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Mid Century Brass Stiffel Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular mid century Stiffel lamps. Heavy brass presence with signature Stiffel detail. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Brass Stiffel Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass stiffel lamps. Lamps have three sockets and well designed.
Shades included.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Green Glazed Pagoda Style Stiffel Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Stamford, CT
Lucious green glaze on the these vintage pagoda style Stiffel Lamps. Top of the line Lamp Company.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Green Glazed Ceramic Stiffel Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Original antique patina. White milk glass reflector. Very high quality iconic lamp by the Stiffel Lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Lenox Porcelain and Brass Stiffel Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of gorgeous Hollywood Regency Stiffel lamps with a Lenox porcelain vase form body and
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Regency Table Lamp Silver Attributed to Stiffel Lamp Co
By Stiffel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stiffel Lamp Co.
Shade not included.
8.5 Diameter and 34.5 top of finial
Original vintage unrestored
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Stiffel Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Walnut and brass table lamp, design after Parzinger. Height to brass disk 22.5" Working, clean
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Lamps after Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of brass lamps by Stiffel, designed in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Tall and elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Lamps in Glazed Ceramic Bottle Form
By Stiffel
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic bottle vase form lamps on brass bases, in bone with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Architectural Stiffel Lamps by Edwin Cole
By Stiffel, James Mont, Edwin Cole, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice mid century designer set of lamps by Stiffel. Designed by Edwin Cole, Both an architect and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Wood
Stunning Stiffel Pagoda Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Evanston, IL
Striking Blue Pagoda lamp by Stiffel is a beautiful example of mid-century design with Eastern
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Satin Brass Hollywood Regency Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century satin brass large scale statement lamps by Stiffel. Lamps have been rewired for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel vintage brass three ball lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Winnetka, IL
These hard to find lamps are made by the stiffel lamp company
Category
1950s Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stiffel White Ginger Jar Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Regency style brass and white ceramic Stiffel lamps with thin gold band. Cast flame detail
Category
1960s American Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Tommi Parzinger Style Nickel & Brass Stiffel Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Hollywood Regency Stiffel brushed Brass & Nickel Plate Table Lamp. Circa 1960. Small
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Nickel, Brass
H 35 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Large Ceramic Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large ceramic lamps by Stiffel lamp company.
The ceramic lamp bodies have a paint
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel styled Brass / Brushed Metal Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
will work with many styles, perfect for a sofa or entrance way table attributed to the Stiffel Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
A bespoken Stiffel brass lamp with a lotus design base
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A quite dramatic tall table lamp made by Stiffel lamps USA circa 1960s. Brass construction with a
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Ball Lamp by Stiffel
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century brass Stiffel lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Stacked brass ball style with
Category
1970s American Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stiffel Faux Bamboo Ceramic Torchiere Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Stiffel lamps with a faux bamboo motif. Great bone color offset with antiqued
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large pair of ceramic lamps by Stiffel lamp company.
The lamp bodies have a beautiful
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Lomita, CA
The Stiffel lamp is eggshell color and ovoid shape. The contrast of the burnished brass and the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Nickel Plated 1950's Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful pair of Stiffel lamps newly plated in polished nickel.
Modernist oil lamp form on four
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Stiffel Brass Columnar Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Lomita, CA
This is an extraordinary pair of Stiffel lamps in size, design and presence. The pair are vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency White Craquelure Ceramic and Brass Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale white craquelure ceramic lamps with brass base and hardware. The Stiffel Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stiffel Brass and Glass Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Lomita, CA
A mid-century modern Stiffel lamp is perfectly balanced on a square base that has four little ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Greek Key Brass Chalice Stiffel Torchiere Floor Lamps Set
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chattanooga, TN
PAIR of vintage 1960's neo-deco brass torchiere floor lamps by Stiffel Lamp Company. Look close
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ceramic Lamps with a Blue Crackle Glaze
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large ceramic lamps with a beautiful crackle glazed finish by Stiffel lamp company.
The
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Modernist Three Shade Brass and Metal Floor Lamp with Planter
By Mathieu Matégot, Stiffel
Located in Buffalo, NY
to Stiffel Lamp Co, very reminiscent to the amazing designs by Mathieu Mategot, Gerald Thurston.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Stiffel Tall Table Lamp or Low Floor Lamp Midcentury Brass and Brushed Stainless
By Stiffel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and versatile Stiffel lamp comprised of brass and brushed stainless steel. It can be used
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Wow! Stiffel *Incredibles 2* Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp Rare Aluminum!
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stiffel
Mid Century Modern
Aluminum & Steel
Table Lamp
Epitome of Mid Century Elegance!
As Seen
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamps, Large Scale, 1940's
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
to the designs by Rembrandt and Stiffel Lamp Company's. Lamps left with original patina, will be
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Brass and Marble Tommi Parzinger Stiffel Brass Plated Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental Mid Century Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel White, Brass and Marble Candelabra Lamps, 1940s
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Modernist Brass Lamps by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two brass ball lamps mid-century modern by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Lamp Co. This item
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Brass Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Stiffel brass bamboo style table lamp. Stiffel brass table lamp having a shape simulating Bamboo
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Brass Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Stiffel Brass Floor Lamp
3 lights plus 1 mogul Light
Lights turn on separate with our without mogul
Category
20th Century North American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Candelabra Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale candelabra lamp by Stiffel Lighting, sometimes attributed to Tommi Parzinger.
Category
1960s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Brass Candlestick Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Midcentury classically styled brushed brass candlestick lamps with enameled centers
Category
20th Century American American Classical Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Skyscraper Iron Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Manufactured by Stiffel with drop down brass pull chain switches having balls to the ends . This lamp could
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Iron
Brass Table Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Stiffel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Solid Brass Stiffel Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern solid brass Stiffel table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Stiffel Brass Trophy Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Stiffel model #5561 table lamp in brass. Cast in a trophy style with curled acanthus leaves above
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Hollywood Regency Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Germantown, MD
Stiffel Hollywood Regency table lamp. CIRCA 1960S. Very good condition. Minor wear. Heavy brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Stiffel Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Pasadena, TX
An elegant brass floor lamp made by Stiffel. Twin sockets with original ball pull chains and
Category
1940s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Bronze, Blue Porcelain Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century blue porcelain lamps with custom dark bronze fittings. Rewired by an UL listed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Bronze
Stiffel Jade Green Porcelain Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Midcentury jade green glazed porcelain lamps with satin brass hardware. Lamps have been
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Bronze, Crackled Porcelain Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century crackled porcelain lamps with custom finished dark bronze fittings. Rewired for
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Bronze
Stiffel Brass Swivel Arm Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a swivel arm floor lamp. This floor lamp is made by the Stiffel Lighting Co. It's brass
Category
20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Stiffel Ostrich Egg Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking pair of Ostrich egg lamps by Stiffel. Well constructed lamps are made with brass and
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Rustic Patinated Brass Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall, brass table lamp with an aged patina. A column shape with a bulbous bottom and square base
Category
Mid-20th Century Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stiffel Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Stiffel table lamp was made with sculptural, highly detailed brass body and an off-white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
1950s Patinated Brass Stiffel Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
1950s patinated brass tall table lamps by Stiffel.
Height to light socket 31.5.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Stiffel Brass Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful tall mid-20th century Stiffel table lamp in brass with matte black enamel accents and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Floor Table Lamp Vintage 1960s
By Stiffel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
1960s Vintage Stiffel Floor Lamp with Brass Tray Table
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Metal
pair of large Stiffel brass lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare pair of american table lamps in brass with their original shades
base height 60cm square
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Bronze, Bone Crackle Glazed Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Porcelain lamps in a cream color crackle glaze with brown horizontal striations
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Bronze
Stiffel Neoclassical Coppertone Table Lamps, a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Neoclassical style table lamps made by Stiffel. Spire shaped finials top the harps, above
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Stiffel Figurative Lamps - a Pair
By Stiffel
Located in west palm beach, FL
This pair of vintage Regency Stiffel figurative lamps exudes elegance and sophistication, featuring
Category
Late 20th Century American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
Stiffel Brass Tulip Shade Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass stemmed and tulip shade torchiere with four arched legs.
Category
1950s American Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass, Metal
Stiffel Mid Century Aged Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid century brass Stiffel table lamps. Beautifully aged brass with a stunning patina. Tastefully
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Lamps Used
Materials
Brass
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Stiffel Lamps Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stiffel lamps used you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each stiffel lamps used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a stiffel lamps used — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each stiffel lamps used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made stiffel lamps used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger and Gerald Thurston are consistently popular.
How Much is a Stiffel Lamps Used?
Prices for a stiffel lamps used start at $10 and top out at $8,400 with the average selling for $1,999.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Stiffel Lamps Used
- Are Stiffel lamps valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, Stiffel lamps are not extremely valuable. These lamps typically sell for anywhere between $100 and $500. These lamps are high quality, however, and will last a lifetime.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Stiffel lamp, first try to locate the brand's foil tag. Usually, the tag will read "SLC," “Stiffel Lamp Company" or “Stiffel.” You may find it on the shade, the base or the light socket. Because these tags tended to come loose over time, a vintage Stiffel lamp may no longer have one. If you can't find a label, examine your lamp closely. Stiffel has produced lamps out of high-quality bronze, brass, pewter and silver, so their pieces tend to be weighty. A light lamp that seems hollow is unlikely to be a Stiffel. Looking at images of Stiffel lamps shared on trusted online resources can also be helpful during the identification process. In addition, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can identify your lamp for you if you run into any difficulty. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Stiffel lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Stiffel lamps are still in production. With a variety of lamp styles available, the Stiffel Lamp Company has a rich history rooted in unique, art-driven design made with high-quality materials. On 1stDibs, find a unique collection of authentic Stiffel lamps.
- Are Stiffel lamps made in China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Stiffel lamps are not made in China. The Stiffel Lamp Company was founded in 1932 in Chicago and throughout its many years in business, they proudly still produce all their products in America. Browse a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
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