How can you tell if a lamp is real brass?

To 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.

How do I identify a Stiffel brass lamp?

To 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.

How do you use a brass oil lamp?

How 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.

How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?

To 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.

What color lamp shade goes with brass?

White 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.

Brass Tree Lamp

Brass Palm Lighting

Maison Charles Palm Tree

Hollywood Regency Palm Lamp

Murano Palm Floor Lamp

Midcentury Modern Hall Tree

Murano Glass Palm Tree

Hall Tree Mid Century

Palm Tree Dining Table

Murano Calla Lily Art Glass &Gilt Brass Flower Bouquet Floor Lamp by Franco Luce

$10,377

H 59.06 in Dm 25.99 in

Murano Calla Lily Art Glass &Gilt Brass Flower Bouquet Floor Lamp by Franco Luce

By Franco Luce, Venini

Located in Coimbra, PT

Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern glass flower bouquet gilt brass tree modernist floor lamp

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large 1970s Mid-Century Modern Palm Tree by Maison Honore Paris, Maison Jansen

$24,575

H 90.56 in Dm 98.43 in

Large 1970s Mid-Century Modern Palm Tree by Maison Honore Paris, Maison Jansen

By Maison Honoré

Located in Waasmunster, BE

palm tree by Maison Honoré Paris. Known for their bold and eclectic aesthetic, Maison Honoré brings

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Palm Table Lamp, 1970s

$2,455

H 28.75 in Dm 23.63 in

Maison Jansen Palm Table Lamp, 1970s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful torch cut brass palm tree table lamp by Maison Jansen. This palm lamp has a top

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tree Branches Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

$2,004 / item

H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Tree Branches Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Tree Branches Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 50 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Inspiring Trees Golden Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

$4,234 / item

H 23.63 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

Large Inspiring Trees Golden Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Large Inspiring Trees Golden Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 18 x W 33 x H 60 cm

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Inspiring Trees Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

$3,415 / item

H 23.63 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

Large Inspiring Trees Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Large Inspiring Trees Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 18 x W 33 x H 60 cm

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Small Inspiring Trees Oxidized Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

$3,261 / item

H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in

Small Inspiring Trees Oxidized Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspiring Trees Oxidized Brushed Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 16 x W 22 x H 40 cm

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp, 60 Tree Silk Silvered Glass Brass

$7,471 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in

Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp, 60 Tree Silk Silvered Glass Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional expertise, offering

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, tree Silk, Silvered Glass. Brass

$3,676 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in

Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp 30, tree Silk, Silvered Glass. Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional expertise, offering

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Nature inspired hammered brass, Tree Branches wall lamp by InsidherLand

$1,594 / item

H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Nature inspired hammered brass, Tree Branches wall lamp by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Tree branches wall lamp recreates the sunbeams that pierce the density of forests. The light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Geometric bronzed brushed brass, Inspiring Trees L wall lamp by InsidherLand

$2,789 / item

H 23.63 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

Geometric bronzed brushed brass, Inspiring Trees L wall lamp by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Folia Large Suspension Lamp: Polished Brass Lighting Inspired by Palm Tree

$3,913 / item

H 5.52 in W 30.71 in D 7.49 in

Folia Large Suspension Lamp: Polished Brass Lighting Inspired by Palm Tree

Located in Porto, PT

texture. Crafted from polished brass, the Folia Suspension Lamp adds a touch of sophistication and luxury

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Nature inspired brushed brass, Inspiring Trees L wall lamp by InsidherLand

$2,615 / item

H 23.63 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

Nature inspired brushed brass, Inspiring Trees L wall lamp by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Geometric dark bronzed brushed brass Inspiring Trees L wall lamp by InsidherLand

$2,791 / item

H 23.63 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

Geometric dark bronzed brushed brass Inspiring Trees L wall lamp by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Folia Small Suspension Lamp: Polished Brass Lighting Inspired by Palm Tree Trunk

$3,913 / item

H 5.52 in W 25.2 in D 7.88 in

Folia Small Suspension Lamp: Polished Brass Lighting Inspired by Palm Tree Trunk

Located in Porto, PT

texture. Crafted from polished brass, the Folia Suspension Lamp adds a touch of sophistication and luxury

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Nature inspired geometric aged brass Inspiring Trees S wall lamp by InsidherLand

$2,366 / item

H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in

Nature inspired geometric aged brass Inspiring Trees S wall lamp by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Maison Jansen wall lamps, gilt brass in the shape palm tree

$6,155 / set

H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Midcentury Maison Jansen wall lamps, gilt brass in the shape palm tree

By Maison Jansen

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding Pair of wall lamps or wall sconces, palm tree design by Christian Techoueyres for

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tree Branches Steel Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

$1,885 / item

H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Tree Branches Steel Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Tree Branches Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 50 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Tree Branches Copper Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

$2,194 / item

H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Tree Branches Copper Wall Lamp by InsidherLand

Located in Geneve, CH

Tree Branches Brass Wall Lamp by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 50 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Paul Kedelv lamps Model 'the tree' for Faglaviks Glasbruk Sweden 1960

$2,668 / item

H 30.32 in Dm 13.78 in

Paul Kedelv lamps Model 'the tree' for Faglaviks Glasbruk Sweden 1960

By Paul Kedelv

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul Kedelv lamps Model 'the tree' for Faglaviks Glasbruk Sweden 1960 4 items availabe price for 1

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Striking and Stylish Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Tree-Light Floor Lamp

$2,134

H 67 in Dm 17 in

Striking and Stylish Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Tree-Light Floor Lamp

By Maison Baguès

Located in Lisse, NL

Marvelous French 3 light / torches floor lamp. If you are looking for a vibrant and stylish floor

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Torchères

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Brass Tree Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass tree lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass tree lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a brass tree lamp, we have 254 options in-stock, while there are 27 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the brass tree lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass tree lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass tree lamp over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, InsidherLand and Joana Santos Barbosa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Tree Lamp?

The average selling price for a brass tree lamp at 1stDibs is $4,528, while they’re typically $147 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.

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.