Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Crystal Argand Lamps, Philadelphia. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American two arm git bronze and crystal argand lamps with centered crystal reservoirs surmounted by gilt swans, original etched floral globes with prisms, terminating on trip...
Crystal, Bronze
Set of American Gilt Bronze Urn Foliage Argand Lamps w/ Cherub Winged Feet 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th Century Argand lamps are in the original condition and have not been electrified.
Bronze
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Argand Neoclassical Brass, Crystal & Marble Solar Table Lamp C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Argand Neoclassical Brass, Crystal & Marble Solar Lamp with Gothic Etched Glass Shade C1840 Measures - 24.5"H x 8.25"W x 8.25"D This antique Argand lamp, dating to circa 1840...
Crystal, Marble, Brass
$1,155Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Regency Brass Double Argand Hurricane Lamp Candlestick Candelabra Light
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique double-arm Argand lamp is a classic early 19th-century lighting fixture crafted from polished and cast brass.
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
2 Antique Brass Regency Argand Cornucopia Trophy Urn Hurricane Lamps 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
This pair of classical-style antique Argand lamps, dating to circa 1820–1830, is crafted from heavy cast gilt brass and patinated bronze with an elegant, opposing silhouette.
Brass
$1,080Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Neoclassical Duplex English Brass Corinthian Banquet Oil Lamp GWTW
Located in Dayton, OH
One of the most successful paraffin lamps was the Duplex burner introduced in 1865 which had two wicks side by side and, like the Argand lamp, a clear glass chimney with air drawn fr...
Brass
1950s Floor Lamp Attributed to Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
The design of this 1950s floor lamp manufactured by Maison Lunel is inspired by the Argand oil lamp invented in the 18th century by Aimé Argand and later popularized in France by a p...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Argand Lamps
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
A very fine example of Argand lamps made by Messenger & Company, Birmingham.
Brass, Bronze
A Unique Rococo Revival Silver Argand Lamp
By Henry N. Hooper & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is an exquisite silver plate argand lamp with very fine metal work. The base and urn feature exuberant rococo detailing and foliate swirls.
Bronze, Silver Plate
19th Century Argand Lamp Labelled Baldwin Gardiner
By Baldwin Gardiner
Located in Long Island, NY
An Argand lamp, made in the first half of the 19th century and retailed by the prestigious company Baldwin Gardiner NY.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Of Period Empire Tole Argand Lamps
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Period Napoleonic Argand gas tole lamps with decopage decoration
Tin
Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Argand Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pair is unsigned, but of high quality cast and chased bronze. There is a narrow hurricane shade wtihin the flared frosted and cut-glass outer shade. Scrolls of acanthus leaf and...
Bronze
Rare First Period Argand Chandelier ca. 1800
Located in Snellegem, BE
Argand chandelier. In 1784, Ami Argand , the swiss physicist improved the burning of oil by inventing the "Argand-burner" Argand-lamps made before 1825 are called first-period Ar...
Crystal
PAIR Boston Classical H. N. Hooper Ormolu Candelabra
By Henry N. Hooper & Co.
Located in Woodbury, CT
., manufacturer of fine chandeliers, girandoles, Argand lamps, and other decorative items of cast and gilt bronze.
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Patinated Bronze Twin Arm Colza Argand Oil Lamps
Located in London, GB
The central column with cast foliate decoration, surmounted by an urn with a pointed finial on top. Each with two straight arms and single burners, now currently electrified for the ...
Pair of Custom Cut and Frosted Glass Argand Mushroom Top Lamp Shades
Located in Hallowell, US
20th century pair of custom cut and frosted glass Argand mushroom top lamp shades. Mushroom shaped top.
Cut Glass
Double Argand Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English. Double Argand lamp, circa 1810. Glass, blown and gilt bronze and -brass, with lamp mechanism, and with glass chimneys.
Brass, Bronze
Antique Empire Period Electrified Bronze Argand Lamp C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Empire Period Electrified Bronze Argand Lamp C1920 Measures - 17"H x 9.5"W x 5"D
Bronze
Edward F. Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze Argand Lamp
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Neo-Classical style twin armed Argand lamp by E. F. Caldwell is beautifully cast, and of superior quality.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century English Bronze Double Burner Argand Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
Pair of bronze double burner Argand lamps, English, mid-19th century, Central pedestal with urn form pediment and square base.
Bronze
Sold
H 21 in W 16 in D 5 in
Bronze Electrified Double Astral Argand Lamp by Baldwin Gardiner, circa 1840
By Baldwin Gardiner
Located in Big Flats, NY
Bronze electrified Astral Argand lamp by B. Gardiner features double light emerging from an urn shaped font resting on three paw feet, with replaced shades, circa 1840.
Bronze
Antique Gilt Brass & Bronze Double Argand Lamp with Shades, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique argand lamp offers gilt brass and bronze construction with faceted font surmounting base with double arms terminating in frosted glass shades and raised on foliate embosse...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 9.25 in
Antique Pair Messenger Co. Bronze Double Argand Lamps with Etched Shades c1820s
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of argand lamps by Messenger Co. offer cast bronze bases with Greco pedestal having double arms terminating in lights with Greek Key frosted shades, electrified, circ...
Bronze
Sold
H 22.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Pair of American Argand Lamps, Signed P & A Manufacturing Co. Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and crystal argand lamps with fluted urn tops, frosted acid etched globes, scrolled acanthus arms and terminating on squared floral bases with feet.
Sold
H 15.75 in W 8 in D 5 in
Pair of American Regency Gilt Bronze Lion Mask & Foliage Argand Lamps NY C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American regency gilt bronze lion mask and foliage single light argand lamps with flanking urn finials, original frosted clear banded shades, and resting on triangular bases ...
Bronze, Wire
Sold
H 21 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Pair of American Gilt Bronze & Crystal Argand Lamps, J. B. Wilbor, NY, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American gilt bronze and crystal Argand lamps with a centered urn a top columns, each with flanking single arms, foliate-edged rings with bird motif, lotus finial, matching f...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Gilt Brass & Bronze Double Argand Lamp with Shades, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique argand table lamp offers cast brass and bronze base with font having floral finial and surmounting base with flared and faceted plinth with two arms terminating in lights ...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Gilt Brass & Bronze Double Argand Lamp with Crystal Prisms, 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Argand table lamp offers brass and bronze construction with urn form font over double arms terminating in lights having floral etched frosted shades and crystal prisms, ra...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Empire Red Tole Oil Lamps 'Lampes A Quinquet'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The English version of the Quinquet lamp is the argand lamp.
Metal
Sold
H 24.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Fine Bronze Column Lamp Base, Messenger & Sons, England, circa 1830
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Originally a Sinumbra Argand lamp, it was converted to electricity in the early 20th century and has been newly rewired.
Bronze
Miller's of London Reading Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Gloucester, GB
George Alexander Miller who was involved in the business was awarded patent 6551 in 1834 for an improved arrangement of wicks in an Argand lamp. His brother, Taverner John Miller, a ...
Pair of Brass Argand Two-Arm Candelabra Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French brass argand two-arm candelabra lights. Each with a finely cast brass finial flanked by a pair of three-light sconce with crystal plates and hanging prisms. Both depic...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Argand Sinumbra Bronze Electrified Solar Table Lamp c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Argand Sinumbra Bronze Electrified Solar Table Lamp C1840 Measures - 29 1/8" x 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" This antique Argand Sinumbra lamp, dating to circa 1840, features a finely cr...
Bronze
Antique Sinumbra Argand Brass and Crystal Solar Lamp C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sinumbra Argand Brass and Crystal Solar Lamp with Etched Glass Shade and Marble Base C1840 Measures- 18"H x 7"W x 7"D
Crystal, Marble, Brass
Sold
H 25.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique Cornelius School Sinumbra Argand Bronze, Marble & Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cornelius School Sinumbra Argand Bronze, Marble & Crystal Table Lamp with Cut Back Glass Shade, electrified, c1840 Measures - 25 5/8" x 12" x 12"
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.