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Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp by Miller Lamp Co., Circa 1920s
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel caramel curved slag
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel curved caramel slag
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1910
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous caramel slag glass shade In the
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel curved caramel slag
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous eight-panel caramel curved slag
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1910
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous caramel slag glass shade In the
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp in the Manner of Handel, Circa 1920s
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous eight-panel curved caramel slag
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Astoria, NY
Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp, early 20th century, on brass and iron base. 22.25" H x 13.25
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Early 20th Century American Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Antique Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp
Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp
$1,300
H 22.25 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp Numbered C1910. Measures - 23 1/2" x 19" x 19
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Early 20th Century Antique Slag Lamps

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Slag Glass

Beautiful Antique Slag Glass Table Lamp - W8339
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Beautiful Antique Slag Glass Table Lamp - W8339 This is a nice decorated table lamp, most likely
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass

Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Denton, TX
Intricate metal work with foliage detail and blue Slag glass panels. There are three settings for
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp
$1,250
H 17.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Tiffany Studios Style Slag Glass Bronze Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Astoria, NY
American Tiffany Studios Style Bronze and Slag Glass Table Lamp, early 20th century, with inset
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Arts & Crafts Two-Tone Slag Glass Lamp, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Two-Tone Slag Glass Lamp, C1910. Measures - 20"H x 14.75"Diam. An
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Two-Tone Slag Glass Lamp, C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Two-Tone Slag Glass Lamp, C1910
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in Dm 14.75 in
Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice sized lamp with a 17 inch diameter. The base is heavy bronze with with beautiful
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Bronze

`Victorian Green Slag Glass Banquet Lamp - W7504 NOW ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a striking Victorian Green Slag Glass Banquet Lamp from the early 1900s. The lamp was
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Arts & Crafts 8 Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp C1920 (21" x 16" x 16
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Early 20th Century American Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass

Antique Wilkinson Arts & Crafts Four-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Wilkinson Arts & Crafts 4-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp Unsigned C1920 (20 3/8" x 10 3/4" x
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Early 20th Century American Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Carmel Slag Glass Table Lamp Circa 1920
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts table lamp in the manner of Bradley and Hubbard offers cast frame with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Carmel Slag Glass Table Lamp Circa 1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Carmel Slag Glass Table Lamp Circa 1920
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Wilkinson Arts & Crafts 4 Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp Unsigned
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Wilkinson Arts & Crafts 4 Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp Unsigned C1920 (22 1/8" x 11 1/2" x
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp, Bradley & Hubbard School, c1920
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts slag glass table lamp is attributed to the Bradley & Hubbard School. The lamp features a
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Table Lamp with Green Slag Glass Panels C1912
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful green Slag Glass panels give off a charming and warm glow when lit. C1912 lamp is in
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1910s American Mission Antique Slag Lamps

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Slag Glass, Oak

Early 20thc Bent Slag Glass Paneled Bronze Table Lamp style of Handel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic elegant period arts & crafts style lamp with eight bent slag glass panels over flat
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Bronze, Brass

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Table Lamp with Green Slag Glass Late 19thC
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and early version Arts & Crafts Mission table lamp, was an oil lamp and professionally
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass

Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Gold 2 Light Slag Glass Cast Iron Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian cast iron library, desk or parlor lamp featuring slag glass filigree
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Slag Lamps

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Iron

Rustic American Mission Style Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Mission style (1920s) stained oak table desk lamp with 2 pedestals supporting a
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Slag Lamps

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Glass, Oak

Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp with Metal Overlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
American slag glass table lamp in the Art Nouveau style, likely from the 1910s to 1920s. Features a
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1920s American Modern Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Arts & Crafts Mission Quarter Sawn Oak with Red Slag Glass Table Lamp, C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts adirondack styled quarter sawn oak with red slag glass table lamp. Beautiful
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1910s American Adirondack Antique Slag Lamps

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Slag Glass, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak with Carmel Colored Slag Glass Table Lamp C 1910
By W. Brown
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Slag Glass in a quarter sawn oak lamp frame. Perfectly proportioned and in excellent antique condition
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass

1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Louisville, KY
early 1900's, this Mission style lamp is made of heavy cast iron and beautiful mottled green slag glass
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th C Arts & Crafts Curved Slag Glass Panels w Brass Overlay Table Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts and Crafts Bent slag glass table lamp with Brass Overlay shade. Brass plated single
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Six-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Six-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp with Filigree Floral Patterned
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Six-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Six-Panel Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.5 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique Wrought Iron Marble Slag Glass Tiffany Style Floor Lamp 66"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wrought iron Tiffany style floor lamp featuring a stained slag glass shade with art nouveau
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Early 20th Century Antique Slag Lamps

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Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Marble Slag Glass Tiffany Style Floor Lamp 66"
Antique Wrought Iron Marble Slag Glass Tiffany Style Floor Lamp 66"
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12 in W 22 in D 66 in
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Handel, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous eight-panel curved caramel slag
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

French Neo-classical Gilt Bronze Vanity Table Lamps W/ Slag Glass Shades - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
flowers. The wiring is new. The pink slag glass lamps shades are not original and in very good condition.
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Slag Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Arts and Crafts Brass and Slag Stained Glass Lamp c.1910 by Salo Metal
Located in Seattle, WA
Arts & Crafts Brass & Slag Glass Lamp c1910. Signed. Brass frames with riveted panels and
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1910s Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass

Superb Antique Table Lamp - W8340
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Superb Antique Table Lamp - W8340 This is a very nice decorated table lamp, most likely made by
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Slag Glass

Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Table Lamp, early 20th century, with green and white slag glass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Table Lamp
Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Table Lamp
$1,300
H 23.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique A&C Miller Kerosene Lamp Cir 1910 stickley era- W4014 - 40% OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
30 PERCENT OFF SALE This is a very nice antique Arts & Crafts circa 1910 Miller Kerosene Lamp in
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1910s American Antique Slag Lamps

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Iron

Art Nouveau Multicolored Slag Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century Art Nouveau style floor lamp made from brass and multicolored slag glass
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Originally Gas Slag Glass Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Mobile, AL
Bradley & Hubbard originally gas slag glass lamp, turn of the century 1900s, originally gas
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Slag Glass

Vintage Boudoir Lamp with Slag Glass Shade
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Mobile, AL
Vintage 1920s Boudoir lamp with slag glass shade and ornate rose garden design. Perfect for
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century Art Nouveau style lamp with slag glass and bronze detail. Dimensions: 23.5
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Early 20th Century Antique Slag Lamps

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Bronze

Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Arts & Crafts slag glass lamp with 6 sided shade, and quartersawn oak base. Perfect
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Lamp
Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Lamp
$525
H 21 in Dm 16.5 in
Japanese Heron Floor Lamp in Bronze with Slag Glass Shade
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
In the best tradition of Japanese depictions of nature in art, this large floor lamp depicts a
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19th Century Japanese Antique Slag Lamps

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Art Deco Green Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Art Deco style slag glass table lamp, unbranded. Slender six-sided bronze body with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Slag Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Arts & Crafts Slag Glass and Iron Table Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Fulton, CA
Period Arts & Crafts opaque slag glass and iron table lamp, circa 1915. Beautiful patina to
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Slag Glass and Iron Table Lamp
Arts & Crafts Slag Glass and Iron Table Lamp
$1,500
H 20.38 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century Art Nouveau style bronze table lamp with slag glass. Dimensions: 20" H x
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Early 20th Century Antique Slag Lamps

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp
Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp
$1,400
H 20 in Dm 14.5 in
Bronze Lamp with Cattail Motif
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century bronze lamp with slag glass and cattail motif. Dimensions: 23" H x 17" D.
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Early 20th Century Antique Slag Lamps

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Bronze

Bronze Lamp with Cattail Motif
Bronze Lamp with Cattail Motif
$4,250
H 23 in Dm 17 in
Tiffany Studios Oriental Pattern Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early 20th century Tiffany Studios lamp. Made from slag glass and bronze. Base stamped to bottom
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass

Tiffany Studios Oriental Pattern Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Oriental Pattern Table Lamp
$9,750
H 10 in W 16.5 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Cottage Scene Motif
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century Art Nouveau style table lamp made with blue and yellow slag glass with a
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Early 20th Century Antique Slag Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Hand Forged, Wrought Iron Floor Standing Library Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Port Hope, ON
lamps feature an intricate foliate design supported on a central barley twist pole. The lamps are each
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Miller Lamp Co. School Slag Glass Lamp, c1920
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts table lamp in the manner by Miller Lamp Co offers scroll, foliate and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Miller Lamp Co. Slag Glass Table Lamp circa 1920
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp by Miller offers flared cast filigree shade housing slag
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

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Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Miller Slag Glass Table Lamp, circa 1920
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp attributed to Miller offers scroll filigree shade housing
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Miller Panel Slag Glass Lamp, circa 1920
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts table lamp by Miller offers cast filigree shade housing four panels of
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Wire, Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Miller & Co Slag Glass Lamp, Filigree Shade, 1911
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts junior size slag glass lamp by Miller & Co. features six panel
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Miller Overlay Landscape Slag Glass Lamp, Circa 1920
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of Miller offers filigree overlay domed shade
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Miller & Co Arts & Crafts Slag Glass Panel Table Lamp, Bronze Base
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts table lamp by Miller & Co. features six panel foliate filigree slag glass
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Slag Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Slag Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique slag lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique slag lamps — often made from glass, slag glass and metal — can elevate any home. Antique slag lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique slag lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique slag lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Bradley & Hubbard, Miller Lamp Company and Charles Parker produced popular antique slag lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Slag Lamps?

Prices for antique slag lamps start at $450 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $1,160.

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 Slag Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a slag glass lamp, study its characteristics. Slag glass is often easy to spot because of its unique swirling pattern and variations in opacity that give it the appearance of marble stone. However, the material is lighter than stone. Certain makers are also known for producing slag glass lamps, such as Bradley & Hubbard, the Miller Lamp Company, the Handel Lamp Company and Tiffany Studios. Researching any maker's marks found on your lamp can help you determine if it was produced by one of these companies or by another maker known for its slag glass lamps. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer help you make an identification. Explore a diverse assortment of slag glass 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 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 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 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.