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Set of 3 Floral Tole Sconces Golden Finish Hollywood Regency Style, Italy, 1960s
Set of 3 Floral Tole Sconces Golden Finish Hollywood Regency Style, Italy, 1960s

Set of 3 Floral Tole Sconces Golden Finish Hollywood Regency Style, Italy, 1960s

By Banci Firenze, Herman Koegel

Located in Andernach, DE

wrought metal. Original metal tags on each lamp. The sockets use E14 light bulbs. Universal wiring incl

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres, Luneville, Nickel-Plated, 1920s/1930s
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres, Luneville, Nickel-Plated, 1920s/1930s

Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres, Luneville, Nickel-Plated, 1920s/1930s

By Muller Frères

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco chandelier by Muller Fréres - 1920s/1930s. This original pendant lamp captivates with

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal, Nickel

19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass
19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass

19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th Century brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels. The lamp has one socket for

Category

19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Unique Bathroom Set by Ditmar Urbach, 1920s
Unique Bathroom Set by Ditmar Urbach, 1920s

Unique Bathroom Set by Ditmar Urbach, 1920s

By Ditmar Urbach

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of Art Deco or Bauhaus bathroom accesories by Ditmar Urbach from late 1920s. Two wall lamps

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Polychromed Wood, Iron and Tole Italian Flower Chandelier
Polychromed Wood, Iron and Tole Italian Flower Chandelier

Polychromed Wood, Iron and Tole Italian Flower Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

six sockets for small incandescent lamps with screw base or E14 type LEDs. It is possible to install

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Iron

Cast Bronze Sconce by Russell & Stoll Co., 1900s
Cast Bronze Sconce by Russell & Stoll Co., 1900s

Cast Bronze Sconce by Russell & Stoll Co., 1900s

By Russell and Stoll Co

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An excellent cast bronze sconce or ceiling mount lamp with two sockets underneath a glass dome

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

La Belle Èpoque, Vintage Red Alabaster Chandelier, 1910
La Belle Èpoque, Vintage Red Alabaster Chandelier, 1910

La Belle Èpoque, Vintage Red Alabaster Chandelier, 1910

Located in Roma, IT

. Suitable for decorating an important space. The lamp mounts an E27 socket, European standard, with the

Category

1910s Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Alabaster

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Cut Glass Flush Mount
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Cut Glass Flush Mount

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Cut Glass Flush Mount

Located in Barntrup, DE

beautiful frosted glass lamp shade. One socket for an E14-size light bulb. Dimensions: Height: ca 17 cm

Category

1920s French Neoclassical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Murano Glass Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920
Venetian Murano Glass Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Venetian Murano Glass Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

blown Murano scroll lamp arms with candelabra light sockets surrounded by glass candle covers. This very

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Murano Glass Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920
Large Murano Glass Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Large Murano Glass Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

blown Murano scroll lamp arms with candelabra light sockets surrounded by glass candle covers. This very

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920
Large Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Large Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

blown Murano scroll lamp arms with candelabra light sockets surrounded by glass candle covers. This very

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Huge Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier with Rare Lion Canopy
Huge Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier with Rare Lion Canopy

Huge Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier with Rare Lion Canopy

Located in Lisse, NL

wait to show it to you (our 1stdibs clients). This grand chandelier comes with as many as 20 sockets

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available
American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

American colonial solid brass wall sconce with 3-tier oil lamp style electric sockets. This solid

Category

1880s American American Colonial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Running Mercury Man Lamp with Flame Shade
Art Deco Running Mercury Man Lamp with Flame Shade

Art Deco Running Mercury Man Lamp with Flame Shade

Located in Cookeville, TN

This Art Deco Mercury man is running with his flame in the form of a lamp socket with a satin glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bauhaus Saucer Table Lamp with Big Button
Bauhaus Saucer Table Lamp with Big Button

Bauhaus Saucer Table Lamp with Big Button

Located in Ljubljana, SI

The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your standard

Category

1920s Bauhaus Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Wrought Iron and Glass Table Lamp, 1920
Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Wrought Iron and Glass Table Lamp, 1920

Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Wrought Iron and Glass Table Lamp, 1920

Located in Drottningholm, SE

components are thoroughly checked and the lamp is in top working condition as all lamps. The lamp socket is

Category

1920s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish, 1920 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Wrought Iron and Art Glass Table Lamp
Swedish, 1920 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Wrought Iron and Art Glass Table Lamp

Swedish, 1920 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Wrought Iron and Art Glass Table Lamp

Located in Drottningholm, SE

. The lamp socket is European standard E27 which is compatible and works perfectly with US standard E26.   

Category

1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Harvey Guzzini table lamps Lucite and steel 1970s
Pair of Harvey Guzzini table lamps Lucite and steel 1970s

Pair of Harvey Guzzini table lamps Lucite and steel 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

in two sizes. The big one, is 70 cm / 27.55” high and 40 cm / 15.74” wide. It has an E27 lamp socket

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Steel

1920 Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brass and Art Glass Table Lamp
1920 Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brass and Art Glass Table Lamp

1920 Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brass and Art Glass Table Lamp

Located in Drottningholm, SE

the old switch seen on the pictures works without any issues. The lamp socket is a European standard

Category

1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair of American Art Deco Chrome and Nickel Fountain Lamp Bases
Stunning Pair of American Art Deco Chrome and Nickel Fountain Lamp Bases

Stunning Pair of American Art Deco Chrome and Nickel Fountain Lamp Bases

By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company

Located in Port Hope, ON

This absolutely stunning pair of twin socket, chrome and nickel plated lamp bases were created for

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Art Deco Brass & Glass Chandelier
Art Deco Brass & Glass Chandelier

Art Deco Brass & Glass Chandelier

Located in Ljubljana, SI

The lamp sockets are designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Huge Secession Wall Lamp Attributed to Otto Wagner
Huge Secession Wall Lamp Attributed to Otto Wagner

Huge Secession Wall Lamp Attributed to Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner

Located in Wien, AT

vitreous body. Restored condition. Original lamp socket is included. A total of three identical lamps

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Huge Secession Wall Lamp Attributed to Otto Wagner
Huge Secession Wall Lamp Attributed to Otto Wagner

Huge Secession Wall Lamp Attributed to Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner

Located in Wien, AT

vitreous body. Restored condition. Original lamp socket is included. A total of three identical lamps

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Lamps
Pair of Brass Lamps

Pair of Brass Lamps

Unavailable|$3,200

Pair of Brass Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

-way sockets, includes the lamp shades.

Category

19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique table lamp  Asia  Brass
Antique table lamp  Asia  Brass

Antique table lamp Asia Brass

Located in Würzburg, DE

slight signs of age-related wear Features: brass lamp base, lampshade, cable with socket plug (approx

Category

1890s Asian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Cut Glass Lamp, American
Cut Glass Lamp, American

Cut Glass Lamp, American

Unavailable|$3,000

Cut Glass Lamp, American

Located in Bronx, NY

the lamp features exactly the same pattern as is on the crown. The lamp has two pull chain sockets and

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Metal

American Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp
American Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp

American Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Beautiful brown with touch of green finish bronze art nouveau table lamp with three pull chain

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th century Delft Lamps
Pair of 18th century Delft Lamps

Pair of 18th century Delft Lamps

Unavailable|$8,600 / set

Pair of 18th century Delft Lamps

Located in Kensington, MD

Delft ceramic incensors now wired as double socket lamps (20'h to top of vase) View our

Category

18th Century and Earlier Rococo Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique table lamp on a baroque leg
Antique table lamp on a baroque leg

Antique table lamp on a baroque leg

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

cable with gold-colored fabric covering, new switch, new socket. The lamp is for one bulb with a classic

Category

18th Century Belgian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Fine Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Table Lamp
Fine Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Table Lamp

Fine Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Table Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fine early 20th century Italian neoclassical style carved alabaster table lamp. 33" H top bulb

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Alabaster

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern patinated bronze Columns
Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern patinated bronze Columns

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern patinated bronze Columns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of classical modern patinated bronze column table lamps. New sockets and rewired Shades not

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Classical Urns Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Bronze Classical Urns Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Bronze Classical Urns Mounted as Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of bronze classical urns mounted as lamps. 19 inches top bulb socket.

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Chinese Bronze Goose Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Chinese Bronze Goose Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Chinese Bronze Goose Table Lamps

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Pair of vintage Chinese bronze goose table lamps. The lamps have a double socket and have new

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern  brass France 1920's
Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern  brass France 1920's

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern brass France 1920's

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Classical Modern brass table lamps. New sockets and rewired Shades not included

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Vintage (early 20th century) American cut glass table lamp
Vintage (early 20th century) American cut glass table lamp

Vintage (early 20th century) American cut glass table lamp

Located in Bronx, NY

designed with sparkling elongated prisms. The lamp has two sockets with pull chains & works perfectly

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Floor Lamp Classical Modern height adjusts brass German 1920's
Floor Lamp Classical Modern height adjusts brass German 1920's

Floor Lamp Classical Modern height adjusts brass German 1920's

Located in New York, NY

A German classical modern brass adjustable floor lamp. New sockets and rewired Shade not included

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamps Pair Art Deco wrought iron France 1920's
Floor Lamps Pair Art Deco wrought iron France 1920's

Floor Lamps Pair Art Deco wrought iron France 1920's

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920s French hand-wrought iron floor lamps. New sockets and rewired Shades not included

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Floor Lamp Art Deco silvered and patinated bronze 1920's
Floor Lamp Art Deco silvered and patinated bronze 1920's

Floor Lamp Art Deco silvered and patinated bronze 1920's

Located in New York, NY

A 1920s Art Deco silvered and patinated bronze floor lamp. New sockets and rewired Shade not

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp Art Deco patinated brass  attributed to Caldwell 1920's
Table Lamp Art Deco patinated brass  attributed to Caldwell 1920's

Table Lamp Art Deco patinated brass attributed to Caldwell 1920's

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A bronze Art Deco table lamp attributed to Caldwell. New sockets and rewired Shade not included

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Carved Wood Figural Tall Table or Floor Lamp, German, circa 1920
Carved Wood Figural Tall Table or Floor Lamp, German, circa 1920

Carved Wood Figural Tall Table or Floor Lamp, German, circa 1920

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Carved-wood table lamp with three-bulb socket, in the shape of woman with custom, coral-color

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Silk, Wood

Silver Plate Neoclassical Table Lamp Attributed to E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910s
Silver Plate Neoclassical Table Lamp Attributed to E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910s

Silver Plate Neoclassical Table Lamp Attributed to E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

" diameter Height to socket: 21" Base: 1" h. x 6-1/2" diameter Lamping: 2 Edison sockets, maximum 60 watts

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Gilded Baluster Form Lamp with Bellflowers Signed by Sterling Bronze, c. 1910s
Gilded Baluster Form Lamp with Bellflowers Signed by Sterling Bronze, c. 1910s

Gilded Baluster Form Lamp with Bellflowers Signed by Sterling Bronze, c. 1910s

By Sterling Bronze Co.

Located in New York, NY

listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 4 Edison sockets, maximum 20 watts per socket Please call

Category

1910s American Neoclassical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Italian Silver Leaf Carved Wood Candle Stand Floor Lamp, circa 1900
Antique Italian Silver Leaf Carved Wood Candle Stand Floor Lamp, circa 1900

Antique Italian Silver Leaf Carved Wood Candle Stand Floor Lamp, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

circa 1900 converted into a custom floor lamp wired for American electricity. Please note the bold scale

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Silver Leaf

Early 20th Century Baroque Silver Plate Table Lamp by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910
Early 20th Century Baroque Silver Plate Table Lamp by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910

Early 20th Century Baroque Silver Plate Table Lamp by E. F. Caldwell, Circa 1910

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

" height x 7-1/4" diameter Height to socket: 19-1/2" Base: 6-1/2" diameter Lamping: 3 Edison sockets

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Historic 1926 Casa Del Mar Hotel Santa Monica Chandelier
Historic 1926 Casa Del Mar Hotel Santa Monica Chandelier

Historic 1926 Casa Del Mar Hotel Santa Monica Chandelier

By Charles Plummer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

cluster of lamp sockets, for ample illumination. They appear to have been electrically upgraded at one

Category

1920s American Renaissance Revival Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Copper

19th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
19th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp

19th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp

Located in Mount Penn, PA

an ornate bronze base fitted with a double socket lamp fixture. The measurements of the porcelain

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamp Sockets

Gilded Electrified Candlestick Lamps Signed by Sterling Bronze Co. Circa 1910s
Gilded Electrified Candlestick Lamps Signed by Sterling Bronze Co. Circa 1910s

Gilded Electrified Candlestick Lamps Signed by Sterling Bronze Co. Circa 1910s

By Sterling Bronze Co.

Located in New York, NY

: 21" h. x 5-3/4" w. x 4-3/4" d. Base: 5-3/4" w. x 4" d. Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 75

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Baroque Candelabra Lamps Signed by E. F. Caldwell in Aged Bronze, Circa 1910s
Baroque Candelabra Lamps Signed by E. F. Caldwell in Aged Bronze, Circa 1910s

Baroque Candelabra Lamps Signed by E. F. Caldwell in Aged Bronze, Circa 1910s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

ATL1833 A pair of baroque candelabra lamps with grotto-esque detail, signed by the New York maker E

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Two Arm Aged Bronze Sconces with Pierced Finials by Bradley and Hubbard c. 1920s
Two Arm Aged Bronze Sconces with Pierced Finials by Bradley and Hubbard c. 1920s

Two Arm Aged Bronze Sconces with Pierced Finials by Bradley and Hubbard c. 1920s

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in New York, NY

" h. x 6-1/2" w. Application: UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 2 Candelabra

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Edwardian Detailed Rose Basket Sconces by E. F. Caldwell, c. 1900
Antique Bronze Edwardian Detailed Rose Basket Sconces by E. F. Caldwell, c. 1900

Antique Bronze Edwardian Detailed Rose Basket Sconces by E. F. Caldwell, c. 1900

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Dimensions: Overall: 19" H. x 9" W. x 6" D. Backplate: 4-3/4" diameter Lamping: 2 Candelabra sockets per

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Three Arm Brass Sconces Signed by the Edward F. Caldwell Co. Circa 1910s
Three Arm Brass Sconces Signed by the Edward F. Caldwell Co. Circa 1910s

Three Arm Brass Sconces Signed by the Edward F. Caldwell Co. Circa 1910s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

/4" D. Backplate: 7-1/2" H. x 5-3/4" W. Lamping: 3 Candelabra sockets per fixture, maximum 60 watts

Category

1910s American Georgian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Twelve Arm Baroque Silverplate Chandelier by Pettingell Andrews Co. Circa 1910
Twelve Arm Baroque Silverplate Chandelier by Pettingell Andrews Co. Circa 1910

Twelve Arm Baroque Silverplate Chandelier by Pettingell Andrews Co. Circa 1910

By Pettingell-Andrews Co.

Located in New York, NY

Application: UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 12 Edison sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Three Arm Silver Plate Sconce Pair with George II Style Bas Relief, Circa 1900
Three Arm Silver Plate Sconce Pair with George II Style Bas Relief, Circa 1900

Three Arm Silver Plate Sconce Pair with George II Style Bas Relief, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

. Backplate: 14-1/2" H. x 8" W. Lamping: 3 Candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket Junction box: 2

Category

Early 20th Century George II Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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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

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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 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 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.