Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Desk Lamp
Very rare in original condition
Category
1950s Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
Banded Cylindrical Murano Magnifying Solid Glass Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lamp with a timeless, modern design fitting many styles. Most notable about the piece is the
Category
Mid-20th Century Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Brass
Industrial Magni-Ray Magnifying Jeweler's Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magni-ray, midcentury, industrial, magnifying, jeweler's table lamps feature cast metal bases and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
$695
H 20 in W 10 in D 15 in
Vintage Black Theater Tripod Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Black metal body
- Clear magnifying glass
- Dimensions of the lamp: 21 x 21 cm, height: 50 cm, depth
Category
1960s European Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Frosted Concave Circular Glass Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
frosted and clear glass. Six concave indentations on each lamp beautifully magnify and reflect the light
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Glass, Plastic
$587 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4.34 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler Clear Cubed Thick Glass Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill and Putzler clear thick glass cubed table lamps which magnify and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Glass, Plastic
$571 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Space Age Frosted Clear Concave Glass Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
frosted and clear glass. Six concave indentations on each lamp beautifully magnify and reflect the light
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Glass
$592 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4.34 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century Oscar Torlasco Glass Italian Sconce for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Roma, IT
metal with elegant eye-shaped magnifying glass screens.
The lamp has two lights with a small E / 14
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$772
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
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Hadrill and Horstmann Counter Balance Trolley Floor Lamp
Located in Lake Success, NY
Hadrill and Horstmann counter balance trolley floor lamp with a magnifying lens, 1950s.
Category
1950s English Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Salvaged Anchor Ship Lantern, circa 1900, Oil Burning Copper Lantern
Located in London, GB
Ship salvaged, this classic style anchor lamp was used on sailing ships for hundreds of years. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Magnifying lamp glass light
Vintage Industrial Handheld Magnifying Glass Lamp Plug in Corded
3.75
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Task lamp magnifier
1950s Industrial Vintage Old Task Lamp Magnifying Glass with Clamp
6.75 tall
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Articulating Floating Fixture Magnifying Dazor Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage articulating floating fixture magnifying dazor desk lamp with weighted base.
Takes 22
Category
1970s American Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
OC White Illuminating Eye Magnifying Industrial Desk Work Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare Model, Fully Functional. Retains O.C. White Company Decal Label. Wonderful when Lit.
Category
1930s American Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Iron
Hadrill & Horstmann Pluslite Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Circa 1940
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pluslite table lamp with magnifying glass by Hadrill & Horstmann. Originally designed and used
Category
Mid-20th Century English Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Chrome Lightup Vanity Makeup Magnifying Mirror by Bel-Ayre
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco chrome lightup vanity makeup magnifying mirror by Bel-Ayre. Takes two 400 watt bulbs. On
Category
1930s American Art Deco Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Peill and Putzler Clear Concave Magnifying Glass Table Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
magnifying and reflect the light. An on/off switch sits on the white flex. One light still feature the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Wire
Lumi Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional desk lamp with magnifying lens
Category
1950s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jewelers Desk Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating, weighted iron desk lamp with retractable magnifying lens
Category
1930s English Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
Petite Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp torchiere with magnifying lens
Category
1940s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Brass
Hadrill & Horstmann Work Lamp
By Hardrill and Hortsmann
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying work lamp in original black finish with weighted counterbalance. Each lamp has the
Category
20th Century English Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
'Pluslite' Long Reach Table Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A long reach pluslite table lamp with magnifying glass by Hadrill & Horstmann. Originally designed
Category
Mid-20th Century British Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Optically ground, precision crown glass to the magnifying loupe
Ergonomic Angle poise lamp frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century British Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Vintage Bench Magnifier Lamp, English, Industrial, Light, Desk, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Optically ground, precision crown glass to the magnifying loupe
Ergonomic Angle poise lamp frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century British Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Italian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with glass magnified lens
Category
1940s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Clip on Magnifying Glass Light Plug in Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Clip Light
Vintage industrial clip-on magnifying glass light plug in lamp
6.5 tall x 5.5 diameter
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
Satellite Mirror by Eileen Gray
Located in Dallas, TX
, sanded glass cover for two lamp bulbs.
The magnifying mirror is maintained by two locking handles.
The
Category
1960s Magnifying Lamp Vintage
1940s Anglepoise Steel Industrial Lamp 1431 by Herbert Terry & Sons Ltd, England
By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An extremely rare and sort after model 1431 Industrial Anglepoise magnifying lamp, designed by
Category
1930s British Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Large Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Lamp, England, circa 1940
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Melbourne, AU
A rare original Hadrill and Horstmann Pluslite magnifying lamp in the largest available size
Category
1940s British Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 20.87 in W 7.88 in D 23.63 in
Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Heavy industrial Dazor work / desk lamp / goldsmith lamp with lighting and with magnifying glass
Category
1950s North American Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Iron
1950s Stanley Industrial Vintage Articulating Magnifying Table Lamp 701
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scientific Industrial Stanley Magnifying Task Light model 701
Made in New Britain Conn
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
American M270 adjustable lamp with magnifying glass Dazor Floating Fixture, 1950s
By Dazor
Located in MIlano, IT
American M270 adjustable lamp with magnifying glass Dazor Floating Fixture, 1950.
Laboratory table
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Horstmann Magnifying Glass Anglepoise Work Lamp Made in the 1930’s
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in London, GB
An original Horstmann magnifying anglepoise work lamp with weighted counterbalance. The Magnifying
Category
1930s English Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Steel
Hadrill & Horstman Work Lamp
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying work lamp in original black finish with weighted counterbalance. Each lamp has the
Category
20th Century English Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
Hadrill & Horstmann Counter Balance Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Hadrill & Horstmann counter balance lamp, with magnifying lens and original factory paint
Category
1930s English Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Midcentury Oscar Torlasco Glass Italian Sconce for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Roma, IT
with elegant eye-shaped magnifying glass screens.
The lamp has two lights with a small E / 14 fitting.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian table lamp by Lumi
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with magnifying lens. Designed for Lumi, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic Art Deco jeweler's magnifying lamp. It adjusts up and down.
Category
1930s American Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Wood, Glass
Cool magnifying lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Great design
Category
1930s American Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Steel
Hadrill Horstmann Counterbalance Work Lamp
Located in Downham Market, GB
A Hadrill Horstmann 'Pluslite' magnifying lamp.
An unmistakable industrial design classic
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
Italian task lamp w/magnifying optical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful brass and painted metal task lamp, probably by Lumi. Partial label reading Milano.
Category
1950s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Brass
Venini Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venini Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass Disk Detail
Category
20th Century Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Jeweler's Lens
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage brass lamp without electrical magnifying lens on canted industrial stand, easily adjustable
Category
20th Century Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Medical / Scientific Parabolic Magnifying Candle Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful magnifying candle lamp. Old medical or scientific lamp.
Category
20th Century North American Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage
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By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Plaster wall light, patina and wear on all surfaces. Slight indentation on the upper support. 1940s France, in the style of Serge Roche.
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1940s French Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Plaster
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
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20th Century Danish Victorian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Gold Leaf
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Oak
$665 Sale Price / item
55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass consoles by DESIGN FRÈRES.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Iron
$9,000 / set
H 34 in W 36 in D 13 in
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Chrome
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Pine
$5,707
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Galvanized Tin Cowboy Wash Tub
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, galvanized tin, cowboy wash tub circa 1890's is a gorgeous addition to any rustic or industrial decor. The full sized tub tapers from 27 inches to 14 inches and slopes from ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Tin
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tall Louis XVI/Gustavian chest of drawers with 11 drawers.
This chest is a custom-made piece, making it unique.
Crafted from pine wood, it has been conservator-restored with blue pai...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,902 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Colored 4 Print with Round Black Handmade Wooden Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Set of four hands watercoloured and press printed botanical print with black wooden frame.
Each print is entirely printed and coloured in Italy by our master craftsmen.
The complete ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,831 / set
H 49 in W 49 in D 4 in
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Ernest Palme, J.T. Kalmar, Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
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Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Metal
Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen
Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s
This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
$4,800
H 48 in W 45 in D 2 in
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By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
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Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Bent Karlby, 1950's
By Bent Karlby
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Bent Karlby, 1950's
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage
Materials
Opaline Glass
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Magnifying Lamp Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal magnifying lamp vintage for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every magnifying lamp vintage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a magnifying lamp vintage — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A magnifying lamp vintage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier and Carl Fagerlund each produced at least one beautiful magnifying lamp vintage that is worth considering.
How Much is a Magnifying Lamp Vintage?
Prices for a magnifying lamp vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $19,585, while the average can fetch as much as $781.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Magnifying Lamp Vintage
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A best magnifying lamp depends on the lens used, material and design. It is a matter of preference, and many magnifying lamps have been made over the years so there are lots to choose from. Visit 1stDibs to find magnifying lamps suitable for your home decor.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
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