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Turquoise Tear Drop Lustre Bed Side Lamp  A charming atmospheric little piece
Turquoise Tear Drop Lustre Bed Side Lamp  A charming atmospheric little piece

Turquoise Tear Drop Lustre Bed Side Lamp A charming atmospheric little piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Turquoise Tear Drop Lustre Bed Side Lamp A charming atmospheric little piece, this small brass

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1920s Belle Époque Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

Antique fine quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood and marble vase lamp side bed
Antique fine quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood and marble vase lamp side bed

Antique fine quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood and marble vase lamp side bed

$1,902Sale Price|30% Off

H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in

Antique fine quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood and marble vase lamp side bed

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood and marble vase lamp side bedside table. No

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19th Century Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Lamp Tables
Pair of 19th Century English Lamp Tables

Pair of 19th Century English Lamp Tables

$2,956 / set

H 31 in W 28 in D 16.5 in

Pair of 19th Century English Lamp Tables

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting pair of 19th century English one drawer pine lamp tables/ bed side tables. 1880. Code

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Pine

Louis XVI Style Side Table with Italian Marble Top, Powder Room Side Table
Louis XVI Style Side Table with Italian Marble Top, Powder Room Side Table

Louis XVI Style Side Table with Italian Marble Top, Powder Room Side Table

Located in Miami, FL

pleasing to the eye. Place it between armchairs, near a bed with a table lamp atop. Very good quality

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Marble

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Twin Size Headboard with Tufted Upholstery and Mirrored Trim, circa 1930s
Twin Size Headboard with Tufted Upholstery and Mirrored Trim, circa 1930s

Twin Size Headboard with Tufted Upholstery and Mirrored Trim, circa 1930s

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

of the headboard has a panel that folds forward, which originally concealed a bed lamp. Overall good

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Mirror, Wood

a pair of Paavo Tynell lamps and Erkki Huttunen beds, hotel Vaakuna.
a pair of Paavo Tynell lamps and Erkki Huttunen beds, hotel Vaakuna.

a pair of Paavo Tynell lamps and Erkki Huttunen beds, hotel Vaakuna.

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

meticulously considered. The beds, which are the centerpiece of the hotel's rooms, were designed by Erkki

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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Brass

Wo Shelve Cabinet
Wo Shelve Cabinet

Wo Shelve Cabinet

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H 39 in W 20 in D 30.7 in

Wo Shelve Cabinet

Located in Merrimack, NH

spacious shelves. This size stand is perfect for a bed side night table or lamp end table.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Elm

Study for Psyche Decouvrant L’Amour, Signed and Dated Maurice Denis, 1908
Study for Psyche Decouvrant L’Amour, Signed and Dated Maurice Denis, 1908

Study for Psyche Decouvrant L’Amour, Signed and Dated Maurice Denis, 1908

By Maurice Denis

Located in Paris, FR

"Psyche discovers that his mysterious lover is love". Psyche is crouched on the bed, a lamp in his hand

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Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Paper

1850 a Pair of Gilded Wood Sicilian Bed Lamps
1850 a Pair of Gilded Wood Sicilian Bed Lamps

1850 a Pair of Gilded Wood Sicilian Bed Lamps

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H 16.9 in W 9.1 in D 5.5 in

1850 a Pair of Gilded Wood Sicilian Bed Lamps

Located in Catania, Sicilia

Two antique hand-carved gilt wood Sicilian palm holders, electrified and transformed in lovely bed

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Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Pink Glass Italian Bed Lamps
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Pink Glass Italian Bed Lamps

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Pink Glass Italian Bed Lamps

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A set of two Art Deco bed lamps designed and manufactured in Italy in the Thirties, they are in

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Opaline Glass, Bakelite

18th Century Set of Two Louis XV Gilded Wood Palm Holder Transformed Lamps
18th Century Set of Two Louis XV Gilded Wood Palm Holder Transformed Lamps

18th Century Set of Two Louis XV Gilded Wood Palm Holder Transformed Lamps

Located in Catania, Sicilia

patina, in early 20th century they have been transformed in bed lamps, they have original lampshades but

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Late 18th Century Sicilian Louis XV Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 1920s Indian Silvered Metal Bed Legs Turned Table Lamps
Pair of 1920s Indian Silvered Metal Bed Legs Turned Table Lamps

Pair of 1920s Indian Silvered Metal Bed Legs Turned Table Lamps

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1920s Indian silvered metal bed legs turned table lamps. Lampshades not included in

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts
Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts

Pair of Antique Indian Carved and Painted Table Lamps from Antique Bed Posts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique bed posts now table lamps carved and polychromed wood with two tiers of maidens in

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19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Softwood

Architectural End Table
Architectural End Table

Architectural End Table

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H 29.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Architectural End Table

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

. Sturdy table, great for a side table for a bed or a lamp table next to an interesting seating arrangement.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Bed Lamp

20th Century Brass & Marble Glass Wall, Ground, Pillar Bedside Library Lanterns
20th Century Brass & Marble Glass Wall, Ground, Pillar Bedside Library Lanterns

20th Century Brass & Marble Glass Wall, Ground, Pillar Bedside Library Lanterns

Located in Lowestoft, GB

for great interior bed side, library lamps. All the brass has aged related oxidisation, with the odd

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Brass

20th Century Brass & Marble Glass Wall, Ground, Pillar Bedside Library Lanterns
20th Century Brass & Marble Glass Wall, Ground, Pillar Bedside Library Lanterns

20th Century Brass & Marble Glass Wall, Ground, Pillar Bedside Library Lanterns

Located in Lowestoft, GB

for great interior bed side, library lamps. All the brass has aged related oxidisation, with the odd

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Brass

Small Square William and Mary Wood Splay Turned Leg Bobbin Accent Table
Small Square William and Mary Wood Splay Turned Leg Bobbin Accent Table

Small Square William and Mary Wood Splay Turned Leg Bobbin Accent Table

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

would also be a great table used between two twin Jenny Lind beds as a nightstand. A lamp on top, and a

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Late 19th Century English William and Mary Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

Pair of Collinge's Victorian Burr Walnut Bed Side Lamp Tables Cupbard Drawers
Pair of Collinge's Victorian Burr Walnut Bed Side Lamp Tables Cupbard Drawers

Pair of Collinge's Victorian Burr Walnut Bed Side Lamp Tables Cupbard Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

are better suited in a living room as lamp, end, wine or side tables. The timber is all original

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1890s English Victorian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Walnut

ITALIAN TOLE VANITY MIRROR~
ITALIAN TOLE VANITY MIRROR~

ITALIAN TOLE VANITY MIRROR~

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H 26.5 in W 19 in

ITALIAN TOLE VANITY MIRROR~

Located in Palm Springs, CA

,desks,beds,lamps,sofas,chairs etc!

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19th Century Italian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

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H 12 in Dm 5.75 in

Pair of Carved Wood Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of lamps made from 19th century French carved wooden bed post finials. Carved lamp is 12" and

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19th Century French Antique Bed Lamp

Pair of 17th Century Japanese Imari Vases as Table Lamps, circa 1680
Pair of 17th Century Japanese Imari Vases as Table Lamps, circa 1680

Pair of 17th Century Japanese Imari Vases as Table Lamps, circa 1680

Located in London, GB

bed side table lamps. The vases have been fitted with hand carved and gilded wooden bases and fitted

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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Bed Lamp

Pair of Large French Mercury Clamshell Sconces or Reading Lamps
Pair of Large French Mercury Clamshell Sconces or Reading Lamps

Pair of Large French Mercury Clamshell Sconces or Reading Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

steel brackets. In perfect condition, they would make sensational reading lamps over a bed or flanking a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Iron

Light Blue Side Chest
Light Blue Side Chest

Light Blue Side Chest

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H 32 in W 37 in D 14.88 in

Light Blue Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two-drawer chest with exposed wood edges would fit beautifully next to a sofa or a bed with a lamp

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bed Lamp

Japanese 3 Drawer Chest
Japanese 3 Drawer Chest

Japanese 3 Drawer Chest

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H 29.75 in W 29.88 in D 16.38 in

Japanese 3 Drawer Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

copper lockplate and hardware. Mounted on a custom made black lacquer stand. Place next to a bed with a

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1920s Japanese Antique Bed Lamp

Georgian mahogany night stand bedside cabinet
Georgian mahogany night stand bedside cabinet

Georgian mahogany night stand bedside cabinet

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H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Georgian mahogany night stand bedside cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Good quality Georgian mahogany night stand bed side cabinet /lamp table . Very good condition with

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant 19thC French LXVI Style Setee/Loveseat
Elegant 19thC French LXVI Style Setee/Loveseat

Elegant 19thC French LXVI Style Setee/Loveseat

Located in Miami, FL

tables, clubs, sideboards, lamps, chandeliers, bed and living furniture, mirrors, etc.. feel free to go

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19th Century French Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Rustic Oak & Cherry Side Table
Antique French Rustic Oak & Cherry Side Table

Antique French Rustic Oak & Cherry Side Table

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H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 20 in

Antique French Rustic Oak & Cherry Side Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

original pull. Could be used beside a bed or as a lamp table.

Category

19th Century French Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Shanxi Blue Side chest
Shanxi Blue Side chest

Shanxi Blue Side chest

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H 31.63 in W 16 in D 34.63 in

Shanxi Blue Side chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

pop of color into a contemporary living space. Place next to sofa or beside a bed with a lamp and

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1890s Chinese Antique Bed Lamp

Japanese Kiriwood Chest with Sliding Doors
Japanese Kiriwood Chest with Sliding Doors

Japanese Kiriwood Chest with Sliding Doors

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H 30 in W 37 in D 16.75 in

Japanese Kiriwood Chest with Sliding Doors

Located in San Francisco, CA

sliding doors and 3 small interior drawers on the right and a shelf on the left. Place next to bed as

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1920s Japanese Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand
Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand

Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand

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H 30 in W 35.75 in D 15.25 in

Japanese 2-Drawer Chest on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

with bronze handmade hardware, it sits on a custom made black lacquer wood Stand. Use next to a bed or

Category

1920s Japanese Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Napoleon III Gueridon/Center Table
Beautiful Napoleon III Gueridon/Center Table

Beautiful Napoleon III Gueridon/Center Table

Located in Miami, FL

, bureaus, chests, cabinets,end/side/center/console/coffee/card/game/night tables, clubs, sideboards, lamps

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Early 20th Century French Antique Bed Lamp

Beautiful Napoleon III Salon Set
Beautiful Napoleon III Salon Set

Beautiful Napoleon III Salon Set

Located in Miami, FL

/card/game/night tables, clubs, sideboards, lamps, chandeliers, bed and living furniture, mirrors, etc

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19th Century French Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Superb Pair of Antique Chinoiserie End Tables/Chests
Superb Pair of Antique Chinoiserie End Tables/Chests

Superb Pair of Antique Chinoiserie End Tables/Chests

Located in Miami, FL

, cabinets,end/side/center/console/coffee/card/game/night tables, clubs, sideboards, lamps, chandeliers, bed

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Burl-Wood Side Cabinet
Antique French Burl-Wood Side Cabinet

Antique French Burl-Wood Side Cabinet

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H 29 in W 17 in D 13.5 in

Antique French Burl-Wood Side Cabinet

Located in Port Chester, NY

, key, hinge and knob. Shelf inside offers good storage. Many uses for this charming piece, beside a bed

Category

19th Century French Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest

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H 36.5 in W 37 in D 20 in

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest

Located in Port Chester, NY

, beside a bed or as a lamp table. The mahogany is a deep warm color with a rich patina. Note the

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Mahogany

Mustard Side Chest
Mustard Side Chest

Mustard Side Chest

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H 32.5 in W 36.88 in D 15.63 in

Mustard Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

bed with a lamp and accessories on top.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bed Lamp

Beijing Blue Chest
Beijing Blue Chest

Beijing Blue Chest

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H 32 in W 40.13 in D 15.75 in

Beijing Blue Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two-drawer Beijing chest with dry blue finish with clean lines can be placed next to a sofa or bed

Category

1920s Chinese Antique Bed Lamp

Japanese 8-Drawer Tansu
Japanese 8-Drawer Tansu

Japanese 8-Drawer Tansu

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H 27 in W 27.5 in D 14.5 in

Japanese 8-Drawer Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

bed or sofa with a lamp and accessories on top. Meiji period, circa 1880s.

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1880s Japanese Antique Bed Lamp

Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu
Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu

Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu

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H 27 in W 14.5 in D 14.38 in

Japanese 4-Drawer Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

bed or sofa with a lamp and accessories on top, Meiji period, circa 1880s.

Category

1880s Asian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

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Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.

Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Glass

Pair of Regency Style Side Tables
Pair of Regency Style Side Tables

Pair of Regency Style Side Tables

$4,120 / set

H 27 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of Regency Style Side Tables

Located in Westwood, NJ

Regency style side table with a wooden gallery top, molded edge, with a pull-out slide about a lower shelf with drawer and turned legs all in a warm country wood tone and hand rubbed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk, Accept Custom Size
Pair of Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk, Accept Custom Size

Pair of Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk, Accept Custom Size

$680Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 48 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

Pair of Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk, Accept Custom Size

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 24" W x 48" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Silk

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Bed
Early 20th Century Italian Bed

Early 20th Century Italian Bed

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 49.5 in W 43.25 in D 82 in

Early 20th Century Italian Bed

Located in Ballard, CA

A very rare 20th century handpainted Italian bed. This twin sized bed features an exquisite multicolored Florentine design Comes with the original side rails to accommodate a twin si...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Oval Dining Table
French Provincial Oval Dining Table

French Provincial Oval Dining Table

$5,160 / item

H 30 in W 89 in D 39 in

French Provincial Oval Dining Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Provincial neoclassic style dining table with a plank top and carved apron with a time-worn sunburned finish. Dimensions: 89" W x 39" D x 30" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Wood

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Drexel Corinthian Style Nightstands Pair
Drexel Corinthian Style Nightstands Pair

Drexel Corinthian Style Nightstands Pair

$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 27 in D 19 in

Drexel Corinthian Style Nightstands Pair

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Nightstands in ...

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1980s Antique Bed Lamp

Materials

Ash, Burl, Wood

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Antique Bed Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique bed lamp for your home. An antique bed lamp — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique bed lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bed lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique bed lamp over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat and Serge Mouille are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Bed Lamp?

Prices for an antique bed lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $242 and can go as high as $176,326, while the average can fetch as much as $2,467.
Questions About Antique Bed Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds 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.