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Antique Student Desk Lamp

Showy Nickel and Jeweled Student Desk Lamp
Showy Nickel and Jeweled Student Desk Lamp

Showy Nickel and Jeweled Student Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is one of the more ornate student desk lamps we have offered. It highly ornate with decorative stamping and 16 cut glass multi color jewels.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Nickel

1910s Antique Student Desk Lamp with Racing Green Glass Shade
1910s Antique Student Desk Lamp with Racing Green Glass Shade

1910s Antique Student Desk Lamp with Racing Green Glass Shade

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique Student Desk Lamp With Racing Green Glass Shade.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Antique Bronze Argon Double Student Desk Lamp, Late 19th Century
Tiffany & Co. Antique Bronze Argon Double Student Desk Lamp, Late 19th Century

Tiffany & Co. Antique Bronze Argon Double Student Desk Lamp, Late 19th Century

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period double arm student desk lamp By Hinrichs of New York and retailed by Tiffany & Co.

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Bradley & Hubbard Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Student Lamp
Bradley & Hubbard Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Student Lamp

Bradley & Hubbard Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Student Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts or Victorian brass student lamp or desk lamp with white glass shade By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 18.5"W x 12"D x 21"H.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

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Tiffany Studios Student Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios Student Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An American Art Nouveau bronze & glass Telescopic "Double Student" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with two extremely rare and matching decorated pulled feather Tiffany Favri...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Double Student Desk Lamp Base

Tiffany Studios Double Student Desk Lamp Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An American Art Nouveau bronze and favrile telescopic "Double Student" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios, decorated with two matching and extremely rare tiffany favrile shades.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp with Skirted Shade
Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp with Skirted Shade

Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp with Skirted Shade

Located in Peekskill, NY

A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or kerosene.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze & Brass Mission Student Desk Lamp, Circa 1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze & Brass Mission Student Desk Lamp, Circa 1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze & Brass Mission Student Desk Lamp, Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Mission student desk lamp offers bronze construction with shade having incised scene of stylized sky scene with sun and birds, c1920.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Unique Chocolate Glass Student Desk Lamp
Unique Chocolate Glass Student Desk Lamp

Unique Chocolate Glass Student Desk Lamp

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H 8 in W 21.5 in D 12 in

Unique Chocolate Glass Student Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

Victorian Brass Student lamp with original brown over white sandwich glass shade and clear glass chimney. This lamp is unsigned and most likely 1870s. The height can easily be adjust...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Brass

Antique Rise and Fall Adjustable Faraday & Son Student Desk Lamp Arts & Crafts
Antique Rise and Fall Adjustable Faraday & Son Student Desk Lamp Arts & Crafts

Antique Rise and Fall Adjustable Faraday & Son Student Desk Lamp Arts & Crafts

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Original Arts and Crafts brass student desk lamp by Faraday and Son, circa 1900, raised on a nicely weighted circular base with a turned finial to the top of the column.

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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Early Tiffany Studios Acorn Student/Desk Lamp
Early Tiffany Studios Acorn Student/Desk Lamp

Early Tiffany Studios Acorn Student/Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

This stylish vintage Tiffany Studios, New York original table lamp is beautifully designed with a colorful Acorn banded favrile art glass shade. This leaded shade decorates a patinat...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1920's Desk Lamps
Pair of 1920's Desk Lamps

Pair of 1920's Desk Lamps

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H 12 in D 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Pair of 1920's Desk Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of iron [bases] and aluminum [hoods]gooseneck desk lamps Eagle Student Desk Lamps EAGLE PAT NO.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Iron, Aluminum, Metal

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades
Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful newly wired Bradley and Hubbard double oil student's desk lamp. It moves up and down on the center stand and rod.

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Brass Student or Desk Lamp with Green Ribbed Shade
Brass Student or Desk Lamp with Green Ribbed Shade

Brass Student or Desk Lamp with Green Ribbed Shade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Aladdin Style German Brass Kerosene Student Lamp, converted to electric. Manufacturer is Wild & Wessel, Berlin. Shade is green case glass with white interior. Has very minor dents a...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Brass

Antique Brass Double Arm Student Lamp With Tiffany Studios Damascene Lamp Shades
Antique Brass Double Arm Student Lamp With Tiffany Studios Damascene Lamp Shades

Antique Brass Double Arm Student Lamp With Tiffany Studios Damascene Lamp Shades

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding antique Arts and Crafts or Art Deco brass double arm student lamp or desk lamp with Tiffany Studios favrile iridescent art glass Damascene lamp shades Favrile glass s...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Brass

Vintage Fenton Double Arm Student Hurricane Lamp with Cranberry Shades
Vintage Fenton Double Arm Student Hurricane Lamp with Cranberry Shades

Vintage Fenton Double Arm Student Hurricane Lamp with Cranberry Shades

By Fenton Art Glass Company 1

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Vintage brass plated and glass electric double arm student desk hurricane lamp. Fitted with puffy rose white milk glass and cranberry 11" shades.

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Tiffany Studios Style Brass Double Arm Student Lamp, Circa 1910
Antique Tiffany Studios Style Brass Double Arm Student Lamp, Circa 1910

Antique Tiffany Studios Style Brass Double Arm Student Lamp, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts or Art Deco brass double arm student lamp or desk lamp In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 20.5"W x 7"D x 24.25"H.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Desk Lamp
Antique Brass Desk Lamp

Antique Brass Desk Lamp

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H 24 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

Antique Brass Desk Lamp

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome brass desk or students lamp featuring a knights helmut a top the center post, brass shade and a Classic timeless form.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp
1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp

1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp

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H 25 in W 10 in D 6 in

1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or kerosene.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp
Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp

Small Delicate 1800s Victorian Student Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

A Victorian period student desk lamp from about 1875 is solid brass, and was meant to burn oil or kerosene.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Early Articulating Student Desk Lamp
Early Articulating Student Desk Lamp

Early Articulating Student Desk Lamp

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H 32 in W 10 in D 6 in

Early Articulating Student Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very early student desk lamp. It is now electrified and takes an E26 bulb.

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1890s Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Brass

1800s Jeweled Student Desk Lamp
1800s Jeweled Student Desk Lamp

1800s Jeweled Student Desk Lamp

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H 23.5 in W 10 in D 17 in

1800s Jeweled Student Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

Large ornate Jeweled Victorian Brass Student lamp with 13 cut glass stones and decorative cutouts plus clear glass chimney. This brass lamp is unsigned and most likely 1870s. The hei...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Copper

Victorian Era Student Desk Lamp
Victorian Era Student Desk Lamp

Victorian Era Student Desk Lamp

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H 22 in W 16 in D 10 in

Victorian Era Student Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice heavy and well made student lamp. It has a number of quality details in the castings and controls. The original shade is green over white sandwich glass. The shade is...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Brass

Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student Desk Lamp w/ Green Shade
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student Desk Lamp w/ Green Shade

Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student Desk Lamp w/ Green Shade

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student/Bankers Desk Lamp w/ Vintage Green Paper Shade.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Green Shades
Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Green Shades

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Green Shades

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful newly wired Bradley and Hubbard double oil student's desk lamp. It moves up and down on the center stand and rod.

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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Amber Glass Students Parlor Desk Lamp Lantern
Antique Victorian Brass Amber Glass Students Parlor Desk Lamp Lantern

Antique Victorian Brass Amber Glass Students Parlor Desk Lamp Lantern

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian period converted electric student lamp that originally burned oil or kerosene from a font off to the side to allow light down onto a desk.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Student Lamp With Glass Acorn Shades
Tiffany Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Student Lamp With Glass Acorn Shades

Tiffany Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Student Lamp With Glass Acorn Shades

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding antique Arts and Crafts or Art Deco patinated bronze double arm student lamp or desk lamp with stained leaded glass acorn shades By Tiffany Studios (base signed to th...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Bronze

Brass Student Desk Lamp
Brass Student Desk Lamp

Brass Student Desk Lamp

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H 22 in W 12 in D 7 in

Brass Student Desk Lamp

Located in Middleburg, VA

English Brass student desk lamp with glass shade. Lamp has been re-wired.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emeralite Student Desk Lamp
Emeralite Student Desk Lamp

Emeralite Student Desk Lamp

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H 16 in W 9 in D 9 in

Emeralite Student Desk Lamp

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Early for an American manufactured object in the "Zig Zag" Art Deco style. The last gasp of the Emeralite Lamp Co. which folded at the onset of the Great Depression. Most notable for...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Glass

1920's Bronze Bouilotte  Desk Lamp
1920's Bronze Bouilotte  Desk Lamp

1920's Bronze Bouilotte Desk Lamp

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H 25 in W 12.5 in Dm 5 in

1920's Bronze Bouilotte Desk Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bouilotte style student desk lamp from USA in the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

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Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920

Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Charleston, SC

Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Wire

Tiffany Studios Style Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Stained Glass Shade
Tiffany Studios Style Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Stained Glass Shade

Tiffany Studios Style Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Stained Glass Shade

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts stained glass table lamp In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa 1930s Bronze base, with stained glass shade. Measures: 16"W x 16"D x 25"H. Very ...

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1930s American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period harp desk lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th century Gilt bronze, with beautiful alabaster shade. Measures:...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Alabaster, Bronze

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings. A true piece of Museum quality collecti...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Decorated Arabian Favrile Lamp
Tiffany Studios Decorated Arabian Favrile Lamp

Tiffany Studios Decorated Arabian Favrile Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Favrile Arabian lamp. Art Nouveau, circa 1910 Tiffany Arabian lamp has blown glass shade and base. Shade is decorated with a green iridescent zipper design against a wave g...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios Style Art Nouveau Bronze Counterbalance Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios Style Art Nouveau Bronze Counterbalance Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios Style Art Nouveau Bronze Counterbalance Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts desk lamp or table lamp In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Bronze base, with gorgeous Louis Comfort Tiffany s...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

$1,902 / set

H 4.34 in W 8 in D 8 in

Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Copper

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Hardwood

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gilt bronze base, with beautiful iridescent Fa...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Bronze and favrile Desk lamp Damascene iridescent glass with greens, blues, goals and silver. Fine reticulated and patinated bronze base. Original favrile pearl heat...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (base signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronz...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

The "Newell Post" lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, features three gold Favrile glass shades with purple iridescence, suspended from a gilt bronze “Wilson” base with a twisted stem. ...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Located in New Orleans, LA

A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and...

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19th Century Russian Other Antique Student Desk Lamp

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Silver

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

This Tiffany Studios lamp shade is referred to as a Herringbone or Zipper shade.It has a 16” diameter & is signed “Tiffany Studios, New York on an early tag. The shade rests on a spi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroic amber-golden and green ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Student Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Student Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique student desk lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every antique student desk lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique student desk lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique student desk lamp, designed in the Art Deco, Baroque or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Etienne Henri Dumaige and Pierre-Louis Detrier each produced at least one beautiful antique student desk lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Student Desk Lamp?

Prices for an antique student desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,300.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.