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Italian Brass Reading Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian brass reading lamp. Vintage Italian hotel candlestick form lamp for bedside table or desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gilardi & Barzaghi Brass reading lamp with tilted stem
By Gilardi & Barzaghi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2804
Gilardi & Barzaghi
Brass reading lamp with tilted stem covered in leather and adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade
A very unusual piece, this elegant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Metalarte for Hansen Adjustable Height Brass Reading Lamp
By Metalarte, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Classic reading lamp, made by Metalarte in Spain.
Base diameter: 9.5”
Height Adjustable from 39
Category
Late 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Reading Lamp with Removable Arm
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of removable reading lamps are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chapman American Mid-Century Counter Balanced Brass Reading Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Counter Balanced Brass Reading Floor Lamp (CHAPMAN)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Reading Lamp with Claw Feet in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice reading lamp is made of brass. The lamp is removable and adjustable. We have 2
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Articulated Brass Floor Lamps By Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of brass reading lamps by Koch & Lowy, stamped OMI. Articulated shades create many
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lamp Table Reading Brass French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A VINTAGE, FRENCH, BRASS, READING LIGHT
Elegant, classic pared down form with no ornamentation and
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Task Reading Lamp Brass Reeded
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A FINE, EARLY-20th CENTURY, FRENCH, BRASS, ADJUSTABLE, READING LIGHT
Stylish & practical
Elegant
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of brass floor standing reading lamps the adjustable twin glass shade is supported on a
Category
Early 20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
J. Mendizabal Brass Swing-Arm Reading Lamp
By Mendizabal Industria
Located in Astoria, NY
J. Mendizabal Brass Adjustable Swing-Arm Reading Lamp, with label inside shade. Fully extended
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp
This charming floor Standing Study
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Metalarte Brass Reading Floor Lamps, Spain 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Brass reading floor lamps by Metalarte in brass, fully adjustable in height from 50” to 70”. Shades
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp / Reading Lamp
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Paris, FR
With a patinated brass base composed by tubes forming a cylindrical cage on a circular flat grooved
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Polished Brass Reading / Task Floor Lamp by Casella
By Casella Lighting, Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Polished Brass Reading Floor Lamp. Beautiful Lap Joint On Base. High quality, Well Built
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Scandinavian Modern teak with brass reading floor with milk glass shade. Shade is adjustable. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian, Brass Plated Steel Reading Floor Lamp by Raymor.
By Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass plated steel mid century modern floor/reading lamp from Italian marketeer, Raymor.
Fixed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Standard Lamp, English, Brass, Adjustable Reading Light, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage standard lamp. An English, heavy brass adjustable reading light, dating to
Category
Mid-20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 82.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Telescoping Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple example of a Pharmacy style lamp. The base is heavy with an 10 inch diameter
Category
Early 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Adjustable Brass Floor/Reading Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of vintage adjustable brass floor/reading lamps by Chapman
with dimmer switch, circa 1972
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Adjustable Nessen Brass Pharmacy Reading Lamps, circa 1960s
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of Nessen Studios floor lamps. Fully adjustable height and swing arm. The brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age brass and chrome bell shaped reading desk lamp. Measures: 13"H x 7" W x 11" D.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Koch & Lowy Articulated Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic articulating reading or task lamp manufactured by Koch & Lowy, in the style of Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Polished Brass Reading / Task Floor Lamps by Casella
By Casella Lighting, Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Polished Brass Reading Floor Lamps. Beautiful Lap Joint On Base. High quality
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Reading Floor Lamp Brass lacquered Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in brass, black and white lacquered metal, pink marble base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 67.72 in W 13 in D 32.68 in
Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare1930s Frankart reading floor lamp with a base featuring three nude nymphs.
The reading lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Swedish Vintage Reading Brass Floor Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish reading floor lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 64.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Molto Table Lamp or Reading Lamp in Brass and Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
mesh shade, brass counterweight and a heavy black marble base. This lamp articulates in two places: the
Category
2010s North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
H 25 in W 3 in D 21 in
Iconic 1970s Brass Architectural Modern Reading Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting, Casella
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This amazing vintage 1970s floor lamp was made by the iconic Casella. Purchased by the original
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 42.5 in W 10 in D 18 in
Floor Lamp, Reading Light in Gilded Brass, 1980-1990, High Quality Craftsmanship
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floor lamp, reading light in gilded brass, 1980-1990, high quality craftsmanship.
Reading lamp
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 49.22 in W 26.38 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Reading Lamp in Solid Brass with Counterbalance by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare and early floor lamp in solid brass with counterbalance by Florian Schulz .
The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 30.32 in D 11.03 in
Stilnovo Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass whit lacquered Metal italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vigevano, PV
Reading floor lamp in white lacquered metal and brass. ideal for reading corners. This lamp is from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 63 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Mid Century Modern Adjustable Brass Swing Arm Floor Reading Lamp, Germany 1960s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will a stunning Mid Century Modern Adjustable Brass Floor Reading Lamp in style
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Adjustable Flex Arm Brass Pharmacy Style Floor Reading Lamp c 1970's
By Koch & Lowy, Casella Lighting
Located in New York, NY
.
Perfect reading lamp with adjustments to position the light just where you need it.
H 50 - 41 x Base 10
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Desk Lamp Table Reading
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Very nice desk lamp that is useful for reading. It is also mobile to direct the light where you
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass lacquered Metal by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in brass, red and white lacquered metal, white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 61.03 in W 13.39 in D 52.37 in
Italian Brass Swing Arm Floor Reading Lamp Rectangle Genuine Taupe Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian two patina Brass swing arm floor or reading lamp mounted on a beige
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 46.5 in W 19 in D 6.13 in
Vintage Brass Leaf Shaped Floor Reading Lamp in Style of Tommaso Barbi
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage brass shell shade floor lamp with base diameter of 10 inches. Extends up to 50 inches in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Reading Lamps with Removable Arms in Brass and Synthetic Green Painted
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of reading lamps is made of removable brass arms synthetic green
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 29.73 in D 13.19 in
Reading Lamp with Removable Arm in Brass and Synthetic Green Painted Sheet Metal
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice reading lamp is made of a removable brass arm and a synthetic green shade in painted
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 56.3 in W 13.19 in D 13.19 in
MARIONI Cecile Floor Standing reading lamp in Brushed Brass with swing arm shade
By Marioni
Located in London, GB
reading lamp made 100% by hand in Brushed Brass, with a heavy solid Brass circular base plate, an elegant
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 48.82 in W 14.18 in D 20.87 in
Set of 3 Reading Lamps with Removable Arms in Brass and Synthetic Green Painted
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of 3 Reading lamps with removable brass arms and synthetic green shade in painted sheet metal
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 56.3 in W 29.73 in D 13.19 in
20th Century Swedish Pair of Polished Brass Reading Table Lamps by EWÅ, Värnamo
By Ewå Värnamo, EWÅ
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish pair of reading table lamps made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Up]side[down Reading Lamp by Hillsideout
Located in Geneve, CH
Up]side[down Reading Lamp by Hillsideout
Dimensions: W 20-25 x D 20 x H 60 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Contemporary 'Trefoil' Reading Lamp with Bronze Details
By McDevitt Metal, John McDevitt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A reduced-height floor lamp intended for use as a reading lamp. Set on a tri foot base featuring
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Bronze
Wonderful High Adjustable Reading and Floor Lamp
By Josef Frank
Located in Munich, DE
Attributed to Josef Frank. Brass and silk shade. Measures: High adjustable 110cm - 172cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Maison Jansen Style Swing-Arm Reading Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair Maison Jansen style swing-arm reading lamps. Gilt brass telescoping swing arm floor lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Dusk Dawn Reading Floor Lamp by Branch Creative
By Ghidini 1961, Branch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dusk dawn reading floor lamp by branch creative. Floor lamp in brass and metalized glass. Dusk Dawn
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Brass Table Lamp with Putti Reading in front of a Harp, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass table lamp.
Elegant lamp for a dining room, a living room or an entrance, perfect to create
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 24.81 in W 6.89 in D 4.93 in
Valenti / Adnet Reading Floor Lamps, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand-stitched reading lamps in a rich deep burgundy leather. Great condition and rare as a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
The Flexible Reading Lamp by B.B. for Reschio
By B.B. for Reschio
Located in Milan, IT
A solid brass frame conceived for a safe design distinguishes this reading lamp, its flexible stem
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps, Reading Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Art Deco adjustable swing arm floor lamps, reading Lamps
These are beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall Mutual Sunset Walnut & Brass Table Lamp on Footed Oval Base, 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Walnut and Brass tri-form footed reading Table Lamp. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Torchiere Reading Lamp Style of Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and simple with numerous positions for the reading lamp. Torchiere and flexible reading
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Valenti Reading Lamps in Stitched Leather, France 1960's
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of black leather stitched floor lamps in excellent condition with weighted bases
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ghidini 1961 Flamingo Reading Lamp in Polished Gold Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant lamp where the light is projected through four adjustable flaps and the Minimalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Adjustable Vintage Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light. Adjustable in vertically and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco/ Modernist Reading or Torchiere Flip Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Buffalo, NY
doubles as a reading lamp and a torchiere. Just flip the shade upward or downward and it looks amazing in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Torche Reading Light In Darkened Steel With Brass Shade and Cylindrical Base
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The torch reading light is part of Atelier de Troupe's Torch collection. It features a thin 1/4
Category
2010s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Brass Reading Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of brass reading lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass reading lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. Find 228 antique and vintage brass reading lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Brass reading lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of brass reading lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern brass reading lamps are of considerable interest. Many brass reading lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Cedric Hartman, Koch & Lowy and Blueprint Lighting produced popular brass reading lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Brass Reading Lamps?
Prices for brass reading lamps start at $400 and top out at $49,237 with the average selling for $2,000.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
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.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
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.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Brass Reading Lamps
- What is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
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