Chinese Lamp Antique
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Copper
1920s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Bronze
1920s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain, Wood, Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Qing Chinese Lamp Antique
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Brass
19th Century Chinese Ming Chinese Lamp Antique
Lucite
1920s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Early 20th Century Unknown Qing Chinese Lamp Antique
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
1920s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Rose Quartz
Late 19th Century British Chinese Lamp Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Sandstone
1920s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Lamp Antique
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese Lamp Antique
Metal
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Stone, Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Chinese Lamp Antique
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Bronze
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
1890s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Bronze
1920s Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Stone
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Quartz
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Lamp Antique
Brass
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Enamel, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese Lamp Antique
Ormolu
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Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
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