Antique Task Light
Antique Vintage Industrial Dugdills Brass Table Desk Task Factory Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and early example of a brass daisy joint table lamp by the illustrious John Dugdill, circa 1920.
- This scarce lamp features the trademark 'daisy head’ joints in three place...
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Antique Louis Kalff Black Table Desk Task Lamp For Philips
By Louis Kalff
Located in Sale, GB
1950.
- Original switch plate and adjustable light position via the shade, rewired in black braided
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – E
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Swan Neck Gooseneck Task Desk Lamp Black & Brass Midcentury
By Ewå Värnamo, Erik Wärnå
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, which makes it the perfect light for reading, or to provide spot illumination for tasks. The cone shape
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 20.48 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Grand Pair of Antique English Dogs with Custom Base and Linen Shades
Located in Seattle, WA
Show stopping pair of large antique garden whippets from England that sit atop custom wood base
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps
34 TUMBLING STARS on an ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, KANSAS
Located in York County, PA
34 STARS WITH "DANCING" OR "TUMBLING" ORIENTATION, ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH EXTRAORDINARY
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 34.25 in W 44.5 in D 2.5 in
Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co. Roll Top Medical Work Desk Station
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 59.25 in W 30 in D 18.75 in
Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel
Extra Large Early 19th Century English Mirror
Located in Faversham, GB
Antiques were approached and the items offered for sale.
The piece has received light restoration and
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Antique Late 18th Century British British Colonial Floor Mirrors and Ful...
Materials
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Oak, Pine
French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s
By Art Decor
Located in Beirut, LB
. It is a classic design chrome light with marble base. From the Art Deco period.
Antique bankers or
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 7.49 in D 7.29 in
Mahogany Drop Leaf Work Table, Early 19th Century American Empire
Located in Lomita, CA
An American Empire mahogany drop-leaf worktable ready for light tasks or to function as a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Hardwood
Stunning Vintage Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades From W. Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stunning Vintage chandelier from W.Germany.
For 5 x E14 bulbs
Circa 1950s.
Extraordinary Antique
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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Derby Square Dish, Camden Service, William Billingsley Roses on Green, 1795
By Derby
Located in London, GB
therefore William Billingsley was tasked with painting all items - but it is thought that when it was clear
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Antique 1790s English George III Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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H 1.6 in W 8.65 in D 7.9 in
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 1900s Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
centuries. It would be an impossible task to find two identical antique Persian rugs, as every and each one
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Biedermeier or Empire Demi Lune Console with Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
, but above all had the task of enhancing the sparse light in the room. The production of glass in
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Antique 1810s German Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
H 92.13 in W 34.65 in D 20.08 in
Derby Lobed Dish, Camden Service, William Billingsley Roses on Green, 1795 (1)
By Derby
Located in London, GB
therefore William Billingsley was tasked with painting all items - but it is thought that when it was clear
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Antique 1790s English George III Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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H 1.6 in W 9.4 in D 11.4 in
Derby Oval Dish, Camden Service, William Billingsley Roses on Green, 1795 (2)
By Derby
Located in London, GB
therefore William Billingsley was tasked with painting all items - but it is thought that when it was clear
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Antique 1790s English George III Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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H 1.6 in W 9.4 in D 11.4 in
Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, Contemporary Elegance Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
antique Kilim rug. The process begins with the delicate task of unraveling the wool from the one hundred
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Homo Erectus Sideboard by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
task is to protect and preserve the memory of ancestors.
Legend:
Homo erectus is a solidified
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Arts and Crafts
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury hanging lamp in Alabaster (alabaster light)
Year: 1880
Material: Alabaster , silver plated
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – C
An early French glass coolie light. The shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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LED Industrial Desk Lamp or Table Lamp with Clock
By Van Dusen Clockworks
Located in Dallas, TX
adjustable task light, as well as a chrome base that is lit internally with red LED lighting. Each lighting
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2010s American Steampunk Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20K Leaf "Glass Genie"
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
crystal manufacturer in the world. The colors I selected are Antique Light Rose and Crystal Metallic Light
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
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
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Antique Shop Light
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Articulating Arm Shop Task Light
Category
French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Articulating Victorian Electrified Gas Task Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
, now electrified. They articulate in multiple places and make a perfect task light. With milk glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique Decorative 6-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Highly decorative, this handwrought iron chandelier is eye-catching. Each of the 6-light will sit
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Early 20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Kaiser Idell Desk Task Lamp by Christian Dell Model 6782 German 1950s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
light scratches to the shade and base – please see images.
Professionally rewired with antique style 3
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Antique Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase Pharmacy Apothecary
Located in Round Top, TX
. This large wall unit is built in 4 sections, making transportation and installation an easier task. Any
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Pine
Desk Lamp, Industrial Steel and Iron Base with Antique Metal Shade
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable industrial task light. Steel and cast iron base with iron knuckle fittings and flat
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2010s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel, Enamel, Metal
Antique Wood and Wrought Iron Horizontal Chandelier with Carved Gargoyle Heads
Located in Round Top, TX
"cages" for each light bulb and iron details are reminiscent of a pub or tavern from long ago. This
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 55 in D 16 in
Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Mercury” by Pierre Marius Montagne
By Pierre Marius Montagne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
stand guard over her. It was a task he was perfectly suited for with fifty eyes that remained open and
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque "Psyche with an Urn" Robert Julius Beyschlag
Located in London, GB
hands. She is wearing a celestial and graceful white and light blue robe, which is further enhanced by
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Antique 1880s German Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
English Antique Landscape Painting of Wooded Glade attr. William Shayer, Sr.
By WILLIAM SHAYER SENIOR (1787-1879)
Located in Shippensburg, PA
surreal and almost heavenly light falls on the travelers through the thick of the trees overhead, casting
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Antique 19th Century English Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 23.75 in W 28 in D 1 in
Antique French 19th Century Equestrian Horse Fair Etching by Rosa Bonheur 36"
By Rosa Bonheur
Located in Dayton, OH
Bonheur began working in her father's studio to complete daily assigned tasks. Her training included
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Prints
Materials
Paper
38 Stars in a "Notched" Pattern on an Antique American Flag, Colorado Statehood
Located in York County, PA
obverse of the binding reads “American Ensign 6 ft.” [American Ensign is so light that it can scarcely be
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 51 in W 84.5 in D 2.5 in
Industrial Milk Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial cast iron floor reading task light / lamp with antique milk glass shade. Fully
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20th Century North American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Metal
Pair Porcelain with Mahogany Wood Base Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
antique working condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Rewired for US use and no special light
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Antique 1870s English Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Large Metal Handled Maison de Campagne Grillage Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This type of task basket would be found in a country house holding fire wood, used as a laundry tote
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Napoleon III Clock and Candlesticks in Ormolu and Limoges Enamel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 19th century gilt bronze and enamel set composed of a mantel clock and a pair of two-light
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Derby Plate, Camden Service, William Billingsley Roses on Green, 1795
By Derby
Located in London, GB
therefore William Billingsley was tasked with painting all items - but it is thought that when it was clear
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Antique 1790s English George III Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
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H 0.75 in Dm 9.65 in
Antique1876 Example of the First National Flag of America, The "Grand Union"
Located in York County, PA
ANTIQUE, 1876 EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG OF AMERICA, THE “GRAND UNION”, SOLD BY HORSTMANN
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Flag Of The 1820-1840 Period Or Prior
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR FLAG OF THE 1820-1840 PERIOD OR PRIOR, AN EXTRAORDINARILY EARLY SURVIVOR AMONG ANTIQUE
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
"Washington Crossing the Delaware" Embroidery with a Trapunto Needlework
Located in York County, PA
landscape view, or that reproduces famous artwork. Light overall in color, instead of dark, the appearance
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1958 Ronald Markman Whimsical Figural Entertainers Etching New Haven 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
in 1962, when a Fulbright award took him to Rome, where his fascination with antique Italian maps
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Vintage 1950s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.25 in W 18.25 in D 0.75 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Adjustable Metal & Brass Desk Table Task Lamp Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique vintage Industrial adjustable metal and brass desk, table lamp or light.
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Table Desk Task Lamp Light
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A vintage anglepoise task lamp by the Singer Sewing Corporation, circa 1920.
- The lamp is
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
O.C. White Wall Sconce Style G Adjustable Task Lamp, Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
OC white adjustable task lamp. Light, wall sconce, style G. Base arm - 22 1/2", front arm - 26
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Podium/ Dictionary Stand/ Lectern, circa 1930
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very practical and well made piece of furniture that can be used for many tasks. We have had a
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Antique French Wrought-Iron Chandelier removed from a Chateau
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French hand-forged iron, twenty-four-light, two-tier antique iron chandelier. Our Old Plank
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Antique 1870s French Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand Carved Oak Wall Panel Depicting Christ Falling For 3rd Time Station
Located in Lisse, NL
deep carvings could not be in better condition. To find such a quality antique with not a single
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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H 23 in W 17.7 in D 2.35 in
Articulating Gooseneck Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique gooseneck task lamp with aluminum shade, articulating arm and cast iron base. The
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Early 20th Century Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Gold Gilt Bronze Vase by Marie Zimmermann Model #76
By Marie Zimmermann
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique hand-hammered bronze vase by Marie Zimmermann. Fine gold gilding. Impressed "Marie
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Bronze, Gold
Poul Henningsen, Wall Lamp with Curved Arm 2/2 Yellow Painted Glass, Circa 1929
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
the task of designing light fixtures that would not only shield the harmful glare of bright electrical
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 12.01 in
Large Framed Japanese Traditional Silk and Brocade Decorative Art, circa 1995
Located in Takarazuka, JP
aligned to express subtle gradations of color and pattern, as well as light and shade. In the final
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1990s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk
H 38.5 in W 33 in D 1.5 in
Articulated Desk Mounted Task Light
Located in New York, NY
articulated desk mounted task light, interesting "ball and socket" articulation. blue tinted lens
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps
Large Vaseline Glass Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
on bulb wattage as task light, decorative or utilitarian applications
Newly rewired with antique
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Stripped French Oak Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
task light inside the top of the interior (shown), but this is not a permanent attachment and can be
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Mahogany Secretaire, circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
fitted with pieces of mirror to reflect available light back into the room and illuminate what tasks were
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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 53 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Brass Double Arm Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade double arm pendant is a classically styled ceiling light fixture. Finished in antique
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vaseline Glass Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
on bulb wattage as task light, decorative or utilitarian applications
Newly rewired with antique
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
Antique English Jacobean Style Oak Table, Limed Finish, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
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This antique English table possesses a striking presence as it has
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Console Tables
Materials
Oak
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Antique Task Light For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique task light you’re looking for. An antique task light — often made from metal, fabric and glass — can elevate any home. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage antique task light you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique task light — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique task light, those designed in Georgian, Art Deco and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique task light over the years, but those crafted by Derby, dlsc and Wright & Davies are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Task Light?
The average selling price for an antique task light at 1stDibs is $3,745, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $51,073 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Task Light
- What is a task light used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Task lighting is used for seeing small or low-contrast objects. It provides extra lighting for specific tasks in a room that may already have some ambient lighting. Task lighting includes table lamps, desk lamps and other practical fixtures. It can be used for a variety of activities such as reading, writing, working, cooking, and applying makeup. Shop a range of antique and vintage task lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.