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Gilbert Rohde Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilbert Rohde Rare floor lamp by Mutual-Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company
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1930s American Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vintage Gilbert Rohde Floor Lamp
Gilbert Rohde Floor Lamp
H 54.5 in W 14 in D 21 in
Gilbert Watrous Table Lamp
By Gilbert Watrous
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A variation of the classic MOMA low cost lighting example. Manufactured by Heifetz in the 1950s utilizing a round pivoting magnet.  
Category

1950s American Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gilbert Watrous Table Lamp
Gilbert Watrous Table Lamp
H 26 in W 35 in D 7.5 in
Gilbert Watrous Pivoting Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Watrous
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chosen to be 1 of 10 lamps in the Museum of modern Art Lighting competition, 1951 This Design
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1950s North American Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair Streamline Modern Lamps by Gilbert Rohde for Rembrandt Lamp Company
By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Fraser, MI
. Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Rembrandt Lamps. Unrestored. One lamp has adjustable height.
Category

1930s Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Iconic Gilbert Watrous Magnetic Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Watrous
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic Mid Century Watrous Floor Lamp with a magnetic socket allowing change to multiple heights
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Onyx & Copper Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gilbert Rohde designed Art Deco onyx lamp with copper base. Has been rewired with twisted
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Copper

Gilbert Rohde Torchiere for Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde Torchiere for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. Nice example in the harder to find Rusty
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Heifetz Table or Desk Lamp by Gilbert Waltrous
By Gilbert Watrous
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A new old stock (NOS) Heifetz table or desk lamp with adjustable arm and cone shade in a satin
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Rhode Style Chrome Plated Desk Lamp, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Streamline Moderne Gilbert Rohde style all chrome desk lamp. Featuring an arched Chrome plated
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1940s American Machine Age Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Gilbert Rohde Style Brass Ring Table Lamp, Pair
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made in the U.S, circa 1950, this Gilbert Rodhe style brass ring table lamp features a center brass
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large French 1940s Floor Lamp after Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
A large elegant wrought iron standing lamp patinated black with the tall stem in a twist form. The
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Gilbert Rohde Attribution, Table Lamp, Chrome, Glass, USA, 1930s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and frosted glass table lamp attributed to Gilbert Rohde, USA, c. 1930s
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gilbert Waltrous Heifetz Table Lamp, circa 1950s
By Heifetz, Gilbert Watrous
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Waltrous for Heifetz Manufacturing Co. table lamp. The arm balances on a magnetic 3" ball
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Red Enamel Desk Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite art deco enameled desk or table lamp in the style of Gilbert Rohde, c.1930s. The lamp
Category

1930s American Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1940's tall wrought iron floor lamp by Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
1940's tall Wrought iron floor lamp By Gilbert Poillerat 1902 -1988 Documented in the book about
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1940s European Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rooster Floor Lamp in the Taste of Gilbert Poillerat, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A rooster patinated in black and gilt wrought iron .The foot lamp is lacquered in white with a
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Lamps "Bouillottes" by Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
Black patinated bronze, circular base enhanced with gilded bronze, frosted glass tubes. Circular shade with a handle in the upper. - Glaces et verres n° 114, juin 1951, p 14.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French MidCentury Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamps Attr to Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Rare, elegant and timeless French Modern neoclassical hammered iron table / desk lamp with a hand
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamp Attr to Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, hand made, Unique French Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk lamp in hand forged and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carved Wood Table Lamp by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz
By Gilbert Watrous, Heifetz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Gilbert Watrous designed carved wood lamp with red stain. Made by Heifetz Lighting Co. in the USA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco floor lamp in the style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940. The lamp shade is in poor
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Floor Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco floor lamp in the style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamps / Torchieres, Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
attributed to Gilbert Poillerat circa 1930-40. The floor lamps feature a tripod base, twisted hand wrought
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamp Attr to Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless French Mid-Century Modern wrought iron and parchment table lamp attributed to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Magneto Floor Lamp by Gilbert Watrous / H. Fillekes 1950s
By H. Fillekes, Gilbert Watrous
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Unique and unusual Magneto floor lamp, designed by Gilbert Watrous (1918-1991) for the 1951 design
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950s Ball and Socket Desk Lamp by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz
By Gilbert Watrous, Heifetz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon patinated steel desk lamp with an adjustable lacquered conical shade. The arm is
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Steel

1940s Steel "Astrolabes" Lampstand Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in London, by appointment only
ribbed cup above. Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat. The use of the globe as a motif is seen regularly
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Ceramic Table Lamp by Les Archanges/Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Gilbert Valentin, Les Archanges
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Table Lamp by Les Archanges/Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris, France, 1950s Les Archanges was
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1950s French Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Gilbert Rhode 1930s Modernist Brass and Glass Table Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Gilbert Rhode 1930s modernist Art Deco brass and glass table lamp, amazing design, retains
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Colorin' Desklamp by Eduardo Albors Gilbert for Lamsar, 1970s
By Eduardo Albors Gilbert
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
“Colorín is a lamp that was dreamed rather than designed. At that time, I designed wooden toys
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1970s Spanish Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Wrought Iron Floor Lamps Inspired by Gilbert Poillerat
By Edgar Brandt, Paul Kiss, Gilbert Poillerat, Raymond Subes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French wrought iron floor lamps inspired by Gilbert Poillerat. Chic matched pair of French
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilbert Rohde Style Midcentury Desk Lamp
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant little desk lamp has an early midcentury or streamline moderne aesthetic in the manner
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere Floor Lamp by Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gilbert Rohde designed torchiere floor lamp, made by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. c 1934. This
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Rohde Floor Lamp for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Very rare example not often seen on the market. Gilbert Rohde design for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company
Category

1930s American Machine Age Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Mid 20th Century Elegant Table Lamp
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite table lamp by French Decorator Gilbert Poillerat. See page 323 of 'Gilbert Poillerat
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Iron

Mid 20th Century Elegant Table Lamp
Mid 20th Century Elegant Table Lamp
H 23.23 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Wrought Iron Bird Lamp
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice wrought iron bird lamp Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
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1940s French Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Bird Lamp
Wrought Iron Bird Lamp
H 21.26 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Mid Century Modern Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Norwood, NJ
Polished chrome "C" shape curved arm desk lamp in the manner of Gilbert Rohde.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1940s Gilt Metal Floor Lamp On 4 Scroll Legs
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s gilt metal and green painted trimmed floor lamp with 4 gilt scroll design legs
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

French Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, after Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
High quality period 1940s French wrought-iron floor lamp. The craftsmanship of the metalwork is top
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970's Studio pottery lamp from Vallauris
By Gilbert Portanier
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice one of a kind ceramic lamp with flowers decoration. Signed Franken Mateo Hand made
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1970s European Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Parcel Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Sharon, CT
Has a small 15" round mirrored 'table' surface. Constructed of gold gilt wrought iron.
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Poillerat Style Gilt Iron Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s wrought iron and gold trimmed floor lamp with triple scroll design base and floral
Category

20th Century French Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Iron Column Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s gilt iron twisted rope design column floor lamp supported on a 3 legged base (in the
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1940s French Empire Revival Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Iron

Unusual Aluminum , wood , mica Art Deco Torchere / floor lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Aluminum , wood , mica Art Deco Torchere , floor lamp, adjustable height from 53" -68
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist, machine age stainless steel / metal industrial desk lamp, circa 1930s
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Hammered Iron Torchiere / Floor Lamp, Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Unique, extraordinary handmade pair of French 1940s floor lamps, standing lamps or sculptures in
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Streamline Art Deco Torcheres by Rembrandt Lamp Co.
By Gilbert Rohde, Rembrandt Lamp Company, 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 Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1930s Art Deco Table Lamp by Electrolier
By Gilbert Rohde, Raymond Loewy, Rembrandt Lamp Company, Electrolier Manufacturing Co.
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare bold , art deco , machine age , streamline chrome table lamp by Electrolier , North America
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Machine Age Aluminium Floor Lamp, 1930s, USA
By Russel Wright, Gilbert Rohde
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Well made Machine Age floor lamp fabricated out of milled aluminium. Solid, sturdy construction
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Black and Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco black and chrome floor lamp. The adjustable black enamel shade has four chrome
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome, Metal

Pair of Mutual Sunset White Enamel and Chrome Table Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tubular form table lamps in white enameled steel with chromed steel cuff rings, stem
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Pair 40's Modern Table Lamps by Otto Guggenheim
By H. H. Turchin, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Modern Lamps by Otto Guggenheim Lamp Co, Made by Women during the war rations era of WWII
Category

1940s Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Glass, Maple

French Ceramic Table Lamp - 1950
By Roger Capron, Gilbert Valentin, Georges Jouve
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning ceramic lamp/catchall, featuring a glossy yellow and black enamel finish, produced in
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1950s French Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Table Lamp - 1950
French Ceramic Table Lamp - 1950
H 11.42 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Original 1989 floorlamp by Luigi Blau unique piece
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This lamp is a unique piece designed by Luigi Blau and manufactured by WOKA LAMPS VIENNA for the
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1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Bubinga

Wrought Iron Provincial Green Patina Floorlamp with Silk Shade, France, 1940's
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Den Haag, NL
French provincial wrought iron green Patina floorlamp with silk shade. Original green paint gilded, Adjustable in height.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Black Torchiere Uplight Floor Lamp, Ca. 1930's
By Walter Von Nessen, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Rare Machine Age, Art Deco chrome and black uplight, torchiere, in very good, original, clean and working condition. Circa 1930's design in the style of Rohde, Deskey, Von Nessen etc...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage French Napoleonic Table Lamps Tripod Base Lion Paws Empire Lamps a Pair
By Gilbert Poillerat, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Stiffel, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French Empire Table Lamps Style: Vintage Antique, Empire, Napoleonic, Traditional, Classic
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1970s French Empire Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tablelamp 'Colorín' by Eduardo Albors Gisbert for Lamsar - Memphis Style
By Lamsar, Eduardo Albors Gilbert
Located in The Hague, NL
"Colorín is a lamp that was dreamed rather than designed. At the time, I was designing wooden toys
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Adjustable Wall Lamps by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz
By Gilbert Watrous, Heifetz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An innovative, uncommon and spare pair of wall lamps having chromed arms with adjustable lacquered
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gilded Floor Lamp Designed by Albert Hadley
By Albert Hadley
Located in New York, NY
Albert Hadley Gilded Floor Lamp. Tripod adjustable gold leaf gilded floor lamp designed by Albert
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1970s American Modern Vintage Gilbert Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Vintage Gilbert Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage gilbert lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage gilbert lamps — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. Vintage gilbert lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage gilbert lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage gilbert lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gilbert Rohde, Gilbert Watrous and Gilbert Poillerat are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Gilbert Lamps?

Prices for vintage gilbert lamps start at $1 and top out at $31,186 with the average selling for $2,911.

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 Gilbert Lamps
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.

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