Copper Lamp Base
Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
2010s Table Lamps
Alabaster, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Copper, Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Copper
20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps
Marble
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Onyx, Copper
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Metal, Copper
2010s Table Lamps
Alabaster, Copper
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Copper
Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1910s Japanese Table Lamps
Copper, Enamel
20th Century Brutalist Table Lamps
Bronze, Copper
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Carrara Marble, Metal, Enamel, Chrome, Copper
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Silk
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass, Copper, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps
Stainless Steel
2010s Art Deco Table Lamps
Silver Plate, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases
Copper
20th Century Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Copper
2010s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Brass, Copper
20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Metal, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Copper
20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Copper, Steel
20th Century American Table Lamps
Copper, Chrome
2010s American Floor Lamps
Copper
2010s American Floor Lamps
Copper
2010s American Floor Lamps
Copper
2010s American Floor Lamps
Copper
2010s American Floor Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Glass
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Copper, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
2010s Italian Renaissance Table Lamps
Copper, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Copper, Iron
20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Marble, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Copper
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Copper, Iron
20th Century Danish Table Lamps
Ceramic
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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.
- What is a lamp base?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a lamp is copper, first place a magnet near it. Copper isn't magnetic, so any attraction will usually indicate your piece is made from another material. Another option is to strike the base gently with the handle of a butter knife. Copper will usually produce a ringing sound, while other metals are more likely to make a duller thudding noise when struck. If you're still not sure about your lamp's materials, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of copper lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
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