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Antique Pewter Lamp Base - W7491
Antique Pewter Lamp Base - W7491

Antique Pewter Lamp Base - W7491

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Pewter Lamp Base - W7491

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Export Porcelain Lamp Base
Chinese Export Porcelain Lamp Base

Chinese Export Porcelain Lamp Base

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese export porcelain lamp base with French, Louis XVI style bronze doré mountings.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Lamp Base

Art Nouveau Brass Lamp Base
Art Nouveau Brass Lamp Base

Art Nouveau Brass Lamp Base

Located in London, GB

An Art Nouveau brass oil lamp base converted for electricity. Late 19th Century. Very good

Category

Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Marked Handel Table Lamp Base- W7857
Marked Handel Table Lamp Base- W7857

Marked Handel Table Lamp Base- W7857

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Marked Handel Table Lamp Base - W7857 We are selling this lamp base for a local estate. It is

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Copper

French Empire Revival Bronze Lamp Base
French Empire Revival Bronze Lamp Base

French Empire Revival Bronze Lamp Base

Located in Dallas, TX

A French Empire Revival bronze lamp base with lioness motif.

Category

1890s French Empire Revival Antique Lamp Base

Bronze and Gilt Bronze Lamp Base
Bronze and Gilt Bronze Lamp Base

Bronze and Gilt Bronze Lamp Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb bronze and gilt bronze lamp table lamp base. Black marble plinth and lamp height of 19

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base
Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base

Chinese cloisonne twin handled lamp base

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese cloisonne twin-handled lamp base with panels of foliate motifs and roundels featuring

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Lamp base, Camille Fauré (1874-1956)
Lamp base, Camille Fauré (1874-1956)

Lamp base, Camille Fauré (1874-1956)

By Camille Fauré

Located in Paris, FR

. Bulb-shaped lamp base in polychrome enamels. Floral decoration in shades of green, red, and pink

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Enamel

Michael Andersen & Sons Ceramic Art Nouveau Lamp Base
Michael Andersen & Sons Ceramic Art Nouveau Lamp Base

Michael Andersen & Sons Ceramic Art Nouveau Lamp Base

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Sharon, CT

Early vase form made as a lamp base.

Category

1890s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Ceramic

Hermann August Kahler Art Nouveau Ceramic Lamp Base
Hermann August Kahler Art Nouveau Ceramic Lamp Base

Hermann August Kahler Art Nouveau Ceramic Lamp Base

By Herman August Kähler

Located in Sharon, CT

Beautiful and very loosely glazed in blue green and black ceramic lamp base 12.5" high (ceramic

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Ceramic

19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base
19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base

19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Altrincham, GB

After Aug. Moreau, 19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base - in the form of a boy carrying a

Category

1880s French Beaux Arts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze "Huntsman" Sculptural Lamp Base
19th Century French Bronze "Huntsman" Sculptural Lamp Base

19th Century French Bronze "Huntsman" Sculptural Lamp Base

Located in Middleburg, VA

Cast bronze figural lamp base depicting a mounted huntsman, with a coiled hunting horn over his

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp Base
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp Base

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beauriful 19th Century French gilt bronze Art Nouveau table lamp base. This bronze sculpture lamp

Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Metal

Early Arts and Crafts Bronze Lamp Base by Handel
Early Arts and Crafts Bronze Lamp Base by Handel

Early Arts and Crafts Bronze Lamp Base by Handel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Arts and Crafts bronze lamp base by Handel, wonderful verde patina, Classic form. Retains

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Lamp Base
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Lamp Base

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Lamp Base

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fine quality lamp base features a gilt classical frieze, and a patinated bronze figure of a

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies
Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies

Martin Brothers Early Stoneware Oil Lamp Base with Butterflies

By Martin Brothers

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the

Category

1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Stoneware

Vianne Art Deco Ripped Cylinder Frosted Glass Light Up Lamp Base
Vianne Art Deco Ripped Cylinder Frosted Glass Light Up Lamp Base

Vianne Art Deco Ripped Cylinder Frosted Glass Light Up Lamp Base

By Cvv Vianne

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco era frosted ripped cylinder lamp base/shade by Vianne Glass company. This base was

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Italian Ceramic Lamp Base in Rococo Revival Style
Antique Italian Ceramic Lamp Base in Rococo Revival Style

Antique Italian Ceramic Lamp Base in Rococo Revival Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique Italian Ceramic Lamp Base in Rococo Revival Style, Late 19th – Early 20th Century A rare

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Iridescent Earthenware Weller Sicard Lamp Base
Art Nouveau Iridescent Earthenware Weller Sicard Lamp Base

Art Nouveau Iridescent Earthenware Weller Sicard Lamp Base

By Jacques Sicard

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

This stunning lamp base is a converted Art Nouveau Weller Sicard vase. It is a prime example of

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Pottery

Louis Philippe Gilded and Patinated Bronze Lamp Base with Carrara Marble
Louis Philippe Gilded and Patinated Bronze Lamp Base with Carrara Marble

Louis Philippe Gilded and Patinated Bronze Lamp Base with Carrara Marble

Located in Ljungby, SE

A lamp base in gilded and patinated bronze from the Louis Philippe period. The sculpture depicts a

Category

Early 19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Slender Renaissance Revival Lamp Base with Dauphins and Hairy Paw Feet
Slender Renaissance Revival Lamp Base with Dauphins and Hairy Paw Feet

Slender Renaissance Revival Lamp Base with Dauphins and Hairy Paw Feet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully carved and finished, this Renaissance Revival lamp base features hairy paw feet, gilded

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Mahogany

Vianne Art Deco Ripped Cylinder Cobalt Art Glass Light Up Lamp Base
Vianne Art Deco Ripped Cylinder Cobalt Art Glass Light Up Lamp Base

Vianne Art Deco Ripped Cylinder Cobalt Art Glass Light Up Lamp Base

By Cvv Vianne

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco era cobalt blue ripped cylinder lamp base/shade by Vianne Glass company. This base was

Category

1920s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Lamp Base Model Hearts
Art Nouveau Lamp Base Model Hearts

Art Nouveau Lamp Base Model Hearts

Located in NANTES, FR

Art nouveau lamp circa 1910. Bronze and brown patinated brass base, heart model. Uraline tulip in

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass, Bronze

C. 1880s Likely English Aesthetic Movement Electrified Oil Lamp Base
C. 1880s Likely English Aesthetic Movement Electrified Oil Lamp Base

C. 1880s Likely English Aesthetic Movement Electrified Oil Lamp Base

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880s Aesthetic movement electrified oil lamp base, likely English. Prunus decorated

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Large Industrial Era Colored  Glass Fountain Lamp / Base
Large Industrial Era Colored  Glass Fountain Lamp / Base

Large Industrial Era Colored Glass Fountain Lamp / Base

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Rare and very dramatic. The Fountain Element Lamp measures 17” diameter (base) by 24” high

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century a tripod stand with stylized hoofed feet

Category

15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Art Noveau lamp base by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, 1920s
Art Noveau lamp base by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, 1920s

Art Noveau lamp base by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, 1920s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Large lamp base or vase produced by sculptor and bronze caster Hugo Elmqvist in Sweden during the

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

A. Bastet Lyon Art Nouveau Planter Urn or Lamp Base
A. Bastet Lyon Art Nouveau Planter Urn or Lamp Base

A. Bastet Lyon Art Nouveau Planter Urn or Lamp Base

By A. Bastet Lyon

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Nouveau Hammered Metal Planter Urn or Lamp Base by A. Bastet Lyon. Signed. Uncertain if this

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Metal

French Empire Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Urn Form Lamp Base
French Empire Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Urn Form Lamp Base

French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Urn Form Lamp Base

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This detailed bronze urn form lamp features gilt bronze highlights including lepard head handles

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Classical Marble Column and Tole Lamp Base with Custom Shade
Classical Marble Column and Tole Lamp Base with Custom Shade

Classical Marble Column and Tole Lamp Base with Custom Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Neoclassical marble column table lamp with a custom linen shade exudes a timeless elegance

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble

Oversized Circa 1920 French Zinc Roof Finial as Lamp Base
Oversized Circa 1920 French Zinc Roof Finial as Lamp Base

Oversized Circa 1920 French Zinc Roof Finial as Lamp Base

Located in Dallas, TX

oversized lamp base. The metal has a gray hue but has developed areas of gold and black from exposure to the

Category

1920s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835
Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835

By Thomas Messenger

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Silvered Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835. English

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection

Category

15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Earthenware Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, 1920s.
Scandinavian Modern Earthenware Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, 1920s.

Scandinavian Modern Earthenware Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, 1920s.

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Bromma, SE

lamp base including socket 28 cm / 11" Height for lamp base + shade: 43 cm /16.9" Diameter of lamp base

Category

1910s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Earthenware, Stoneware

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Lighted Base Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Lighted Base Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Lighted Base Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School 6 Panel Lit Base Slag Glass Table Lamp With Figural & Floral

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Slag Glass

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp

Art Deco Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

cm diameter Lamp base only: 28 cm high by 22 cm diameter

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Italian Processional Lantern Floor Lamp
Italian Processional Lantern Floor Lamp

Italian Processional Lantern Floor Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Gold gilt metal Italian processional lantern wired and mounted on a lamp base with single light

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Metal

French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Columnar Lamp
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Columnar Lamp

French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Columnar Lamp

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This handsome gilt and patinated columnar lamp base features Classical motifs including acanthus

Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with a Base of an Indigo Colored Owl
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with a Base of an Indigo Colored Owl

Art Nouveau Table Lamp with a Base of an Indigo Colored Owl

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

glass. the lamp base is a combination of ceramics and silver plated decoration of wine leaves and lily

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Ceramic

French Empire Marble and Bronze Lamp
French Empire Marble and Bronze Lamp

French Empire Marble and Bronze Lamp

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fine quality 19th Century bronze and green marble lamp base is of columnar form. It features

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Splendid Rococo Bronze Table Lamp
Splendid Rococo Bronze Table Lamp

Splendid Rococo Bronze Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Good quality French bronze Rococo oil lamp base, converted to electric. PAT tested for the U.K

Category

1830s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Table Lamp with Contemporary Lundberg Favrile Glass Shade
Tiffany Studios Bronze Table Lamp with Contemporary Lundberg Favrile Glass Shade

Tiffany Studios Bronze Table Lamp with Contemporary Lundberg Favrile Glass Shade

By Lundberg Studios, Tiffany Studios

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Tiffany Studios patinated bronze table lamp base marked "Tiffany Studios 606". Paired with a

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

French Pair of French Opaline Lamps
French Pair of French Opaline Lamps

French Pair of French Opaline Lamps

$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

French Pair of French Opaline Lamps

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

base. Appropriate wear on lamp base and painted detail. Gorgeous set, See detailed photos.

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Opaline Glass

1920's Celadon Porcelain Table Lamp
1920's Celadon Porcelain Table Lamp

1920's Celadon Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Denver, CO

A handsome celadon glaze porcelain table lamp refreshed with an acrylic base. Brass ring detail is

Category

1920s American Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

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Antique Lamp Base For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique lamp base you’re looking for. Each antique lamp base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique lamp base — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique lamp base, those designed in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique lamp base over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Pairpoint Glassworks and Louis Comfort Tiffany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Lamp Base?

Prices for an antique lamp base can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $140,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.

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. 

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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 Lamp Base
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 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.