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Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp
Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing reading lamp, can be angled and swivelled for best advantage The lamp is made in brass, it has a pi...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Reading Lamps

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Brass

Edwardian Adjustable Floor Standing, Bendy, Twin Reading Lamp
Edwardian Adjustable Floor Standing, Bendy, Twin Reading Lamp

Edwardian Adjustable Floor Standing, Bendy, Twin Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Adjustable Floor Standing, Bendy, Twin Reading Lamp This is a charming 2 arm floor Standing reading lamp, both arms can be angled and swivelled into almost any position.

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1920s Art Deco Antique Reading Lamps

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Brass

Edwardian Brass and Mahogany Floor Standing Reading Lamp
Edwardian Brass and Mahogany Floor Standing Reading Lamp

Edwardian Brass and Mahogany Floor Standing Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Brass and Mahogany Floor Standing Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing reading lamp is just the perfect height to stand by your chair and illuminate your pages from o...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Reading Lamps

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Mahogany

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts French Reading Lamp
Very Unusual Arts and Crafts French Reading Lamp

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts French Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts French Reading Lamp This is a Very Unusual French Arts and Crafts Reading Lamp from France, the lamp base is made in brass and has a gothic look, the Br...

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Charming Little French Boudoir Reading Lamp This is a delightful little piece
Charming Little French Boudoir Reading Lamp This is a delightful little piece

Charming Little French Boudoir Reading Lamp This is a delightful little piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Charming Little French Boudoir Reading Lamp This is a delightful little piece, finished with its original silk gold brocade shade, an unusual note to this piece, it is a floor stan...

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Early 1900s Adam Style Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Adjustable Brass Bouillotte Student Reading Lamp
Antique French Adjustable Brass Bouillotte Student Reading Lamp

Antique French Adjustable Brass Bouillotte Student Reading Lamp

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This antique French adjustable brass student reading lamp is a non-electrified mechanical lighting piece.

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade
Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade

Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Brass Adjustable Reading Lamp with Etched Glass Shade, 19th Century An elegant antique Victorian adjustable brass student reading lamp dating from the 19th century, comple...

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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Reading Lamp A very attractive and unusual
French Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Reading Lamp A very attractive and unusual

French Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Reading Lamp A very attractive and unusual

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Reading Lamp A very attractive and unusual piece, the lamp is made brass and and it spins around on a slender 3 footed base, the wiring is new.

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1910s Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Twin Angled Reading Lamp This is a very attractive piece
Brass Twin Angled Reading Lamp This is a very attractive piece

Brass Twin Angled Reading Lamp This is a very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass Twin Angled Reading Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a central brass column which supports two articulated arms, both these adjust and switch off and on ind...

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1920s Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Turned Floor Lamp, Fruitwood, Silk Shade, Antique, 1900
Edwardian Turned Floor Lamp, Fruitwood, Silk Shade, Antique, 1900

Edwardian Turned Floor Lamp, Fruitwood, Silk Shade, Antique, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Turned Floor Standing Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing reading lamp is just the perfect height to stand by your chair and illuminate your pages from over your sho...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Reading Lamps

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Fruitwood

Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart
Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart

Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart

By Frankart

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare1930s Frankart reading floor lamp with a base featuring three nude nymphs.

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1920s American Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade
Elegant Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade

Elegant Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Late 19th Century Brass Adjustable Student Reading Lamp with Racing Green Opaline Glass Shade With An Adjustable Height Mechanism.

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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Apollo Jewelers Counter Lamp with Quilted Mercury Glass Reflector
Apollo Jewelers Counter Lamp with Quilted Mercury Glass Reflector

Apollo Jewelers Counter Lamp with Quilted Mercury Glass Reflector

Located in Peekskill, NY

Its a perfect end table reading lamp. This lamp also has the rare original sky blue mirrored mercury glass insert.

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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Glass

Victorian Brass Adjustable Gas Lamp with Racing Green Shade, 1800s
Victorian Brass Adjustable Gas Lamp with Racing Green Shade, 1800s

Victorian Brass Adjustable Gas Lamp with Racing Green Shade, 1800s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

This light could be adapted with electric for modern use, it's currently in it's original form as a gas lamp. Full height 53cm, base diameter 14.5cm Late 19th Century Brass Adjusta...

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage industral metal desk lamp, France ca. 1920
Vintage industral metal desk lamp, France ca. 1920

Vintage industral metal desk lamp, France ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautiful example of early modern French lighting, it works equally well as a reading lamp, a desk companion, or a decorative object with strong historical character.

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1920s French Industrial Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Adjustable Table Lamp with Ribbed Glass Shade
Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Adjustable Table Lamp with Ribbed Glass Shade

Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Adjustable Table Lamp with Ribbed Glass Shade

Located in Nottingham, GB

A particularly decorative period lighting piece suitable for use as a desk lamp, reading lamp or accent light within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Swedish Gustavian Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten, Teak Wood, Circa 1920
Swedish Gustavian Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten, Teak Wood, Circa 1920

Swedish Gustavian Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten, Teak Wood, Circa 1920

By Carl Malmsten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Scandinavian reading lamp is composed with a new small round white shade attached to a flexible, adjustable arm, featuring a one light socket.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Lamps

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Teak

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Width at widest part 38cm Brass Adjustable Student Reading Lamp with Two Racing Green Opaline Glass Shades With An Adjustable Height Mechanism.

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-Arm Reading Table Lamp
Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-Arm Reading Table Lamp

Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-Arm Reading Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco Copper & Brass Machine Age Swing-arm Reading Table Lamp Sleek and sculptural, this Mid-Century Modern table lamp pairs warm brass with a rich copper shade for a strikin...

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1920s Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Lamps

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Brass

Antique Gilt Bronze Rise and Fall Table Lamp with Green Glass Shade, c.1900
Antique Gilt Bronze Rise and Fall Table Lamp with Green Glass Shade, c.1900

Antique Gilt Bronze Rise and Fall Table Lamp with Green Glass Shade, c.1900

Located in Lincoln, GB

The lamp has an unusually architectural and sculptural form, combining the practicality of an adjustable reading lamp with elaborate historicist decoration.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Green and Gilt Monteith Jardiniere Cachepot
French Empire Green and Gilt Monteith Jardiniere Cachepot

French Empire Green and Gilt Monteith Jardiniere Cachepot

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions: 10" W x 7.5 D x 4.5" H; 12.5" W handle to handle *Pair Maison Jansen Style Swing-Arm Reading Lamps available on separate listing 1stDibs: LU1084241471512 *Louis XIV St...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Reading Lamps

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Metal

Unusual French Arts and Crafts Converted Oil Lamp
Unusual French Arts and Crafts Converted Oil Lamp

Unusual French Arts and Crafts Converted Oil Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual French Arts and Crafts Converted Oil Lamp The lamp base is made in brass and has a Brass Dome Shade which is set with 3 coloured glass cabochon which have a magical appearan...

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Early 1900s Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

English silvered copper and brass pulpit lamp, c. 1835
English silvered copper and brass pulpit lamp, c. 1835

English silvered copper and brass pulpit lamp, c. 1835

Located in Chicago, IL

The double reeded columns and fanned hood are a hallmark of early nineteenth-century English lighting design, which was made to throw candlelight forward across a lectern or reading ...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Reading Lamps

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Silver Plate, Copper

1930s Bellova Emerlite Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
1930s Bellova Emerlite Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade

1930s Bellova Emerlite Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade

Located in Nottingham, GB

A particularly attractive example of functional Art Deco lighting, equally suited to use as a desk lamp, reading light or decorative accent within a period or contemporary interior.

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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Chrome

POUL HENNINGSEN Table lamp PH 4/3 pat appl, 1927
POUL HENNINGSEN Table lamp PH 4/3 pat appl, 1927

POUL HENNINGSEN Table lamp PH 4/3 pat appl, 1927

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Thanks to this geometry, only a small part of the light is allowed to pass through the screens, while most of it is directed towards the work or reading area. The result is a light t...

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1920s Danish Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Important Arne Jacobsen AJ8 Modernist Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Important Arne Jacobsen AJ8 Modernist Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark

Important Arne Jacobsen AJ8 Modernist Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

The neck of the lamp is flexible, so the screen can be rotated in any desired direction, and for this reason, it is highly practical regarding the home decor and perfectly suited for...

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1920s Danish Bauhaus Antique Reading Lamps

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Chrome, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Wood Fragments Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Wood Fragments Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Wood Fragments Mounted as Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mounted vertically and rewired for the USA, the fragments now function as highly decorative lamps while still reading as genuine antique objects.

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19th Century French Antique Reading Lamps

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Wood

19th Century American White Painted Bamboo Étagère
19th Century American White Painted Bamboo Étagère

19th Century American White Painted Bamboo Étagère

Located in Elkhart, IN

Use it beside a freestanding tub for towels and apothecary jars, in a sunroom for plants and ceramics, or in a guest bedroom with books, flowers, and a small reading lamp. The rubbed...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Bisque Figures after Boizot
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Bisque Figures after Boizot

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Bisque Figures after Boizot

Located in London, GB

Each inscribed ''Canova'' and modelled after ''L'etude'' and ''La Philosophie'' designed by Simon Louis Boizot (1743 - 1809 French), one depicting a male figure, the other a female, ...

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1890s French Antique Reading Lamps

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Ormolu

19th Century English Oak Table with Chippendale Brass Pull and Tapered Leg
19th Century English Oak Table with Chippendale Brass Pull and Tapered Leg

19th Century English Oak Table with Chippendale Brass Pull and Tapered Leg

Located in Atlanta, GA

Whether styled with a reading lamp and a stack of books or left unadorned to showcase its natural character, this piece brings warmth and authenticity to any home.

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19th Century English Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pine Side Table with Two Drawers and Patina
19th Century English Pine Side Table with Two Drawers and Patina

19th Century English Pine Side Table with Two Drawers and Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

The depth of the drawers makes it practical for storage, while the timeworn surface invites layering with decorative objects, a reading lamp, or fresh florals. With its compact footp...

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Reading Lamps

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Brass

18th Century English Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Turned Base
18th Century English Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Turned Base

18th Century English Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Turned Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

Placed beside a sofa or armchair, it becomes a convenient surface for holding a reading lamp, books, or a cup of tea. In an entryway, it welcomes guests with its classic beauty and p...

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18th Century English Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Oak

Italian 19th Century Walnut Drum Table with Single Door and Bookmatched Top
Italian 19th Century Walnut Drum Table with Single Door and Bookmatched Top

Italian 19th Century Walnut Drum Table with Single Door and Bookmatched Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Alternatively, it could be used in a study or library, offering a surface for a reading lamp and storage for books or writing materials.

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19th Century Italian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pair of Antique Ash Bedside Cabinets with Gothic Brass Handles
Antique Pair of Antique Ash Bedside Cabinets with Gothic Brass Handles

Antique Pair of Antique Ash Bedside Cabinets with Gothic Brass Handles

Located in Nottingham, GB

The graduated drawer depths provide versatile organisation for bedside necessities, folded linens, and smaller personal sundries, while the broad, level ash tops easily accommodate n...

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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Jacobean Revival Oak Bedside Cabinets and Pot Cupboards
Antique Pair of Jacobean Revival Oak Bedside Cabinets and Pot Cupboards

Antique Pair of Jacobean Revival Oak Bedside Cabinets and Pot Cupboards

Located in Nottingham, GB

The flat rectangular tops feature moulded edge borders and prominent grain figuring, offering dependable platforms for bedside reading lamps, clocks, and decorative ceramics.

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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Oak

Antique Regency Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Table
Antique Regency Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Table

Antique Regency Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

The octagonal top with a finely moulded edge, is mounted on an adjustable brass mechanism allowing for variable height and angle — ideal for use as a reading, writing, music table or...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

L'Histoire Touchante (after Rembrandt)
L'Histoire Touchante (after Rembrandt)

L'Histoire Touchante (after Rembrandt)

By William Baillie

Located in Middletown, NY

A simple interior where a young man sits beside the hearth next to a lamp, reading from a small volume to an old man sitting opposite him, shielding his eyes with one hand, while a w...

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Mid-18th Century English School Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Mezzotint

19th Century Rustic Hand Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Side Table
19th Century Rustic Hand Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Side Table

19th Century Rustic Hand Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Ideal beside a sofa or reading chair, as a lamp table in a library, or at the end of a hallway with books or pottery displayed on the shelf below.

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Oak

Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets with Stepped Tops
Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets with Stepped Tops

Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets with Stepped Tops

Located in Nottingham, GB

The internal cupboard space provides practical enclosed storage for books or household items, while the dual-level upper arrangement functions effectively for a bedside lamp, clock, ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Resin, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Rustic Carved Side Chair with Woven Seat, circa 1690
17th Century Spanish Rustic Carved Side Chair with Woven Seat, circa 1690

17th Century Spanish Rustic Carved Side Chair with Woven Seat, circa 1690

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Place it beside a console, in a hallway, next to a bed as a pedestal for a few books, or in a reading corner with a lamp and a stack of ceramics.

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17th Century Spanish Country Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Pine

Heywood-Wakefield Oak Veneer Side Table with Rattan Skirt, 1920s
Heywood-Wakefield Oak Veneer Side Table with Rattan Skirt, 1920s

Heywood-Wakefield Oak Veneer Side Table with Rattan Skirt, 1920s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

This is truly a unique table for all your reading materials and favorite lamp. It is designed with a middle top surface which steps down beneath to three divided veneered surface b...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood

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Danish Early Century Design Fog & Mørup Model E 6359 Desk Lamp
Danish Early Century Design Fog & Mørup Model E 6359 Desk Lamp

Danish Early Century Design Fog & Mørup Model E 6359 Desk Lamp

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H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Danish Early Century Design Fog & Mørup Model E 6359 Desk Lamp

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A very popular model that appears already in the Fog & Mørup catalogue from the very beginning of the century. Useful as a reading lamp, desk lamp or my all time favorite place, on t...

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Bauhaus Swing Arm Wall Light by Heinrich Bormann
Bauhaus Swing Arm Wall Light by Heinrich Bormann

Bauhaus Swing Arm Wall Light by Heinrich Bormann

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H 24.02 in W 45.67 in D 7.09 in

Bauhaus Swing Arm Wall Light by Heinrich Bormann

By Siegfried Bormann

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

The swivel arm makes it an ideal lamp to use as a reading light or desk lamp. Ingenious and very modern design for its time.

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brass Standard Reading Lamp
Brass Standard Reading Lamp

Brass Standard Reading Lamp

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H 58 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in

Brass Standard Reading Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass standard reading lamp the adjustable glass shade supported on a tooled stem, terminating in circular stepped base.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp
Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing reading lamp, can be angled and swivelled for best advantage The lamp is made in brass, it has a mo...

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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp
Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing reading lamp, can be angled and swivelled for best advantage The lamp is made in brass, it has a pi...

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1910s Edwardian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp
Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian floor standing, swivel, angle reading lamp This charming floor standing reading lamp, can be angled and swivelled for best advantage The lamp is made in dark stained be...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Beech

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade
Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

By X-Ray Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a unique and decorative floor lamp. Make a perfect chair side reading lamp. The stand and shade bracket have decorative ornate castings.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps

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H 79 in W 13.5 in D 21 in

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps

Located in Cheshire, GB

A pair of brass floor standing reading lamps the adjustable twin glass shade is supported on a fluted stem, terminating in a circular stepped base with paw feet.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carved Mahogany Standard Reading Lamps, 19th Century
Pair of Carved Mahogany Standard Reading Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of Carved Mahogany Standard Reading Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality pair of carved mahogany standard reading lamps with 19th century origins as Torchères and converted in the 20th century into standard lamps.

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19th Century Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Early 20th Century English Brass Floor Standing Reading Lamps
Pair of Early 20th Century English Brass Floor Standing Reading Lamps

Pair of Early 20th Century English Brass Floor Standing Reading Lamps

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Pair of Floor Standing Reading Lamps. Lion Paw Feet. Brass, Articulating bulb holders, Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade
French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade

French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade A very unusual piece, this elegant lamp is made in brass including a very unusual beaded brass shade which throws the...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Miller's of London Reading Lamp, circa 1880
Miller's of London Reading Lamp, circa 1880

Miller's of London Reading Lamp, circa 1880

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H 18.51 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Miller's of London Reading Lamp, circa 1880

Located in Gloucester, GB

Miller's of London reading lamp, circa 1880 - Brass shade with polished silver reflector - Silver plated - Shade turns to direct the light - Takes E14 bulbs - Made by Miller ...

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1880s English Antique Reading Lamps

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Reading Lamps with Holophane Glass Shades
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Reading Lamps with Holophane Glass Shades

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Reading Lamps with Holophane Glass Shades

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Art Deco era reading lamps, produced in France circa 1920s-1930s, each with ruffled Holophane shades, on adjustable articulating stems and rounded base in bronze.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Patinated Brass Reading Lamp
Edwardian Patinated Brass Reading Lamp

Edwardian Patinated Brass Reading Lamp

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1910 An Edwardian patinated brass floor lamp with articulated reading arm, the upright engraved with foliate motives and surmounted with turned finial, all supported ...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Reading Lamp
Art Nouveau Brass Reading Lamp

Art Nouveau Brass Reading Lamp

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H 60 in W 20 in D 19.5 in

Art Nouveau Brass Reading Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Art Nouveau brass standard lamp, the cranberry glass shade on scrolling arm to the circular adjustable brass column raised up on outswept sinuous supports, terminating on leaf-like f...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceylonese Polychrome Painted Reading Lamps
Pair of Ceylonese Polychrome Painted Reading Lamps

Pair of Ceylonese Polychrome Painted Reading Lamps

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H 49.22 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in

Pair of Ceylonese Polychrome Painted Reading Lamps

Located in London, England

An unusual pair of polychrome painted large candlesticks, finely turned and painted in red with yellow and green highlights, lamped to reading height. Ceylonese, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Paint

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tripod Reading/Lamp Table
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tripod Reading/Lamp Table

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tripod Reading/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany tripod reading/lamp table having a quality mahogany adjustable top which can be laid flat supported by an elegant fine reeded tapering pedestal co...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Other

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tripod Reading/Lamp Table
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tripod Reading/Lamp Table

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Tripod Reading/Lamp Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany tripod reading/lamp table having a quality mahogany adjustable top which can be laid flat supported by an elegant fine reeded tapering pedestal co...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Other

Pair of Articulated Regency Brass Gallery Burr Walnut Side Table Reading Lamps
Pair of Articulated Regency Brass Gallery Burr Walnut Side Table Reading Lamps

Pair of Articulated Regency Brass Gallery Burr Walnut Side Table Reading Lamps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully articulated original circa 1920s Art Deco reading lamp tables based on a Regency style These are a very decorative an...

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1920s English Regency Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III’s Silver-Gilt Library Reading Lamp
Napoleon III’s Silver-Gilt Library Reading Lamp

Napoleon III’s Silver-Gilt Library Reading Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Emperor Napoleon III's Silver-Gilt Library Lamp Alexis Falize Circa 1865 This extraordinary silver-gilt library lamp was custom-made for Emperor Napoleon III by the renowned jeweler...

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19th Century French Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Silver

Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp
Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp

Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' stand with reading lamp This is a charming piece full of character, it is tilted and a good size to hold menus with a light above the book ho...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Pine

Period Louis XVI Neoclassical Ormolu Bouillotte or Reading Lamp
Period Louis XVI Neoclassical Ormolu Bouillotte or Reading Lamp

Period Louis XVI Neoclassical Ormolu Bouillotte or Reading Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Period Louis XVI chaste ormolu reading or Bouillotte lamp --Cobalt blue shade --Ram's head motif holding candle cups --Gilt bronze original --Adjustment arrow for raising and l...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Floor Standing Wrought Iron Reading or Tavern Lamp
Floor Standing Wrought Iron Reading or Tavern Lamp

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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Located in Oakville, CT

Caged Edison bulb adjustable reading lamp or vintage Industrial cast iron floor light.

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Pair of Brass and Marbled Glass Reading Lights, France, circa 1920s
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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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By Aubrey Beardsley

Located in Westport, CT

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By O.C. White

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare1930s Frankart reading floor lamp with a base featuring three nude nymphs.

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Materials

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Elegant Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade

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Located in Reading, Berkshire

Late 19th Century Brass Adjustable Student Reading Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade Reworked For Modern Day Use with a UK three pin plug.

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Materials

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Located in Essex, MA

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Silver Plated Bronze Adjustable Floor Lamp with Period Floral Glass Shade

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Located in Petaluma, CA

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By Campbell Brothers Electric

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have electrified the stand as a reading lamp by adding a large antique 15" milk glass shade, brass socket and brass ring.

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Materials

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Ornate Brass Articulated Arm with Small X-Ray Lamp

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By X-Ray Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

Makes a nice and unique reading lamp.

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Art Deco, Danish Iron Floor Lamp with Tripod Base and Floral Lampshade, 1940s

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Located in Odense, DK

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

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Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp

Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

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Located in Culver City, CA

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Located in Peekskill, NY

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early 1900's Masonic lodge mechanical reading room floor lamp

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Provenance, from Masonic lodge reading room in Cleveland, OH. Not marked or signed by maker/designer.

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Pair of French Neoclassical Adjustable Reading Floor Lamps by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Buchanan, NY

Pair of French neoclassical adjustable and swinging brass reading floor lamps with clawfeet by Maison Jansen.

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Located in Lincoln, GB

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PH 3/2 Amber Colored Glass Table, Limited Edition

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Its compact size makes the design ideal as an atmospheric side table or window lamp, a bedside reading lamp, or a desktop task lamp. 1 in stock.   

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Materials

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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Materials

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Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Children Reading on White Marble Bases

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Children Reading on White Marble Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of finely cast 19th century French gilt bronze children reading on white marble bases. Made into lamps custom wired and shaded.

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Materials

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Pair of Frink Mirrored Articulated Arm Wall Lamps

Pair of Frink Mirrored Articulated Arm Wall Lamps

By I.P. Frink

Located in Peekskill, NY

It makes a wonderful reading lamp because go the quality of light this combination produces.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reading Lamps

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1933 Christian Dell Scissor Work Lights

1933 Christian Dell Scissor Work Lights

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1933 Christian Dell Scissor Work Lights

By Christian Dell

Located in Peekskill, NY

Designed by Christian Dell in 1933 Bauhaus school style for Kaiser-Idell. The sconce work/reading lamp will swing side to side as well as up and down.

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Reading Lamps

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Small Nicely Detailed Brascolite

Located in Peekskill, NY

They are very popular as reading lamps because of the pleasing defused light created by the under glass.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Reading Lamps

Materials

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Pair of Italian Bronze Lamps

Pair of Italian Bronze Lamps

Located in Sheffield, MA

Keywords: table lamp, reading light, lighting

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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By Brascolite

Located in Peekskill, NY

They are very popular as reading lamps because of the pleasing defused light created by the under glass.

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Quart Floor Lamp by RBW

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Quart Floor Lamp by RBW

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Quart is a reading or directional Walnut floor lamp with a swiveling black shade that can be directed as needed.

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Materials

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19th Century France Weathered Honey Oak Turned Oak Floor Lamp

19th Century France Weathered Honey Oak Turned Oak Floor Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

It is well suited to a reading floor lamp.

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19th century Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, 1890s

19th century Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Originally used on gaming or reading tables, bouillotte lamps are now highly sought after for the elegant and intimate atmosphere they create.

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Located in Linkebeek, BE

Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Half Shade - Early 20th Century Reading Floor Lamp - A sturdy early 20th century reading or library lamp.

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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Lamps

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Arts & Crafts Bridge Floor Lamp with Mica Shade, circa 1910

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Located in Petaluma, CA

This handsome bridge lamp can sit beside your favorite chair and give you the down light necessary for easy reading.

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Located in Oakville, CT

Antique OC white adjustable floor / reading / task lamp with claw foot base and silver shade.

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18th Century France Weathered Honey Oak Turned Oak Floor Lamp
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Located in High Point, NC

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Early 20th C French Louis XIII Walnut Barley Twist Floor Lamp with Table

Located in Dallas, TX

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Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s

$477

H 2.76 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled With key

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Reading Lamps

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Brass

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905
WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905 A documented German Jugendstil brass jewelry box by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), dating to circ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Reading Lamps

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Brass

1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France
1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France

1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular 1960s Cote D'Azur signed oval ceramic top rattan table and four rattan chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Modern depiction of horses and grasses ceramic tiles signe...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Lamps

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Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

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Antique Reading Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique reading lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique reading lamps — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Antique reading lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Victorian antique reading lamps are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique reading lamps over the years, but those made by Handel Lamp Co., Josef Frank and Svenskt Tenn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Reading Lamps?

Antique reading lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,463, while the lowest priced sells for $693 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

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 Antique Reading Lamps

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.