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Enzo Francesconi Pair of Rotating Lamp
By Enzo Francesconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Enzo Francesconi, Italy Circa 1960 Lacquered metal and opaline glass H_31,5 cm (12,4 in.) D_26 cm (10,2 in.)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

TIZIO table Lamp, Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Neuss, NW
lowered, with a rotatable lamp head. Quality Features: very good workmanship high-quality
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage TIZIO table Lamp, Artemide
TIZIO table Lamp, Artemide
H 46.86 in W 4.34 in D 42.92 in
Angelo Lelli Lamp, Rotating Light Source, Arredoluce, Rare Model, Original Label
By Angelo Lelii
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning minimalist masterpiece by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1960 with unique rotating lamp
Category

1960s Italian Minimalist Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Nickel

Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with rotating lamp shade
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Robert Sonneman Counter Balance White Metal and Chrome 1980s Table Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and rotating lamp head. The lamp head also features a lovely brass colored metal grate on the top
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with rotating lamp shade
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Fine French 1950s Rotating Floor Lamp by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century floor lamp by Lunel with a black lacquered and brass frame that supports
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Fine French 1950s Rotating Floor Lamp by Lunel
Fine French 1950s Rotating Floor Lamp by Lunel
H 62.6 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Hala Brown Ball Rotating Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique mid century floor lamp with rotating pole. The ball mechanism in the base allows you to
Category

20th Century Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Steampunk Rotating Gear Adjustable Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Industrial Steampunk Rotating Gear Adjustable Brass Table Lamp This rustic, industrial
Category

1970s Unknown Steampunk Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Italian Floor Lamp with Three Rotatable Shades in Black
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Floor lamp, nickel-plated brass, coated metal, Italy, 1960s This elegant floor lamp originates
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Space Age Rotating Spherical Lamp Style of Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo
Located in Hanover, MA
I’ve been trying to identify who designed and produced this 'cool af' lamp since I bought it in
Category

1960s Italian Space Age Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Wonderful Large Italian Midcentury Diabolo Table Lamp with Rotatable Neck
Located in München, DE
Gorgeous large midcentury Italian diabolo table lamp. Great 1950s Italian Minimalist design in
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Iron, Brass, Aluminum, Metal

Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm, France 1950s
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in Bochum, NRW
A mid-century desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Solere for SolR Paris, France, in the 1950s, it is
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Rotating Ara floor lamp by Ilaria Marelli by Italian-Luce 1980s
By Italiana Luce, Ilaria Marelli
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Ara table lamp from Nemo is a light object, with a fluorescent and halogen light source. The
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1980s Italian Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Martinelli Luce Inspired Red and White Mushroom Table Lamp with Rotating Shade
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elio Martinelli style table lamp with red enameled metal helmet shade with a weighted white
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Ambient Lamp with Rotating Color Disc Mushroom Dome Tulip Base, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Enhance your home with the timeless beauty of this '60s ambient lamp, a masterclass in mid-century
Category

1960s Italian Space Age Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Rotating Canopy and Dimmer by Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of chrome table lamps with rotating canopy and dimmer by Kovacs.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1970s Vintage Design Black and Crome Table Lamp with Rotatable Shade
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Special 1970s table lamp whose design comes closest to the lamps by Georges Frydman. This desk lamp
Category

1970s French Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Pair of Midcentury Modern Koch and Lowy for OMI Rotatable Brass Table Lamps
By OMI, Koch & Lowy
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and highly decorative pair of brass table lamps made by Koch and Lowy for OMI. If you
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Floor lamp in gilded metal and by Stilnovo with 3 rotative heads and black foot
By Stilnovo
Located in Monaco, MC
Elegant floor lamp in gilded metal made by Stilnovo during the 60'. 3 orientables head with screx
Category

1960s Italian Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces with rotating lamp shades. Manufactured
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Mirror lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful floor lamp with a rotating diffuser, featuring a convex plexiglass diffuser on one side
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Mirror lamps
Mirror lamps
H 64.97 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Stained glass table lamp
Located in Antwerpen, BE
to the base by a metal rail, which makes the lamp rotatable. The panels are positioned in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Murano Glass

Stained glass table lamp
Stained glass table lamp
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 11.42 in
Chrome Pharmacy Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Mid century modern Chrome Pharmacy lamp. The shade can rotate and the floor lamp is adjustable in
Category

1970s European Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Pharmacy Lamp, 1970s
Chrome Pharmacy Lamp, 1970s
H 64.97 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Cedric Hartman Brass Counterweight Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
A genius counterweighted chrome desk lamp having a rounded shade and curved chromed arm. The lamp
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Counterweight Table Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
A counterweighted brass desk lamp having a rounded shade and curved chromed arm. The lamp rotates
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Flex wire desk lamp, 1970s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
by pulling or stretching the wire, the shade is adjustable and the lamp can rotate. The lamp has a
Category

1970s Futurist Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Flex wire desk lamp, 1970s
Flex wire desk lamp, 1970s
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Chrome Molecule Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of chrome "molecule" lamps, each with three bulbs. These delightful lamps have a 3-way switch
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome Molecule Lamps
Pair of Chrome Molecule Lamps
H 30 in W 11 in D 11 in
Minimalist Counterweight Lamp by Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A genius counterweighted chrome desk lamp having a rounded shade and curved chromed arm. The lamp
Category

20th Century American Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age table lamp in brown and black. The lamp has a rectangular shade with rounded edges and a
Category

20th Century Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Jean Boris Lacroix Floor Lamp circa 1950
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in CA, CA
holds a rotating sphere allowing the lamp to be articulated in all directions, along with the shade, a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
By Tanaka
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage Design icon piece by Kyoji Tanaka, the Rabbit Tanaka corp lamp is a super fun desk lamp in
Category

1980s Japanese Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
H 19.69 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century Acrylic Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
-shaped shade made of black acrylic. This surrounds the socket of the lamp and can rotate around the
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Aluminium table lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
By Sormani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
different versions of these rotatable curve lamps, including wall lamps (with 2, 4 and 6 aluminum parts) and
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium table lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
Aluminium table lamp by Nucleo Sormani, 1970s
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Chrome Swing Arm Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Very nice chrome swing arm floor lamp . The arm rotates and moves in different directions very
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Counter Balance Large Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
adjustable, the shade is adjustable and can rotate. This floor lamp is very rare and impressive it its looks
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early adjustable height floor lamp with rotating hood by Cedric Hartman. Chrome and brass with
Category

1960s Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage serpente floor lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1970s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
classic. The base has a heavy ballast so that the lamp can rotate 360° without tipping over. 1970s
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Space Age Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
manner. The upper part of the lamp can be rotated. This means that the opening and light direction can be
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Desk Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd
Located in Karlstad, SE
Desk lamp model G 54 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The lamp has a rotatable teak base with metal foot and
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass, Metal

Midcentury Desk Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Midcentury Desk Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
H 23.23 in W 22.45 in D 7.49 in
Vintage German Postmodern Floor Lamp from Honsel, 1980s
By Honsel
Located in Hamburg, DE
other with black bars. Various joints allow the arm and head of the lamp to tilt and rotate. The lamp
Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Industrial Desk Lamp on Ship Porthole Base 1950s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
at the top, allowing you to easily rotate and tilt the lamp to your desired position. A sticker on
Category

1950s Dutch Industrial Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Rare Red Gulp Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
front end. Below it goes into a rotating plate foot. The chrome head of the lamp is rotatable, which can
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Rare Red Gulp Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
Rare Red Gulp Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
H 9.26 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in
Original 1960s Jielde industrial table lamp from France Lyon
By Jielde, Jean Louis Domecq
Located in München, DE
removed as desired without any wiring problems. Each joint can be rotated to its stop. The lamp can be
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

1980s Pair of Telescopic Halogen Table Lamp, Italy
By Luxo, Ferdinand A. Porsche
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Pair of playfull and versatile Italian telescopic halogen table lamp . Rotate in any direction
Category

1980s Italian Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel

Postmodern German Model Minispot Table Lamp from Osram, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
mounted and can rotate and tilt. The lamp also has a holder for wall mounting. The lamp is in very good
Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Chrome table lamp, Signed J. Bouvier, Paris Adjustable
Located in London, GB
An exceptional quality 1970s table lamp adjustable in height with three rotating ball-spot lamps
Category

1970s Rotating Lamp Vintage

Large Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, USA 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large crane floor lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1971 Largest, multi directional (rotates, pivots
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Elio Martinelli "Serpent" table lamp for Martinelli Luce 1970s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Elio Martinelli "Serpent" table lamp, designed in the 1970s for Martinelli Luce, is more than
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp by Laurel
Located in Water Mill, NY
Laurel adjustable and rotating brass floor lamp with original finial 67" H to top of finialn 43.5 H
Category

1960s American Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pileino' Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
. Crafted from white lacquered metal with a plastic base, this sculptural lamp has a rotating, adjustable
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Antwerp, BE
various ceiling heights. Its three chrome ball lamps rotate and move vertically to provide versatile
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 1960's Swivel Table Lamp by Lightolier, 1960's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Adjustable rotating Chrome Swivel Table Lamp
Category

1960s American Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, USA 1971, medium sized
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Oxford, GB
into a huge space but practical, multi directional (rotates, pivots, tilts) floor lamp by Curtis Jere
Category

1970s North American Post-Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gibigiana Desk Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Gibigiana desk lamp is an original design lamps realized by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in
Category

1980s Italian Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Aluminum

Kinetic table lamp mod. "Caleidoscopio" by Giorgio Longoni for Stilnovo
By Giorgio Longoni, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
around which the cubes rotate. The lamp's name, Caleidoscopio (Italian for “kaleidoscope”), is no
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plexiglass

Pair of Italian Chrome Table Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
lamp, which is rotatable, contains eight elongated openings through which the light emanates in a
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Tomo floor lamp by Toshiyuki Kita for Luci, 1980
By Toshiyuki Kita, Luci Italia
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Postmodern floor lamp Tomo by Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita and produced by Luci Italia. Elegant
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Robert Mathieu French Brass Adjustable Mid-Century Floor Lamp
By Robert Mathieu
Located in London, GB
rotates, the shade rotates, so it is a very flexible lamp. Good vintage condition, some scuffs and wear
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Erasmo table lamp by Gabriele d'Ali for Francesconi, 1960s
By Enzo Francesconi, Gabriele D'ali
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Erasmo table lamp designed by Gabriele d'Ali in 1965 and manufactured by Francesconi. The lamp
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rotating Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

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Rotating Lamp Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rotating lamp vintage available at 1stDibs. A rotating lamp vintage — often made from metal, brass and steel — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rotating lamp vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A rotating lamp vintage made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rotating lamp vintage over the years, but those crafted by Serge Mouille, Cedric Hartman and Editions Serge Mouille are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rotating Lamp Vintage?

Prices for a rotating lamp vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $215 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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 Rotating Lamp Vintage
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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