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Baroque Style Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass, Denmark, 19th Century
Baroque Style Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass, Denmark, 19th Century

Baroque Style Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass, Denmark, 19th Century

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Baroque style table lamp with white opaline glass. The base is an old kerosene lamp probably from

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal

18th-19th Century Chinese Mirror Black Porcelain Vas as Lamp, Custom Base
18th-19th Century Chinese Mirror Black Porcelain Vas as Lamp, Custom Base

18th-19th Century Chinese Mirror Black Porcelain Vas as Lamp, Custom Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th century Chinese mirror black porcelain vas as lamp, custom old gold base New wiring.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890
Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890

Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890

Located in L'Etang, FR

: nine on fake candlesticks and one on the old kerosene lamp. One of the nine candlesticks has a patch

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Pendant with Opaline Glass Shade
Early 20th Century French Pendant with Opaline Glass Shade

Early 20th Century French Pendant with Opaline Glass Shade

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French vintage hanging lamp with milk glass opaline shade and brass frames, this is in a good

Category

Early 20th Century French Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

old lamp table lamp ART DECO "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" 1930s
old lamp table lamp ART DECO "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" 1930s

old lamp table lamp ART DECO "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" 1930s

By Mazda

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

art deco "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" MAZDA table lamp This rare, original table lamp from the well

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Old Lamp Table Lamp ART DECO "DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" 1930s
Rare Old Lamp Table Lamp ART DECO "DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" 1930s

Rare Old Lamp Table Lamp ART DECO "DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" 1930s

By Mazda

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

art deco DES LAMPES RUE DE LISABONNE PARIS" MAZDA table lamp This rare, original table lamp from

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of 19th Century French Old Paris Puce Camaieu Decorated Urns & Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Old Paris Puce Camaieu Decorated Urns & Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Old Paris Puce Camaieu Decorated Urns & Table Lamps

By Old Paris

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

These large French old Paris porcelain lamps feature purple 'puce camaieu' landscape paintings on

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th C. Old Paris Baluster Form Table Lamps in the Famille Rose Taste
Pair of 19th C. Old Paris Baluster Form Table Lamps in the Famille Rose Taste

Pair of 19th C. Old Paris Baluster Form Table Lamps in the Famille Rose Taste

By Old Paris

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This pair of Old Paris porcelain lamps feature wooden lacquered tops closing the vase mouth

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Old Persian Urn Lamps

Pair of Old Persian Urn Lamps

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of multifaceted Persian enameled urns now as lamps with bronze fittings. The enamel is

Category

Early 1900s Old Antique Lamp

Old Special Industrial Floor Lamp, Jandus, Paris
Old Special Industrial Floor Lamp, Jandus, Paris

Old Special Industrial Floor Lamp, Jandus, Paris

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This old industrial floor lamp is a special piece. It is very nice detailed. The electricity of

Category

Early 1900s French Industrial Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Lamps

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an elegant pair of classical French old Paris urns as lamps with heavy gilding and

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Lamps

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Old Ginger Jar Lamp
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Old Ginger Jar Lamp

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Old Ginger Jar Lamp

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Chinese porcelain famille verte ginger jar lamp, circa 19th/20th century. Shade not

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Vases as Lamps hand painted with flowers

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Lamp

19th Century Wrought Iron Lamp Made from an Old Grate
19th Century Wrought Iron Lamp Made from an Old Grate

19th Century Wrought Iron Lamp Made from an Old Grate

Located in Vista, CA

Wrought iron lamp made from old grate, circa 1890. Rewired, Three Way Socket. Monogram in the

Category

Late 19th Century French Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th century French pair of lamps in Old Paris porcelain
19th century French pair of lamps in Old Paris porcelain

19th century French pair of lamps in Old Paris porcelain

Located in New York, NY

c. 1860, French rare pair of lamps in hand painted Old Paris porcelain, on gilt and hand chased

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Old Paris Urn Lamp With Cobalt and Gilt Detailing
19th Century Old Paris Urn Lamp With Cobalt and Gilt Detailing

19th Century Old Paris Urn Lamp With Cobalt and Gilt Detailing

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Old Paris porcelain urn lamp with cobalt blue body, classical gilt decoration, and white swan-form

Category

19th Century French Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Floral Table Lamp circa 1880
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Floral Table Lamp circa 1880

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Floral Table Lamp circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Old Paris table lamp offers porcelain construction with hand painted floral design

Category

Late 19th Century American Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamp with Etched Glass Shade C1870
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamp with Etched Glass Shade C1870

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamp with Etched Glass Shade C1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Table Lamp with Grape and Leaf Etched Glass Shade C1870 Measures

Category

19th Century American Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars as Table Lamps
Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars as Table Lamps

Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars as Table Lamps

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A fine pair of French 'Old Paris' porcelain apothecary Jars with nice slight wear proving their age

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1820 Old Sheffield Plate Silver Candlestick Now as a Lamp
Circa 1820 Old Sheffield Plate Silver Candlestick Now as a Lamp

Circa 1820 Old Sheffield Plate Silver Candlestick Now as a Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1820 Old Sheffield plate silver candlestick now as a lamp. Rococo revival design. Originally

Category

Early 19th Century English Rococo Revival Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Signed E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Old English Style Lamps
Pair Signed E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Old English Style Lamps

Pair Signed E. F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Old English Style Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

These hand hammered bronze pricket style lamps retain their original silver gilt finish. Great for

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Painted Delft Red Amphora Table Lamp with Old Rose Velvet Shade
Hand-Painted Delft Red Amphora Table Lamp with Old Rose Velvet Shade

Hand-Painted Delft Red Amphora Table Lamp with Old Rose Velvet Shade

By Delft

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Exquisitely handcrafted in Amsterdam, this is a one-of-a-kind table lamp made from a rare hand

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Old Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Noire Kangxi Vases
Pair of Old Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Noire Kangxi Vases

Pair of Old Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Noire Kangxi Vases

Located in Wilton, CT

classic Chinese rouleau form. Each 17 1/2" high, 7 3/4" diameter. Drilled for lamps, otherwise excellent

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Porcelain

Industrial Desk Lamp
Industrial Desk Lamp

Industrial Desk Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Old Industrial metal lamp with new wiring. Adjustable tilt.

Category

1920s American Industrial Old Antique Lamp

industrial desk  lamp
industrial desk  lamp

industrial desk lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

adjustable neck , enameled base , with brass neck , this is an old Bauhaus desk lamp

Category

Early 20th Century German Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal

English Tole Lamp

English Tole Lamp

Located in Buchanan, MI

19th century English urn mounted as lamp.. Nice old mellow color with painted English hunt scene

Category

19th Century English Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal

Forged-Iron Floor Lamp
Forged-Iron Floor Lamp

Forged-Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Forged iron floor lamp with beautiful, old patina and twisted iron decoration. Shorter height that

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Floor Lamp
Art Deco Floor Lamp

Art Deco Floor Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Old Exclusive Art Deco Floor Lamp from the 30s of XX century, the interwar period. The entire lamp

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

Early Bronze Subway Lamp
Early Bronze Subway Lamp

Early Bronze Subway Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

were the first step in electric lighting. Gas lamps were considered old fashioned so proudly showing

Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Floor Lamp
Antique French Floor Lamp

Antique French Floor Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

Made in France, circa 1800, this wooden floor lamp lends an old-world charm with the ornate

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair.Paint Decorated Wood Lamps
Pair.Paint Decorated Wood Lamps

Pair.Paint Decorated Wood Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair, Tall hand carved wooden column lamps.Old original paint(worn) original brass light sockets

Category

Early 20th Century French Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Wood

pair piece assiette table lamps
pair piece assiette table lamps

pair piece assiette table lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Incredible, old piece assiette table lamps. New bases and wiring. These are truly little pieces

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

French Bouillotte Lamp, Louis XVI
French Bouillotte Lamp, Louis XVI

French Bouillotte Lamp, Louis XVI

Located in Doylestown, PA

A charming and old French bouillotte lamp with painted tile adjustable shade and silver plated 2

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Silver Plate, Tôle

Pair, Tall Decorative Column Lamps
Pair, Tall Decorative Column Lamps

Pair, Tall Decorative Column Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

Handsome pair of old wooden column lamps.Painted (stone shade). New fittings,double light fixture

Category

Early 20th Century English Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Wood

Porcelain and Bronze Mounted Lamp
Porcelain and Bronze Mounted Lamp

Porcelain and Bronze Mounted Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

lamp. The surface of the bronze has a nice old panitna and the lamp is newly wired.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Fluted Column Table Lamp
Vintage Fluted Column Table Lamp

Vintage Fluted Column Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

A highly unique table lamp, from an old estate in Albany, NY and produced within the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Table, Desk Lamp
Art Deco Table, Desk Lamp

Art Deco Table, Desk Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Old beautiful Art Deco table lamp, fully restored. The entire lamp has a profile in the shape of a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table, Desk Lamp
Art Deco Table, Desk Lamp

Art Deco Table, Desk Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Old beautiful Art Deco table lamp, fully restored. The entire lamp has a profile in the shape of a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

1780s French Wooden Floor Lamp
1780s French Wooden Floor Lamp

1780s French Wooden Floor Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

Made in France, circa 1780, this wooden floor lamp lends an old-world charm with the ornate

Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Metal

Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp

Single Column French Brass Table Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

its original Brass lampshade, the lampshade has copper finish to the outer side The lamp is an old

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

French Studio Paul Millet Sevres Lamp
French Studio Paul Millet Sevres Lamp

French Studio Paul Millet Sevres Lamp

Located in Wilton, CT

Art pottery vase by the Paul Millet Studio in Sevres made into a lamp with nice, old French bronze

Category

Early 20th Century French Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Lamps

Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of gilt bronze table lamps. An extremely heavy and finely detailed pair of bronze lamps with

Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp, 1930s
Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp, 1930s

Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Very old table lamp from 1930s in Bauhaus style. Cast Iron base. Green enameled iron shade. The arm

Category

Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Iron

Antique Wood Fragment Lamp with Shade
Antique Wood Fragment Lamp with Shade

Antique Wood Fragment Lamp with Shade

Located in Wichita, KS

not finial. The wood fragment is very old but the lamp construction is newer. There are two sockets

Category

19th Century French Rustic Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Linen, Lucite, Wood

Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp
Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp

Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Old beautiful Art Deco table lamp, fully restored. The entire lamp has a profile in the shape of a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Wooden Gilt Pricket Lamp
18th Century Italian Wooden Gilt Pricket Lamp

18th Century Italian Wooden Gilt Pricket Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

mosaic pieces, some of which are cracked, giving the piece a lovely old world patina. Lamp is corded and

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Brass Table Lamp
Early 20th Century French Brass Table Lamp

Early 20th Century French Brass Table Lamp

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Beautiful old French table lamp from the 1930s. Brass patina. The lovely shade can swivel, and the

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Brass Table Lamp
Early 20th Century French Brass Table Lamp

Early 20th Century French Brass Table Lamp

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Beautiful old French table lamp from the 1930s. Brass patina. The lovely shade can swivel and the

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Brass

16th Century Marble Column Fragment Table Lamp
16th Century Marble Column Fragment Table Lamp

16th Century Marble Column Fragment Table Lamp

Located in Prague, Czech Republic.

transformed into a modern table lamp. This old-world fragment from a time of ornamentation and decadence will

Category

16th Century Italian Old Antique Lamp

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

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Old Antique Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old antique lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each old antique lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Your living room may not be complete without an old antique lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each old antique lamp bearing Neoclassical, Arts and Crafts or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one old antique lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Old Paris, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Gien produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old Antique Lamp?

The average selling price for an old antique lamp at 1stDibs is $1,663, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $5,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Old Antique Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an old lamp, first look for the maker's markings. You may find an etched or stamped marking or a paper or foil label on the base, socket, winding knob or neck of your lamp. By researching this marking using information published on trusted online resources, you may be able to determine who produced it. Another approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist with the identification process. Explore a selection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Many old lamps may be worth money. Generally, the type, style, maker, age and condition influence the value of vintage and antique lamps. Lighting by certain makers tends to be collectible. Examples include lamps by Poul Henningsen, Holophane, Woka Lamps and Louis Comfort Tiffany and his company, Tiffany Studios. If you have an old lamp and want an estimate of its value, contact a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell how old a glass lamp is, first look for markings that can help identify the name of the manufacturer. Many makers placed markings or labels on the bulb’s housing or the bases of the lamps they produced. By using trusted online resources, you can determine when the maker was active and estimate the age of the fixture. Certified appraisers can also be of assistance when trying to date lamps. Shop a range of glass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell how old a lamp is by the cord, look at the plug. Antique lamps and older vintage lamps will often have plugs with prongs that are the same size, while more recent fixtures will feature polarized plugs, which have one large prong and one small prong. Antique lamps often feature exposed wires or fabric covers on their cords. You'll usually find PVC or plastic covers on newer lamps. Keep in mind that older lamps may have been rewired over the years, so the cord isn't always a reliable way to date a lamp. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can examine your lamp and use multiple factors to determine its age. Find a large collection of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lamp cord is a pretty good indicator as to how old the lamp is. If the cord looks old, it most likely is. Also, the plug itself will have prongs that are the same size, compared with modern plugs that have one side larger than the other side. Shop a collection of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What you call an old-fashioned lamp depends on its design. Lamps with glass shades and hollow bases that get filled with oil are kerosene, oil or paraffin lamps. An oil lamp with two reservoirs is a cruise lamp, while one with a swinging arm is a student lamp. Shop a variety of antique, vintage and modern lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if an old lamp is valuable, conduct research using trusted online resources. Start by determining who manufactured your lamp by looking for a maker's mark on the base or the bulb socket. Once you know who produced your lamp, you can look to see how much similar pieces have sold for in the past to get a rough idea of the potential value of your piece. Generally, the maker, age, style and condition of a lamp all impact its market value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can perform a valuation using these criteria and tell you how much your lamp is worth. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
  • 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 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 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.