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Antique Candlesitck Lamp
Antique Candlesitck Lamp

Antique Candlesitck Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s Spanish candlestick lamp with mirror insets. Electrified. Measurements: Height of body: 21" Height to shade rest: 31" Diameter (base): 9".

Category

1920s Spanish Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Wood

Antique Candlesitck Lamp
Antique Candlesitck Lamp

Antique Candlesitck Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s Spanish wood candlestick lamp with mirror insets, electrified. Measurements: Height of body: 23" Height to shade rest: 31" Diameter (base) 8.5".

Category

1920s Spanish Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Lamp
Large Italian Lamp

Large Italian Lamp

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large early 20th C Italian standard lamp. 1910. Dimensions 67.5 inches (171 cms) High 17 inches (43 cms) Diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Pine

Antique Lacqured Lamp
Antique Lacqured Lamp

Antique Lacqured Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s Japanese lacquered table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height to shade rest: 21" Diameter: 5.5".

Category

1920s Japanese Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Lacqured Lamp
Antique Lacqured Lamp

Antique Lacqured Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s Japanese lacquered table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height to shade rest: 21" Length: 6" Width: 4.5".

Category

1920s Japanese Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Lacquer

Romantic Table Lamp
Romantic Table Lamp

Romantic Table Lamp

$1,936 / item

Romantic Table Lamp

Located in PARIS, FR

This table lamp diffuses a soft and pleasant light with its molten glass, polychrome finish.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Articulated Brass Bankers Lamp Desk Lamp 20th Century
Antique Art Deco Articulated Brass Bankers Lamp Desk Lamp 20th Century

Antique Art Deco Articulated Brass Bankers Lamp Desk Lamp 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb antique Art Deco articulated brass bankers lamp, circa 1920 in date. It has an adjustable stem on a swan neck base and is raised on a decorative circular base...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Museale Floor Lamp Petroleum Lamp
19th Century Napoleon III Museale Floor Lamp Petroleum Lamp

19th Century Napoleon III Museale Floor Lamp Petroleum Lamp

Located in Berlin, DE

Extremely rare lamp, later electrified with a lamp. No umbrella available. (F-50).

Category

19th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Italian table lamp.
Italian table lamp.

Italian table lamp.

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Tall Italian table lamp in bronze, decorated with masks and guirlandes. Grey shade in linen with a gold interior.

Category

1860s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Altar Stick Lamp
Bronze Altar Stick Lamp

Bronze Altar Stick Lamp

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Bronze altar stick converted to a table lamp, featuring a stepped and scrolled tripod base with classical detailing. The sculptural form and aged patina highlight its ecclesiastical ...

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Adjustable Height Brass Converted Oil Lamp Piano Floor Lamp
Antique Victorian Adjustable Height Brass Converted Oil Lamp Piano Floor Lamp

Antique Victorian Adjustable Height Brass Converted Oil Lamp Piano Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian Adjustable Height Ornate Brass Converted Oil Lamp Parlor Piano Floo...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Stone Baluster Lamp
Stone Baluster Lamp

Stone Baluster Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Stone baluster lamp. Grey painted vintage cast stone original railing baluster mounted on painted wood base newly re-electrified with two lights and black silk twist cord and switch....

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Cast Stone

Victorian Corinthian lamp
Victorian Corinthian lamp

Victorian Corinthian lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Victorian period corinthian column lamp, having a fluted column, classical stepped base and claw feet.

Category

1870s English Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Lamp
Antique Spanish Lamp

Antique Spanish Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s Spanish gilt wood lamp with mirror insets. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 7" (base).

Category

1920s Spanish Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of French Bronze Lamps
Pair of French Bronze Lamps

Pair of French Bronze Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French bronze lamps with foliage details. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 27" Diameter: 7"

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Floor Lamp
Antique Floor Lamp

Antique Floor Lamp

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique floor lamp 19th century, in great conditions, no restoration, rewired and ready.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Antique Candlestick Lamp
Antique Candlestick Lamp

Antique Candlestick Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Spanish candlestick lamp with mirror insets. Measurements: Height of body: 23″ Height to shade rest: 33.25″ Diameter (base): 8″

Category

1920s Spanish Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Jugendstil table lamp or wall lamp vienna around 1908
Jugendstil table lamp or wall lamp vienna around 1908

Jugendstil table lamp or wall lamp vienna around 1908

Located in Wien, Au

Jugendstil table lamp or wall lamp vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled The second picture shows the lamp as a wall lamp. The shade is replaced ( new )

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Wedgewood Table Lamp
Wedgewood Table Lamp

Wedgewood Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary green and gold Wedgewood porcelain Empire style table lamp.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Lamps
Pair of Lamps

Pair of Lamps

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Pair of French Empire style bronze urns converted to lamps. The doré bronze urns with embossed neoclassic motifs on black marble bases. The lamps have been recently wired.

Category

19th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Extra Large Ceramic Table Lamp
Extra Large Ceramic Table Lamp

Extra Large Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in APELDOORN, NL

Add a touch of timeless warmth to your interior with this stunning, large vintage ceramic table lamp. Standing an impressive 57 centimeters tall with a diameter of 50 centimeters, th...

Category

Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Brass Desk Lamp
Brass Desk Lamp

Brass Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English brass desk lamp. Measurements: Total height: 23" Width: 16.25" (widest point)

Category

1920s English Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Brass Standard "Steamer" Lamp
Edwardian Brass Standard "Steamer" Lamp

Edwardian Brass Standard "Steamer" Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Brass Standard "Steamer" Lamp - on tripod base with rise and fall column surrounded by brass drinks tray supported on tripod - 22"diam x adjustable height - - The lampshade...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pairpoint Style Table Lamp, Czech Art Deco Fruit Basket Lamp
Pairpoint Style Table Lamp, Czech Art Deco Fruit Basket Lamp

Pairpoint Style Table Lamp, Czech Art Deco Fruit Basket Lamp

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Miami, FL

Pairpoint style molded glass table lamp. Presenting a splendid Art Deco Pairpoint style table lamp. The frosted glass dome shade pressed/molded glass, air-brushed polychrome is in...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass, Metal

ITSU, table lamps 1950
ITSU, table lamps 1950

ITSU, table lamps 1950

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

🌿 Background of the Itsu Table Lamp • Manufacturer: Itsu (a Finnish lighting company active in the 1950s–1960s). • Designers: Often attributed to Mauri Almari, though influences fr...

Category

Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Carved giltwood standard lamp
Carved giltwood standard lamp

Carved giltwood standard lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Carved giltwood standard lamp, with a spiral twist stem, raised on a circular base terminating in bun feet. Dimensions Height 62 Inches Width 13.5 Inches Depth 13.5 Inches

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Japanese Lamp
Antique Japanese Lamp

Antique Japanese Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s lacquered Japanese table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 7"

Category

1920s Japanese Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Lamp
Monumental Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Lamp

Monumental Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impressive carved alabaster Neoclassical lamp. Dimensions listed at for the lamp base only (bottom of base to top of finial). The beaded tassel detail is removable. The large lampsha...

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Alabaster

Orientalist Enamelled Glass Mosque Lamp
Orientalist Enamelled Glass Mosque Lamp

Orientalist Enamelled Glass Mosque Lamp

By Fritz Heckert

Located in London, GB

Orientalist Enamelled Glass Mosque Lamp Bohemian, early 20th Century Height 20cm, diameter 21cm This elegant mosque lamp is a refined example of Orientalist glasswork, inspired by h...

Category

Early 20th Century German Islamic Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Glass

Royal Worcester Lamp
Royal Worcester Lamp

Royal Worcester Lamp

By Royal Worcester

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A 19th century English Royal Worchester hand painted vase now as a lamp, The gilt handled floral decorated vase with polished brass base from the around 1880, lamped in the 1920's wi...

Category

1880s English Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Neoclassical Brass Lamp Standard
Victorian Neoclassical Brass Lamp Standard

Victorian Neoclassical Brass Lamp Standard

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Brass Lamp Standard having adjustable column with butterfly clip, Doric capital and square stepped base on lion paw feet - converted to electric - 22"diam x adjustable heig...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Celadon Porcelain Lamp
Celadon Porcelain Lamp

Celadon Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century French celadon porcelain lamp, "pate sur pate" floral decoration on body. Bronze base and fittings. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Diameter: 6.5".

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Celadon, Porcelain

Antique Pair of Alabaster Lamps
Antique Pair of Alabaster Lamps

Antique Pair of Alabaster Lamps

$856Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Pair of Alabaster Lamps

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant antique pair of neoclassical Italian alabaster lamps.

Category

Early 1900s Italian American Classical Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Alabaster

Chinese Export Lamp
Chinese Export Lamp

Chinese Export Lamp

Located in Stockton, NJ

A blue and white motif Chinese export vase, now as lamp. Interesting raised dragon detail. Distress painted base. Two sockets. Shade for display purposes only. Vase measures 19"H.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Brass Standard Lamp
Antique Brass Standard Lamp

Antique Brass Standard Lamp

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Brass Standard Lamp. A heavy duty brass standard lamp with shade. The central fluted column mounted on a square tiered base with lion claw feet in the four corners. A great working l...

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English gilt bronze floor lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 58" Height to Shade Rest: 68"

Category

1920s English Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Large Brass Table Lamp This is a very attractive and large lamp
Large Brass Table Lamp This is a very attractive and large lamp

Large Brass Table Lamp This is a very attractive and large lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Brass Table Lamp This is a very attractive and large lamp the base is made in brass, it has a 6 sided hexagonal shape The lamp comes with a magnificent tall hexagonal linen sha...

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Benson Table Lamp
Benson Table Lamp

Benson Table Lamp

$1,200Sale Price|68% Off

Benson Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Benson table lamp.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Study Lamp

French Bouilotte Lamp
French Bouilotte Lamp

French Bouilotte Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

French Bouilotte lamp. Newly wired to US standards. Brick colored shade. Painted leaf detail on the exterior of the shade.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Metal

Large Turned Column Lamp
Large Turned Column Lamp

Large Turned Column Lamp

Located in London, England

Large lamp with turned column in repainted finish. Shade not included. U.K circa 1900. H 85cm x W 30cm x D 30cm Please be in touch for an accurate delivery quote.

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Pine

Antique Candlesitck Lamp
Antique Candlesitck Lamp

Antique Candlesitck Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Spanish candlestick lamp with mirror insets. Measurements: Height of body: 27" Height to shade rest: 38" Diameter (base): 9"

Category

1920s Spanish Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Gold Leaf

Finnish design lamp HYVAL
Finnish design lamp HYVAL

Finnish design lamp HYVAL

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

Hyval is a well-known manufacturer specializing in high-quality lighting fixtures. Their brass and glass lamps represent timeless design and durable craftsmanship. For example, the *...

Category

Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Very Large Brass Table Lamp, or a Half Height Floor Lamp
Very Large Brass Table Lamp, or a Half Height Floor Lamp

Very Large Brass Table Lamp, or a Half Height Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Large Brass Table Lamp, or a Half Height Floor Lamp This is a very sturdy and heavy piece, the lamp has a single turned column set on a heavy triangular stepped base This is a...

Category

Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

French Pineapple Lamp
French Pineapple Lamp

French Pineapple Lamp

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French pineapple lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Silverplate Bronze Lamp
Silverplate Bronze Lamp

Silverplate Bronze Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine and decorative silver plated bronze lamp. Originally for oil, ready to be electrified. Marked La Lampe Belge L&B. Dimensions:H 19"D 9" ARD6.

Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Electronic Table Lamp
Electronic Table Lamp

Electronic Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Electronic table lamp. Located in NY.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Study Lamp

19th-C. Italian Copper & Brass Torchieres / Floor Lamps / Lamp Stands - Pair
19th-C. Italian Copper & Brass Torchieres / Floor Lamps / Lamp Stands - Pair

19th-C. Italian Copper & Brass Torchieres / Floor Lamps / Lamp Stands - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an amazing pair of 19th century Italian torchiere floor lamps. They have urn shape tops, tapered stems, and scrolling feet. The wiring is a vintage addition. The brass feet a...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Candlestick Lamps
Pair of Candlestick Lamps

Pair of Candlestick Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920's Italian brass electrified candlestick lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 23" Height to shade rest: 33" Diameter: 9"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Aladdin Mantle Lamp Co Brass Converted Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp 20"
Antique Aladdin Mantle Lamp Co Brass Converted Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp 20"

Antique Aladdin Mantle Lamp Co Brass Converted Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp 20"

By Aladdin Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Mantle Lamp company Aladdin brass oil lamp with hurricane and matte milk glass shade with ruffled top. Converted to electric with push button switch. Dimensions: ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Art Glass Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, Circa 1910
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Art Glass Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, Circa 1910

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Art Glass Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, Circa 1910

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass table lamp or desk lamp By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the base) New York, USA,...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

Wicker Floor Lamp
Wicker Floor Lamp

Wicker Floor Lamp

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Wicker Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Wicker Floor Lamp impressive scale. Original surface

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Italian Pewter Lamps
Pair of Italian Pewter Lamps

Pair of Italian Pewter Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's Italian pewter table lamps with faux wood paint on body. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height to shade rest: 22" Diameter: 4.75"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Metal

Benson Desk Lamp No.2
Benson Desk Lamp No.2

Benson Desk Lamp No.2

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in London, GB

This brass lamp was made by W.A.S Benson. It can either be used as wall mounted or stood on a table/desk. This has an adjustable head (see photo) so that light can be directed up or ...

Category

1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Brass telescopic standard lamp
Brass telescopic standard lamp

Brass telescopic standard lamp

$2,645Sale Price|20% Off

Brass telescopic standard lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass standard lamp, with a central ebonised brass column having leaf decoration. All raised on a circular base with swag decoration terminating in paw feet. Dimensions Height 54 Inc...

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Porcelain Lamps
Pair of French Porcelain Lamps

Pair of French Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's French porcelain lamps with gilt details and gilded wooden base. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 20" Diameter: 6.75"

Category

1920s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Unusual Bronze Table Lamp
Unusual Bronze Table Lamp

Unusual Bronze Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A VERY UNUSUAL BRONZE TABLE LAMP, NORTHERN EUROPEAN, Circa 1890.

Category

19th Century Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bouilotte Lamp
Antique Bouilotte Lamp

Antique Bouilotte Lamp

By Gagneau Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique gilt bronze bouillotte lamp signed "Gagneau, Paris", adjustable tole shade. CW4599

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Study Lamp

Materials

Bronze

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About Antique Study 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 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.