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Antique Zinc Lamp

Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp
Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp

Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp

Located in Lomita, CA

The white enamel wash, the scene reminiscent of a classical Greek or Roman setting, and the urn form make this French Zinc lamp unique and irresistible. The antique Neoclassical styl...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Zinc

19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps
19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps

19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century zinc pricket sticks converted to floor lamps. New custom shades and wiring.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Zinc Finial Mounted as a Lamp
19th Century Zinc Finial Mounted as a Lamp

19th Century Zinc Finial Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French 19th century architectural finial in zinc, mounted as a table lamp.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century Zinc Finial Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Zinc Finial Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Zinc Finial Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two large scale table lamps. Can also work as a floor lamp. Created from a pair of matching zinc roof finial from a French chateau which had to replace its roof.

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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Pair of Antique French Zinc Neo Classic Pineapple Table Lamps
Pair of Antique French Zinc Neo Classic Pineapple Table Lamps

Pair of Antique French Zinc Neo Classic Pineapple Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique pair of French table lamps crafted in zinc with a pineapple motif and a classical urn form on a double plinth base.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

PH 4, 5/3 - Table lamp in yellow zinc by Poul Henningsen
PH 4, 5/3 - Table lamp in yellow zinc by Poul Henningsen

PH 4, 5/3 - Table lamp in yellow zinc by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PH 4,5/3 - Table lamp in burnished brass with top shade in yellow lacquered zinc shade and middle and bottom shade in white opal glass.

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Art Deco Lady Lamp
Art Deco Lady Lamp

Art Deco Lady Lamp

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Lady Lamp. A better than average art deco / nouveau lady table lamp.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Onyx, Zinc

Table lamp, copper patina, 1900ca
Table lamp, copper patina, 1900ca

Table lamp, copper patina, 1900ca

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. New copper cable installed.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp

German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Lamp / table lamp, metal, glass. Metal construction with a curved lamp arm and a reliefed and wavy glass lampshade, as well as a florally decorated base and embossed 'F.R.C. Dep.', w...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Brass, Zinc

German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp

German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass lamp base bronze plated with a hand-cut glass shade and fitted with one porcelain E27 sockets with a rotary switch. Made in Germany about 1900.

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Neoclassical Two Handle Urn Forn Sonnenbrenner Table Lamps, Pair
Neoclassical Two Handle Urn Forn Sonnenbrenner Table Lamps, Pair

Neoclassical Two Handle Urn Forn Sonnenbrenner Table Lamps, Pair

By Rudolf Ditmar

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Neoclassical Two Handle Urn Lamps, dragon form handles, female mask head to center, marked "R. Ditmar / Sonnenbrenner / Wien" to brass. 21.5" H x 8.25" W x 6" D. Provenance...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Rare Functionalist Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1920's
Rare Functionalist Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1920's

Rare Functionalist Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1920's

Located in Praha, CZ

Functionalist table lamp, made in the 1920's, in former Czechoslovakia. Made of metal. Repolished, cleraned, shows signs of use and age. Fully functional, in original condition.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Vintage Metal Pineapple Table Lamps – Ornate Neoclassical Style
Pair of Vintage Metal Pineapple Table Lamps – Ornate Neoclassical Style

Pair of Vintage Metal Pineapple Table Lamps – Ornate Neoclassical Style

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Featuring highly detailed cast zinc pineapple finials — long recognized as symbols of hospitality, prosperity, and refinement — these lamps make a dramatic and sophisticated statemen...

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1910s French French Provincial Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

A Pair French Neoclassical Style Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres - Outdoor Lamps
A Pair French Neoclassical Style Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres - Outdoor Lamps

A Pair French Neoclassical Style Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres - Outdoor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large Pair of French 19th/20th Century Neoclassical Revival Style Ebonized Cast-Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres (torchières - Lamp Posts). The park-like torcheres surmounted with la...

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Pair of Articulating Industrial Desk Lamps / Sconces by Bausch & Lomb
Pair of Articulating Industrial Desk Lamps / Sconces by Bausch & Lomb

Pair of Articulating Industrial Desk Lamps / Sconces by Bausch & Lomb

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in San Diego, CA

The lamps are 9.25"W x 3.25"D x 6.5"H. #2046.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Steel, Zinc

19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade
19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade

19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade

Located in Stamford, CT

A 19th century French Empire etched brass bouillotte lamp, originally and oil lamp that has been electrified. With three arms below a green painted adjustable tole shade, the body an...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Zinc Lamp

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Brass, Zinc

1920s Art Déco Jean Michel-Frank Design Onyx Table Lamp by Comte, Argentina
1920s Art Déco Jean Michel-Frank Design Onyx Table Lamp by Comte, Argentina

1920s Art Déco Jean Michel-Frank Design Onyx Table Lamp by Comte, Argentina

By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco onyx and brass table lamp by Comte with design attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, Argentina By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte Material: onyx, stone, brass, copper, zinc, met...

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1920s Argentine Art Deco Antique Zinc Lamp

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Stone, Onyx, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Set of Three 19th Century Stair Balustrades Converted to a Table Lamps
Set of Three 19th Century Stair Balustrades Converted to a Table Lamps

Set of Three 19th Century Stair Balustrades Converted to a Table Lamps

Located in Middleburg, VA

The balustrades are mounted on simple square wooden plinths and topped with hand-fabricated zinc collars and aged brass lamp fittings, lending an understated industrial touch.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Metal

Oversized Circa 1920 French Zinc Roof Finial as Lamp Base
Oversized Circa 1920 French Zinc Roof Finial as Lamp Base

Oversized Circa 1920 French Zinc Roof Finial as Lamp Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1920, this zinc roof finial was repurposed at a later date into an oversized lamp base.

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1920s French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Classical Six-Light French Torchère
Classical Six-Light French Torchère

Classical Six-Light French Torchère

Located in Sheffield, MA

Six-light electrified torchère with classical detailing, acanthus leaves attached to arabesque legs and spiral armatures. Wonderful patina. Spiral center post. Wired and ready to go....

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/ Street Lamp Shade
Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/ Street Lamp Shade

Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/ Street Lamp Shade

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/Street Lamp Shade USA, circa Earlier 20th Century  This massive antique textured opaque glass and zinc lantern or street lamp sh...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Zinc Lamp

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Zinc

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm
Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm

Antique Swedish Brass Oil Lampe by Böhlmarks of Stockholm

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Søborg, DK

Originally, Böhlmark sold imported kerosene lamps (hand, table, wall and hanging lamps as well as stable lanterns) and gas oil lamps made of tin, zinc and brass, with accessories suc...

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1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Zinc Lamp

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Brass

Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel & Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900
Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel & Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900

Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel & Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

Exquisite antique oil lamp featuring the renowned Herold burner, manufactured by Brendel & Löwig of Berlin, Germany, circa 1900. The ornate spelter base is richly decorated with two ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

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A Pair of Large Scaled Zinc Urn Lamps
A Pair of Large Scaled Zinc Urn Lamps

A Pair of Large Scaled Zinc Urn Lamps

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H 48 in W 14 in D 14 in

A Pair of Large Scaled Zinc Urn Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

A fine pair of zinc and or tin urns in the neo-classic manner now mounted as lamps.

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19th Century Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Italian Table Lamp Made from a Vintage Zinc Tank from Late 19th Century
Italian Table Lamp Made from a Vintage Zinc Tank from Late 19th Century

Italian Table Lamp Made from a Vintage Zinc Tank from Late 19th Century

Located in Florence, IT

Italian table lamp with two lights made from a vintage zinc tank from late 19th century with Ralph Lauren linen fabric lampshade.

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Late 19th Century Italian Brutalist Antique Zinc Lamp

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Brass, Zinc

Pair of Tea Caddy Table Lamps
Pair of Tea Caddy Table Lamps

Pair of Tea Caddy Table Lamps

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H 29 in W 8 in D 6 in

Pair of Tea Caddy Table Lamps

Located in Solebury, PA

An early 19th century pair of tea caddies with attractive floral motif engraving and self footed, mounted on formed wood bases as table lamps.

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19th Century Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc, Brass

Zinc Lamp
Zinc Lamp

Zinc Lamp

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H 47 in W 18 in D 18 in

Zinc Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Unusual 5 arm zinc lamp. Extremely decorative.

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Large Pair of 19th Century Zinc Lamps
Large Pair of 19th Century Zinc Lamps

Large Pair of 19th Century Zinc Lamps

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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Large Pair of 19th Century Zinc Lamps

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large pair of 19th century zinc lamps. With good size patina and decoration.

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Vase-Shaped Zinc Lamp from the Early 20th Century
Vase-Shaped Zinc Lamp from the Early 20th Century

Vase-Shaped Zinc Lamp from the Early 20th Century

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H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Vase-Shaped Zinc Lamp from the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Vase-shaped zinc lamp from the early 20th century We present you a lamp with a vase-shaped zinc body and a marble base.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Marble, Zinc

Pair of 19th C Zinc Lamps
Pair of 19th C Zinc Lamps

Pair of 19th C Zinc Lamps

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H 39.5 in W 18 in D 6 in

Pair of 19th C Zinc Lamps

Located in New Orleans, LA

An imposing pair of zinc fragments fashioned into table lamps. The urn shape fragment has been attached to a sturdy metal base.

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19th Century Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Oversized Zinc Floor / Table Lamp
Oversized Zinc Floor / Table Lamp

Oversized Zinc Floor / Table Lamp

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H 44.25 in Dm 15 in

Oversized Zinc Floor / Table Lamp

Located in Culver City, CA

Amazing zinc lamp with wonderful patina and new shade.    

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Late 19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Zinc Finial Floor Lamp
Zinc Finial Floor Lamp

Zinc Finial Floor Lamp

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H 51 in Dm 16 in

Zinc Finial Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Zinc Finial Floor Lamp Rewired.

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Pair Of Zinc Finial lamps
Pair Of Zinc Finial lamps

Pair Of Zinc Finial lamps

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of 19th century French zinc rooftop finials, now mounted as lamps.

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Zinc Pineapple Lamp
19th Century Zinc Pineapple Lamp

19th Century Zinc Pineapple Lamp

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H 29.14 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

19th Century Zinc Pineapple Lamp

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Fabulous 19th Century zinc finial lamp in the style of Maison Charles.

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Zinc Finial Floor Lamps
Pair of Zinc Finial Floor Lamps

Pair of Zinc Finial Floor Lamps

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H 56 in W 10.25 in

Pair of Zinc Finial Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Zinc Finial Converted into Floor Lamp, Linen Shade.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Zinc Flame lamp
Zinc Flame lamp

Zinc Flame lamp

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H 27 in W 13 in D 13 in

Zinc Flame lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A zinc flame lamp with custom shade.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Pair of French Zinc Baluster Table Lamps with Zinc Metal Accents, circa 1920
Pair of French Zinc Baluster Table Lamps with Zinc Metal Accents, circa 1920

Pair of French Zinc Baluster Table Lamps with Zinc Metal Accents, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French zinc baluster table lamps from the early 20th century with gilt metal accents.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc, Metal

Pair of French Zinc Architectural Finial Lamps
Pair of French Zinc Architectural Finial Lamps

Pair of French Zinc Architectural Finial Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of French architectural finial was from Paris, France, and was made from zinc, circa 1900. They have been converted to lamps and wired for use in the U.S.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Monumental Zinc Architectural Salvage Building Spire Floor Lamp
Monumental Zinc Architectural Salvage Building Spire Floor Lamp

Monumental Zinc Architectural Salvage Building Spire Floor Lamp

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Antique monumental unique architectural salvage zinc floor lamp. Standing at 7.5 feet tall this is a very unique piece.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Late 19th Century Pair of Flaming Zinc Finial Lamps
Late 19th Century Pair of Flaming Zinc Finial Lamps

Late 19th Century Pair of Flaming Zinc Finial Lamps

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H 17.33 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Late 19th Century Pair of Flaming Zinc Finial Lamps

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th century Flaming Zinc elements converted into a bespoke unique pair of lamps, wired and PAT tested.    

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

One of a Kind, Oversized Vintage Glass and Zinc Table Lamps
One of a Kind, Oversized Vintage Glass and Zinc Table Lamps

One of a Kind, Oversized Vintage Glass and Zinc Table Lamps

By Far-Fetched, LLC.

Located in Houston, TX

Second lamp has a green over grey zinc ball. Green ball lamp features brown fabric cord.

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1920s French Industrial Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

French 19th Century Zinc Balustrades as Table Lamps
French 19th Century Zinc Balustrades as Table Lamps

French 19th Century Zinc Balustrades as Table Lamps

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Blue-Grey Patina Zinc Balustrades Updated with Contemporary Wiring & Places on Black Metal Bases.
Priced as a Pair, but Available Individually

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Wall Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Wall Lamp / Piano Lamp

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Wall Lamp / Piano Lamp

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H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 9.85 in

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Wall Lamp / Piano Lamp

By Marke Unbekannt

Located in Schwerin, MV

The lamp consists of a stable die-cast zinc base with a dark bronze finish and a large opal glass shade.

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp

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H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp

By Marke Unbekannt

Located in Schwerin, MV

The lamp is made of die-cast zinc with a bronze finish and a flower-shaped glass shade.

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp

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H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 9.85 in

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp

By Marke Unbekannt

Located in Schwerin, MV

The lamp consists of a sturdy die-cast zinc base with a dark bronze surface and a flower-shaped glass shade.

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Brass, Zinc

PAIR PAINTED FLOOR LAMPS
PAIR PAINTED FLOOR LAMPS

PAIR PAINTED FLOOR LAMPS

Located in New Orleans, LA

ZINC POLES PAINTED WITH LEAVES, BERRIES AND FLOWERS AND WERE ORIGINALLY USED IN RELIGIOUS PROCESSIONS. NOW MOUNTED ON BRONZE BASES. sHADES ARE GOLD LINED

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19th Century French Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Table Lamp
Table Lamp

Table Lamp

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H 6.3 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in

Table Lamp

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. New cable installed. To the E27 bulb.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Table Lamp, circa 1900
Table Lamp, circa 1900

Table Lamp, circa 1900

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H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in

Table Lamp, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. Original state. New copper cable installed. To the Classic E27 bulb.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Antique Tea Tin Canister Table Lamp
Antique Tea Tin Canister Table Lamp

Antique Tea Tin Canister Table Lamp

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H 20.87 in Dm 9.06 in

Antique Tea Tin Canister Table Lamp

Located in Cirencester, GB

We have converted this late 19th Century English tea tin or caddie into a table lamp. Lovely patina to the hand-painted crest with a few minor bumps and scrapes. Polished brass fit...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Table Lamp, Allegory of Victory, Émile Bruchon
Table Lamp, Allegory of Victory, Émile Bruchon

Table Lamp, Allegory of Victory, Émile Bruchon

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H 22.45 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in

Table Lamp, Allegory of Victory, Émile Bruchon

By Emile Bruchon

Located in Praha, CZ

A figural lamp representing an allegory of victory. New wiring. Fully functional.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

Figural Table Lamp, A.J.Scotte, France
Figural Table Lamp, A.J.Scotte, France

Figural Table Lamp, A.J.Scotte, France

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H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in

Figural Table Lamp, A.J.Scotte, France

By A.J. Scotte

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. Small cracks around the foot, girl missing one finger. New copper cable installed. To the E14 bulb.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Zinc Lamp

Materials

Zinc

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Antique Zinc Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique zinc lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, zinc and brass, every antique zinc lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique zinc lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique zinc lamp bearing Art Nouveau, industrial or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique zinc lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Bausch & Lomb and Jean Charles Ruchot produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Zinc Lamp?

An antique zinc lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $28,750.

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