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Antique Neoclassical Bronze and Opaline Glass Urn Form Table Lamp C1920
Antique Neoclassical Bronze and Opaline Glass Urn Form Table Lamp C1920

Antique Neoclassical Bronze and Opaline Glass Urn Form Table Lamp C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Neoclassical Bronze and Opaline Glass Urn Form Double Socket Table Lamp C1920 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Emeralite Cased Green Glass Shade Table Lamp C1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Emeralite Cased Green Glass Shade Table Lamp C1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Emeralite Cased Green Glass Shade Table Lamp C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Arts & Crafts Emeralite Cased Green Glass Shade & Double Socket Table Lamp C1920 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

Bronze Jacobean or Barley Open Twist Floor Lamp, circa 1910-1915
Bronze Jacobean or Barley Open Twist Floor Lamp, circa 1910-1915

Bronze Jacobean or Barley Open Twist Floor Lamp, circa 1910-1915

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A bronze Jacobean or Barley open twist floor lamp, circa 1910-1915. The lamp has double sockets

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Arts & Crafts Paneled Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
Antique Bradley & Hubbard Arts & Crafts Paneled Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Arts & Crafts Paneled Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Arts & Crafts Paneled Bent Slag Glass Double Socket Table Lamp c1920

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Signed by G Leleu
Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Signed by G Leleu

Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Signed by G Leleu

By Georges Leleu

Located in North Bergen, NJ

shades are signed G Leleu. Has been rewired for American use. Each lamp takes two candelabra sockets.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Antique Oversized Royal Vienna Porcelain Lamp with Classical Scenes & Putti 1880
Antique Oversized Royal Vienna Porcelain Lamp with Classical Scenes & Putti 1880

Antique Oversized Royal Vienna Porcelain Lamp with Classical Scenes & Putti 1880

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and large Royal Vienna double socket table lamp offers porcelain urn with hand painted

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Six Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp C1920
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Six Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp C1920

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Six Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Arts & Crafts Six Panel Bent Slag Glass Double Socket Table Lamp in the Manner of Bradley

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Wedgwood 19th Century Basalt Amphora Made into USA Wired Table Lamp
Wedgwood 19th Century Basalt Amphora Made into USA Wired Table Lamp

Wedgwood 19th Century Basalt Amphora Made into USA Wired Table Lamp

By Wedgwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Wedgwood basalt amphora from the 19th century made into a single socket table lamp, wired for the

Category

19th Century English Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Stone

1920s Lamp of Late 19th Century Celadon Quartz Guan Yin Figure
1920s Lamp of Late 19th Century Celadon Quartz Guan Yin Figure

1920s Lamp of Late 19th Century Celadon Quartz Guan Yin Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

the 1920s and newly electrified. Figure: 8.25" h. Lamp: 14 7/8" h. socket, 4.75" w., 3.5" d

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Quartz

Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Table Lamp with Bronzed Base C1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Table Lamp with Bronzed Base C1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Table Lamp with Bronzed Base C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Table Lamp with Bronzed Single Socket Base C1920 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Table Lamp with Floral Shade C1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Table Lamp with Floral Shade C1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Table Lamp with Floral Shade C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Arts & Crafts Bent Slag Glass Triple Socket Table Lamp with Floral Shade C1920 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Antique Mission Style Arts & Crafts Ebonized Wood, Slag & Metal Floor Lamp c1910
Antique Mission Style Arts & Crafts Ebonized Wood, Slag & Metal Floor Lamp c1910

Antique Mission Style Arts & Crafts Ebonized Wood, Slag & Metal Floor Lamp c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** Antique Mission Prairie Style Arts & Crafts Ebonized Wood, Green Slag Glass & Metal Two Socket Floor Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix Birds as Table Lamps
Large Pair of Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix Birds as Table Lamps

Large Pair of Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix Birds as Table Lamps

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

carved wood bases and mounted to brass for use as double socket table lamps. Polychrome decorated in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Dual Light Pairpoint Lamp Base & Unique Shade, circa 1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Dual Light Pairpoint Lamp Base & Unique Shade, circa 1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Dual Light Pairpoint Lamp Base & Unique Shade, circa 1920

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts silver gilt Pairpoint lamp base offers dual sockets surmounting twisted

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Wire, Metal

Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Table Lamp with Loetz Styled Art Glass Shade
Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Table Lamp with Loetz Styled Art Glass Shade

Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Table Lamp with Loetz Styled Art Glass Shade

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Mounted French Porcelain Serves Urns Converted into Table Lamps
Pair of Bronze Mounted French Porcelain Serves Urns Converted into Table Lamps

Pair of Bronze Mounted French Porcelain Serves Urns Converted into Table Lamps

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Stamford, CT

lamps, artist signed 'R. Pierens' painted and gilt decoration depicting women with cherubs and garden

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lamp Sockets

Pair of 19th Century French Faience Table Lamps with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Pair of 19th Century French Faience Table Lamps with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Pair of 19th Century French Faience Table Lamps with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

sculptural paw-foot base, foliate detailing, and a decorative collar beneath the socket. The lamps are fitted

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table lamp Pâte De Verre signed by Muller Freres Lunéville, 1920s
Art Deco Table lamp Pâte De Verre signed by Muller Freres Lunéville, 1920s

Art Deco Table lamp Pâte De Verre signed by Muller Freres Lunéville, 1920s

By Muller Frères

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

. The lamp is signed and gives a very pleasant light. The lamp has a B22 socket. This table lamp is an

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rosenthal Germany Huge Cherub Table Lamp by Constantin Holzer-Defanti circa 1920
Rosenthal Germany Huge Cherub Table Lamp by Constantin Holzer-Defanti circa 1920

Rosenthal Germany Huge Cherub Table Lamp by Constantin Holzer-Defanti circa 1920

By Constantin Holzer-Defanti

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous Rosenthal Germany Huge Cherub table lamp modeled by Constantin Holzer-Defanti/model

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Velvet

Art Deco Table Lamp Pâte De Verre Signed by Muller Freres Lunéville, 1920s
Art Deco Table Lamp Pâte De Verre Signed by Muller Freres Lunéville, 1920s

Art Deco Table Lamp Pâte De Verre Signed by Muller Freres Lunéville, 1920s

By Muller Frères

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

the ART DECOS period. The lamp is signed and gives a very pleasant light. The lamp has a B22 socket

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Pair of Nanking Crackle Glaze Vase Lamps
Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Pair of Nanking Crackle Glaze Vase Lamps

Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Pair of Nanking Crackle Glaze Vase Lamps

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century pair of Nanking crackle glaze vases converted to lamps, Chinese. Qing dynasty

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Ceramic

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp by J.J. Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp by J.J. Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp by J.J. Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s

By J.J. Zijfers

Located in Amsterdam, NL

shade is custom made after an original model of the 1920s. Rewired and this floor lamp has one socket

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Silk, Oak

White Porcelain Vases Made into Wired Table Lamps on Giltwood Bases, a Pair
White Porcelain Vases Made into Wired Table Lamps on Giltwood Bases, a Pair

White Porcelain Vases Made into Wired Table Lamps on Giltwood Bases, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

single sockets, these table lamps provide a gentle and inviting illumination that's perfect for creating

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Antique L.C. Tiffany Favrile School Art Glass Table Lamp Base, circa 1920
Antique L.C. Tiffany Favrile School Art Glass Table Lamp Base, circa 1920

Antique L.C. Tiffany Favrile School Art Glass Table Lamp Base, circa 1920

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique double socket table lamp base by L.C. Tiffany offers Favrile art glass construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Circa 1860-80 Meiji Parcel Gilt Bronze Vase, Now as a Lamp, Japanese
Circa 1860-80 Meiji Parcel Gilt Bronze Vase, Now as a Lamp, Japanese

Circa 1860-80 Meiji Parcel Gilt Bronze Vase, Now as a Lamp, Japanese

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. Lamp: 6.25" dia., 15.5" h. socket, 24.25" h. finial. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Antique L.C. Tiffany Favrile Pulled Feather Art Glass Table Lamp Base circa 1920
Antique L.C. Tiffany Favrile Pulled Feather Art Glass Table Lamp Base circa 1920

Antique L.C. Tiffany Favrile Pulled Feather Art Glass Table Lamp Base circa 1920

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Favrile art glass single socket table lamp base by L.C. Tiffany offers flared form with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp, Electrified
Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp, Electrified

Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp, Electrified

By Humphrey Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

globe is still boldly signed, The Humphrey. We were able to electrify the lamp with two sockets and not

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp, Electrified
Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp, Electrified

Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp, Electrified

By Humphrey Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

lamps. Not the ornate but the simple turn of the century examples found in stores, train stations and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp - Electrified
Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp - Electrified

Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp - Electrified

By Humphrey Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

plated bass parts are intact. We were able to electrify the lamp with 4 sockets and not distroy any of

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Original Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Beautiful Ceiling Lamp, 1910s
Original Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Beautiful Ceiling Lamp, 1910s

Original Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Beautiful Ceiling Lamp, 1910s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

is an original and gives a very effective light. The lamp has one E27 sockets.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Kutani Lamps
Pair Antique Kutani Lamps

Pair Antique Kutani Lamps

Located in Wilton, CT

Pair antique Japanese Kutani porcelain sake bottles converted to double socket lamps. Painted with

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Lamp Sockets

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, 1920s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, 1920s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, 1920s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

. The cleaned lamp has 5 x B22 sockets.  

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp
Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp

Large Rare 1901 Humphery Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

electrify the lamp with 3 sockets and not distroy any of the original gas parts. The large milk shade has a

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp Bronze, 1920s
Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp Bronze, 1920s

Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp Bronze, 1920s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

absolute design classic from the Art Decos period. The lamp has 3 x B22 sockets and weights 4.8 kg

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Machine Age, 1920s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Machine Age, 1920s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Machine Age, 1920s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

design classic from the ART DECOS period. The cleaned lamp has 3 x B22 sockets and weights 4.3 kg

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Industrial Black Enamel Scissor Wall Lamp, 1930s
Industrial Black Enamel Scissor Wall Lamp, 1930s

Industrial Black Enamel Scissor Wall Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

sideways. The lamp has socket for E 27 light bulbs.The switch is situated directly on the lampshade. Signed

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Iron

Mini Two-Tone Mercury Glass Pendent Lamps
Mini Two-Tone Mercury Glass Pendent Lamps

Mini Two-Tone Mercury Glass Pendent Lamps

Located in Peekskill, NY

runs around the lamps widest point. The lamp and antique brass/porcelain socket measure 6" tall. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp - Electrified
Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp - Electrified

Large Rare 1901 Humphrey Gas Lamp - Electrified

Located in Peekskill, NY

nickel plated bass parts are intact. We were able to electrify the lamp with 2 sockets and not destroy

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hanging Lamp from Noverdy France, 1930s
Art Deco Hanging Lamp from Noverdy France, 1930s

Art Deco Hanging Lamp from Noverdy France, 1930s

By Jean Noverdy

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

lamp is an absolute design classic from the ART DECOS period. The cleaned lamp has 1 x B22 socket

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, Nice Color, 1920s
Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, Nice Color, 1920s

Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, Nice Color, 1920s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco alabaster lamp - 1920s This beautiful coloured, antique pendant lamp captivates with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Nickel

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Glass Balls, Machine Age, 1920s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Glass Balls, Machine Age, 1920s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Glass Balls, Machine Age, 1920s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco ceiling lamp - 1920s An art deco chandelier in the style of 1920s could have an

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Murano Vintage Nice Glass Lamp Millefiori Fratelli Toso, circa 1920
Murano Vintage Nice Glass Lamp Millefiori Fratelli Toso, circa 1920

Murano Vintage Nice Glass Lamp Millefiori Fratelli Toso, circa 1920

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Vienna, AT

socket / lamp holder is original and complete / made of brass). cable complete and switch is working.  

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Soldiers Electrified Candelabras, Table Lamps
Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Soldiers Electrified Candelabras, Table Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Soldiers Electrified Candelabras, Table Lamps

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Pair of late 19th century solid bronze and brass soldiers candelabra later converted to table lamps

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Bagues Lavender Floral Sconces
Bagues Lavender Floral Sconces

Bagues Lavender Floral Sconces

Located in Chicago, IL

Bagues Lavender Floral Sconces. Lamping: Two (2) Sockets per Sconce, 75 Watts Maximum per Socket

Category

19th Century French Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Art Nouveau Brass Four-Light Chandelier Pendant Glass Globes circa 1920
French Art Nouveau Brass Four-Light Chandelier Pendant Glass Globes circa 1920

French Art Nouveau Brass Four-Light Chandelier Pendant Glass Globes circa 1920

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

. European wiring: Three E14 light sockets (lamp arms) and one E27 light socket (in the middle) Measures

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco sconces  1930s
Pair of Art Deco sconces  1930s

Pair of Art Deco sconces 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

the ART DECO period. Each cleaned item has 1 x B22 socket and the lamps works with 110V and 230V.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Milk Glass Pendant Light
Milk Glass Pendant Light

Milk Glass Pendant Light

Sold|$295 / item

Milk Glass Pendant Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Authentic vintage industrial 8" milk glass hanging pendant lamp. Fitted with antique brass socket

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Crystal Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, 1960s

Crystal Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Steenwijk, NL

with in total 32 glass tubes and a glass disc at the bottom. It has six light sockets inside. The lamp

Category

1660s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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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.

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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.