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Regency Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of lamps made from Regency cast iron andirons are very nicely detailed and of heavy
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

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Iron

Regency Cast Iron Lamps
Regency Cast Iron Lamps
H 22 in Dm 22 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
architectural element, impresses at first sight. With age, the surface of the cast iron base has slowly
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
19th Century French Cast Iron Lamp
H 26 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Two Pairs of Napoleon III Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful patina on these two pairs of cast iron finial lamps. The bases are made of wood. Newly
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Gold 2 Light Slag Glass Cast Iron Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian cast iron library, desk or parlor lamp featuring slag glass filigree
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Louisville, KY
early 1900's, this Mission style lamp is made of heavy cast iron and beautiful mottled green slag glass
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laurel Brutalist Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Quality pair of patina cast Iron lamps, from "Laurel Lamp Company" in the style of brutalist. Mid
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ming Dynasty Iron Arrow Game Vase Lamp
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Sophisticated cast iron lamp made from a Ming Dynasty arrow vase. Arrow vases were originally made
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Ming Dynasty Iron Arrow Game Vase Lamp
Ming Dynasty Iron Arrow Game Vase Lamp
H 31.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Giberti Illuminazione "Gabbiano" Table Lamp, Italy, 1985
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iron lamp stem leads to a glass shade made of glass. A beautiful example of Italian design In original
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Torchiere Floor Lamp by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rembrandt cast iron torchiere floor lamp with circular base and elegant floral wrought iron details.
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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Azucena Base Ghisa Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Novedrate, IT
The Base Ghisa, cast iron lamp is one of Luigi Caccia Dominioni’s most Minimalist designs. Even the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Column Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, K
Early 20th century Edwardian column table lamp in cast iron.
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Column Table Lamp
Edwardian Cast Iron Column Table Lamp
H 21.26 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Petrol Enamel Cast Iron Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Petrol Enamel Vintage industrial workshop floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Adjustable in
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Petrol Enamel Cast Iron Brass Floor Lamp
Petrol Enamel Cast Iron Brass Floor Lamp
H 59.06 in W 10.24 in D 19.69 in
Pair of cast iron columnar table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of cast iron columnar table lamps with patinated finish
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two white painted iron table or floor lamps. Measure: Height of the table lamp base without
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
Two Cast Iron Painted Table Lamps
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Cast Iron Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
-touched lamp invokes a sense of appreciation for classical design. The cast iron base, which has been
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Table Lamp
19th Century Cast Iron Table Lamp
H 26 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable industrial floor lamp Black enamel with round glass mirror. Cast iron arm and base
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Cast Iron and Brass Filigree Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Cast iron and brass filigree lamp. May have been originally gas. completely restored, metals
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

White Opline Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline vintage floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Adjustable in angle. Diameter foot
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French cast iron rooster lamps. Lovely pair of French polychromed cast iron
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Art Deco desk lamp in industrial style. The base is made of cast iron, the arm is made of
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
Art Deco Period Cast Iron-Brass Desk Lamp
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H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 3.55 in
Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel
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20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Tall Cast Iron Cattail Lamp 40.5" H
Located in New York, NY
Tall Cast Iron Cattail Lamp, standing at an impressive height of 40.5 inches. Crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Tall Cast Iron Cattail Lamp 40.5" H
Tall Cast Iron Cattail Lamp 40.5" H
H 40.5 in W 18 in D 9.5 in
Green Metal Cast Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

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Iron

Antique Cast Hammered Brass Floor Lamp w Wrought Iron Base
Located in New York, NY
Brass and cast iron floor lamp with a black wrought iron base and beige shade. In good condition
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Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Cast Iron Star Lamp- Repurposed Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron star lamp. Star was used as and architectural element for building and repurposed as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of table lamps made of cast iron with flowers and vines motif, hand painted in flat
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps
Pair of Cast Iron Table Lamps
H 33 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass German, 1960s Vintage floor lamp with a brass
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
Vintage Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base and Brass, 1960s
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H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Cast Iron Floor Lamp, Step and Seat
Located in Mortsel, BE
This Cast Iron Floor Lamp/Step/Seat is a multifunctional piece, perfect for giving your space an
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Floor Lamps

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Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron Floor Lamp, Step and Seat
Brutalist Cast Iron Floor Lamp, Step and Seat
H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cast Iron Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful large scale Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. cast iron floor lamp. The floor lamp is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Floor Lamps

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Iron

Pair Mid Century Green Cast Iron Table Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair mid century green cast iron table lamps. 24" tall to top of the sockets. Original working
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

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Iron

Pair of Architectural Cast Iron Stars Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Antique French cast iron stars have been mounted on black metal bases and wired to create these
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Spanish Candlestick Lamps with Custom Parchment Shades, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cast iron Spanish candlestick lamps that have been newly wired for electricity and
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20th Century Spanish Baroque Table Lamps

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Iron

Articulating Gooseneck Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About 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

Aluminum, Iron

19th Century Adjustable Cast Iron Caged Table Lamp (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique adjustable industrial caged table lamp with cast iron base, bronze centerpiece
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Antique 1880s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Brutalist Cast Iron French Floor Lamp Mid 20th Century
Located in London, England
Brutalist Cast Iron French Floor Lamp Mid 20th Century Blacksmith made, Lovely decorative details
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron French Floor Lamp Mid 20th Century
Brutalist Cast Iron French Floor Lamp Mid 20th Century
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H 45.67 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Adjustable 'Task' Industrial Machinists Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base
Located in Sharon, CT
Our vintage machinist's 'Task' lamp has been recently rewired. A beautiful oval cast iron base
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base; French Work, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This interesting and unusual floor lamp is made of wrought iron with a cast iron base. This is a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Table Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully detailed, articulating, Arts & Crafts, cast iron table lamp with frosted glass shade.
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Cast Iron Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing cast iron 3 way floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs cast iron table lamp
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1990s American Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Cast-Iron Urn Lamps
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French, 19th century cast-iron urns in the neoclassical manner, newly-mounted as lamps
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Two Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking pair of antique cast iron outside lights dating from the early 20th century. These two
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Floor Lamps

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Iron, Metal

Two Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
Two Antique Cast Iron Outside Lights
H 55.91 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Cast iron art nouveau table lamp, Danish 1930's
Located in Balen, BE
A very unique cast iron table lamp with beautifully painted metal details. Handmade and painted
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Circa 1930 Cast Iron & Chrome Articulating Floor Lamp with Holophane Shade
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th century steel, chrome plate, cast iron and black column floor lamp with clear holophane
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Cast Iron Base Table Lamp, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Black metal shade sits on adjustable brass neck with heavy base. Made in Italy Base measures 6.25" diameter Maximum height 27.5". *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Unusual Cast Iron and Brass Goose-Neck Industrial Floor Lamp, by Hendryx
By Hendryx
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual cast iron and brass goose-neck industrial floor lamp by Hendryx, fully adjustable, bendable
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Vintage 1920s Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bradley and Hubbard Brass and Cast Iron Table Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Canton, MA
Brass and Cast Iron Converted Oil Lamp. Two Light Cluster. Completely rewired and restored. 20
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Pifco Heat Lamps with Cast Iron Base, 1950's
Located in Faversham, GB
and great vintage character to their cast iron base and aluminum shade. Price is for the pair. The
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20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Robert Bulmore Black Cast Iron Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Robert Bulmore
Located in San Francisco, CA
designer Robert Bulmore. Matte black finished cast iron ring base supports a tripod body, combining to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century English Cast Iron Rainwater Hopper Table Lamps
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English cast iron rainwater hopper table lamps, circa 1860. Large scale designed
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Brass and Cast Iron Elephant Lamps
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of rare antique Danish elephant lamps from the 1920s. Raised on 3 elephant heads of cast
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Elements as Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very solid feeling pair of antique iron architectural elements as lamp bases. Three
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Sperti Inc. Raymond Loewy Style Aluminum & Cast Iron Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1940
By Sperti 1
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sperti Sunlamp Inc. adjustable Aluminum and Cast Iron repurposed light therapy floor lamp, in the
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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Pair Sperti Inc. Raymond Loewy Style Aluminum & Cast Iron Adjustable Floor Lamps
By Sperti 1, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Bainbridge, NY
head, extension rod on heavy Dark Cast Iron boomerang base. Adjustable 40H low to 57 high with shade
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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair, Antique French Cast Iron Architectural Fragment Paint Decorated Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, 19th century or earlier. Each lamp features an authentic cast iron architectural fragment
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Double-Arm Milk-Glass Reading Lamp Adjustable Cast-Iron Vintage Factory Lighting
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable double-arm machine task lamp with milk-glass shades and cast-iron O.C. White parts. Base
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Neobaroque Art Deco Floor Lamp in Cast Iron and Lacquered Metal, circa 1940
By Jean-Charles Moreux, Serge Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neobaroque Art Deco floor lamp in cast iron and lacquered metal, circa 1940. Probably repainted.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Unique, Sculptural Floor Lamp in Cast Iron and Blown Glass with Silicone Detail
By Ryan Decker
Located in New York, NY
commissioned for a 2021 exhibition entitled 'Cast Iron', in which eight artists from around the world were
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2010s American Futurist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base by Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, the black caps can also be turned in all directions. The cast iron base which weights around 5 kg
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Iron, Metal

Moooi Brave New World XL Lamp in Oak Frame with Cast Iron Weight by Freshwest
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In a Brave New World, imagination is free to produce a complex lamp with simple materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Greek Green Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Cast Iron Patinated 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Greek Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Iron Patinated The heavy object in cast in iron, is
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Vintage 1940s Greek Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Foil, Iron

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Cast Iron Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cast iron lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cast iron lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. There are 733 antique and vintage cast iron lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Cast iron lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron lamps bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Cast iron lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Elektrosvit, Industria Rotterdam and O.C. White are consistently popular.

How Much are Cast Iron Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $939, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $134,486 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.

Questions About Cast Iron Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.

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