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1980s Spanish Ceramic Lamp with Hand-Painted Palm Trees
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish Ceramic lamp with hand-painted palm trees.
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Table Lamp with Hand Painted Shade
Located in Denton, TX
Early 20th century table lamp with hand painted landscape shade. Solid brass floral motive base
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Table Lamp with Hand Carved Wheat Motif
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1960 Table Lamp with Hand Carved Wheat Motif in an ovoid shape has a cylindrical neck
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1940's French Light Green Glass Table Lamps with Hand Painting
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French light green glass table lamps with hand painted flowers design
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Cream Alabaster Urn Shaped Lamps with Hand Painted Parchment Shades, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cream alabaster urn shaped lamps with hand painted parchment shades. The lamps have been newly
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pewter and Turned Wooden Table Lamp with Hand Painted Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pewter and Turned Wooden Table Lamp with Hand Painted Shade This is a very attractive piece, it
Category

Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Pair of White Overlay Glass Lamps with Hand Painted Roses, Circa 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of white overlay glass lamps with hand painted roses. French or English, circa 1920. Wired to
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass, Paint

Pair Antique Carved Wood & Tole Lamps with Hand-Painted Chinese Scenes, Ca. 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique carved wood and tole lamps with hand-painted Chinese scenes, circa 1890-1910.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Brass Three Arm Bouillotte Lamp with Hand Painted Metal Shade
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Brass Three Arm Bouillotte Lamp with Hand Painted Metal Shade. The shade is painted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Rattan/Bamboo Table Lamp with Hand-Sewn Textile Shade 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Italian Rattan/Bamboo Table Lamp with Hand-Sewn Textile Shade Elegant Italian table lamp, crafted
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile, Bamboo, Rattan

Murano Glass Table Lamps with Hand Carved Alabaster Base
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Murano Glass Table Lamps with Hand Carved Alabaster Base, straight from
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Martz Table Lamp with Hand-Crafted Shade
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
A matte dark brown table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Stoneware base with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Yellow Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Hearts
Located in Amityville, NY
Charming and one of a kind vintage mid century table lamp or desk lamp with hand painted heart
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA
By Kat & Roger
Located in Berlin, DE
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA
By Kat & Roger
Located in Berlin, DE
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA
By Kat & Roger
Located in Berlin, DE
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA
By Kat & Roger
Located in Berlin, DE
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA
By Kat & Roger
Located in Berlin, DE
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Nouveau Tiffany Style Lamps with Hand Leaded Glass Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of extraordinary art nouveau Tiffany style lamps with hand-made leaded glass shades. Each
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Artemus Table Lamp with Hand-Carved Solid Wood Base
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp Artemus hand sculpted on solid wood in antique gold finish. With off-white plited shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Bullseye Table Lamp with Hand-blown Glass and Brass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
the focal point of this series. The hand blown glass created with Czech glass blowers mimics the
Category

2010s Indian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Artemide logico intuitive floor lamp with hand-blown glass
By Artemide
Located in Waxahachie, TX
The Logico floor lamp by Artemide features a pale grey powdered finish metal frame. The diffuser is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique French Wooden Lamp with Hand-Painted Musical Instruments
Located in Asheville, NC
This whimsical musical table lamp features delicately painted friezes of musical instruments, the
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

French Porcelain Signed Table Lamp with Hand Painted Decoration, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
elegant table lamp is bright and Handmade with hand-painted decoration. In Good condition and in full
Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Crackle Table Lamp with Hand Painted Decoration, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
table lamp is bright and Handmade with hand-painted decoration. In excellent condition and in full
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Artisan Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Bird Motif 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Large artisan table lamp in translucent glass with hand-painted bird motif in gold and black with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bradley & Hubbard Kerosine Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
. Original hand painted hurricane glass tulip shade with very elegant floral motifs on both sides. This lamp
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Wishon-Harrell Stoneware Table Lamp with Hand Carved Wheat Motif
By Wishon-Harrell
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This fantastic stoneware table lamp was made in Muncie, Indiana by the talented team of Jim Wishon
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Huge Craftsmanship Ceramic Batignani Lamp with Hand Painted Palm Leaves
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Colorful and exotic artisanal hand painted ceramic lamp portraiting palm leaves on a black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage blue and white porcelain table lamp with colorful hand-painted court scenes on the belly
Category

20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Bradley & Hubbard Victorian Style Oil Lamp with Hand Painted Hurricane Glass
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Miami, FL
off. The lamp has been cleaned and hand polished without removing the patina of age. Measures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 1940s Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s brass and bronze floor lamp is a timeless piece that brings an air of
Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 1940's Brass & Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s floor lamp features a cast hexagonal base resting on ball feet, providing
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Milk Glass Lamps with Hand Painted Gilding
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, in Empire style, of milk glass, each columnar form handpainted with gilt festooning
Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass

Ceramic Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Painted Decoration Signed Car, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
table lamp is bright and Handmade with hand-painted Gold decoration. In excellent condition and in
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Indoor/Outdoor Black Bamboo Floor Lamp with Hand-Painted Woven-Grass Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
slender, lacquered black-bamboo column balances a hand-painted, woven-grass conical shade in glossy green
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Antique Black Chinese Vase Lamp with Hand Painted Decoration on Wood Base
Located in North Salem, NY
Stunning, one of a kind, 19th century hand-painted decorated Black Chinese porcelain vase lamp with
Category

Antique 1780s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Faience Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Naval Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of faience tables lamps from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted naval décor. Created
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Wood Chinese Table Lamp, with Hand Carved Butterfly Decoration Pa, China 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a table lamps in wood, handcarved. With butterfly decor pattern. It has been made in china
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Italian Onyx & Chrome Table Lamps With Hand Blown Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian table lamps of unusual design, in onyx and chrome, with hand blown Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Chrome

Maitland Smith Tole Painted Table Lamp with Hand Painted Birds and Foliate
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Smith. The lamp features a stepped base which supports the large orb form body. The lamp is hand painted
Category

Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century Floor Lamp With Hand Blown Venetian Glass Shade, Murano Italy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant chrome and glass floor lamp made in Italy around the middle of the 20th century. The
Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Very Pretty Two-Arm Gilt Metal Floor Lamp with Hand Embroidered Shades
By Tyndale
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant gilt metal designer floor lamp having round base and two candlestick arms, with very
Category

1990s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Carved Temple Lions Mounted in Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of antique hand carved temple Lion sculptures that were mounted in Nickel as table
Category

Vintage 1960s Central Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

21st Century Hozkal Floor Lamp with Hand Blown and Hand Painted Glass and Wood
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
“Sare” is a floor lamp inspired by the 17th century ruff collar which was a symbol of wealth and
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Wood

21st Century Cherry and White Marble SARE Floor Lamp with Hand Painted Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
“Sare” is a floor lamp inspired by the 17th century ruff collar which was a symbol of wealth and
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

21st Century Blue and White Marble SARE Floor Lamp with Hand Painted Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
“Sare” is a floor lamp inspired by the 17th Century ruff collar which was a symbol of wealth and
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Antique Arts and Crafts Era Handel Lamp with Hand Painted Shade Circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
American Arts and Crafts period Handel table lamp (c1910-15) with original reverse hand painted
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1960s UFO Lamps with Hand-blown Glass Lampshade Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A captivating pair of original 1960s UFO table lamps, featuring iconic flying saucer shapes and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A 20th Century Italian "Space Age" Floor Lamp With Hand Blown Venetian Glass
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant chrome and glass floor lamp made in Italy around the middle of the 20th century. The
Category

20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Paul Hanson Yellow Ceramic Table Lamps with Hand-Painted Cherry Blossoms
Located in Chicago, IL
Vase form chinoiserie table lamps by Paul Hanson. The bodies are comprised of a vibrant yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Black Tripod Lamp with Hand-Painted Black Woven Grass Shade, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-defining fashion shoots for Vogue. Model No. 008 features a hand-painted woven-grass conical shade atop an
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Belgium Brutalist Floor Lamp With Hand-Tied Shards Of Glass Pia Manu Style
By Pia Manu
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extra large and majestic handmade ( 200cm / 79 Inches large ) Brutalist floor lamp made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Pair Of French Louis XVI Style White Porcelain Lamps with Hand-painted Bell Fl
Located in San Francisco, CA
each lidded double-handled urn adorned with cascading hand-painted bell flower garlands all raised
Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Artisan Hand Cast Table Lamp with Crystal Accents
Located in High Point, NC
Single Artisan cast metal lamp with hand rubbed finish. the shade is made from silk. Crystal
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1990s American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Roses
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful Italian table lamp with hand painted roses - It gives a romantic atmosphere no doubt
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Original Mid-Century Modern Petite Bakalowits Crystal Table Lamp, 1960
By Woka Lamps, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice and well manufactured table lamp with hand-cut crystal hangings, one flame. suitable
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sculptural Hand Carved Wood Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan table lamp with hand carved walnut design, American, 1950s. Measures: Shade W: 18 inches
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Hand Painted Bouillotte Lamp 1960
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Italian 2 light lamp with hand painted decorations and metal shade Takes 2 60 watt max candelabra
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Studio Made French Hand-Painted Porcelain Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Studio made sage green porcelain table lamp with hand-painted blue flowers, on a gilded base
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint, Giltwood, Porcelain

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Lamp With Hand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lamp with hand for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every lamp with hand was constructed with great care. Find 837 options for an antique or vintage lamp with hand now, or shop our selection of 240 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lamp with hand — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lamp with hand bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made lamp with hand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Delightfull, Ifö Electric and Woka Lamps are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lamp With Hand?

Prices for a lamp with hand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $71,852, while the average can fetch as much as $1,967.

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 Lamp With Hand
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Hand with Reflective Sphere is so famous because it demonstrates artist M.C. Escher's skill at fooling the eye. Since he produced the print in January 1935, viewers have been intrigued by the realistic distorted reflection visible in the sphere. In addition, some people see a deeper meaning in the work related to how people distort their own self-images. Shop a selection of M.C. Escher art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Partially. Breguet watches are crafted both by hand and by machine. The process is unique to each kind of watch, though much of the finishing of each timepiece is done by hand by Swiss-bases artisans. Browse a collection of authentic Breguet watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Heath Ceramics are hand-thrown. Founded in 1911 by Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics is known for its handcrafted ceramics tableware and architectural tile. In 1947, Heath expanded her production to her apprentices, who continued to hand-throw her namesake pieces. Shop a selection of authentic Heath Ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Rolex watch’s second hand moves mechanically with precision, appearing to sweep the face smoothly without pause or interruption. It takes a very keen eye to spot the eight, slight tick-tock adjustments it makes each second. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Chanel bags are hand-sewn in some places. Artisans work by hand when completing some steps in the crafting process, such as sewing on embellishments and tightening closures. However, much of the stitching used to construct the bag is done by high-precision machines and then carefully inspected by artisans. Find a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hand-woven rugs are called ‘flatweaves’. Because they are woven, the front and back look the same, making the rug reversible. There are also no piles or knots. Shop a collection of flatweave rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese hand fan is sometimes called a rigid or fixed fan. It refers to a folding fan that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and was often crafted with fine materials, such as ivory, bone or pearl, with paper or fabric coverings decorated with intricate designs. You’ll find a selection of Chinese hand fans on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell if you have a hand-blown glass vase is to locate the pontil mark. The pontil mark is a scar commonly found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off of the vase. An absence of this scar may indicate your vase was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary blown glass vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rings on the right hand are generally associated with love and creativity. In most Western cultures, rings worn on the left hand indicate that the wearer is married.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Henry Moore drew hands to symbolize the passage of time. His series of drawings depicting his own hands in old age and other elderly people's hands were meant to represent the effects of work and living on the human body. Much of Moore's work reflected on the human form, including his large bronze sculptures. Explore a diverse assortment of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In pottery, hand-thrown means that an artisan produced it by hand using a certain technique. Specifically, the crafter used a potter's wheel to turn the piece and then used their hands or tools to shape the clay. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique and vintage pottery.

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