How do you use a brass oil lamp?

How 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.

How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?

To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I identify a Stiffel brass lamp?

To 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.

How can you tell if a lamp is real brass?

To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.

What color lamp shade goes with brass?

White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.

Tripod Lamp Brass

Mid Century Lighting Los Angeles

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Brass

Lightolier Tripod

Gerald Thurston Tripod

Midcentury Brass and Lacquered Metal Tripod Italian Table Lamp, 1950s

$481

Midcentury Brass and Lacquered Metal Tripod Italian Table Lamp, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Midcentury brass and lacquered metal tripod table lamp, Italy, 1950s Wonderful table lamp with a tripod base and a typical midcentury shape, that will wonderfully push the whole s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

$1,450

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 25.25in H x 8.50in W x 8.50in D Shade: 10.25in H x 15.25in W x 15.25in D Materials: Walnut Wood, Patinated Brass, New Linen Shade _______________________________________...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass and Lacquered Metal Tripod Italian Table Lamp, 1950s

$332

Midcentury Brass and Lacquered Metal Tripod Italian Table Lamp, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Midcentury brass and lacquered metal tripod table lamp. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1950s and it is attributed to Stilnovo.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-20th Century Italian Tripod Brass and Milk Shade Lamp

$864Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-20th Century Italian Tripod Brass and Milk Shade Lamp

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century Italian Tripod brass and milk shade lamp We are proud to offer a Mid-20th Century Italian tripod brass and milk shade lamp.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base

$2,450

19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th century French brass table lamp features a sculptural silhouette that beautifully reflects the refined aesthetics of the period. Originally a candlestick, it has be...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp in Brass and Teak

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Large Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp in Brass and Teak

By Lyfa

Located in Søborg, DK

A large mid-century modern teak tripod table lamp. The body of the lamp is turned teak.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Brass Table Lamp with Tripod Base, Denmark 20th Century

$2,650

Danish Brass Table Lamp with Tripod Base, Denmark 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The base connects to a straight, sleek stem, traveling to the top where a shallow drum shade rests on the lamp. The lamp’s arms hold three light bulbs on symmetrically arranged suppo...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A French Iron and Brass Tripod Table Lamp, C. 1960.

$795

A French Iron and Brass Tripod Table Lamp, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple standing table lamp with finely designed three-legged iron base, with each leg topped and finished with a brass ball. Has a new drum shade. Elegant and industrial all at the...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Adjustable Height Heavy Brass Tripod Base Claw Feet Antique Floor Lamp

$2,600

Adjustable Height Heavy Brass Tripod Base Claw Feet Antique Floor Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Adjustable Height Heavy Brass Tripod Base Claw Feet Antique Floor Lamp Adjustable Height between 59-72"H.

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20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp with Tripod Base by Maison Jansen

$2,576

Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp with Tripod Base by Maison Jansen

Located in London, London

A refined French brass floor lamp attributed to Maison Jansen, dating from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tripod Floor Lamp by Caldwell

$9,500

Tripod Floor Lamp by Caldwell

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A floor lamp crafted from nickel-plated brass, featuring a tripartite cluster socket, mounted on a tripod base with turned candlestick rod design.

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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Italian 1950s Brass Tripod Table Lamp with Laced Leather Shade

$721

Small Italian 1950s Brass Tripod Table Lamp with Laced Leather Shade

Located in Milan, IT

Small Italian table lamp dating from the 1950s, combining a slender brass stem and sculptural tripod base with a rich reddish-brown leather shade.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1952 Table Lamp with Brass Tripod Base Attributed to Stilnovo

$2,233

1952 Table Lamp with Brass Tripod Base Attributed to Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Echt, NL

Stilnovo table lamp in excellent condition. Elegant brass tripod base.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tripod Floor Lamp in Brass and Wicker Shade, 1950s Italy

$2,004

Tripod Floor Lamp in Brass and Wicker Shade, 1950s Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Executed in brass and glass. The lamp need 2 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Probably made in Italy. Our lamp...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Baguès Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Foliate Decor, France, 1940s

$3,779

Maison Baguès Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Foliate Decor, France, 1940s

By John Colefax, Maison Baguès

Located in The Hague, NL

Crafted in brass, the lamp stands on an elegant tripod base with gracefully curved legs.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Contemporary Tripod Satin Brass Floor Lamp by Morghen Studio

$4,810 / item

Sculptural Contemporary Tripod Satin Brass Floor Lamp by Morghen Studio

By Morghen Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Prometeo brass table lamp by Morghen Studio Dimensions: 25 x 25 x H 40 Materials: Brass Dimensions are customizable. Morghen is a multidisciplinary studio that works on the bo...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s, Austria

$2,500

Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s, Austria

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Beautiful Hagenauer Werkstätten brass table lamp manufactured in 1960s, Austria. The lamp is made of polished brass with dark grey-lacquered rod. The lamp provides a smooth and wonde...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original 1950s brass tripod table lamp with a perforated metal lampshade

$973

Original 1950s brass tripod table lamp with a perforated metal lampshade

Located in München, DE

Original 1950s tripod table lamp with a beige perforated metal shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monumental Mid Century Brass Tripod Table Lamp! Claw Foot Decorator Stiffel

$2,800Sale Price|37% Off

Monumental Mid Century Brass Tripod Table Lamp! Claw Foot Decorator Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

Elegance in Brass! Mid Century Brass Tripod Table Lamp Claw Foot Tripod Base Brass Ball Motif Simply stunning table lamp!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Brass Tripod Base, Floral Shade

$537

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Brass Tripod Base, Floral Shade

Located in London, London

Balancing mid-century restraint with a gentle decorative flourish, the lamp stands on a slender black stem rising from a brass tripod base, the three splayed legs gently arched and t...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp in Polished Brass and Linen, Sweden, 1950s

$1,489

Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp in Polished Brass and Linen, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Hägersten, SE

Swedish floor lamp produced sometime around the 1950s. Made from polished brass with a tripod base.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Renaissance Gothic Green Iron & Brass Tripod Pole Floor Lamp

$850

Antique Spanish Renaissance Gothic Green Iron & Brass Tripod Pole Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Spanish Renaissance Gothic Distress Painted Green Wrought Iron & Brass Tripod Pole Floor Lamp with Hand Hammered Feet in the style of Oscar Bach.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Cream Leather and Brass Tripod Footed French Floor Lamp

$12,000

Jacques Adnet Cream Leather and Brass Tripod Footed French Floor Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Chicago, IL

French designer Jacques Adnet cream leather wrapped floor lamp with signature bamboo leather and brass stem and contrast stitching.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and Lucite Tripod Leg Floor Lamp Glass Side Table

$1,800

Brass and Lucite Tripod Leg Floor Lamp Glass Side Table

By Mastercraft, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern floor lamp side table combination.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA

$1,800

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century classic streamlined brass tripod floor lamp with linen shade. Some patina to brass, professionally rewired for use in the USA.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Tripod Oriental Lanterna Floor Lamp hand Painted Opal Glass Brass

$5,154

Stilnovo Tripod Oriental Lanterna Floor Lamp hand Painted Opal Glass Brass

By Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant tripod floor lamp, manufactured in Italy circa 1950s, showcasing the refined aesthetic of mid-century Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Awesome Mid-Century Modern tripod brass and rattan floor lamp, 1950s Austria

$2,233

Awesome Mid-Century Modern tripod brass and rattan floor lamp, 1950s Austria

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Awesome Mid-Century Modern tripod brass and rattan floor lamp, 1950s Austria The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, and in working condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Pair of Red Enamel and Brass Tripod Table Lamp

$1,835 / set

1950s Pair of Red Enamel and Brass Tripod Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Pair of pretty small table lamps with a mobile lampshade and a perforated metal bulb cover.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho

$8,498

1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho

By Shonan Kosakusho

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

This is a Shonan Kosakusho daylight signalling lamp made in 1974 paired with a military gyroscope tripod.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

'Horst' Brass Tripod Lamp with Woven Grass Shade by Christopher Tennant

$1,787 / item

'Horst' Brass Tripod Lamp with Woven Grass Shade by Christopher Tennant

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The 'Horst' adjustable brass tripod floor lamp collection was inspired by the life and times of globe-trotting early 20th century lensman Horst P.

Category

2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp after Tommi Parzinger

$9,500

Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp after Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in West Chester, PA

Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brazilian Sculptural Walnut Brass Geometric Tripod Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern

$2,900

Brazilian Sculptural Walnut Brass Geometric Tripod Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian sculpted bold angles of design Floor Lamp. Designed with a striking tripod base that's crafted from solid Walnut Wood and accented with antique-brass fi...

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Brass and Chrome Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s France

$1,604

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Brass and Chrome Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s France

Located in London, GB

Rising from the tripod joint is a delicate, telescopic-style metal column, highlighted by a prominent, centrally located solid brass cylindrical sleeve or spindle sleeve.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Stilnovo, Italian Brass, Lacquer and Triplex Opaline Glass Tripod Lamp 50s

$2,485

Stilnovo, Italian Brass, Lacquer and Triplex Opaline Glass Tripod Lamp 50s

By Stilnovo

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage condition with original patina for this Italian tripod floor lamp made from brass, lacquer and triplex opaline glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Stilnovo tripod floor lamp

$1,650

1950s Stilnovo tripod floor lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Hamden, CT

Stilnovo tripod floor lamp, Italy, 1950s. Lacquered steel legs, brass framed yellow laminate mid-level shelf, brass body and cased opaline glass shade in mint condition. 40 to 60 w...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Stilnovo Tripod Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass, 1950s

$3,321

Stilnovo Tripod Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Barcelona, ES

Stilnovo Floor Lamp A black lacquered metal and brass adjustable tripod floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass and Black Steel Floor Lamp with Tripod Base, France 1950s

$3,500

Brass and Black Steel Floor Lamp with Tripod Base, France 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The lamp features a sleek tripod base, crafted from lacquered black steel, which provides a nice contrast to the warm, brass accents and the off-white shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-20th Century Brass Floor Lamps in Maison Jansen Style, Tripod Base

$9,750 / set

Mid-20th Century Brass Floor Lamps in Maison Jansen Style, Tripod Base

By Maison Jansen

Located in Chicago, US

Pair of brass floor lamps in the style of Maison Jansen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp on a Tripod Base

$2,400

French Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp on a Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant mid-century modern brass and bronze floor lamp is mounted on a triangular cast brass base, adding a unique element to the lamp. The central fluted brass stem supports a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful very rare original Mid Century Modern brass tripod table lamp

$626

Beautiful very rare original Mid Century Modern brass tripod table lamp

Located in München, DE

Beautiful rare original Mid Century Modern brass tripod table lamp with original red fabric lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Möllers Armatur Eskilstuna Brass and Teak Tripod Floor Lamp, Sweden, Late 1950s

$3,436

Möllers Armatur Eskilstuna Brass and Teak Tripod Floor Lamp, Sweden, Late 1950s

By Möllers Armaturfabrik, John Colefax

Located in The Hague, NL

Each leg is formed from a single continuous run of brass tubing, flowing unbroken from the foot all the way up to the lamp fitting.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Brass Tripod Structure Three Shades

$7,445

Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Brass Tripod Structure Three Shades

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant and sculptural Italian floor lamp distinguished by its dynamic composition of three intersecting brass rods supporting three lacquered metal cone shades.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Adjustable Brass Arm

$2,931

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Adjustable Brass Arm

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century table lamp with a striking tripod foot. A factual design with elegant shapes.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Danish Modern Tripod Floor Lamp in Brass, Beechwood and Linen, 1960s

$3,665

Sculptural Danish Modern Tripod Floor Lamp in Brass, Beechwood and Linen, 1960s

By Loro Piana Interiors, Fog & Mørup, Temde Leuchten

Located in The Hague, NL

The lamp is in good condition, with a natural patina to the brass consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s French Tripod Floor Lamp with Woven Rope and Brass Details

$1,400

1950s French Tripod Floor Lamp with Woven Rope and Brass Details

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Each arm is finished with a warm brass cup supporting the original textured glass diffusers, while the tripod base is completed with delicate brass ball feet, a signature detail of m...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tripod Lamp by Serge Mouille

$2,932 / item

Tripod Lamp by Serge Mouille

Located in Geneve, CH

Tripod lamp by Serge Mouille Dimensions: D26 x W29.5 x H35 cm Materials: Brass, Steel, Aluminum One of a King.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Brutalist Tripod Steel Tube Floor Lamp with Brass Details - France 1970's

$2,800

Brutalist Tripod Steel Tube Floor Lamp with Brass Details - France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Industrial brutalist floor tripod flloor lamp made of black painted steel pipes with clover shpaed brass links on lower, mid and top sections.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Stilnovo Tripod Floor Lamp in Brass, Opaline Glass, Metal, Italy 1950

$2,176

Midcentury Stilnovo Tripod Floor Lamp in Brass, Opaline Glass, Metal, Italy 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century tripod floor lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp, Europe, 177 cm

$2,519

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp, Europe, 177 cm

Located in Brussels, BE

Tripod faux bamboo brass floor lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA, 1950s

$1,450

Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Hamburg, PA

Illuminate your space with this iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier in the United States during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Missoni x Kalmar Vienna Adjustable Brass Tripod Table Side Lamp, Austria, 1950s

$1,300

Missoni x Kalmar Vienna Adjustable Brass Tripod Table Side Lamp, Austria, 1950s

By J.T. Kalmar, Missoni Home, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Vienna, AT

The lamp features an elegant tripod brass base and is height-adjustable from 15.5" up to 19.5", allowing for individual customization to your needs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chrome and Brass Faux Bamboo Tripod Glass Side Table Floor Lamp

$2,600

Chrome and Brass Faux Bamboo Tripod Glass Side Table Floor Lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern end table floor lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Brass Tripod Floor Lamp in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1950

$2,240Sale Price|30% Off

Brass Tripod Floor Lamp in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1950

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Camden, ME

Robsjohn-Gibbings style floor lamp manufactured in Chicago in the early 1950s. The lamp is in excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fife Tripod Floor Lamp in Walnut and Satin Brass By Matthew Fairbank

$4,900 / item

Fife Tripod Floor Lamp in Walnut and Satin Brass By Matthew Fairbank

By Matthew Fairbank

Located in Brooklyn, NY

• Fife tripod lamp is lathe turned from solid walnut. The shade is spun from solid brass with a satin finish

Category

Early 2000s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nybro Armatur Fabrik Mid-Century Teak and Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, Sweden 1960s

$3,207

Nybro Armatur Fabrik Mid-Century Teak and Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, Sweden 1960s

By AB Nybrofabriken 1

Located in The Hague, NL

It is marked with the manufacturer's initials ANF and the model number 528. The lamp stands on a graphic three-legged teak tripod base, joined at the center by a brass collar.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp Teak and Brass attributet to Kalmar 1960s

$904

Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp Teak and Brass attributet to Kalmar 1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Nienstädt, DE

Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp Attributed to Kalmar 1960s Brass base with teak Shade featuring a floral motif made of real leaves Elegant design Height 43 cm Diameter 25 cm 1 x...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Tripod Floor Lamp, France 1960s

$7,800 / item

Adjustable Tripod Floor Lamp, France 1960s

By Arlus

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable tripod floor lamp in black enameled iron and brass. with a leather handle.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Red Lacquered Metal and Brass Conical Italian Table Lamp with Tripod, 1950s

$515

Red Lacquered Metal and Brass Conical Italian Table Lamp with Tripod, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing table lamp in lacquered metal and brass with tripod base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Modernera Cork and Brass Tripod Table Lamps with Fiberglass Shades

$3,200 / set

Pair of Modernera Cork and Brass Tripod Table Lamps with Fiberglass Shades

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Composed of cantilevered cork orbs supported by tubular brass tripod frames. Very good, vintage condition with patina/light wear to the unpolished brass and light, subtle peeling to ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Style Brass and Black and White Lacquered Tripod Floor Lamp Stilnovo

$1,649Sale Price / item|20% Off

Midcentury Style Brass and Black and White Lacquered Tripod Floor Lamp Stilnovo

Located in Berlin, DE

It is composed of brass tripod legs joined in the middle with adjustable metal rods holding the black and white metal lampshades with two light bulbs each.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Tripod Lamp Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of tripod lamp brass for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every item from our selection of tripod lamp brass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of tripod lamp brass, we have 491 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of tripod lamp brass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of tripod lamp brass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and J.T. Kalmar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tripod Lamp Brass?

Prices for a piece of tripod lamp brass start at $307 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $2,396.

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 Tripod Lamp Brass

How do you use a brass oil lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
How 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.
How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
How do I identify a Stiffel brass lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To 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.
How can you tell if a lamp is real brass?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
What color lamp shade goes with brass?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.