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1870s Bronze Oil Lamp
1870s Bronze Oil Lamp

1870s Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1870s bronze oil lamp. Great finial with face.

Category

1870s Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Oil Lamp
Antique French Oil Lamp

Antique French Oil Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French porcelain oil lamp converted to electric. Measurements: Height of body

Category

1920s French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified
French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

French Porcelain Oil Lamp, Electrified

Located in Buchanan, MI

Good looking 19th century French oil lamp electrified. Great color with bronze mounts.

Category

19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp
Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp, having a lovely quality antique Edwardian oil lamp with

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Bouillotte Silvered Bronze Oil Lamp
Neoclassical Bouillotte Silvered Bronze Oil Lamp

Neoclassical Bouillotte Silvered Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Bouillotte neoclassical silvered bronze oil lamp-made into lamp-wired.

Category

19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large, Converted English Oil Lamp
Large, Converted English Oil Lamp

Large, Converted English Oil Lamp

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique English oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Corinthian fluted column with glass

Category

19th Century British Edwardian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver, Brass

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp
French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp

French Victorian Porcelain Cherub Oil Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian porcelain oil lamp with triple cupid base and decorated globe with chimney

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Silver Plate Oil Lamp
19th Century Silver Plate Oil Lamp

19th Century Silver Plate Oil Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Silver plated figural oil lamp electrified-figure with oil crystal is 25".....figure is 19".

Category

19th Century English Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp
Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp

Quality Antique Victorian Oil Lamp

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original etched glass shade and glass chimney, double

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Electrified Brass Oil Lamps
Pair of Electrified Brass Oil Lamps

Pair of Electrified Brass Oil Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1910 French oil lamps with ivy on columns details on base, electrified

Category

1910s French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England

1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England

Located in Praha, CZ

Victorian oil lamp with milk glass. Fully working, with 2 burner. Base is from iron metal

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham
Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham

Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham

By Joseph Hinks & Sons

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Brass Oil Lamp by Hinks of Birmingham of Neoclassical Corinthian Form with Green Glass

Category

Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp
Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp

Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Edwardian quality oil lamp, having the original white glass shade with a wavy shaped

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Champlevé Bronze Elephant Floor Oil Lamp
Japanese Champlevé Bronze Elephant Floor Oil Lamp

Japanese Champlevé Bronze Elephant Floor Oil Lamp

Located in Montreal, QC

A Japanese floor oil lamp, crafted in bronze with a dark lush patina and decorated with enamel in a

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Bronze 19th Century Converted Oil Lamp
French Bronze 19th Century Converted Oil Lamp

French Bronze 19th Century Converted Oil Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Neoclassical bronze converted oil lamp. Also looks great without the bulb as an object.

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oil lamp having the original pink glass shade with a wavy

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper & brass oil lamp
Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper & brass oil lamp

Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper & brass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian copper and brass oil lamp, having a quality antique oil lamp

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

F. Barbedienne - Oil Lamp / Hand Candle Holder
F. Barbedienne - Oil Lamp / Hand Candle Holder

F. Barbedienne - Oil Lamp / Hand Candle Holder

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Beaune, FR

Oil lamp or hand candle holder in gilded and patinated bronze signed "Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE". It is

Category

19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration --Early 19th century --Original

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp With Theatrical Mask Handle
Roman Bronze Oil Lamp With Theatrical Mask Handle

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp With Theatrical Mask Handle

Located in Bradenton, FL

A rare Roman Grand Tour cast bronze oil lamp with a pear-shaped body leading to a curvaceous spout

Category

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A pair of French Tole Oil Lamps
A pair of French Tole Oil Lamps

A pair of French Tole Oil Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French tole oil lamps with brass elements. The tole, hand-painted in a faux-marbre

Category

1850s French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Serves style porcelain Oil Lamp, circa 1880
Serves style porcelain Oil Lamp, circa 1880

Serves style porcelain Oil Lamp, circa 1880

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

French Serves porcelain 19th Century oil lamp, having a cream ground with romantic hand painted

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp
19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp

19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Suffolk, GB

A 19th century Victorian brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and green elegantly

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875
French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875

French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Painted Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, France Charming French Tole Lamp on a frosted lucite base

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Silver Plated And Crystal English Oil Lamp
Silver Plated And Crystal English Oil Lamp

Silver Plated And Crystal English Oil Lamp

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful silver plate and crystal English oil lamp, electrified. It is in very good condition

Category

1880s English Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp
Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp

Antique Victorian Reeded Column Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian reeded column brass oil lamp having a pretty tulip shaped white and pink etched

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Glass Weavers Oil Lamp
19th Century French Glass Weavers Oil Lamp

19th Century French Glass Weavers Oil Lamp

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare handmade glass weavers oil lamp from the south of France. France, 19th century. Good condition

Category

19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp

Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp

By Messenger and Sons

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp converted to electric, having Reeded Doric Column

Category

1880s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp
Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp

Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely antique French provincial hand painted faience oil lamp having lovely Country French

Category

1850s French French Provincial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840
Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840

Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Pink Coinspot Pressed Glass Oil Lamp C1840 Measures - 10"H x 3.5Diam An antique oil lamp

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp
Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp

Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp

By James Hinks & Son

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp in the form of an urn on an adjustable Classical-style column

Category

Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified
Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Opaline Oil Lamps, Now Electrified Oil Lamps later 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Cast Brass Two Burner Oil Lamp, 1800
Italian Cast Brass Two Burner Oil Lamp, 1800

Italian Cast Brass Two Burner Oil Lamp, 1800

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Cast brass two burner Lucerne oil lamp with hanging wick implements and fitted with its original

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp
Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp

Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian telescopic oil lamp, having a cranberry tinted acid etched glass

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Standard Oil Lamp
Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Standard Oil Lamp

Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Standard Oil Lamp

By Messenger and Sons

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Standard Oil Lamp, on square stepped base raised on paw feet

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Moderateur Oil Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Moderateur Oil Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Moderateur Oil Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of 19th century bronze & ormolu French Moderateur oil lamps in the form of bulbous vases

Category

Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Brass Oil Lamps, Late 19th Century
Pair of French Brass Oil Lamps, Late 19th Century

Pair of French Brass Oil Lamps, Late 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of French Brass Oil Lamps, Late 19th Century. Currently they are not electrified, but they

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp
Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian cranberry glass oil lamp having the original pink glass shade

Category

19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890
Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890

Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oil Lamp with Glass Base & Shade C1890 Measures- 19.75''H x 6.75''W x 6.75''D This antique

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps
Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps

Pair of French Victorian Celadon and Porcelain Oil Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian celadon and white porcelain oil lamps with etched glass shade and bronze

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Victorian Ceramic Oil Lamps  Electrified
Pair of Victorian Ceramic Oil Lamps  Electrified

Pair of Victorian Ceramic Oil Lamps Electrified

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of Victorian ceramic oil lamps decorated with Lilly of the valley. A beautiful pair of

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric
19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric

19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric Beautiful set purchased in France. Age

Category

19th Century French Regency Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp
Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp

Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique Railway OIL LAMP with GREEN - RED SIGNAL - and Signal Lantern - FS BRAND - Early 1900's in

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Iron

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons
Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons, having a quality antique

Category

Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French cast brass meridian oil lamp stands, 1850
Pair of French cast brass meridian oil lamp stands, 1850

Pair of French cast brass meridian oil lamp stands, 1850

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of cast brass meridian oil lamp stands. France, circa 1850.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies
Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies

Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies

By Martin Brothers

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the

Category

1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection

Category

15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp

Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Small Brass "lucerne" Oil Lamp
Early 19th Century Small Brass "lucerne" Oil Lamp

Early 19th Century Small Brass "lucerne" Oil Lamp

Located in Delft, NL

An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne" oil lamp An early 19th Century small brass "lucerne

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 19thC Brass Oil Lamp with Corinthian Column
Late 19thC Brass Oil Lamp with Corinthian Column

Late 19thC Brass Oil Lamp with Corinthian Column

By Baxendale and Co.

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Brass Oil Lamp with Corinthian Column - on stepped square pedestal base - converted to

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handsome 19th Century English Cut Crystal Oil Lamp Mounted as Lamp
Handsome 19th Century English Cut Crystal Oil Lamp Mounted as Lamp

Handsome 19th Century English Cut Crystal Oil Lamp Mounted as Lamp

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome 19th century English cut crystal oil lamp mounted as lamp. Note: Height is to top of

Category

19th Century English Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Crystal

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Antique Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique oil lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique oil lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oil lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Joseph Hinks & Sons, Gagneau Paris and Messenger and Sons each produced beautiful antique oil lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Oil Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,648, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Oil Lamps
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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.