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Vintage Art Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp attributed to Viktor Schreckengost
Vintage Art Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp attributed to Viktor Schreckengost

Vintage Art Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp attributed to Viktor Schreckengost

By Viktor Schreckengost, Colonial Premier Lamp Co., James Mont

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp Attributed to Viktor Schreckengost. A really nice period

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp attributed to Viktor Schreckengost
Vintage Art Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp attributed to Viktor Schreckengost

Vintage Art Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp attributed to Viktor Schreckengost

By Viktor Schreckengost, James Mont, Colonial Premier Lamp Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Deco Chinoiserie Floor Lamp Attributed to Viktor Schreckengost. A really nice period

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Spanish Colonial Revival Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Atrib, to Addison Mizner
Pair Spanish Colonial Revival Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Atrib, to Addison Mizner

Pair Spanish Colonial Revival Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Atrib, to Addison Mizner

By Addison Mizner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Spanish Colonial Revival Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Attributed to Addison Mizner, Florida

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Giltwood Columns, Now as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Giltwood Columns, Now as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Giltwood Columns, Now as Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th century Spanish colonial giltwood columns, now as lamps Spain, 19th century Each

Category

19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Tiffany Studios 18" Lemon Leaf Leaded Glass Lamp with Bronze Colonial Base
Tiffany Studios 18" Lemon Leaf Leaded Glass Lamp with Bronze Colonial Base

Tiffany Studios 18" Lemon Leaf Leaded Glass Lamp with Bronze Colonial Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Toledo, OH

Absolutely stunning leaded glass lamp by Tiffany Studios New York in green glass with a lemon leaf

Category

Early 20th Century Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Original Antique Alexandre Cabanel Museum Quality Portrait Oil Painting
Original Antique Alexandre Cabanel Museum Quality Portrait Oil Painting

Original Antique Alexandre Cabanel Museum Quality Portrait Oil Painting

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Spanish Colonial rustic wood floor lamp. It is carved from solid wood and has been rewired

Category

19th Century Napoleon III Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Two-Light Lamps
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Two-Light Lamps

Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Two-Light Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of hand-forged wrought iron lamps in the Spanish Revival taste, dating to the early

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Antique Spanish Revival Gothic Twisted Iron Torchiere Floor Lamps 96"
Monumental Antique Spanish Revival Gothic Twisted Iron Torchiere Floor Lamps 96"

Monumental Antique Spanish Revival Gothic Twisted Iron Torchiere Floor Lamps 96"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century pair of Spanish Revival palace sized torchiere candelabra floor lamps. Made

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Iron

Dutch Brass Candelabra Lamp, Mid-18th Century, Mounted by Chapman
Dutch Brass Candelabra Lamp, Mid-18th Century, Mounted by Chapman

Dutch Brass Candelabra Lamp, Mid-18th Century, Mounted by Chapman

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare Dutch brass candelabra, mid-18th century, later adapted as a table lamp by Chapman, circa

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large  Antique, Classic Bronze Dutch-Style Table Lamp with Charming Tray
Large  Antique, Classic Bronze Dutch-Style Table Lamp with Charming Tray

Large Antique, Classic Bronze Dutch-Style Table Lamp with Charming Tray

Located in Houston, TX

one entertains. The lamp has been newly wired in the US. The lamp is appropriate for Colonial, Country

Category

1910s Belgian Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Opaline Glass and Metal  Mounted Table Lamp,  20th Century
Opaline Glass and Metal  Mounted Table Lamp,  20th Century

Opaline Glass and Metal Mounted Table Lamp, 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An opaline glass and metal mounted table lamp 20th Century. Of white glass baluster form

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Glass

Tall English  Barley Twist Brass Candlestick Wired as Electric Table Lamp
Tall English  Barley Twist Brass Candlestick Wired as Electric Table Lamp

Tall English Barley Twist Brass Candlestick Wired as Electric Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Impressive brass barley twist candlestick, converted to an electric table lamp. The candlestick

Category

Early 20th Century British British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Dutch Blue and White Porcelain Tobacco Jar Table Lamps
Pair of Antique Dutch Blue and White Porcelain Tobacco Jar Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Dutch Blue and White Porcelain Tobacco Jar Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

replicating jars from the 17th century, converted to lamps in the 20th C. Presented on turned mahogany bases.

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

18th C. Royal Delft Blue and White Lamp Mounted Vases, Signed Van Duijn Pair
18th C. Royal Delft Blue and White Lamp Mounted Vases, Signed Van Duijn Pair

18th C. Royal Delft Blue and White Lamp Mounted Vases, Signed Van Duijn Pair

By Johannes Van Duijn

Located in Germantown, MD

mounted as lamps, circa 1770s by Van Duijn. A classic blue and white color palette adorns this abundantly

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Paint, Delft

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th century made in an 18th-century style. Hannukah Lamp has two

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful pair of 1920's iron/bronze/brass torchiere
Beautiful pair of 1920's iron/bronze/brass torchiere

Beautiful pair of 1920's iron/bronze/brass torchiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare 1920's wrought iron/bronze/brass torchiere or floor lamps, if i had the space

Category

1920s American Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Slender Leg Pembroke Lamp Side End Table
Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Slender Leg Pembroke Lamp Side End Table

Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Slender Leg Pembroke Lamp Side End Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Slender Leg Pembroke Lamp Side End Table. Item features tall slender

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Antique 19th Century Colonial Anglo Indian Caned Etagere Side Lamp Table
Antique 19th Century Colonial Anglo Indian Caned Etagere Side Lamp Table

Antique 19th Century Colonial Anglo Indian Caned Etagere Side Lamp Table

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Anglo Indian Caned Etagere Side/ Lamp Table C.1890 Bobbin turned supports

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Padouk

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall

Category

19th Century British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp
Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp

Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

amazing oil lamp with a handblown original glass globe. The condition is very good.

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination. Dimensions: 13.5" x 10

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were

Category

Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930
Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930

Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930. This sculptural candlestick

Category

Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Brass Sphinx Celadon Glass Converted 9 Arm Oil Lamp Chandelier
Antique French Brass Sphinx Celadon Glass Converted 9 Arm Oil Lamp Chandelier

Antique French Brass Sphinx Celadon Glass Converted 9 Arm Oil Lamp Chandelier

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century converted nine arm candle and oil lamp / lantern / chandelier. Made of brass with

Category

19th Century American Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Holly Smoke Collection Set from 19th Century - 20th Century
Sterling Silver Holly Smoke Collection Set from 19th Century - 20th Century

Sterling Silver Holly Smoke Collection Set from 19th Century - 20th Century

By Puiforcat

Located in North Miami, FL

Century Spanish Colonial Silver oil lamp with lion motif handle. 3.5 H x 6.5Wx 2.5D (inch) Early 20th

Category

19th Century Italian Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available
American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

American colonial solid brass wall sconce with 3-tier oil lamp style electric sockets. This solid

Category

1880s American American Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Colonial Elephant Brass Lamp
19th Century British Colonial Elephant Brass Lamp

19th Century British Colonial Elephant Brass Lamp

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Late 19th century British Colonial brass elephant lamp with glass shade. Dimensions: 35" tall

Category

Late 19th Century Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dutch Colonial Style Bronze Lamps, Early 20th Century
Pair of Dutch Colonial Style Bronze Lamps, Early 20th Century

Pair of Dutch Colonial Style Bronze Lamps, Early 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

This grand scale pair of Dutch Colonial style lamps have a beautiful hand-rubed patinated bronze

Category

Early 20th Century American Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Attractive 1920s Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade
Attractive 1920s Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade

Attractive 1920s Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade

Located in Pasadena, CA

Lamp with multifaceted mica shade, circa 1920s.

Category

1920s Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

1920s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Tripod Base
1920s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Tripod Base

1920s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Tripod Base

Located in Pasadena, CA

Simple floor lamp would fit nicely with Spanish Revival Monterey Furniture, circa 1920s. Measures

Category

1920s North American Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Frederick Cooper Metal and Wooden Lamps, Pair
Frederick Cooper Metal and Wooden Lamps, Pair

Frederick Cooper Metal and Wooden Lamps, Pair

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Cookeville, TN

A pair of Frederick Cooper lamps featuring waxed walnut and antique brass finished metal

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920s Solid Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp Raised on a Terraced Base
1920s Solid Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp Raised on a Terraced Base

1920s Solid Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp Raised on a Terraced Base

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A good early 20th century solid brass adjustable bankers desk lamp, raised on a terraced square

Category

1920s English British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Delft Vase Lamp Mounted on Gilt Bronze Base and Top
19th Century Delft Vase Lamp Mounted on Gilt Bronze Base and Top

19th Century Delft Vase Lamp Mounted on Gilt Bronze Base and Top

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Blue Delft vase with a nice and rich flowers decor lamp mounted on a gilt bronze base and top, 19th

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Colonial Revival, Five-Light Crystal Chandelier
Colonial Revival, Five-Light Crystal Chandelier

Colonial Revival, Five-Light Crystal Chandelier

By Miller Lamp Company

Located in Vancouver, BC

This Colonial Revival fixture is attributed to Edward Miller & Co. Restored to its original

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Colonial Antique Lamps

1920s Wrought Iron Standing Candleholder
1920s Wrought Iron Standing Candleholder

1920s Wrought Iron Standing Candleholder

Located in Pasadena, CA

Tall 1920s single candleholder with beautiful iron work. Measures: 71" H x 20.75" W x 20.75" D.  

Category

1920s North American Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Pair of Large Solid Teak Wood and Brass Cup Oil Lamps from Monastery in Goa
Pair of Large Solid Teak Wood and Brass Cup Oil Lamps from Monastery in Goa

Pair of Large Solid Teak Wood and Brass Cup Oil Lamps from Monastery in Goa

Located in Houston, TX

These oil lamps were used in the monastery in the 1920s. These open lamps used wicks to burn oil

Category

1920s Indian British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Teak

Dark Bronze Dutch Turned Table Lamp (24")
Dark Bronze Dutch Turned Table Lamp (24")

Dark Bronze Dutch Turned Table Lamp (24")

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Dutch Colonial lamp with a dish in the center of the turned-style, cast bronze body. It has a

Category

1910s Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Spanish Colonial Finial Lamp
Spanish Colonial Finial Lamp

Spanish Colonial Finial Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful terra cotta capone, finial, from a Guatemalan Spanish colonial building with traces of

Category

19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Addison Mizner Spanish Colonial Revival Candelabra Floor Lamp
Addison Mizner Spanish Colonial Revival Candelabra Floor Lamp

Addison Mizner Spanish Colonial Revival Candelabra Floor Lamp

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent antique Spanish Colonial style wrought iron tall floor standing candelabra attributed

Category

Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron, Copper

Early 20th Century American Colonial Brass Candlestick Lamps ‘Pair’
Early 20th Century American Colonial Brass Candlestick Lamps ‘Pair’

Early 20th Century American Colonial Brass Candlestick Lamps ‘Pair’

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant pair of solid brass, traditional, American Colonial candlesticks as lamps. 22” to top of

Category

1910s North American American Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s Colonial Revival Hessian Soldier Andiron Mounted as a Lamp
1920s Colonial Revival Hessian Soldier Andiron Mounted as a Lamp

1920s Colonial Revival Hessian Soldier Andiron Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Colonial revival Hessian soldier andiron now mounted as a lamp, c.1920. Colorfully enameled. Some

Category

Early 20th Century English Colonial Revival Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Spanish Colonial Carved &  Painted Angel Lamps
Pair of Spanish Colonial Carved &  Painted Angel Lamps

Pair of Spanish Colonial Carved & Painted Angel Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Spanish Colonial carved and painted wood angel candleholders converted into lamps

Category

19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Wood

1940s Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps by Colonial Lighting
1940s Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps by Colonial Lighting

1940s Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps by Colonial Lighting

Located in San Diego, CA

Great set of table lamps circa 1940s, solid metal bases with polished brass accents, these set of

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Capone Table Lamp
Capone Table Lamp

Capone Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. clay capone/finial lamp with silk cord and goat skin shade. Was originally a finial on a

Category

19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Clay, Goatskin, Cord, Silk

Orientalist Figural Table Lamp
Orientalist Figural Table Lamp

Orientalist Figural Table Lamp

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare antique English orientalist table lamp crafted in brass over cast pewter with a bronze like

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Column Table Lamp
19th Century Carved Column Table Lamp

19th Century Carved Column Table Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall single table lamp with a 19th century British Colonial Column body. This single table lamp

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Iron

Delft Faience Figural Serpent Handle Lamp
Delft Faience Figural Serpent Handle Lamp

Delft Faience Figural Serpent Handle Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

Delft Faience figural Serpent handle lamp. 18th century Dutch baluster form blue and white faience

Category

18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Palm Tree Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage Palm Tree Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Palm Tree Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting pair of silvered metal English epergnes converted to table lamps depicting an elephant

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Colonial Antique Lamps

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Colonial Antique Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of colonial antique lamps available for sale. The range of distinct colonial antique lamps — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Colonial antique lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of colonial antique lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Industrial colonial antique lamps are of considerable interest. Colonial antique lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, ELTEX and Frederick Cooper are consistently popular.

How Much are Colonial Antique Lamps?

Colonial antique lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,563, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $23,000.

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 Colonial Antique Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An 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, 2023
    One 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    A 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, 2022
    There 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.