain Lamp

Bronze Peacock Father Oner Green and Blue Porcelain Lamp

By Paul Louchet

Located in Fairfax, VA

Bronze peacock father with iridescent abalone shell over green and blue porcelain lamp. Three-way

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1910s French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Rare French 1early 20th Century Bronze Bird Table Lamp
Rare French 1early 20th Century Bronze Bird Table Lamp

Rare French 1early 20th Century Bronze Bird Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Very rare early 20th century French bird design gold and brown/black color bronze table lamp

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Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Early 20th Century Brazilian Butterfly Wood Table Lamp
Very Rare Early 20th Century Brazilian Butterfly Wood Table Lamp

Very Rare Early 20th Century Brazilian Butterfly Wood Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A gorgeous early 20th century Brazilian table lamp in hand turned 'butterfly' wood. The lamp, with

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Early 20th Century Brazilian Antique Lamp Sockets

Serve Style Early 20th Century Pottery and Bronze Table Lamp
Serve Style Early 20th Century Pottery and Bronze Table Lamp

Serve Style Early 20th Century Pottery and Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

20th century table lamp. Three-way socket, fitted with box pleat silk lampshade.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Italian Polychrome 19th Century Carved Wooden Urn Turned Lamp Base
Italian Polychrome 19th Century Carved Wooden Urn Turned Lamp Base

Italian Polychrome 19th Century Carved Wooden Urn Turned Lamp Base

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This carved wooden urn was likely an altar candlestick and has recently been wired as a table lamp

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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pewter Tea Tins, France c.1900, Mounted as Custom Lamps
Pewter Tea Tins, France c.1900, Mounted as Custom Lamps

Pewter Tea Tins, France c.1900, Mounted as Custom Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

as custom lamps and fitted with a socket on each amp to accommodate a three way bulb. This enables

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Pewter

Swedish Art Deco Desk Lamp from the Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm
Swedish Art Deco Desk Lamp from the Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm

Swedish Art Deco Desk Lamp from the Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm

Located in New York, NY

lacquer, rewired for use in the USA with one standard socket. The lamp's arm and shade are both adjustable

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Lamp with Baluster Form Body by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1920s
Antique Bronze Lamp with Baluster Form Body by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1920s

Antique Bronze Lamp with Baluster Form Body by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1920s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

its original, wonderful, age-darkened, variegated patina. Having the original lamp bodies, socket

Category

1920s American Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Polychrome Cold-Painted Bronze Table Lamp, The Coffee House

Late 19th Century Polychrome Cold-Painted Bronze Table Lamp, The Coffee House

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in London, GB

and cold-painted on bronze in various colours. Wired electrically for English socket. The lamp still

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Pottery Vase Converted to Table Lamp
Late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Pottery Vase Converted to Table Lamp

Late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Pottery Vase Converted to Table Lamp

Located in London, west Sussex

matching cover. The brass fittings feature an adjustable shade height and twin light socket. The lamp

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

E.F. Caldwell Doré Bronze and Enamel Asian Antique Vase Mounted as a Lamp
E.F. Caldwell Doré Bronze and Enamel Asian Antique Vase Mounted as a Lamp

E.F. Caldwell Doré Bronze and Enamel Asian Antique Vase Mounted as a Lamp

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

melon feet. To illuminate a room, this lamp has three cluster Edison sockets. Pull chains and the ormolu

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Craftsman Style "Mens Room" Man Cave Lighted Sign
Craftsman Style "Mens Room" Man Cave Lighted Sign

Craftsman Style "Mens Room" Man Cave Lighted Sign

Located in North Hollywood, CA

lamp sockets are original and sound, with an updated power cord added. The sculptural fixture could be

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Steel

Chimney Covers Electrified
Chimney Covers Electrified

Chimney Covers Electrified

Located in San Francisco, CA

single porcelain socket lamping within note: dimensions approximated, available on request

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Lamp Sockets

Antique French Faience Urns
Antique French Faience Urns

Antique French Faience Urns

Located in New York, NY

gilded bronze lions' head adornments as well as beaded rim and base. Recently wired as lamps with double

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Lamp Sockets

Arts and Crafts Owl Hanging Lamp
Arts and Crafts Owl Hanging Lamp

Arts and Crafts Owl Hanging Lamp

Located in North Hollywood, CA

talons, which support the three chains holding the lamp. There is a single hanging socket in the lamp

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

Pair Venetian Glass Candlesticks Wired as Lamps
Pair Venetian Glass Candlesticks Wired as Lamps

Pair Venetian Glass Candlesticks Wired as Lamps

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Pair fantastic green Venetian glass candlesticks wired as lamps with three way sockets. Each

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

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Antique Lamp Sockets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique lamp sockets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique lamp sockets — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Antique lamp sockets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique lamp sockets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Industrial antique lamp sockets are of considerable interest. Bradley & Hubbard and Wilkinson Company each produced beautiful antique lamp sockets that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Lamp Sockets?

Antique lamp sockets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $3,900.

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 Lamp Sockets
  • 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 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 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 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.