Vintage Handel Lamps
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Handel Lamps
Bronze
20th Century Vintage Handel Lamps
Glass
20th Century Vintage Handel Lamps
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Metal, Brass, Zinc
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2010s American Vintage Handel Lamps
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Handel Lamps
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Textile
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vintage Handel Lamps
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Textile
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Vintage Handel Lamps
Copper, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Handel Lamps
Marble, Spelter
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Handel Lamps
Art Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vintage Handel Lamps
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Blown Glass
1970s French Space Age Vintage Handel Lamps
Metal, Aluminum
1910s Vintage Handel Lamps
Glass
20th Century English Vintage Handel Lamps
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
Wood, Stained Glass
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20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Handel Lamps
Bronze
20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
Brass
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Handel Lamps
Glass
20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
Metal
20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Handel Lamps
Marble, Bronze
20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Vintage Handel Lamps
Glass
20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
Metal
20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
Bronze
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Handel Lamps
Steel
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Brass
20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
Metal
20th Century American Vintage Handel Lamps
1950s Dutch Vintage Handel Lamps
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Handel Lamps
Copper, Steel
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.
- What is a Handel lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- How do I identify a Handel lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a Handel lamp, look for the signature of the maker. On some pieces, it will appear on the base, and on others, you will find it on the shade. Fixtures may also have serial numbers and second signatures that represent the artisan who made them. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or expert in the field of 20th century antiques can assist you. Shop a selection of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
- Where were Handel lamps made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Handel lamps were made in Meriden, Connecticut. The Handel Company opened its headquarters there in 1885 and continued producing pieces in the facility until it closed in 1936. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Handel lamps.
- 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.
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