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Antique Gooseneck Lamps

Early Carnival Midway 7.5 Foot Tall Game Wheel Monterey with Gooseneck Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Chunky turned stand. Measures: 7 foot . Really unique gooseneck lamp for illumination. All new wiring and
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Wood

Vintage Gooseneck Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Steel & Cast Iron Zoalite Medical Floor Lamp by Burdick Co, Milton, WI Height from floor
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Steel, Iron

Antique Gooseneck Medical Floor Lamp
Vintage Gooseneck Medical Floor Lamp
$1,600
H 43 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Handel School Arts & Crafts Bronze Gooseneck Floor Lamp & Steuben Shade
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Handel School Arts & Crafts Bronze Gooseneck Floor Lamp With Steuben Aurene Feathered Glass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Art Glass

Vintage Articulate American Fixtures Company Syle Copper Gooseneck Table Lamp
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early century farmhouse prototype gooseneck table reading lamp with rare neck flex design. Working
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1920s American Industrial Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with decorated Brassed Copper
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Antique Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
$1,501 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with decorated Brassed Copper
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Antique Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Antique Art & Crafts Silver-Plated Vintage Teapot Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
shiny copper-plated metal (aluminum) tea kettle with brass curved arms and a gooseneck. The lamp is in
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Silver

Antique Art & Crafts Silver-Plated Vintage Teapot Lamp
Antique Art & Crafts Silver-Plated Vintage Teapot Lamp
$192 Sale Price
44% Off
H 16 in Dm 10 in

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Early 20th Century American Gooseneck Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American gooseneck table lamp exudes a timeless elegance that's bound to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Iron

Antique Art Deco Metal Gooseneck Desk Table Lamp Industiral Articulating Swivel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco desk or table lamp featuring articulating gooseneck and iron base.  
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Metal

Pair of 1920's Desk Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of iron [bases] and aluminum [hoods]gooseneck desk lamps Eagle Student Desk Lamps
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Iron, Aluminum, Metal

Pair of 1920's Desk Lamps
Pair of 1920's Desk Lamps
H 12 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of Chrome Art Deco Style Goose Neck Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chrome, Art Deco style table lamps feature adjustable goosenecks with 5.5 inch diameter
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Industrial Gooseneck Wall Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall Lamps
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Industrial Gooseneck Wall Lamps
Pair of Industrial Gooseneck Wall Lamps
H 3.5 in W 3.75 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 1920's Eagle Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of iron [bases] and aluminum [hoods]gooseneck wall lamps by Eagle Pat No. D96553, can be used
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron, Metal

Pair of 1920's Eagle Lamps
Pair of 1920's Eagle Lamps
H 12 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
Brass Desk Table Lamp Shell , Art Nouveau, Art Deco
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
gooseneck lamp, early 20th century Perfect condition, like new, working It is beautiful with its shell
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Wall Sconces Shell, Art Nouveau, Art Deco
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of wall sconces lamp, early 20th century Art Nouveau, Art Deco. Antique brass gooseneck
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
with a gooseneck arm molded cast iron base and a brass shade. We rewired the lamp with an antique style
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Iron

1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 5 in D 7 in
Deco 1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
with a gooseneck arm, deco style molded cast iron base and a brass shade. We rewired the lamp with an
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Iron

Deco 1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Deco 1930s Gooseneck Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 5 in D 7 in
Articulating Gooseneck Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nicely designed example of a Pharmacy style lamp. The base is heavy with an 9 inch
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Industrial Brass Yeomens Gooseneck Workshop Lamp
By Fairies, Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Shop-used and worn, with a battered green enameled shade. Fully functional, heavy.
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass, Enamel

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 Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron

Antique Brass & Onyx Figural Gooseneck Bridge Lamp with Amber Glass Shade c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Onyx Figural Gooseneck Bridge Lamp with Amber Glass Shade c1930. 62" x 14" x 10 1/2". An
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Onyx

Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with decorated Brassed Copper
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with decorated Brassed Copper
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Early 20th century Art Deco articulated brass gooseneck desk lamp with a decorated
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Early 20th Century Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp . With a decorative brass
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Antique Brass Desk Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Antique gooseneck desk lamp with milk glass shade. USA, circa 1920. Features an antiqued brass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Art Deco Table Lamp from Eagle USA, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage art deco flexible gooseneck table lamp made by Eagle in United States during the 1930s. It
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Metal, Iron

1910 England Brass Adjustable Gooseneck Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
A turn-of-the-century brass gooseneck lamp with a brass shell mounted on a wooden base.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze and Case Glass Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Gooseneck lamp with inkwell style base desk lamp with case glass shade.
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1910s French Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Bronze

Original Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Manchester, GB
Nice original goose neck desk lamp with patterned cast iron base, copper adjustable neck and steel
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Early 20th Century Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Copper, Steel, Iron

Original Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Original Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp
H 12.6 in W 15.36 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Brass and Copper Desk Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
An adjustable turn-of-the-century gooseneck desk lamp, a combination of copper and brass.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Copper, Brass

Bronze Art Glass Lamp
By Quezal
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An exquisite gooseneck lamp with a damascene art glass shade. Base is stamped "Solid Bronze from
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Bronze

Bronze Art Glass Lamp
Bronze Art Glass Lamp
H 18 in W 7 in D 15 in
Vintage Wooden Pool Ball Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage 1920s gooseneck adjustable table lamp adorned with vintage wooden pool balls.
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1920s American Antique Gooseneck Lamps

Vintage Wooden Pool Ball Lamp
Vintage Wooden Pool Ball Lamp
H 17 in W 7 in D 15 in

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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
1950 Post Office Wastebasket Iron Seymour Robins Sondra Kay Trash Can
By Seymour Robins
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brown burlap bag with black atomic frame, cabin modern rustic vibe.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Iron

1950s Tall Hand Thrown Cerulean Blue Bud Flower Vase MCM Italian Pottery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A piece of decor right out of a Giorgio Morandi painting. A hand-thrown organic wavering bottle form narrow neck vase, in high-gloss blue glaze.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Pottery

Lunapark Multicolor Striped Murano Glass Coffee Table
By Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Roma, IT
An old nursery rhyme quotes: “Songs and loughs, lights and clamours in a color’s kaleidoscope“. In his Lunapark coffee table, Alessandro Zambelli infuses colors, sounds, scents and f...
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2010s Italian Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Murano Glass

Lunapark Multicolor Striped Murano Glass Coffee Table
Lunapark Multicolor Striped Murano Glass Coffee Table
$6,183 / item
H 10.24 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
1960s Danish Teak Black Vinyl Teak Flip-Top Stool or Table Mid-Century Modern
By Erik Buch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed in 1957 by Erik Buch. A wonderful reversible vanity or artist stool, then cocktail side table made in Odense, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Teak

Italian modern red lacquered wood metal bed by Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red lacquered wood metal bed by Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s Rectangular bed with vermilion red lacquered wooden structure and metal. The structure that contains t...
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1970s Italian Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Metal

De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
De Sede DS-80 Leather and Wood Daybed. Beautiful Patch Style leather Cushion and Bolsters. Bolsters are laced closed with leather. Daybed in very nice shape! This was used in a ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Leather, Wood

De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
$7,000
H 22.5 in W 79 in D 37 in
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored condition and finish. Some wear to top surface and normal wear throughout. Cabine...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Steel

Italy Venezia Mid-Century Set 6 Murano Blown Glass Purple Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of Murano purple blown glass glasses, was hand made in Murano, Venice in Mid-Century, 1960 circa. This is a very elegant and fine glasses set to use to arrange an holiday t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Blown Glass

Italy Venezia Mid-Century Set 6 Murano Blown Glass Purple Glasses
Italy Venezia Mid-Century Set 6 Murano Blown Glass Purple Glasses
$741 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 6.89 in Dm 3.94 in
1980s Cast Bronze Flame Proof Water Tight Wall Light, Glass Dome Brass Cage E12
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Kokosha flame proof cast bronze wall or ceiling light fitted with Edison E12 LED filament bulb made in the 1980s by Kokosha - Osaka, Japan. These flame proof rated fixtures of outs...
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1980s Japanese Industrial Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Wool Bouclé, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Marble, Onyx, Stone

Ettore Sottsass ELLEDUE double bed for Poltronova 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Large and rare double bed by Ettore Sottsass from the 1970 MOBILI GRIGI series with the pair of headboard lamps. Grey colored resin frame reinforced with fibreglass. Poltronova Edit...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Aluminum

Ettore Sottsass ELLEDUE double bed for Poltronova 1970s
Ettore Sottsass ELLEDUE double bed for Poltronova 1970s
$106,980
H 27.96 in W 86.62 in D 102.76 in
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Located in Topeka, KS
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Cane, Walnut, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Wool, Walnut, Faux Fur, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Stone, Onyx, Marble

4x6 Dark Brown & Black Leather Tabletop Picture Frame - The Dressage
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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2010s Antique Gooseneck Lamps

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Leather

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Antique Gooseneck Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique gooseneck lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique gooseneck lamps — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. Antique gooseneck lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, industrial and folk art antique gooseneck lamps are consistently popular styles. Antique gooseneck lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nolta-Lux are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Gooseneck Lamps?

Prices for antique gooseneck lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique gooseneck lamps begin at $125 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $338.

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 Antique Gooseneck Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gooseneck lamp got its start as the Anglepoise, created by George Carwardine and the patent applied for in 1932. The articulated arm of the lamp allowed for task lighting that was easily adjustable. Since then, the arm has been modified greatly and one result is the smooth look of the gooseneck lamp. Find a collection of expertly vetted gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.