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Antique Medical Lamp

Antique Handcrafted Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Metal Shade, circa 1910
Located in Doylestown, PA
with straight iron support and a fantastic green metal cone shade with an old medical lamp vibe. It
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1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
light. Constructed from tube steel it is well made and used originally in a medical setting. In perfect
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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

Antique Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
H 70.63 in W 20.25 in D 32.5 in
Amazing Antique Hat Stretcher Medical Head Lamp Stand
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing hat stretcher medical head lamp stand Antique hat stretcher in pine and mounted with an
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19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Medical Lamp

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Pine

20th Century Chrome and Brass Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Malton, GB
This is a spectacular 20th century chrome floor lamp. Originally I believe this to have been a
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Early 20th Century Antique Medical Lamp

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Chrome

Prometheus Medical Light
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable medical floor lamp in steel by Prometheus. The head of the lamp can be moved anywhere
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

1800s X-Ray Stand Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very interesting floor lamp. The articulated stand and arm are all wood including all the
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Iron

Antique 1800s X-Ray Stand Floor Lamp
1800s X-Ray Stand Floor Lamp
H 68 in W 14 in D 40 in
The Adjustable Fixture Co. Table lamp, Rare
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
for premium residential and designer lighting they also specialized in industrial and medical
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass, Copper

Vintage Decorative Accent Lamp, English, Cast Alloy, Copper, Converted, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative accent lamp. An English, cast alloy and copper converted medical heat
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal, Copper

Articulating Arm Chiron Exam Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
This original early medical examination lamp is signed Chiron London. We took the original fixture
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Early 20th Century English Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass

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Tall Vintage Trunk Stand, English, Hand-Painted Pine, Suitcase Chest of Drawers
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage trunk stand. An English, hand-painted pine suitcase chest of drawers, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Full of character and a practical storage...
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Late 20th Century British Antique Medical Lamp

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Pine

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal

Antique 1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
H 67 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
Offrande Art Deco Table Lamp with Kneeling Nudes Fayral & Daum Nancy, Le Faguays
By Daum, Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Offrande Art Deco table lamp with kneeling nudes holding a Daum glass shade signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays & Daum Nancy France. Executed by Max Le Verrier. Patinat...
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1920s French Antique Medical Lamp

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Marble, Metal

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bergère Armchair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Antique Gustavian Swedish bergère chair. Scraped to its original delicate blue-green paint. The chair features a barrel back and wood carved decor. A beautiful chair with great seat...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Medical Lamp

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Fabric, Beech

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bergère Armchair
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bergère Armchair
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Winslow Health Hygiene Series Medical Scientific Insect Wall Chart Print
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, Winslow Health and Hygiene scientific insect series medical wall print, chart. "Edited by C.E.A Winslow Dr. P.H. Copy Right 1929. For explanation see manual. Published by De...
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20th Century American Gothic Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal

Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers. A Qing Dynasty Apothecary Chest of Drawers from Northern Shanxi China. The hand hued wood has a charming character all its own and is evi...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Medical Lamp

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Bronze

18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century period Gustavian Commode c.1800. Later painted. With original locks.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Medical Lamp

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Gustavian Commode
18th Century Gustavian Commode
H 32.29 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Bronze and Art Glass Table Lamp by Daum Nancy, 1920's
By Daum
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Art Nouveau table lamp was designed and produced by Daum Nancy, in France, during the 1920's. It has a blown glass shade that is hung in a solid bronze fixture with organic and ...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass

Chinese Porcelain Hat Stand Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a colorful antique Chinese porcelain hat stand, depicting a group of women in a traditional Chinese setting, converted into an elegant table lamp with a fine linen shade and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Antique Medical Lamp

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Porcelain, Linen, Rosewood

Metal Vintage Industrial Medical Surgery Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable medical wall light by Chromophare by Huper & Schmidt Hanover, Germany Beige metal, chrome and glass diameter wall mount 10.5 cm / 4" Weight: 4.60 kg / 10.1 lb Priced pe...
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20th Century German Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Iron, Metal

Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Chest of 18 Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall pine apothecary chest of 18 drawers likely served in a Danish country store during the mid to late 1800's. The 18 drawers with metal pull handles will serve well to organ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Medical Lamp

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Leather Top & Stretchers Cocktail Table Henredon Heritage
By Henredon
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple elegant leather top table with leather stretchers. Wood is walnut with beautifully sculpted turned legs. Patina to the leather. See pics. In excellent vintage condition with m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Medical Lamp

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Leather, Walnut

Industrial Metal Medical Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fully adjustable medical lamp. Full height and tilt flexibility. 55-73 height. Makes for an awesome studio lamp. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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20th Century Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal

Industrial Metal Medical Lamp
Industrial Metal Medical Lamp
H 55 in W 19 in D 19 in
19thC English Pine Glazed Dresser Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English pine glazed dresser cabinet - Arts & Crafts Two parts Measures: W 157 x D 50 x H 229cm Base W 152 x D 50 x H 84cm Top W 157 x D 34 x H 145cm.   
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19th Century Antique Medical Lamp

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Pine

19thC English Pine Glazed Dresser Cabinet
19thC English Pine Glazed Dresser Cabinet
H 90.16 in W 61.82 in D 19.69 in
Antique Gilt Metal & Onyx Victorian Parlor Lamp & Hand Painted Shade, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian parlor lamp offers foliate hand painted glass globe over gilt metal and reticulated font raised on Corinthian column onyx base, electrified, c1890 Measures - 25...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

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Onyx, Metal

English Art Deco Beechwood Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English Art Deco beechwood floor lamp with blond highlights.
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1930s English Art Deco Antique Medical Lamp

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Two old Century Medical Lamps
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
TWO OLD MEDICAL LAMPS IN LACQUERED METAL
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Early 20th Century French Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal

Art Deco Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco medical floor lamp. Two available. Adjustable high. We have two lamps available.
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1920s American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass, Metal

Antique Art Deco Medical Floor Lamp
Art Deco Medical Floor Lamp
H 60 in W 42 in D 25 in
Vitalux Medical Lamp from Osram
Located in Roma, IT
Osram vitalux lamp model G101 from the 1930s Green colour.      
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Steel

Vitalux Medical Lamp from Osram
Vitalux Medical Lamp from Osram
H 19.3 in Dm 13.39 in
Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light
By Ritter Dental
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1920s telescoping 4 shade medical lamp by Ritter Operating Light. Industrial yet elegant, all
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1920s American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Chrome, Steel

19th C. Parabolic Magnifier Medical Lamp Device
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
This is a very interesting and rare item that was mainly used to magnify specimens. Flared black metal candle base supporting nickel-plated parabolic reflective disk holding an adjus...
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal, Nickel

Mesmerizing 60 Mirror Industrial Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This has to be one of the most beautiful medical lamps I have offered. The patina is wonderful and
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Early 20th Century Antique Medical Lamp

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Aluminum, Iron

Early Copper Floor Lamp by Lyhne Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 1900s copper medical floor lamp by Lyhne Lamp Company. Visor moves up and down and side to
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1910s American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Copper

Antique Vintage Industrial Dental Medical Magnifying Faries Wall Light Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Sale, GB
Manufacturing Company), circa 1900. - Mounted via a solid brass wall bracket the lamp extends from 105cm to
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Early 20th Century British Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass, Iron

Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Floor Lamp
By Burton
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early telescoping dentist's wall lamp. It has a heavy sprung articulating joint and a 9
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

1800s X-Ray Stand Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very interesting floor lamp. The articulated stand and arm are all wood including all the
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

1800s X-Ray Stand Floor Lamp
1800s X-Ray Stand Floor Lamp
H 68 in W 14 in D 40 in
1800's X-Ray Tube Stand - Converted To Floor lamp
By Campbell Brothers Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
are also wood and a typical detail found on the earliest electrical medical or scientific apparatus
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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

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Iron

Original Dentiscope, the Holy Grail of Medical Lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
and very rare. It was one of the first electrified examples to replace the gas lamp for medical use
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Original Dentiscope - The Holy Grail of medical lighting
Located in Peekskill, NY
and very rare. It was one of the first electrified examples to replace the gas lamp for medical use
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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass, Iron

Stunning Stainless Steel and Glass Display Cabinet, Vitrine, DR.s/ mEDical
By S. Blickman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stainless steel and glass display cabinet, Vitrine... DR./ mEDical, Two large double doors
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1650s American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Stainless Steel

Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This medical arm spot light has a very unique Industrial look. The spotlight head was used as a
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp
Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp
H 24 in W 48 in L 24 in
Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Wall lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early 40" to 61" telescoping Dentist's wall lamp. It has a sprung wall bracket and 9
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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

100 Year Old Dental Spittoon Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
medical equipment will recognize this rare and beautiful piece of glass. At the turn-of-the-century this
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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

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Iron

Hardy Scissor Lamp with Parallax Mirrored Shade
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare this scissor and shade are. F. A. Hardy
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Heavy Industrial Scissor Lamp with Blue Mercury Glass Shade
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare these articulated scissor brackets are
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Heavy Industrial Scissor Lamp with Blue Mercury Glass Shade
By W.D. Allison Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare this scissor and shade are. The casting
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Large Italian Baroque Caduceus Partial Gilt Bronze Ewer Lamp Base, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Classical Italian Baroque lamp base offers ewer form with partial gilt bronze
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Antique O.C. White Model C Wall Sconces Lamps Lights
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of original O.C. White type "C" adjustable wall fixture / task lamp. Also called type "Y
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Steel, Iron, Metal

Original And Matching Early Articulated Wall Mounted Dental Set
Located in Peekskill, NY
example of early technology. This decorative arm is very unique and matches the lamp. Most are painted
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass, Steel

Adjustable Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
High quality early industrial, scientific, medical, adjustable floor lamp in original working
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Chrome, Iron

1920s Medical Examination Floor Lamp in Gunmetal Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, 1920s, steel, adjustable height, medical floor lamp in a gunmetal finish features a
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1920s American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Steel

Art Deco General Electric Medical Sun Floorlamp, c.1930
By General Electric
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An all metal Art Deco General Electric sun lamp designed for the medical industry to
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal, Brass

Large Scientific/Medical Parabolic Mirror Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 3 foot diameter 16 mirror chandler is something we have never seen before. We found this example in Italy and told that it originally was used for scientific experiments with li...
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Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Articulated Medical Wall Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very well made wall mounted wall lamp. It telescopes, tilts and swings and mounts to the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass

Very Rare Articulated Gas Medical Exam Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
intact. I'm guessing that this was a medical or scientific lamp from the mid-late 1800s. Sometimes this
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Brass

Original Dentiscope, the Holy Grail of Medical Lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
and very rare. It was one of the first electrified examples to replace the gas lamp for medical use
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Materials

Brass

Hardy Scissor Lamp with Parallax Mirrored Shade
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare this scissor and shade are. F. A. Hardy
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Very Rare Hardy Scissor Lamp with Parallax Mirrored Shade
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare this scissor and shade are. F. A. Hardy
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

F. A. Hardy Scissor Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare these articulated scissor brackets are
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Materials

Iron

F. A. Hardy Scissor Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare these articulated scissor brackets are
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

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Iron

O.C. White Wall Sconce Style G Adjustable Task Lamp, Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
OC white adjustable task lamp. Light, wall sconce, style G. Base arm - 22 1/2", front arm - 26
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Materials

Steel, Iron

Matching Pair of Heavy Industrial Scissor Lamp with Blue Mercury Glass Shade
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you're a lamp collector than you already know how rare this scissor and shade are. This style is
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Original pair of Large "Luzette" pendants by Peter Behrens for Siemens Germany
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning set of Luzette pendants by Peter Behrens for Siemens 1909 We salvaged these lamps
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Early 1900s German Bauhaus Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal, Brass

Free Standing 1920's Medical Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Articulated arm features four headed halophan acorn shaped glass balls. You'll never seen this model again. Standard bulbs
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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

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Steel

Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Industrial medical floor lamp.
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
H 69 in W 38 in D 38 in
Gamain Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Height adjustment system with invisible springs. Light Ultimate - Patented SGDG - Gamain Constructor Paris' This French construction device of the 1920's consists of a dome line...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Medical Lamp

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Steel

Gamain Medical Floor Lamp
Gamain Medical Floor Lamp
H 51.19 in Dm 11.82 in
medical light
Located in Spokane, WA
grand medical light on adjustable cast iron base
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19th Century Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal

medical light
medical light
H 75 in Dm 32 in
1925s Sialytic Medical Wall Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Breveté S.G.D.G - Barbier, Benard & Turenne manufacturers - Paris. n° 55222 This French construction device of the 1925's consists of a Set of individual mirrors in addition to ...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Medical Lamp

1925s Sialytic Medical Wall Lamp
1925s Sialytic Medical Wall Lamp
H 53.15 in Dm 18.51 in
Early Large Mirrored Hanging Lamp
Located in North Beninngton, VT
may have been for medical use or made for use in a factory. This is the largest multiple mirrored lamp
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Early 1900s American Antique Medical Lamp

Early Large Mirrored Hanging Lamp
Early Large Mirrored Hanging Lamp
H 10 in W 20 in D 10 in
Vintage Parabolic Wick Lamp, A Magnifying Appartus
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual medical or scientific instrument utilizing a candle, parabolic reflector and an
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Early 20th Century American Antique Medical Lamp

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Metal

Rare Tiffany Studios Bronze and Leaded Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cleveland, OH
, and Nanking University in China. He sponsored Severance Medical School & Hospital at Seoul, Korea, an
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Medical Lamp

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Bronze

Brass Vintage Industrial Dentistry Light on Rare Wood Tripod Leather Supports
Located in Cromer, AU
This is an original medical theatre light manufactured in the early 20th century. This has been
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Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Medical Lamp

Materials

Brass

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Antique Medical Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique medical lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and steel, every antique medical lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique medical lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique medical lamp, those designed in Industrial and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Medical Lamp?

An antique medical lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $408 and the highest can go for as much as $6,300.

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 Medical Lamp
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.

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