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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
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1950s Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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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
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Mid-20th Century Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Desk Lamp with Magnifying Lens by Bausch & Lomb
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An interesting and finely crafted industrial lamp with a magnifying lens, its cantilevered arm is
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20th Century American Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Metal

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
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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Metal

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
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1960s European Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Iron

Vintage Black Theater Tripod Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Black Theater Tripod Lamp, 1960s
$801
H 66.93 in W 8.27 in D 27.96 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
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Mid-Century Oscar Torlasco Glass Italian Sconce for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Roma, IT
metal with elegant eye-shaped magnifying glass screens. The lamp has two lights with a small E / 14
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Mid-20th Century English Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

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
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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
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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
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1950s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lumi Desk Lamp
Lumi Desk Lamp
H 14 in Dm 5 in
Jewelers Desk Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating, weighted iron desk lamp with retractable magnifying lens
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1930s English Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Jewelers Desk Lamp
Jewelers Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 6 in D 16 in
Petite Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp torchiere with magnifying lens
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1940s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Petite Italian Table Lamp
Petite Italian Table Lamp
H 4.75 in Dm 5.25 in
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
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20th Century English Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Hadrill & Horstmann Work Lamp
Hadrill & Horstmann Work Lamp
H 29.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
'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
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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
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Mid-20th Century British Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century British Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Metal

Italian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with glass magnified lens
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1940s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Italian
Italian
H 4 in Dm 6 in
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
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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
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1960s Magnifying Lamp Vintage

1940s Anglepoise Steel Industrial Lamp 1431 by Herbert Terry & Sons Ltd, England
By George Carwardine, Herbert Terry
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An extremely rare and sort after model 1431 Industrial Anglepoise magnifying lamp, designed by
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1930s British Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Steel

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
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1940s British Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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
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1950s North American Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Iron

Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s
Dazor Desk Lamp With Magnifying Glass, 1950s
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 19.69 in
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
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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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel

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
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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
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20th Century English Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Hadrill & Horstman Work Lamp
Hadrill & Horstman Work Lamp
H 19.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Hadrill & Horstmann Counter Balance Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Hadrill & Horstmann counter balance lamp, with magnifying lens and original factory paint
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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.
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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.
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1950s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Italian table lamp by Lumi
Italian table lamp by Lumi
H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic Art Deco jeweler's magnifying lamp. It adjusts up and down.
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1930s American Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Wood, Glass

Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp
Early Jeweler's Magnifying Lamp
H 22.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.25 in
Cool magnifying lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Great design
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1930s American Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel

Cool magnifying lamp
H 17 in Dm 8 in
Hadrill Horstmann Counterbalance Work Lamp
Located in Downham Market, GB
A Hadrill Horstmann 'Pluslite' magnifying lamp. An unmistakable industrial design classic
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Hadrill Horstmann Counterbalance Work Lamp
Hadrill Horstmann Counterbalance Work Lamp
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
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.
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1950s Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Venini Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venini Table Lamp with Magnifying Glass Disk Detail
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20th Century Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Venini Table Lamp
Venini Table Lamp
H 15 in Dm 17 in
Jeweler's Lens
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage brass lamp without electrical magnifying lens on canted industrial stand, easily adjustable
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20th Century Italian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Jeweler's Lens
Jeweler's Lens
H 20 in W 15.25 in D 18 in
Medical / Scientific Parabolic Magnifying Candle Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful magnifying candle lamp. Old medical or scientific lamp.
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20th Century North American Industrial Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful curved serpentine two-piece Adrian Pearsall style sofa sectional. There are no words to describe how fabulous this sofa sectional is with its unusual biscuit tufting and cu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Upholstery, Walnut

Wonderful Curved Serpentine Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Style Sectional Sofa
Wonderful Curved Serpentine Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Style Sectional Sofa
$6,240 Sale Price / set
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H 30 in W 137 in D 68 in
Deveau French Art Deco Acid-Etched Rosebush Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Deveau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Deveau, 21 rue Sainte-Marguerite, Pantin, Paris, France - 1920s. Pink lampshade showing an acid-etched rosebush pattern. Height : 15.8"(40cm), D...
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1920s French Art Deco Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Chrome

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Iron

Plant-Inspired Scroll Decoration Plaster Sconce - France 1940's
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. This wall light is not electrified. This scon...
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1940s French Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Plaster

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. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
$670 Sale Price / item
55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 19th Century Painted Demilune Consoles with Mirrored Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI style, painted and parcel silvergilt demilune wall-mounting consoles, each top of mirrorplate on antique table base with fielded apron, out-carved with evolute scro...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Mirror, Wood

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 Additional Information: Material: Brass and opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Lyfa in Denmark...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Opaline Glass

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...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Pine

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...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Pine

Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
$7,345
H 66.15 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in
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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

George Nelson Cast Iron Fire Starter
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, cast iron, fire starter by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Iron

Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Ernest Palme, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne
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: Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
$3,590
H 39.38 in Dm 24.81 in
French Victorian Walnut Bird cage
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style (19/20th Cent) walnut large birdcage with 3 red dome tops having ebonized finials and trimmed with filigree tracery carving. Some decorations broken/missing
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Walnut, Wood

French Victorian Walnut Bird cage
French Victorian Walnut Bird cage
$35,000
H 67.5 in W 46.5 in D 22.25 in
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite design by Elinor McGuire for McGuire of San Fransisco is an exercise in subtle beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and so...
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1970s American Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
$8,000
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Art Deco French Round Dining Table in Macassar
Located in Houston, TX
This is a Beautiful Art Deco Dining Room circle table done with inlaid Macassar wood. The wide tabletop displays gorgeous wood grain, and a prominent, stable base supports the top. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Macassar

French Mid-Century Modern Side / End Table by Jacques Adnet & Max Ingrand
By Saint Gobain, Max Ingrand, Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magnifying Lamp Vintage

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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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 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 Magnifying Lamp Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    There 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.