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Vintage Converted Petrol Can Lamp, Automobilia, Decorative, Accent Light, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage converted petrol can lamp. An Anglo-American metal decorative accent lamp by
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Swiss Lamps ‘Schwenkomat’ Floor Lamp 1970s
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in BAARLO, LI
Adjustable 'Schwenkomat' floor lamp from the high-quality lamp manufacturer Swiss Lamps
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swiss Lamps ‘Schwenkomat’ Floor Lamp 1970s
Swiss Lamps ‘Schwenkomat’ Floor Lamp 1970s
H 61.03 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Postmodern Brass Floor Lamp by Rainbow Lamp Company, c1980s
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Chino Hills, CA
lamp by the esteemed Rainbow Lamp Company, circa 1980s. Standing at an impressive 61 inches tall, this
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian
Category

1970s American Space Age Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century floor lamp having two exaggerated arms, each with a shaded light at the top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Floor Lamp
Mid Century Floor Lamp
H 65 in W 29 in D 12.5 in
Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Early Mid century Rembrandt torchiere table lamp. Hollywood Regency style brass ring with switch
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
H 23 in W 8 in D 8 in
Haloprofil 8008 floor lamp by Viktor Frauenknecht for Swiss Lamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in PARIS, FR
This floor lamp was designed by architect Viktor Frauenknecht for Swiss Lamps International
Category

1970s European Industrial Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Swiss Lamps Gold Plated Brass Vintage Modernist 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage European, Swiss made dimmable 'Haloprofil' floor lamp designed by
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Monumental Post Modern Raspberry Pink Sorbet Ceramic Lamps by Sunset c. 1980
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Raspberry beret all the way with this pair of large monumental pink sorbet Ceramic Lamps produced
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1970's space age atomic chrome table lamps with both a upper standard edison screw
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern C1950s Floor Lamps Atomic Towers by Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural floor lamps attributed to the Majestic Lamp
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Steel, Iron

Rembrandt Torchiere Table Lamps - a Pair
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Regency style torchiere table lamps made by Rembrandt. On top are frosted glass
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Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Agate, Metal

Pair of Tall Walnut & Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps attrib Laurel Lamp co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural table lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co. Tall
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Laurel Lamp Co. H-890 Acid Etched Brass With Leather Base Cuff Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Portland, OR
What it is — This stunning Laurel Lamp Co. Lamp features an distressed, brutalist style
Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

Modeline Mid Century Smoked Lucite Floor Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Modeline mid century smoked lucite floor lamp Lamp measures: 10 wide x 11 deep x 38 inches high
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
ENORMOUS pair of vintage lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Marvelous dark Salmon and GOLD painted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Petite Genuine Rosewood and Chrome Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
Genuine rosewood attached to the matte chrome finish. A small table lamp ideal for a credenza or
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps. The Haloprofil draws its elegance from a
Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Chrome and Lucite Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Lucite and chrome lamps by Laurel, circa 1960s. The lamps are 29"tall to top of
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

Tulip Glass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurst for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Vintage 1960's Laurel Lamp Co Tulip
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Space Age Chromed Table lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age table lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970s A beautiful 1960 - 1970 vintage table lamp by
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Urn-Form Alabaster Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A pair of elegant, carved and polished, alabaster table lamps in the Chinoiserie taste. Each with a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Alabaster

Urn-Form Alabaster Table Lamps
Urn-Form Alabaster Table Lamps
H 33.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Rosewood and Brushed Aluminium Cylinder Table Lamp by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rosewood and brushed aluminium cylinder table lamp by Laurel, circa 1970. Original wiring
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Moss Triple Shade Acrylic / Lucite Floor Lamp, classic mid century modern
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Moss Triple Shade Acrylic / Lucite Floor Lamp, classic mid century modern, Almost oriental in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass, Lucite

Mid-Century Adjustable Two-Fixture Brass Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon Laurel pivoting two fixture brass and off-white painted metal table lamp. The stems splay
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Black Lucite Cube Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern black lucite cube table lamps in the Laurel Lamp Company Style. Circa
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT "ATOMIC BLENDER" MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! MONUMENTAL
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Abstract Solid Welded Brutalist Metal Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine pair of Brutalist lamps possibly by the Laurel Lamp Company. Each of these lamps made
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Rembrandt Hollywood Regency, Pair
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A spectacular pair of large table lamps designed and manufactured by the Rembrandt Lamp Company of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp with Acanthus Leaves by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Laurel Sculptural Silver, Brass and Lucite Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
These very sculptural pair of Mid-Century Modern Laurel lamps are unusual, they have brushed
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

20th Century Gianfranco Fini Table or Floor Lamp "Quasar" for New Lamp '60s
By Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp
Located in Turin, Turin
Table lamp or Floor lamp model "Quasar" designed by Gianfranco Fini in 1969 for New Lamp. The lamp
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Plexiglass

Space Age Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Minimalist Brass & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare patinated brass & chrome table desk lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow lamp
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20th Century American Space Age Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Westwood Table Lamp att. Tony Paul c. 1950/1970's
By Tony Paul, Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated table lamp having an organic wave like pattern on its cylindrical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Marbro Giltwood and Gesso Neoclassical Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of substantial table lamps by Marbro. Wonderfully distressed from natural use, the gilt and
Category

1950s American Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

Marbro *Original* Italian Porcelain Table Lamp! Only 1. Cobalt Blue 1960s Empire
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
***MARBRO ORIGINAL** GILDED EMPIRE STYLE PORCELAIN LAMP! The Only One in The World
Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Gold

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass & Chrome Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern table lamps for sale. From the 1950’s, and in complimenting chrome and
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass, Chrome

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair Hollywood Regency Gilded Plaster Large Figural Lamps Boy w Jug Style Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of midcentury Hollywood Regency hand gilded gold plaster large scale figural lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s MCM Brass Walnut
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO. ICONIC MID CENTURY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red painted metal
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gilbert Rohde Torchiere for Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde Torchiere for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. Nice example in the harder to find Rusty
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Space Age Brass Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Head after Regggiani
By Clover Lamp Company, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Space Age brass floor lamp with 3 adjustable spot lights by Clover Lamp Company, which
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Brass

Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Rare 1960s White
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Tony Paul
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! TABLE OR FLOOR LAMP One of the rarest Tony
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Streamline Art Deco Torcheres by Rembrandt Lamp Co.
By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of streamline Art Deco floor lamps in the style of Gilbert Rhode and Donald Deskey by
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid Century Brass Office Desk Lamp - Bauhaus Style Table Lamp - Golden Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brass desk lamp with adjustable shade. The shade can easily turned in different directions
Category

20th Century Bauhaus Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Glass

Triennale Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Triennale Lamp, designed by Angelo Lelli, manufactured by Arredoluce. A highly-functional
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Triennale Lamp
Triennale Lamp
H 56 in W 41 in D 41 in
ART DECO table lamp Charlotte Perriand JUMO lamp rare work lamp, 1930s
By Maison Jumo
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco table lamp from JUMO - 1930s The table lamp was designed by the French designer Charlotte
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp
By Louis Kalff, Cosack Leuchten, Arteluce, Kaiser Idell, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Very nice table lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful timeless design with lovely details. The lampshade
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp
Table Lamp
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Yellow metal vintage 1960s design lamp/desk lamp
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this lovely yellow metal vintage 1960s design lamp/desk lamp. This vintage desk lamp is
Category

1960s Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Selenova Monumental Floor Lamp "Euro Lamp", Italy 1960s
By Selenova, Sergio Moscheni
Located in Argelato, BO
The monumental and rare Selenova Floor Lamp resembles a bouquet of tall flowers, and represents one
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Presentation Lamp
Located in VUGHT, NL
base-plate. Switch at the behind of the lamp base shuts off top and bottom licht. All parts unpainted
Category

1960s French Industrial Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Presentation Lamp
Presentation Lamp
H 43.31 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Transformer Lamps
Located in London, GB
Table lamps constructed from Industrial transformer cases from Holophane lights. Sold as pairs
Category

Mid-20th Century English Vintage Can Lamp

Transformer Lamps
Transformer Lamps
H 28.25 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Set of 3 design french lamps in inox - 1970s : 1 floor lamp, 2 lamps
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Veru rare set of 2 lamps and 1 floor lamp from the 70s. The diffused light is superb and much
Category

1970s French Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Stainless Steel

Red GEPO Eyeball Table Lamp Space Age Desk Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red eyeball space age table lamp by the Dutch brand GEPO. The red metal shade can be positioned in
Category

20th Century Space Age Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal

Italian table lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian table lamp with a distinctive shade reminiscent of Carlo Mollino's creation. The shade is
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian table lamp
Italian table lamp
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Danish Ceramic Floor Lamps / Table lamps 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of late 1960s Danish ceramic lamps. They can be used as table - or as floor lamps. With the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Art Deco French Jumping Deer Table Lamp, Night Lamp
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco table lamp or night lamp, jumping deer, white satined glass globe, on marble base. Switch
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Can Lamp

Materials

Marble, Metal

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Vintage Can Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage can lamp you’re looking for. A vintage can lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage can lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage can lamp, those designed in mid-century modern, industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made vintage can lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo and Kalmar Lighting are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Can Lamp?

A vintage can lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,533, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $492,611.

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 Can Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    There 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A pole lamp is a lamp that stands on the floor and is comprised of a pole to which light fixtures are attached.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.

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