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A Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Lamps
A Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Lamps

A Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of elegant and intricately cast French Charles X bronze candlesticks now as electric lamps having fluted columns and ormolu acanthus leaf detailing to tops and to triangular b...

Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's Italian carved wood lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to shade rest: 27" Diameter:  6" (square base)

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Dome Table Lamp Bedside Lamp circa 1910 France
Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Dome Table Lamp Bedside Lamp circa 1910 France

Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Dome Table Lamp Bedside Lamp circa 1910 France

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Nouveau vintage dome table lamp or bedside lamp from brass and glass decor stone circa 1910 France. A stunning table lamp from brass with an embossed dome shade and a decor ston...

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 19th Century Floor Lamps
A Pair of 19th Century Floor Lamps

A Pair of 19th Century Floor Lamps

Located in Petworth, GB

A large pair of brass standard lamps, originally salvaged from a ship. Elegant in form with adjustable stems, tripod bases and delicate twisted detailing throughout. The aged brass ...

Category

19th Century British Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Small Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps
Small Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps

Small Neoclassic Alabaster Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Italian pair of circa 1920's neoclassic style alabaster lamps with foliage and beaded motif on body. Measurements: Height of body: 14" Height to shade rest: 23" Diameter: 4"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp
Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp

Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A carved early 20th century Alabaster marble standard lamp. This grand standard or floor lamp has a striking stature and intricate design, carved in Neoclassical form, and made in th...

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Stone, Alabaster

Edwardian Silver plated table Lamp
Edwardian Silver plated table Lamp

Edwardian Silver plated table Lamp

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Edwardian silver plated table lamp in the Dutch style. Re-wiring of the lamp will be included in the price.

Category

Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Silver Plate

Porcelain Single Apothecary Jar Lamp
Porcelain Single Apothecary Jar Lamp

Porcelain Single Apothecary Jar Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Italian porcelain apothecary jar mounted as a lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 20" Diameter: 6"

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp
Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp

Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp with Green Shade Base Dimensions: 10" diameter x 10" high Height from floor to top of main upright: 57 3/4" Length of adjustable arm inc...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Single Carved Alabaster Table Lamp
Single Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

Single Carved Alabaster Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster lamp. Measurements: Height of Body: 18.5" Height to shade rest: 28" Diameter: 7"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Alabaster

Brass corinthian column table lamp
Brass corinthian column table lamp

Brass corinthian column table lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass table lamp, having a Corinthian column, raised on a stepped square base. The lamp has been rewired and tested. Dimensions Height 17.5 Inches Width 6 Inches Depth 6 Inches

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Lamps
Pair of Antique Italian Lamps

Pair of Antique Italian Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's Italian ceramic lamps with foliage decoration. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade rest: 31" Diameter: 9"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Nippon Vase As A Lamp
Japanese Nippon Vase As A Lamp

Japanese Nippon Vase As A Lamp

Located in Tampa, FL

Japanese Nippon converted vase lamp, turn of the century to circa 1920s. This fabulous and richly decorated lamp began its life as a hand painted Nippon vase, later expertly converte...

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

White Opaline and Brass Lamp
White Opaline and Brass Lamp

White Opaline and Brass Lamp

Located in New York, NY

White Opaline and Brass Lamp. Napoleon III period while opaline glass vase lamp with brass collar and tripod base originally mounted for gas, retaining original pierced gallery colla...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Painted Tole Lamps
Pair of Painted Tole Lamps

Pair of Painted Tole Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French circa 1920's a painted Empire style table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 20.5" Height to shade rest: 29.5" Base: 5" square

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Metal

Egyptian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp
Egyptian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp

Egyptian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a neoclassical candlestick made into a lamp with a slate base, dore bronze and the Egyptian is patinated in a dark color. It has a new cord. Lamp Shade is older, but in good...

Category

1880s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Pair of Opaline Glass Lamps
Pair of Opaline Glass Lamps

Pair of Opaline Glass Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920's French opaline glass lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 20" Height to shade rest: 33" Diameter: 8.5"

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Opaline Glass

Brass corinthian column table lamp
Brass corinthian column table lamp

Brass corinthian column table lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass table lamp, having a fluted Corinthian column, raised on a stepped square base with leaf detail. The lamp has been rewired and tested. Dimensions Height 23.5 Inches Width 5.5 I...

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

French Porcelain Neoclassic Table Lamp
French Porcelain Neoclassic Table Lamp

French Porcelain Neoclassic Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's French table lamp with neoclassic decoration and Greek key motif. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 6.5"

Category

19th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

An exceptional antique Victorian carved floor lamp, made in England and dating from around the 1890-1900 period. It is of incredibly fine quality, with crisp and intricate carving t...

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Wood

Rademacher Table Lamp Circa 1920s
Rademacher Table Lamp Circa 1920s

Rademacher Table Lamp Circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Rademacher Table Lamp Circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Articulated curved arm - Cast iron base - Made by Ernst Rademacher, Dusseldorf - German ~ 1920s - 50cm tall x 40cm ...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Steel

STUNNiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRASS & GLASS OIL LAMPS CONVERTED TABLE LAMPS
STUNNiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRASS & GLASS OIL LAMPS CONVERTED TABLE LAMPS

STUNNiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRASS & GLASS OIL LAMPS CONVERTED TABLE LAMPS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Victorian circa 1880-1900 hand hammered copper with period glass shades Oil l...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chrome metal Lamp, 1920-30
Art Deco Chrome metal Lamp, 1920-30

Art Deco Chrome metal Lamp, 1920-30

Located in Bilzen, BE

A chrome table lamp with a milky glass sphere from the Art Deco period with a stylized female figure. Electrical part renewed and working perfectly. Total height 37 cm, marble base 1...

Category

1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Chrome

1920s French Empire Style Bronze Lamps
1920s French Empire Style Bronze Lamps

1920s French Empire Style Bronze Lamps

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of French Empire Style bronze lamps with fluted columns rising from sculptural bases formed by crouching lion figures. The columns are ringed with gilt bands and carved orname...

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

René Lalique Feuilles French Crystal Table Lamp
René Lalique Feuilles French Crystal Table Lamp

René Lalique Feuilles French Crystal Table Lamp

By René Lalique

Located in Franklin Park, IL

René Lalique Feuilles French Crystal Table Lamp This lamp measures: 7 wide x 3 deep x 22 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as po...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Female Dancer Lamp
Art Deco Female Dancer Lamp

Art Deco Female Dancer Lamp

Located in Redding, CT

Art Deco Female Dancer Lamp. This exotic dancer stands with her arms raised above her head. .he lightbulb stands behind her like a headdress. This boudoir lamp will illuminate any ...

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Crackle Finish Lamp
Vintage Asian Crackle Finish Lamp

Vintage Asian Crackle Finish Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your decor with this Vintage Asian Crackle Finish Lamp. Perfect for American-style interiors, this exquisite lamp features a classic crackle finis...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps
Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful and large pair of Japanese Meji period bronze elephant handled table lamps the bodies cast with three toed dragons holding pearls and birds,in wonderful condition. 22" h...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oriental Brass Floor Lamp
Antique Oriental Brass Floor Lamp

Antique Oriental Brass Floor Lamp

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Middle Eastern Mamluk style floor lamp of pierced and engraved brass.

Category

19th Century Antique Study Lamp

Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp
Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp

Cherub Candelabra Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 gilt bronze electrified candelabra with cherub and shell motif. Measurements: Total Height: 21" Width: 10.75" Depth: 7".

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Neoclassic Lamps
Pair of French Neoclassic Lamps

Pair of French Neoclassic Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's pair of French vases mounted as lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 29" Diameter: 6"

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Cut Crystal Lamps
Pair of French Cut Crystal Lamps

Pair of French Cut Crystal Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine pair of French cut crystal and bronze lamps. French cut crystal lamps are known for their clarity, weight, and precision‑cut facets, often paired with Empire, neoclassical, or H...

Category

1920s Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Arts and Crafts Chunk Glass Table Lamp
Arts and Crafts Chunk Glass Table Lamp

Arts and Crafts Chunk Glass Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A circa 1900's tall table lamp with a leaded glass shade. The shade combines stained glass and chunk glass. It's a tapered cone shape with a domed top. The chunk glass is thick and l...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Italian Porcelain Lion Lamps
Pair of Antique Italian Porcelain Lion Lamps

Pair of Antique Italian Porcelain Lion Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1900 Italian porcelain table lamps with rampant lions on either side of a castle, with crown and foliage details. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to shade res...

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage White Industrial Gooseneck Desk lamp
Vintage White Industrial Gooseneck Desk lamp

Vintage White Industrial Gooseneck Desk lamp

Located in New York, NY

An industrial desk lamp with gooseneck arm with white painted shade and base, complemented by brass adjustable gooseneck. USA, circa 1920. Rewired/restored.

Category

1920s Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Metal

Splendid Rococo Bronze Table Lamp
Splendid Rococo Bronze Table Lamp

Splendid Rococo Bronze Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Good quality French bronze Rococo oil lamp base, converted to electric. PAT tested for the U.K. Wonderful patina and very well cast. Lead weighted to base. Circa 1840.

Category

1830s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

French Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp c. 1900
French Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp c. 1900

French Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp c. 1900

Located in Warminster, GB

A glazed stoneware wine bottle table lamp. Alsace region, France, late 19c, later converted. Stock ref. #3274 Professionally rewired to UK standards. New tapered calico shade incl...

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Powder Blue Porcelain Table Lamp
Chinese Powder Blue Porcelain Table Lamp

Chinese Powder Blue Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

A vase now mounted as a lamp. Flared neck baluster form with three sockets and bronze base. Powder blue colour on a vase like this is applied by blowing the paint through a straw. Co...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Single English Rosewood Floor Lamp
Single English Rosewood Floor Lamp

Single English Rosewood Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single, circa 1920s English rosewood and bronze floor lamp with adjustable harp.    

Category

1920s English Antique Study Lamp

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 a white glass shade above a brass burner, having a blue glass reservoir above a orn...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Carved Albaster Urn Lamp
Carved Albaster Urn Lamp

Carved Albaster Urn Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s Italian carved alabaster urn with interior light. Measurements: Height 13.5? Diameter 9.5?.

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of bronze mermaid lamps - 1920
Pair of bronze mermaid lamps - 1920

Pair of bronze mermaid lamps - 1920

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Pair of bronze mermaid lamps Circa 1920 Excellent condition With globe: h 44 x diam 12 cm Without globe: h 32 cm The pair: 790 euros

Category

1920s Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Single Empire Style Table Lamp
Single Empire Style Table Lamp

Single Empire Style Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A Turn of the Century French Empire style table lamp with painted finish. Measurements: Height of body: 23" Height to shade rest: 33" Base: 5.5"

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Revival Five-Light Candelabra Table Lamp
Gothic Revival Five-Light Candelabra Table Lamp

Gothic Revival Five-Light Candelabra Table Lamp

Located in Dekalb, IL

Cast metal five-light candelabra table lamp executed in a Gothic Revival idiom, with symmetrical scrolling arms, foliate medallions, and a stepped central standard rising from a hexa...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lamp
Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lamp

Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lamp

Located in Kent, Dover

A large English XIX Century gilt bronze table lamp, with a pleated ikat linen shade (80cm's high with shade). Provenance: Haughton Castle, Northumberland.

Category

1840s English Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp
French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp

French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

French Neoclassical Style Giltwood Floor Lamp This handsome antique French Neoclassical style giltwood floor lamp is versatile enough to work in many different interiors and rooms. O...

Category

1920s French Neoclassical Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century, Chinease Vase Lamp
19th Century, Chinease Vase Lamp

19th Century, Chinease Vase Lamp

$2,116Sale Price|41% Off

19th Century, Chinease Vase Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Vase mounted as a lamp depicting an Islamic market, raised up on turned base. Dimensions height 22 Inches width 8 Inches depth 8 Inches

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Porcelain Table Lamp
Antique French Porcelain Table Lamp

Antique French Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920's single French porcelain lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 9" Height to shade rest: 17" Diameter: 4"

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of  White Table Lamps
Pair of  White Table Lamps

Pair of White Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of electrified 19th Century French oil table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 27.5" Height to shade rest: 37"

Category

19th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Top Quality Pair Silver Plated Table Lamps
Top Quality Pair Silver Plated Table Lamps

Top Quality Pair Silver Plated Table Lamps

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A top quality pair of corinthium column silver plated table lamps, in excellent overall condition, includes shades, 23" high 6" square You are welcome to view this item at our sho...

Category

1920s English Classical Greek Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Silver Plate

White Opaline Glass table Lamp
White Opaline Glass table Lamp

White Opaline Glass table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1920's French opaline glass table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 16.75" Height to shade rest: 26.75" Diameter: 6.25"

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Deco Table Lamp by Raymond Subes
Art Deco Table Lamp by Raymond Subes

Art Deco Table Lamp by Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco lamp, circa 1925. High-quality wrought-iron base.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

1880s Brass Church Candlestick Lamp
1880s Brass Church Candlestick Lamp

1880s Brass Church Candlestick Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s Brass church candlestick lamp.

Category

1880s Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pink Opaline Glass lamps
Pair of Pink Opaline Glass lamps

Pair of Pink Opaline Glass lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920's French pink glass lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 23.25" Diameter: 6.5"

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

French Sevres Style Table Lamp
French Sevres Style Table Lamp

French Sevres Style Table Lamp

$705Sale Price|20% Off

French Sevres Style Table Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Sevres style twin handle table lamp, hand painted in cobalt blue with gold detail. Featuring a central 17th century courting couple the opposing side with floral motifs. Raised up on...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Decorative Table Lamps
Pair of Decorative Table Lamps

Pair of Decorative Table Lamps

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful pair of table lamps with plaster capital decoration and a 2m long braided cable. 1920. (Height below is measured to the bulb holder) Reference: 7991 Dimensions 16 inches...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Plaster

Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp
Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp

Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A magnificent venetian figural floor lamp A charming Italian carved wooden figural floor lamp The figure is carved in soft wood which has been prepared with gesso before being pa...

Category

Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Gesso

Adjustable Blacksmith Made Floor Lamp
Adjustable Blacksmith Made Floor Lamp

Adjustable Blacksmith Made Floor Lamp

Located in Batley, GB

An attractive wrought iron blacksmith made floor lamp with nice patina throughout. 180cm highest 57cm base 116cm lowest.

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Iron

A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp
A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp

A Benson Brass Tripod Lamp

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

England circa 1870 An unusual 19th Century brass tripod lamp by WAS Benson. Height (extended upwards, including shade) 49 cm. Diameter 16 cm. Please note: Does not include lampsha...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Capital Table Lamps
Pair of Capital Table Lamps

Pair of Capital Table Lamps

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful pair of table lamps with plaster capital decoration and a 2m long braided cable. 1920. (Height below is measured to the bulb holder) Ref: A. Reference: 8350 Dimensions ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Plaster

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Antique Study Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique study lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique study lamp — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique study lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique study lamp made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique study lamp over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Woka Lamps are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Study Lamp?

Prices for an antique study lamp start at $1 and top out at $575,000 with the average selling for $2,343.

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 Study 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.