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Art Deco Style Six-Light Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Art Deco Style Six-Light Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1920s

Art Deco Style Six-Light Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

decorated with Art Deco ornaments, each with frosted glass lamp shade and a socket for E 27 (E26) size light

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Ginger Jar now Lamped
Mid 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Ginger Jar now Lamped

Mid 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Ginger Jar now Lamped

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

panels of flowers, lappet shoulders. Four the Persian export market. Lamp sockets into mouth of jar. 16

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Ceramic

Bent Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp by Empire Lamp Co. Hubbell Sockets
Bent Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp by Empire Lamp Co. Hubbell Sockets

Bent Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp by Empire Lamp Co. Hubbell Sockets

Located in Toledo, OH

Bent slag glass panel lamp by Empire Lamp Co. Great filagree work. Figural ram's head on base. Very

Category

1920s North American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

Two-Socket Candle Stand Floor Lamp of Hand-forged iron
Two-Socket Candle Stand Floor Lamp of Hand-forged iron

Two-Socket Candle Stand Floor Lamp of Hand-forged iron

Located in Houston, TX

Two-socket candle stand floor lamp from France. A fine hammered, forged iron candle stand newly

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Arts & Crafts Tall Retractable Copper Single Socket Table Lamps & Shades
Pair Arts & Crafts Tall Retractable Copper Single Socket Table Lamps & Shades

Pair Arts & Crafts Tall Retractable Copper Single Socket Table Lamps & Shades

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Arts & Crafts Tall Retractable Copper Single Socket Table Lamps & Shades Measures - 52'h

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Copper

Antique Wilkinson Arts & Crafts Pine Cone Panel Table Lamp Bryant Sockets
Antique Wilkinson Arts & Crafts Pine Cone Panel Table Lamp Bryant Sockets

Antique Wilkinson Arts & Crafts Pine Cone Panel Table Lamp Bryant Sockets

By Wilkinsons

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique Arts & Crafts pine cone panel table lamp. All original dense caramel glass. Green granite

Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

1920s Art Nouveau Bronze Verdigris Figural Table Lamp with Dual Socket
1920s Art Nouveau Bronze Verdigris Figural Table Lamp with Dual Socket

1920s Art Nouveau Bronze Verdigris Figural Table Lamp with Dual Socket

Located in Lomita, CA

base with floral detailing. The lamp has two sockets and chains and works perfectly. Its design is true

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Art nouveau Handel Two Light Lily Desk Lamp
Art nouveau Handel Two Light Lily Desk Lamp

Art nouveau Handel Two Light Lily Desk Lamp

By Handel Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Handel Art Nouveau Two Light Lily Table Lamp. A beautiful early 20th century two-light water lily

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Art Glass

Austrian Vintage Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp Loos Hoffmann
Austrian Vintage Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp Loos Hoffmann

Austrian Vintage Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp Loos Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos

Located in Berlin, DE

20 in; Height (lampshade): 11 in; Lamp sockets: Two E27 (US E26), new rewired.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Signed Miller Art Nouveau Eight-Panel Slag Glass Lamp in Caramel
Signed Miller Art Nouveau Eight-Panel Slag Glass Lamp in Caramel

Signed Miller Art Nouveau Eight-Panel Slag Glass Lamp in Caramel

By Miller Lamp Company

Located in Toledo, OH

theme which carries over to the eight-panel lamp shade. There are two sockets which are original with

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Antique Reverse Painted Style Pittsburg Table Lamp with Poppies
Antique Reverse Painted Style Pittsburg Table Lamp with Poppies

Antique Reverse Painted Style Pittsburg Table Lamp with Poppies

By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique reverse painted poppies on glue chip glass by Pittsburg Lamp. Three sockets.

Category

1920s North American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Glass

Empire Style Bronze Basket Chandelier or Flush Mount, France, 19th Century
Empire Style Bronze Basket Chandelier or Flush Mount, France, 19th Century

Empire Style Bronze Basket Chandelier or Flush Mount, France, 19th Century

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Antique Empire style bronze and glass chandelier, France, circa 1880s. Lamp socket: one x B22

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Obverse Hand-Painted Landscape Shade Table Lamp, c1920
Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Obverse Hand-Painted Landscape Shade Table Lamp, c1920

Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Obverse Hand-Painted Landscape Shade Table Lamp, c1920

By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts table lamp in the manner of Pittsburgh Lamp Co. offers cast double socket

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh Style Table Lamp, Reverse Painted Shade, c 1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh Style Table Lamp, Reverse Painted Shade, c 1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Pittsburgh Style Table Lamp, Reverse Painted Shade, c 1920

By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts table lamp in the manner of Pittsburgh Lamp Co. offers single socket base

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

Luxury Set of Four Rare Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts 1900
Luxury Set of Four Rare Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts 1900

Luxury Set of Four Rare Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts 1900

Located in Berlin, DE

identical flush mount ceiling lights in original Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style. Germany 1890-1900s Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal, Bronze

Pair of French Crystal Flush Mount in Two Sizes Bronze Basket Chandelier
Pair of French Crystal Flush Mount in Two Sizes Bronze Basket Chandelier

Pair of French Crystal Flush Mount in Two Sizes Bronze Basket Chandelier

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

(picture 2-5): 9.9" x 4.4" The second one (picture 6-9): 7.8" x 7.0" Lamp socket: each e 27 (european

Category

1920s French Belle Époque Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Otto Wagner original Stadtbahnlampe
Otto Wagner original Stadtbahnlampe

Otto Wagner original Stadtbahnlampe

By Otto Wagner

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

handcrafted ribbed glass. No lamp socket included - this is to be mounted on the ceiling

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Lantern Pendant Chandelier

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

/depth: 11 in (28 cm) Weight: 11.4 lb. (5.700 kg) One large lamp socket

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Glass Rods Chandelier, Unique
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Glass Rods Chandelier, Unique

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Glass Rods Chandelier, Unique

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

fine details, long glass rods and crystal hangings, circa 1890. One large lamp socket Measure

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

fancy ART DECO table lamp glass ball beautiful desk lamp
fancy ART DECO table lamp glass ball beautiful desk lamp

fancy ART DECO table lamp glass ball beautiful desk lamp

By Marke Unbekannt

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

. The lamp has an E27 socket.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal

French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful French bronze Bouillote lamp with black matte and gold trim shade. Lamp features two

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

French bronze Bouillotte lamp with green and gold metal shade. Lamp has two light sockets as well

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Arts & Crafts Jeweled Lamp
Arts & Crafts Jeweled Lamp

Arts & Crafts Jeweled Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

of the socket. Lamp has been professionally rewired.

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Vintage Red Bakelite Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1920s Germany
Art Deco Vintage Red Bakelite Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1920s Germany

Art Deco Vintage Red Bakelite Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1920s Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

´s side. The stem of the table lamp flutes into a round socket, which features a label. Throughout

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bakelite

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

By Claude Galle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

horns. This wall lamps are made in France, about 1920-1930. The original lamp sockets are replaced by

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Large French Empire Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Four-Light Lantern, Chandelier
Large French Empire Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Four-Light Lantern, Chandelier

Large French Empire Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Four-Light Lantern, Chandelier

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

four-light lantern or chandelier. Bronze richly ornamented and with four figurine columns Four lamp

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamp
Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamp

Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

jar. The lamp is wired for US electrical use. The bulb socket is euro type so will require euro style

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Terracotta

Unglazed Antique Chinese Table Lamp
Unglazed Antique Chinese Table Lamp

Unglazed Antique Chinese Table Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

single socket is electrified for US use. The lamp height includes the socket. 17" H to top of lamp

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Linen, Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps
Pair of Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps

Pair of Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps

Located in Sheffield, MA

jars. The lamps are wired for US electrical use. The bulb sockets are euro type so will require euro

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Clay

Pair of French Cast Iron Lamps
Pair of French Cast Iron Lamps

Pair of French Cast Iron Lamps

Located in Winter Park, FL

finials. Old wiring and sockets. Lamp shade not included. 8" diameter base. 15" H to top of socket. 25" H

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Iron

Large Terracotta Jar Lamp/Base Only
Large Terracotta Jar Lamp/Base Only

Large Terracotta Jar Lamp/Base Only

Located in Sheffield, MA

relief bands circle the top of the jar. mThe lamp is wired for US electrical use. The bulb sockets are

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Clay

Vintage Black Enamel Desk Lamp, 1930s
Vintage Black Enamel Desk Lamp, 1930s

Vintage Black Enamel Desk Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial desk lamp from 1930s. It features black enamel shade with white enamel interior

Category

Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique Chinese Ceramic Earthenware Jar Lamp
Antique Chinese Ceramic Earthenware Jar Lamp

Antique Chinese Ceramic Earthenware Jar Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An earthenware ceramic jar later made into a lamp with E26 socket and Euro plug. A custom hand

Category

Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Earthenware

Bradley & Hubbard Slag Glass Table Lamp
Bradley & Hubbard Slag Glass Table Lamp

Bradley & Hubbard Slag Glass Table Lamp

Located in Montreal, QC

Slag glass and iron table lamp with two socket cluster, the yellow slag glass octagonal shade with

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Iron

Large Chinese Wine Jar Lamp with Shade
Large Chinese Wine Jar Lamp with Shade

Large Chinese Wine Jar Lamp with Shade

Located in Sheffield, MA

. The bulb sockets are euro type so will require euro style lamp shades. Sockets will need to be changed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Clay

Alabaster Table Lamp from France, Art Deco
Alabaster Table Lamp from France, Art Deco

Alabaster Table Lamp from France, Art Deco

Located in Schwerin, MV

appearance and a warm light. The lamp is switched via a rotary switch socket in the lamp, which was common at

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.

Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

brass base (see photos). Wear commensurate with age and use. The double socket lamps are tested and in

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of Antique French Faux Malachite Lamps
Pair of Antique French Faux Malachite Lamps

Pair of Antique French Faux Malachite Lamps

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

feature double sockets. Lamps measure 18" to top of urns.

Category

Early 20th Century French Classical Greek Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of Chinese blue and white jars with lids made into lamps. Measurement to top of socket is 15.5.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Sockets

Vintage Ceramic Brandy Jug Mounted As A Lamp
Vintage Ceramic Brandy Jug Mounted As A Lamp

Vintage Ceramic Brandy Jug Mounted As A Lamp

Located in Bridgeport, CT

bands. The jug with the word BRANDY within a cartouche. The lamp with dual sockets with pull chains and

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

French Empire Black Urn Lamp with Bronze Mounts
French Empire Black Urn Lamp with Bronze Mounts

French Empire Black Urn Lamp with Bronze Mounts

Located in Toledo, OH

A great French Empire style lamp. Lamp has two sockets with pull chains. Black urn has bronze

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Sockets

Mid-Century Koch & Lowy Glass Wall Lights Sconce, Peill Putzler, 1970
Mid-Century Koch & Lowy Glass Wall Lights Sconce, Peill Putzler, 1970

Mid-Century Koch & Lowy Glass Wall Lights Sconce, Peill Putzler, 1970

By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

very special play of light, a timeless classic in a minimalist design. Lamp socket for E27 and E14

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Southampton, NJ

original shade & finial. 3 socket lamp head in perfect working condition. Shipping from Orange, California.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Industrial Spring-Arm Architects Drafting Task Lamp by Dazor
Industrial Spring-Arm Architects Drafting Task Lamp by Dazor

Industrial Spring-Arm Architects Drafting Task Lamp by Dazor

By Dazor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

features adjustable spring-arm movement and surface clamp. The lamp accepts two medium socket bulbs up to

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair Of Natural Rock Crystal Lamps  By Phoenix
Rare Pair Of Natural Rock Crystal Lamps  By Phoenix

Rare Pair Of Natural Rock Crystal Lamps By Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

. Each lamp installs two sockets. Lampshade do not include.stone dimension.12”/H X 11”/L x 10”/D.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Rock Crystal

Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Lamp Attributed to Loetz
Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Lamp Attributed to Loetz

Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Lamp Attributed to Loetz

Located in Lambertville, NJ

mounts. The lamp with two sockets, one replaced. 9.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Brass Industrial Floor Lamp By The Pacific Electric Company
Vintage Brass Industrial Floor Lamp By The Pacific Electric Company

Vintage Brass Industrial Floor Lamp By The Pacific Electric Company

Located in Doraville, GA

, Wisconsin. The neck of the lamp can be extended to a higher height. The lamp base, neck and the socket cover

Category

1910s American Edwardian Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Tiffany Style Bronze and Stained Glass Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Tiffany Style Bronze and Stained Glass Table Lamp

Art Nouveau Tiffany Style Bronze and Stained Glass Table Lamp

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Nashville, TN

Gorgeous pink wisteria stained glass lamp in the Tiffany & Co style. Bronze lamp base with two bulb

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Brass and Tole Bouillotte Lamp, French, 18th Century
Louis XV Brass and Tole Bouillotte Lamp, French, 18th Century

Louis XV Brass and Tole Bouillotte Lamp, French, 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A gutsy brass three light candle bouillotte lamp with three sockets, and having a black tole shade

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

Brass, Tin

Bronze Gothic Revival Double Amber Slag Glass Shaded Library Lamp
Bronze Gothic Revival Double Amber Slag Glass Shaded Library Lamp

Bronze Gothic Revival Double Amber Slag Glass Shaded Library Lamp

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique bronze Gothic Revival double amber slag glass shaded library table lamp. Three sockets each

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Lamp Sockets

Materials

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

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.