O.C. White Task Lamp
$1,200
O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade. The boom arm slides
Category
Antique Task Lamp
Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique clamp-on industrial task lamp with sliding telescopic arm and adjustable head
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal, Steel
Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
By Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester
$2,188 / set
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester
By A. Franks Optician
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of lighting instruments encompassing a mini task lamp and magnifying lens by
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Iron
Desk lamp american 1928
Located in New York, NY
Large American Art Deco Task Lamp c.1928 with beautiful details. Streamlined geometric details that
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1920s American Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Lamp Desk American Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Large American Art Deco Task Lamp c.1928 with beautiful details. Streamlined geometric details that
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique industrial task lamp with an aluminum shade and black cast iron base. USA, 1920-1930
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
19th Century Gilt Porcelain / Brass Bass Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
/ task lamps. Each lamp is in good working condition. Minor wear appropriate with age / use. Each lamp
Category
1820s French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass
Industrial Mid-Century Articulating Task Work Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid 20th century industrial articulating task lamp features a brushed steel exterior finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal, Steel
Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's
$1,070
H 35.44 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's
By Herbert Terry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
upon the means to create an articulated task lamp that could combine ultimate flexibility with perfect
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Herbert Terry 1227 Anglepoise Lamp.
By Herbert Terry
Located in Nantwich, GB
articulated task lamp with perfect balance that could move light in all directions. Despite being such an icon
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. Measure: 13 in. diameter reflector.
Category
Early 17th Century American Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.
Category
Early 17th Century American Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp
$650
H 68 in W 16 in D 10 in
Vintage Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage American Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp with Working Power
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
$3,888
H 43.31 in Dm 6.89 in
Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modernist Task Light or Clamp Table Lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras for Gras, 1920s
$3,828
H 17.72 in W 2.37 in D 10.24 in
Modernist Task Light or Clamp Table Lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras for Gras, 1920s
By Lampe Gras, Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Munich, DE
Articulated modernist task lamp or clamp table light. Extremely rare shorter execution of the model
Category
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel, Iron
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Four "Anglepoise" Task Lamps by George Carwardine, England
Located in Hudson, NY
There are four Anglepoise lamps available, sold separately. All have been nickeled, polished and
Category
Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp
Unavailable
H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in
Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
This industrial task lamp or desk lamp has a weighted metal base. Early 20th century design with
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg. No. 55222 Wall Mounted Lamp
Unavailable
H 10.5 in W 48 in D 10.5 in
Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg. No. 55222 Wall Mounted Lamp
Located in London, GB
Vintage articulated task lamp. Created by Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg. No. 55222. French
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp
French Singer Task Lamp # 50
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Cord, Silk
French Singer Task Lamp # 40
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
French Singer Task Lamp # 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
French Singer Task Lamp # 20
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Cord, Silk
French Singer Task Lamp # 30
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French task lamp used on sewing machine
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Industrial Task Lamps, Belgium, Circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial task lamps Belgium Circa 1920 Gray and steel with adjustable necks. Measures: 8.25"W
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Edwardian Task Lamp by Dugdills, England circa 1900
By Dugdills
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1900 Early Dugdills task lamp with original tin shade and original green paint. 5.25"w x
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Tin
O.C. White Telescopic Arm Brass Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique late 19th century Industrial factory brass task lamp with weighed cast iron base by O.C
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass, Iron
Curt Fischer for Midgard Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scissor style Midgard wall-task lamp designed by Curt Fischer.
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique clamp-on industrial task lamp with sliding telescopic arm and adjustable head
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early Rare O.C. White Industrial Table Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Industrial, table task lamp by O.C. White patented 1898 features a unique curved, brass arm
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 Clamp-On Drafting Task Lamp Light
By Bernard-albin Gras, Lampe Gras
Located in Oakville, CT
Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 clamp-on drafting task lamp. Shade diameter measures 8". Base arm
Category
1920s French Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Brass Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910
By Dugdills
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass industrial task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910 - Heavy steel base - Solid brass arms and
Category
1910s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Industrial Task Lamp with Glass Shade c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original fully adjustable industrial steampunk task lamp with antique glass shade
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Style Flexo Industrial Task Lamp c.1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original fully adjustable Art Deco style clamp on industrial drafting task lamp. Embossed
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
1910s Petite Lyhne Adjustable Brass Task Lamp with Glare Guard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, Industrial task lamp with clamshell shade and distinctive, rotating glare
Category
1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass
Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This original Faries lamp articulates, tilts and telescopes. The patina and parts are all original
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall mounted task lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s. - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
An Iron Task Lamp, Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An adjustable task /desk lamp with a painted metal shade and shaped iron footed base.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Branded shade
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Branded shade
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Task Lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda, circa 1920s
By Christian Dell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Task lamp by Christian dell for Koranda, circa 1920s - Steel arms and shade - On/Off switch on
Category
1920s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s
By Dugdills
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall mounted task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s. - Scalloped base with "Dugdills" branding
Category
1920s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Task Lamp by Christian Dell For Koranda, circa 1920s
By Christian Dell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Task lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda, circa 1920s - 3 steel arms and shade - On/Off switch
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920
By Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal
Industrial Factory Fostoria Articulating Task Lamp c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
lamps. Each tubular steel task lamp is triple-jointed and retains the original factory green enameled
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Wall-Mounted Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s
By Dugdills
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large wall-mounted industrial task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s - Vitreous green enamel shade
Category
1920s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Christian Dell For Koranda 1920s
By Christian Dell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Christian Dell For Koranda 1920s - Adjustable arms and shade - Inline
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Gloucester, GB
Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s - Aluminium shade
Category
1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Gloucester, GB
Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s - Aluminium shade
Category
1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in
Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Gloucester, GB
Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s - Aluminium shade
Category
1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Rare Dugdills Task Lamp, England circa 1920
By Dugdills
Located in Culver City, CA
Large-scale articulating light with Daisy joints, blue shade and makers mark stamped into the base. Can be mounted to the wall, or to a desk.
Category
1920s English Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, Circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
exceptional workstation lamps started after the 1st world war in 1920 from their factory in Dusseldorf
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamp By Schaco Circa 1920s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Cast iron wall mounted with ball joint - Articulated steel arms - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off toggle switch on the shade - Green enamel shade - Produced by Schanzenbach &...
Category
1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable task lamp - double pivot and swivel
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass
Brass Clamp Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable brass clamp-task lamp. Length adjustable from 19" to 33"
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass
Articulated Hooded Mercury Glass Desk Lamp
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a solid workbench task lamp. The base is solid iron and does not want to be tipped over
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Glass
Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light
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H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful scratch built mini task lamp with matchbox wooden base, England circa 1930. - Simple
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Glass, Pine
O.C. White Adjustable Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by O.C. White at the onset of the Twentieth Century, this clamp task lamp is truly
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Chrome, Brass, Copper
O.C. White Adjustable Floor Lamp with Claw Foot Base
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique OC white adjustable floor / reading / task lamp with claw foot base and silver shade. Cast
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large pair gilt porcelain urn shape with exterior floral design details table / task lamps. Each
Category
1870s French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large pair gilt Porcelain urn shape with exterior floral design details table / task lamps. Each
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Gold
Small Vintage Articulating Industrial Lamp c.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Wall or desk mounted steel task lamp with two articulating joints and period-appropriate
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Large Antique Industrial O.C. WHITE Machinist's Desk Table Lamp c.1890
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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Large Antique Industrial O.C. WHITE Machinist's Desk Table Lamp c.1890
By O.C. White
Located in London, GB
A finely engineered industrial task lamp made in the USA by O.C. White. c.1890. The piece retains
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass, Steel
Industrial Adjustable Work Task Floor lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Industrial Adjustable Work Task Floor lamp, Great example of industrial lighting. 7"- H to
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Task Lamp
Vintage Industrial 3 Three Step Herbert Terry Anglepoise Table Desk Lamp Light
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H 33.47 in W 5.91 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Industrial 3 Three Step Herbert Terry Anglepoise Table Desk Lamp Light
By Herbert Terry
Located in Sale, GB
and spring tension mechanism created had benefits for an industrial task lamp. Carwardine entered into
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Steel
Adjustable Verdigris Task Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique adjustable lamp with natural Verdigris patina on steel base.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Metal, Steel
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Textile
Christian Dell Bauhaus Industrial Table Clamp Wall Lamp, Koranda Austria, 1930s
$1,300
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Christian Dell Bauhaus Industrial Table Clamp Wall Lamp, Koranda Austria, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Koranda Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
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Category
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Early Articulating O. C. White Iron Arm & Brass Floor Lamp + Mercury Glass Shade
$2,500
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Early Articulating O. C. White Iron Arm & Brass Floor Lamp + Mercury Glass Shade
By O.C. White
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Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
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Antique Task Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique task lamp available at 1stDibs. Each antique task lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique task lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique task lamp bearing Industrial, Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique task lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but O.C. White, Curt Fischer and Dazor produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Task Lamp?
An antique task lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.
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Questions About Antique Task Lamp
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An 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, 2023One 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, 2022The 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2023A 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, 2022There 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.
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