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Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset lamp Company, unlacquered brass umbrella floor lamp with silk shade
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
National Marine Lamp Company Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern by the National Marine Lamp Company. Polished steel case with protective wire cage
Category
1910s North American Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Steel
Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Mexico City, MX
An early 20th century stained glass and bronze table lamp by American brand Handel Company. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal
LaPeer Lamp Company Hollywood Deco Era Vanity Chrome MakeUp Lamp Light 1920
By Lapeer Lamp Co
Located in Wilton, CT
This hard to find LaPeer 1920’s makeup light gives a touch of Old Hollywood Glam gives a gorgeous aesthetic to any space. The name LAPEER is raised on the rim of the milk glass shell...
Category
1920s Canadian Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Chrome
Pair 1920s Art Deco Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Bronze "Pan and His Flute" Singed
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's Art Deco "Mutual Sunset Lamp Co." Bronze "Pan Dancing with his Flute". Very nicely
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze
H 10.5 in W 5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp by Miller Lamp Co., Circa 1920s
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in South Bend, IN
glass shade
By Miller Lamp Company
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 19.25"W x 19.25"D x 22"H. Shade
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal
H 22 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chase Chrome Art Deco Desk Lamps
By Chase and Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1930’s Chase Lamp Company Chrome Art Deco Desk Lamps, featuring a pivoting head and milk glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Faries Guardsman Normandy Bronze Desk Lamp #60300
By Bert Dickerson, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
desk lamp with original shade and finial by the Faries Lamp Company. The desk lamp features a swing arm
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Vintage Art Deco Desk Lamp By Chase And Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Desk Lamp by Chase and Co.
1930’s Chase Lamp Company Chrome Art Deco Desk Lamps
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Blown Glass
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamp by WM H. Jackson Company
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and patinated table or desk lamp. Elements include oval rosettes on the flat
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze
Roseville Art Pottery Art Deco Futura Vase Lamp by Frank Ferrell
By Roseville Pottery, Frank Ferrell
Located in Chicago, IL
executed/or ordered these vase/lamp conversions. Or if they were handled by other lamp companies of the
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Electric Company Meter Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the lamp is on the meter
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Deco Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Early 20th Century. Hand painted
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Porcelain
Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps.
Marbro
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Tarrytown, NY
, Brass and Glass Company of Pittsburg, PA, a manufacturer of fine molded lamps and lamp glass in business
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. Behind the metal plaque, it is the light bulb. This lamp is a Scene in Action company motion lamp that
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal
Victorian Style Brass And Glass Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian Brass and Glass table lamp. It depicts a lamp with a large stained red glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Sterling Bronze Company Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful patinated bronze antique floor lamp with a classical turned and cast stem that can be
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze
E.F Caldwell and Company Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
In the Louis XVI style with finely cast decoration signed on side of base. Ex Christies sale.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
"Pittsburgh Glass Company Lamp" Landscape, Reverse Glass Paintng
The landscape
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Antique Phoenix School Arts and Crafts Reverse Painted Lamp c. 1920
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Westfield, MA
This stunning Antique Phoenix School Arts and Crafts Reverse Painted Lamp by Pittsburgh, c. 1920
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Vintage Articulate American Fixtures Company Syle Copper Gooseneck Table Lamp
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early century farmhouse prototype gooseneck table reading lamp with rare neck flex design. Working
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
1920s Industrial Military Table Lamp Torch Light by General Electric Company
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
-wired. The original battery lamp retains its original makers mark G.E.C. General Electric Company and
Category
1910s British Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal
H 11.38 in W 12.63 in D 7 in
Arts & Crafts Lamp
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arts and Crafts style table lamp, made of silver-plated bronze with fabric shade.
England, CIRCA
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze
Antique American Art Nouveau Bronze & Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, 1910
By Wilkinsons
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American bronze and leaded glass table lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910.
The three light lamp
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Bronze
French Degue Art Deco table lamp made by the Paris based company of Léon Hugue
By Hugue, Degué
Located in Verviers, BE
A wonderful French 1930 art deco table lamp made by the Paris based company of Léon Hugue, A nickel
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Nickel
H 16.54 in Dm 14.57 in
Large Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson Co. B'klyn N.Y ca. 1910
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
This high quality and colorful lamp by Wilkinson is a fine example of his workmanship. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century English Brass Student's Lamp
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A good quality early 20th Century English brass 'student's lamp' with carrying handle.
Shown here
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Fostoria Etched Satin Glass GWTW Parlor Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian Art Nouveau Fostoria converted Gone with the Wind parlor oil lamp. Pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade and Table Top, Crest & Co.
By The Crest Company, Chicago
Located in Miami, FL
American Arts and Crafts Style Floor Lamp with Original Mica Shade and Table Top
Crest and Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Iron
H 61 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
Late 19th Century Angle Lamp Co. Electrified Kerosene 2 Light Hanging Fixture
By Anglelamp Co. of N.Y.
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a 1890s double light hanging fixture by Angle Lamp Company. Originally lit by kerosene it
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
Arts and Crafts Brass Floor Lamp with Original Hide Shade by Hubley c 1920/30's
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional brass floor lamp with original hide skin shade. The lamp feature a heavy cast brass
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
H 56.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage Industrial Antique Brass F&C Osler Standard Floor Lamp, circa 1920
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant standard lamp made in England by F&C Osler. c.1920.
Faintly stamped to the
Category
1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Austrian Art Deco Bronze and Rouge Marble Lamp Retailed by B. Altman & Co.
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Deco period Austrian bronze and marble lamp.
Retailed by Benjamin Altman and Co., the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Exceptional Gorham and Henry Webster Silver Plate Candle Lamps
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exceptional Gorham and Henry Webster Silver-Plated Candle Lamps
An extraordinary and historically
Category
19th Century American Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Faries Company Dental Lamp, Piper Mirrored Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Copper
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Art Deco Desk Lamp Notary Lamp Erpe Model 52 Enamel Shade Green
By Erpé
Located in Poperinge, BE
Iconic art deco desk lamp, also called notary lamp or banker's lamp, made by the Belgian company
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Bauhaus Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Enamel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Desk Lamp Notary Lamp Erpe Model 52 Wrought Iron Bakelite
Located in Poperinge, BE
Art deco desk lamp, also called notary lamp or banker's lamp, made by the Belgian company Erpé
Category
1920s European Bauhaus Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Desk Lamp Notary Lamp Erpe Model 52 Wrought Iron Green Enamel Shade
By Erpé
Located in Poperinge, BE
Art deco desk lamp, also called notary lamp or banker's lamp, made by the Belgian company Erpé
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Enamel, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 17.33 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Tiffany Bronze and Black Marble Lamp Signed circa 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Bronze and Marble Lamp, made by Tiffany and Company, American, circa 1910s. Signed on
Category
1910s American Regency Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Victorian Silver Plated Oil Lamp by Derby Silver Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Victorian silver-plated oil lamp or table lighter, made by the Derby Silver Company, as
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Adjustable Floor Lamp Woodward Machine Co. Detroit
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco adjustable rotary floor lamp made by Woodward Machine Company. Made of aluminum and steel
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Striking Pair of Articulating Alpine polished Aluminum Eyelid Floor Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
on a pair of matching iron articulating Save-Light Company bases. The lamp heads are matching but one
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Aluminum
Green Shade Banker's Lamp by Amronlite, ca. 1915, All Original
By Amronlite
Located in Petaluma, CA
. Several companies produced these lamps that were originally designed by H.D. McFaddin in 1909.
This
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of silver plated Art Nouveau table lamps by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in BARCELONA, ES
these lamps exemplify the company's commitment to excellence in design and craftsmanship.
Whether
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Fairies Mfg. Co. All Brass Cantilever Shaded Desk Lamp, 1920s
By Fairies
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Deco Fairies Manufacturing Company brass desk lamp, table lamp circa 1920s. Featuring an
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Rare Copper Frankart #220 "Legs Up" Nude Female Figuring Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1920s copper Art Deco Frankart table lamp featuring a nude female figurine base. While most
Category
1920s Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Antique ROOKWOOD Art Pottery Table Lamp with Mica Shade - SALE 30% OFF W5626
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
antique Rookwood Pottery Company lamp base and a mica shade. Both are in very good condition with no
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Ceramic
"Emeralite Co". Banker's Lamp w/ Art Glass Glass Shade by "Bellova", ca. 1920
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
makers of Banker's lamps. On occasion when the company wanted a special glass shade, they had the Bellova
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Iron, Brass
Milk Glass Double Shade Humphrey Gas Lamp Pendent
By Humphrey Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a late 1800s Humphrey gas lamp that we rewired to take a standard E26 light bulb. We kept
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique English Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co.
By Meteorite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" diameter
A striking antique maritime lantern from the Meteorite Lamp Company, England, bearing its
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Metal
Unique Skeletal X-Ray Chandelier
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
The skeletal nature of this lamp suggests that it once was the long-hidden workings of a more
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Glass
Elegant Seguso Murano pendant light fixture with original canopy
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Sullivans Island, SC
Purchased in Europe, this light fixture has unique curved hand blown glass panels with engraved brass details anchoring this beautiful pendant, with original floral motif canopy. Nee...
Category
1920s Italian Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Collection of Large Sunburst Mercury Glass Pendants
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
priced then per lamp so you can buy only one or the whole collection. These lamp are set up on a pipe
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Glass
Industrial Silver X-Ray Mercury Glass Dome Pendant Light
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a X-Ray mercury glass, dome shade painted silver on it's exterior with brass switch fitter that is newly wired with 36 inches of black braided cloth...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Brass
Pair of Signed Pairpoint Cobalt Cut Crystal Candle Lamps
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This a rare pair of silver plate mantel or table lamps with all original fittings. The standards
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Company
Original Lobmeyr, Maria-Theresia Parlor Chandelier, circa 1920
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classical form of the so called "Maria-Theresia-Chandelier," which were made in Austria since 1730 in a great variety. Very elegant with rich hanging in the best quality! The forge...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Iron
Original Lobmeyr from the 20ies Maria-Theresien Chandelier
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
carefully restored
Suitable for the US
Category
1920s Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamp Company
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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Antique Lamp Company For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique lamp company you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every antique lamp company was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique lamp company — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique lamp company, those designed in Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique lamp company that is appealing in its simplicity, but X-Ray Lamp Company, Humphrey Lamp Company and Miller Lamp Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Lamp Company?
The average selling price for an antique lamp company at 1stDibs is $1,486, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Lamp Company
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No, the Marbro Lamp Company is not still in business. The Masco Corporation acquired the company in 1987. Its Los Angeles assembly plant shuttered its doors in 1990, and its equipment and remaining inventory were moved to La Barge Mirrors, a Masco subsidiary, in Michigan. Shortly after, the production of Marbro lamps ended. Find a diverse assortment of Marbro Lamp Company lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2024To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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, 2022There 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.
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