Antique Car Lamps
Early PAIR Antique Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconces Architectural Salvage
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Pair of Pullman Train Antique Sconces salvaged from an early train car. Uncertain to exact
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,500
H 7 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Museum Quality James L. Howard Railroad Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. That's why we closed shop for
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Acme Railroad Bow Center Lamp No. 218
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found this railroad Pullman Car Lamp listed in an 1911 Adlake catalog. It's an Acme Burner
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Early Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
a week and drove half-way across the country. This is one of more interesting early train car lamps
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Adams & Westlake No.207 Railroad Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
#207. It was listed in an early Adlake Car Lighting Catalog as a Center Oil Chandelier. The lamp has
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of more important and interesting early train car lamps we have found. Few of these
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Mercury Glass
Beautiful Electrified Adams and Westlake Rail Car Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
, New York. We found the lamp in an early Adlake Car Lighting Catalog and looks to be a No.91 Center Oil
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare Dayton No. 230 Two-Light Railroad Car Center Lamp
By Dayton Electric Lighting Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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1920s Art Deco Sculpture in Bronze Signed 'Matto' 'Marcel Bouraine', Two Woman
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Oakland, CA
Deco era, specifically small statuettes, lamps, bookends, and car “radiator mascots.”
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1920s Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920s Art Deco Sculpture in Bronze Signed 'Matto' 'Marcel Bouraine', Two Woman
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Oakland, CA
, specifically small statuettes, lamps, bookends, and car “radiator mascots”.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 19 in W 10 in D 10 in
Late 19th Early 20th C Phares French Pair Stained Glass Car Lamps Wall Sconces
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An early pair of French automobile car lamps manufactured by Phares Auteroche.
With there
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Late 19th Century French Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 4.93 in
Hicks and Smith Double Railroad Car Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Adams and Westlake Double Toranado Railroad Car Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
lamp a totally unique look. We have never had another example like this. The Addlake Car Lighting
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Late 19th Century Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
1800s Bronze Art Nouveau Holophane Railroad Car Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
just started to list some of the rare early decorative train car lamps from this collection. Few of
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1800s Bronze and Milk Glass Art Nouveau Railroad Car Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
just started to list some of the rare early decorative train car lamps from this collection. Few of
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rail Car Side Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
almost a week and drove half way across the country. This is one of the rare early train car lamps from
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Car Lamps
Street Car Fare Box as Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco street car fare box as table lamp. Still in working order as a fare recepticle
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Early 20th Century American Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Metal
Dayton Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
almost a week and drove half way across the country. Here is a rare early decorative train car lamps from
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Adams and Westlake Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
almost a week and drove half way across the country. Here is a rare early decorative train car lamps from
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Adams and Westlake Railroad Car Center Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Rare Adams and Westlake Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamps
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
almost a week and drove half way across the country. Here is a few rare early decorative train car lamps
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Museum Quality Post and Company Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. That's why we closed shop for
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Museum Quality Hicks and Smith Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. That's why we closed shop for
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Museum Quality Hicks and Smith Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. That's why we closed shop for
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Railroad Car Flush Mount Domes, Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
almost a week and drove half way across the country. This is a matching pair of early train car lamps
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Car Lamps
Striking Bronze Art Nouveau Railroad Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
just started to list some of the rare early decorative train car lamps from this collection. Few of
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Car Lamps
Museum Quality Adams and Westlake Rail Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Westlake, New York. We found the lamp in an early Adlake Car Lighting Catalog and looks to be a No.91
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Adams and Westlake Egg Globe Railcar Side Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
decorative train car lamps from our collection. Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1800s Dayton Railroad Dining Car Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. Thats why we closed shop for
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Super Rare Sherburne Pullman Train Car Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
week and drove half-way across the country. This is one of the rare early decorative train car lamps
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Acetylene Head Lamp for Veteran Automobile
Located in Austin, TX
A rare acetylene car head lamp of brass from the Edwardian era, circa 1905-1915, by Joseph Lucas
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early Gas Railroad Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Four Light Railroad Center Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
interesting early train car lamps from this collection. Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Mercury Glass
Pair Edwardian Veteran car P&H Rear Lamps
By T. Powell
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Edwardian Veteran car Rear Lamps
By POWELL & HANMER Ltd Birmingham No515
both in very good
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Large Adams and Westlake Railroad Dining Car Side Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the more elaborate railcar side lamps you will find. These were larger because they
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Adams & Westlake Railroad Dining Car Oil Lamp
By Adams & Westlake Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Very Rare Matching Set of Willy's Knight Taxi Lamps
By Stearns-Knight 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
, courtesy lights are one of those accessories. You almost never see these lamps on a car. A Knights Head
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early Antique Collectible Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconce Architectural Salvage
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Pullman Train Antique Collectible Sconce salvaged from an early train car. Uncertain to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Rare Dayton Bow Arm Pullman Car Railroad Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
almost a week and drove half way across the country. Here is a rare early decorative train car lamps from
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 1800s Hicks and Smith Railroad Dining Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Car Lamps
1800s Pullman Car Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are elegantly detailed railroad car flush mount dome lamps. The outer ring looks to be bronze
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Onyx Cigarette Card Box Casket by Dunhill, 1920s
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
first collection included car horns and lamps, leather overcoats, goggles, picnic sets and timepieces
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Car- jack lamp
Located in Spokane, WA
Car-jack lamp base found at an old gas station. Original paint, adjustable height base with custom
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19th Century American Antique Car Lamps
'Mushroom' Lamp In Multi-Layer Glass With Flower Decor Emile Gallé
By Galle Art Glass
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Etablissements Gallé. Son prix est raisonnable car les lampes de Gallé de ce modèle ont rarement d'aussi belles
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Four Art Deco Lamps from Hearse / Funeral Car
Located in Retie, BE
used as scones or table lamp with some adaptation.
Has in the meantime new wiring and light
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Copper
French Railroad Oil Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French, 19th century painted tole railway car oil lamps. Each marked "Chemins de Fer du
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19th Century French Antique Car Lamps
Edwardian Silver Motorcar Headlamp Match Box Case by Z Barraclough & Sons, 1907
By Z. Barraclough & Sons
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
and aperture for striking, containing an original box of Bryant & May's "Motor Matches", for motor-car
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Silver
H 2.09 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
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A pair of Flower Diamond Art Deco Glass Chandelier, Europe, France
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of gorgeous hanging light fixture, in Art Deco style made in Europe, France. A flower-like shape with diamond glass details and a brass fixture.
A very elegant piece which is...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Poul Henningsen, PH 2/2 Copper Pendant Lights, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of rare 1930s PH 2/2 pendant lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with copper shade set, on a bakelite socket housing, with 8ft cloth cord, height can be adjusted, stampe...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Tekiò Horizontal P4 Pendant Lamp by Anthony Dickens
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Tekiò horizontal P4 pendant lamp by Anthony Dickens.
Dimensions: D 25 x W 226 x H 25 cm.
Materials: Metal, washi japanese paper shade.
Available in circular or rectangular canopy....
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2010s Spanish Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Art Deco wall lights, patinated brass, and opaline glass, Germany 1930s.
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco wall lights, patinated brass, and opaline glass, Germany 1930s.
These captivating large Art Deco wall lights, with their unique blend of patinated brass and opaline ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,150 / item
H 27.56 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
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2010s Canadian Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
White Opaline Milk Glass Midcentury Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
On Hold
$439 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Mirror
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A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern mirror with undulated rattan frame a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$2,709
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 1.38 in
Pair Set Antique Vintage Ovaloid Church Opaline Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A matching pair of extra large oval lid opaline glass ceiling pendants with heavily patinated galleries, England circa 1920.
- Incredible eye catching shape with beautiful white op...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
$3,577 / set
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Cone Flush Mount Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These perforated cone flushmounts are made with heavy brass castings. The look is simple and clean with a bit of a midcentury feel. They are priced per lamp.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,370 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Barovier&Toso, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,200 / set
H 41.34 in Dm 6.7 in
Japanese Old Bamboo Room Divider 1950s-1970s / Partition Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old room divider made in Japan.
This furniture was made in the Showa period (1950s-1970s) and has an iron frame with delicate bamboo work.
The combination of linear patte...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Iron
$1,500
H 48.82 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères (Luneville), France, 1920s. This elegant ceiling light features a thick, large frosted glass shade adorned with a wrought-iron ivy fixt...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Minimal Wall Sconce Lumi Design Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal wall sconce Lumi design Oscar Torlasco, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Car Lamps
Materials
Brass
$578 Sale Price
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H 14.97 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
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Antique Car Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique car lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique car lamps — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. Antique car lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique car lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique car lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Adams & Westlake Co. produced popular antique car lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Car Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $739 on the low end and $6,000 highest priced.
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 Car Lamps
- 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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