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60s 70s Lamp Light Desk Lamp Flexible Design Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light desk lamp flexible design Germany 50s 60s
Object: table lamp
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Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Table Lamp Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp table lamp glass space age design 60s
Object: table lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass
70s Lamp Light Table Lamp Ceramic Space Age Design Red
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s Lamp light table lamp table lamp ceramic space age design red.
Object: table lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Temde Space Age Design
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light floor lamp Temde Space Age Design
Object: floor lamp
Manufacturer: Temde
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design 60s
Object: desk lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design 60s
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Temde Teak Space Age Design
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light floor lamp Temde Teak Space Age Design
Object: floor lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Metal Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light floor lamp metal glass space age design
Object: spherical lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Table Lamp Ceramic Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Design
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp ceramic Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal design
Object: table lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Metal Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light floor lamp metal glass space age design
Object: spherical lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp metal space age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp metal space age
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Table Lamp Brass Swivel Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp brass swivel space age design
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Floor Lamp Teak Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light floor lamp floor lamp teak space age design 60s 70s
Object: floor lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Arc Lamp WILA Leuchten Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light floor lamp arc lamp Wila Leuchten Space Age 60s
Object: arc lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
XL 60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Porcelain Kpm Brass Space Age
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XL 60s 70s lamp light floor lamp porcelain KPM brass Space Age
Object: floor lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp E.R. Nele Temde Ball Lamp Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light floor lamp E.R. Nele Temde ball lamp Switzerland
Object: floor lamp
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Fixture Chandelier Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp fixture chandelier glass space age design.
Object: chandelier
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Aluminum Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp aluminum space age design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Glass Chandelier Design
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg glass chandelier design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Aluminum Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp aluminum space age design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Glass Chandelier Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg glass chandelier design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Fixture Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Glass Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp Fixture Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Chandelier Glass Space Age
Object: chandelier
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light wall lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design 60s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light wall lamp wall lamp glass space age design 60s 70s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Plastic Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp chandelier plastic space age
Object: chandelier
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Rudolph Dörfler Artolux Cocoon Plastic Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light Rudolph Dörfler Artolux Cocoon plastic design 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp Light Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass Hillebrand 60s
Object: plafoniere
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light Plafoniere flush mount ice glass hillebrand 60s.
Object: plafoniere
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design Plastic
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light hanging lamp ceiling lamp Space Age design plastic 60s
Object: hanging lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp ceiling lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" spherical lamp Ball 60s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" Spherical Lamp Ball
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp ceiling lamp Peill & Putzler "Globe" spherical lamp Ball 60s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Metal Hanging Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light ceiling lamp metal hanging lamp space age design
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Chandelier Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp chandelier space age design
Object: hanging lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Teak Light Wall Lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp teak light wall lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus 60s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Kalmar Franken KG Tulip Glass
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light hanging lamp Kalmar Franken KG Tulip glass 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light wall lamp chrome glass space age design 60s 70s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Metal Staff Space Age Design
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp metal Staff Space Age Design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Ceramic Mid Century Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light wall lamp ceramic mid century space age 60s 70s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Carlo Nason Mazzega "Artichoke" Ceiling Lamp 60s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light Carlo Nason Mazzega "Artichoke" ceiling lamp 60s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s Italian Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Fixture Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Glass Chrome Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp Fixture ceiling lamp chandelier glass Chrome Space Age
Object: chandelier
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Wood Chrome Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s Lamp light wall lamp wood chrome glass space age design.
Object: wall lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light wall lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design 60s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Carlo Nason Mazzega Kalmar Murano Ceiling Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light Carlo Nason Mazzega Kalmar Murano ceiling lamp 60s.
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s European Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light wall lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design 60s.
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light wall lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design 60s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Teak Light Wall Lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp teak light wall lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus 60s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light wall lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design 60s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light wall lamp Limburg Plafoniere Space Age Design 60s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Metal Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp metal glass space age design 60s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Metal Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp metal glass space age design
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Iron
70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Ceramic Mid Century Space Age Brown
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light ceiling lamp ceramic mid century space age brown
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Wood Metal Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light wall lamp wood metal Space Age Design 60s 70s
Object: wall lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Glass Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg glass space age design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Glass Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg glass space age design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Glass Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg glass space age design 60s 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Wall Lamp Willy Daro Massive Lights Brass
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light wall lamp Willy Daro Massive lights brass
Object: wall lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Glass Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg glass space age design.
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Limburg Glass Space Age Design
By Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp Limburg glass space age design
Object: ceiling lamp
Category
1970s German Vintage 70s Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Vintage 70S Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage 70s lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 70s lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. There are all kinds of vintage 70s lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage 70s lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern vintage 70s lamps are of considerable interest. Tommaso Barbi, Artemide and Koch & Lowy each produced beautiful vintage 70s lamps that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage 70S Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,571, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $18,387 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 Vintage 70s Lamps
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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.
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