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Antique Owl Lamp

An Overscale 19th Century White Porcelain Owl Lamp
An Overscale 19th Century White Porcelain Owl Lamp

An Overscale 19th Century White Porcelain Owl Lamp

$3,553

H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in

An Overscale 19th Century White Porcelain Owl Lamp

Located in London, GB

Germany, circa 1880 An unusual overscale 19th century white porcelain owl lamp, with finely

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Wilhelm Schiller Majolica Owl Figural Lamp
Wilhelm Schiller Majolica Owl Figural Lamp

Wilhelm Schiller Majolica Owl Figural Lamp

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Schiller Majolica lamp base and burner which features an owl perched on a branch above rocks and

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1880s Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Majolica

English Victorian Porcelain Owl Table Lamp
English Victorian Porcelain Owl Table Lamp

English Victorian Porcelain Owl Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian porcelain table lamp with 3 white owls and floral and ivy trim base under a round

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Metal Owl Table Lamp
English Victorian Metal Owl Table Lamp

English Victorian Metal Owl Table Lamp

$8,500

H 20.5 in W 9.25 in D 11.5 in

English Victorian Metal Owl Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian metal table lamp of owl standing on 2 books with door in front.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Art Deco Ceramic Owl Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s
Sculptural Art Deco Ceramic Owl Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s

Sculptural Art Deco Ceramic Owl Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s

By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and beautiful Art Nouveau / Jugend sculptural majolica table lamp in the shape of an owl

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

$776Sale Price|55% Off

H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Søborg, DK

An amazing iconic black pottery table lamp with owls by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark

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1890s Danish Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Owl Decor, Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, 1920s
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Owl Decor, Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, 1920s

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Owl Decor, Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, 1920s

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Odense, DK

earthenware lamp base was handmade and decorated with owl reliefs and expressive red glazing. Stamped

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with a Base of an Indigo Colored Owl
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with a Base of an Indigo Colored Owl

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with a Base of an Indigo Colored Owl

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning French Art Nouveau table lamp in original state. The eyes are made of yellow and black

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic, Black Terracotta with Owls
Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic, Black Terracotta with Owls

Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic, Black Terracotta with Owls

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Art Nouveau table lamp from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth on the island of Bornholm. The Lamp

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Deco Two-Light Owl Sculpture Table or Desk Lamp  Germany, ca. 1920
Antique Art Deco Two-Light Owl Sculpture Table or Desk Lamp  Germany, ca. 1920

Antique Art Deco Two-Light Owl Sculpture Table or Desk Lamp Germany, ca. 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

Antique Art Deco Two-Light Owl Sculpture Table or Desk Lamp Germany, ca. 1920 This antique Art Deco

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech

Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech

Located in Lisse, NL

glazed owl sculpture stand out even more. During the day this glorious and meaningful table lamp is a

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Brass

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Hand carved lamp with custom parchment shade
Hand carved lamp with custom parchment shade

Hand carved lamp with custom parchment shade

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Owl tree lamp with custom shade. Owl removable. Unique piece.

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Early 20th Century Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Wood

An Unusual Ceramic Owl Lamp
An Unusual Ceramic Owl Lamp

An Unusual Ceramic Owl Lamp

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H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in

An Unusual Ceramic Owl Lamp

Located in London, GB

An unusual nineteenth century ceramic lamp in the form of an owl, modelled realistically perched on

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of Girl Atop an Owl/Lamp
Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of Girl Atop an Owl/Lamp

Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of Girl Atop an Owl/Lamp

Located in Petaluma, CA

as she stands on the wise owl. The eyes are glass and light up. Beautiful brown patina. It is

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Early 20th Century French Antique Owl Lamp

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Bronze

A Small Pair of Ceramic Owl Meissen Lamps
A Small Pair of Ceramic Owl Meissen Lamps

A Small Pair of Ceramic Owl Meissen Lamps

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Germany, circa 1900 A pair of early twentieth century Meissen white owl lamps, the owls modelled

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Early 20th Century German Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Iron Owl Shaped Lamp
Iron Owl Shaped Lamp

Iron Owl Shaped Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A French, hammered iron sculptural table lamp shaped as an owl. Original patina. 14

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Early 20th Century French Antique Owl Lamp

Arts & Crafts Carved Owl Standard Lamp
Arts & Crafts Carved Owl Standard Lamp

Arts & Crafts Carved Owl Standard Lamp

Located in Petworth, GB

Fabulous carved oak standard lamp The carving depicts stylised leaf design to the top and is

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Oak

Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp
Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp

Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp, having the original white glass shade

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19th Century Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Brass

Owl & Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900
Owl & Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900

Owl & Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900

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H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Owl & Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Gloucester, GB

- Black ceramic with owl and bat details. - Originally a paraffin lamp - Made by Lauritz Adolph

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Early 1900s Danish Folk Art Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th c. English Lamp in the form of an Owl
Early 20th c. English Lamp in the form of an Owl

Early 20th c. English Lamp in the form of an Owl

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 20th century English lamp of carved oak in the form of an owl.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Owl Lamp

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Hardwood

Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C
Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C

Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique German Meissen Dresden figural porcelain owl miniature oil lamp, maker mark on base as

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19th Century Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Søborg, DK

An amazing iconic black pottery table lamp with owls by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark

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1890s Danish Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Arts & Crafts Exceptional Standard Lamp in the Form of Three Carved Owls
Arts & Crafts Exceptional Standard Lamp in the Form of Three Carved Owls

Arts & Crafts Exceptional Standard Lamp in the Form of Three Carved Owls

Located in Petworth, GB

Magnificent carved oak standard lamp The carving depicts stylised leaf design to the top and is

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Oak

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Of Bornholm
Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Of Bornholm

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Of Bornholm

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Søborg, DK

An amazing black pottery table lamp with owls and bats by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark

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1910s Danish Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Charles Spencelayh, No Assets, Etching
Charles Spencelayh, No Assets, Etching

Charles Spencelayh, No Assets, Etching

By Charles Spencelayh

Located in Cheltenham, GB

affairs. His various homes were a veritable feast for the eyes and stacked high with antiques - oil lamps

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Early 20th Century Academic Antique Owl Lamp

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Paper, Etching

Bronzed Spelter Lamp in the Form of an Owl, circa 1876
Bronzed Spelter Lamp in the Form of an Owl, circa 1876

Bronzed Spelter Lamp in the Form of an Owl, circa 1876

Located in London, GB

Bronzed spelter lamp in the form of an owl circa 1876 We are proud to offer a rare bronzed spelter

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1870s British Early Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Spelter

Rare Antique Art Deco Style Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Table Lamp or Desk Lamp
Rare Antique Art Deco Style Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Table Lamp or Desk Lamp

Rare Antique Art Deco Style Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Table Lamp or Desk Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

Early twentieth century, beautifully hand-carved standing owl. With this rare owl lamp you can

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Bakelite, Glass, Wood

French Ceramic Owl Oil Lamp, circa 1880
French Ceramic Owl Oil Lamp, circa 1880

French Ceramic Owl Oil Lamp, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

William Whiteley French ceramic owl oil lamp with glass eyes. Now electrified, circa 1880.     

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Late 19th Century French Antique Owl Lamp

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Ceramic

Antique Owl Brass Plated Desk Lamp with Glass Etched Shade
Antique Owl Brass Plated Desk Lamp with Glass Etched Shade

Antique Owl Brass Plated Desk Lamp with Glass Etched Shade

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Antique desk or mantel lamp from the early 20th century features a base with three statue brass

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Early 20th Century Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

Antique Black Pottery Owl Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Søborg, DK

An amazing iconic pair of black pottery table lamps with owls by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Søborg, DK

An amazing iconic black pottery table lamp with owls and bats by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm

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1910s Danish Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Of Bornholm
Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Of Bornholm

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Of Bornholm

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Søborg, DK

An amazing black pottery table lamp with owls and bats by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm Denmark

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1890s Danish Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm
Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

Antique Owls & Bats Black Pottery Table Lamp by L. Hjorth of Bornholm

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Søborg, DK

An amazing iconic black pottery table lamp with owls and bats by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth of Bornholm

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1910s Danish Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Pottery

Stylish Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Oak Owl Sculpture Desk or Table Lamp 1920
Stylish Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Oak Owl Sculpture Desk or Table Lamp 1920

Stylish Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Oak Owl Sculpture Desk or Table Lamp 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

top or desk! This rare work of art owl table lamp, under pine cone tree will be professionally

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Lamp

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Oak

Lauritz Hjorth Black Terracotta 'Night' Table Lamp with Owls and Bats circa 1900
Lauritz Hjorth Black Terracotta 'Night' Table Lamp with Owls and Bats circa 1900

Lauritz Hjorth Black Terracotta 'Night' Table Lamp with Owls and Bats circa 1900

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish black terracotta pottery "Night" table lamp with owls and bats by Lauritz Adolf Hjorth. From

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Early 1900s Danish Jugendstil Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Terracotta

Early 1900, Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Owl in Tree Table / Desk Lamp
Early 1900, Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Owl in Tree Table / Desk Lamp

Early 1900, Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Owl in Tree Table / Desk Lamp

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and truly stylish Black Forest table lamp. With this rare owl table lamp you can create a

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Owl Lamp

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Wood

Art Nouveau Table Lamp Owl Motif in Black Terracotta by "L. Hjort" Denmark, 1916
Art Nouveau Table Lamp Owl Motif in Black Terracotta by "L. Hjort" Denmark, 1916

Art Nouveau Table Lamp Owl Motif in Black Terracotta by "L. Hjort" Denmark, 1916

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

Amazing large Art Nouveau earthenware / terracotta table lamp with owl motif made in Denmark at "L

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Austrian, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, Red Shade, w/Owl Faces in Jewels ca. 1910
Austrian, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, Red Shade, w/Owl Faces in Jewels ca. 1910

Austrian, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, Red Shade, w/Owl Faces in Jewels ca. 1910

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very special table lamp has many unique and distinct qualities. The richly patinated base

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Lamp

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Bronze

Miniature Vintage Decorative Owl and Street Lantern Table Light
Miniature Vintage Decorative Owl and Street Lantern Table Light

Miniature Vintage Decorative Owl and Street Lantern Table Light

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

English Decorative Metal Owl Table Light With LED Lighting. Black painted finish owl fitted on a

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Early 1900s English Folk Art Antique Owl Lamp

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Sheet Metal

Marble Owl Lamp
Marble Owl Lamp

Marble Owl Lamp

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H 15.75 in W 5 in D 6 in

Marble Owl Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian Marble Owl Lamp Circa 1930's with a height of 15.75 inches and a base of 6 inches

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Marble

French Mid-Century Owl Lamp with Original Shade

French Mid-Century Owl Lamp with Original Shade

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Great French Mid-Century Owl Lamp with Original Shade. Found by Nathan Turner.

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19th Century French Antique Owl Lamp

Pair of Owl Lamps by Hjorth
Pair of Owl Lamps by Hjorth

Pair of Owl Lamps by Hjorth

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H 27 in W 8 in

Pair of Owl Lamps by Hjorth

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of black pottery lamps with a circle of owls at the top. From the Danish island of Bornholm

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Owl Lamp

Large owl lamp by Ferdinand Doblinger, Austria, circa 1911
Large owl lamp by Ferdinand Doblinger, Austria, circa 1911

Large owl lamp by Ferdinand Doblinger, Austria, circa 1911

Located in Brussels , BE

Ferdinand Doblinger, a very large lamp in the form of an owl perched on two books, Wiener

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1910s Austrian Antique Owl Lamp

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Ceramic

Pair of English Victorian Owl Form Lamps
Pair of English Victorian Owl Form Lamps

Pair of English Victorian Owl Form Lamps

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H 14 in W 3.5 in D 4 in

Pair of English Victorian Owl Form Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This pair of mid nineteenth century English Victorian period glazed ceramic lamps is in the form of

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Brass

Superb pair of finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps
Superb pair of finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps

Superb pair of finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb pair of 19th century finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps, carved from linden wood

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Owl Lamp

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Wood

Arts and Crafts Owl Hanging Lamp
Arts and Crafts Owl Hanging Lamp

Arts and Crafts Owl Hanging Lamp

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H 33 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Arts and Crafts Owl Hanging Lamp

Located in North Hollywood, CA

We have had many great lamps over the years, but none quite like this! The owl and lamp bowl are

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Glass

Lauritz Hjorth, Danish Black Glazed Terracotta Owl Lamp
Lauritz Hjorth, Danish Black Glazed Terracotta Owl Lamp

Lauritz Hjorth, Danish Black Glazed Terracotta Owl Lamp

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in New York, NY

depicting horned owls on arched perches, terminating in a circular base. Stamped: L. Hjorth Bornholm

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Lauritz Hjorth, Danish Black Glazed Terracotta Owl Lamp
Lauritz Hjorth, Danish Black Glazed Terracotta Owl Lamp

Lauritz Hjorth, Danish Black Glazed Terracotta Owl Lamp

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in New York, NY

horned owls on arched perches and terminating in a circular base. Stamped: L Hjorth Bornholm 653.

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Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Owl Lamp

Huge Owl Perfume Light by Ernst Bohne Sohne, Germany, Early 20th Century
Huge Owl Perfume Light by Ernst Bohne Sohne, Germany, Early 20th Century

Huge Owl Perfume Light by Ernst Bohne Sohne, Germany, Early 20th Century

By Ernst Bohne Söhne

Located in Retie, BE

Huge - lifesize owl perfume light - perfume lamp - antique air purifier. The size of this

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Owl Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

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Antique Owl Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique owl lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, every antique owl lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique owl lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique owl lamp bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique owl lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lauritz Adolph Hjorth produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Owl Lamp?

An antique owl lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,722, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Owl Lamp
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.