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Sistema Trepiù Floor Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo Italy
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Rare & stunning Mid-Century "Sistema Trepiù" floor lamps. Collector item! Designed by Gae Aulenti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Chrome

Rare Michel Armand “Ruche” Bronze Table Lamp, ca. 1970’s
By Michel Armand
Located in Hampstead, QC
quite rare and desirable for lamp collectors. It has a rich and beautiful patina, and, in our opinion
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

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Bronze

Vintage Coastal Bronze Shell Collector Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with coastal elegance using this pair of Vintage Bronze Shell Collector Lamps
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Vintage collectors item Whitbread & Co lamp from the 1950s, UK
Located in Meulebeke, BE
United Kingdom / 1950 / Lamp / Whitbread & Co / ceramic, glass / Mid-century / Vintage A vintage
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Collector French Ceramic Table Lamp by Norbert Pierlot in Ratilly
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Norbert Pierlot in Ratilly Famous and collector ceramic table lamp with brown ceramic glaze
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1960s Vintage Lamp Collectors

Marbro Turned Glass Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
lamps are collectible and sought after especially by certain knowledgeable collectors who are familiar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Tony Paul for Westwood Brass & Ebonized Walnut Table Lamps, A Pair, 1950s
By Westwood Lamps, Tony Paul
Located in Culver City, CA
highly sought-after by collectors today. These lamps are not just lighting—they’re art, they’re history
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

1950’s American Gold Lotus Flower Lamp by the Marbro Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Hastings, GB
An exquisite brass table lamp by the renowned Marbro Company, made in the 1950’s, the piece
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Frosted Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
By Giusto Toso, Laurel, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite mid-century vintage mushroom lamp produced by the world-renowned Laurel Lamp Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Metal

Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini 'Ascissa' table lamps for New Lamp, Italy
By Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia, New Lamp
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare set of table lamps mod. 'Ascissa' by Gianfranco Fini & Fabrizio Coccia for New Lamp, Italy ca
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak Brass 50s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
for the lucky collector who obtains one the finest and most iconic MCM table lamps in the world! They
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Mid Century Sculptural Laurel Lamp Richard Barr 1960s Brancusi Brass Art
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
never leaves collector's hands or appears in the marketplace. It is one of the most streamlined lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Laurel Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern! Gerald Thurston 1950s Brass Tripod Walnut
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LAUREL LAMP RARE ROCKET TRIPOD! MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS & WALNUT ATOMIC AGE ELEGANCE
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Company! Incredible
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rembrandt Teal and Gold Hourglass Shaped Midcentury Table Lamp
By Marc Bellaire, TYE of California, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern Rembrandt table lamp with original shade. This is one of the best
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Fini Fabrizio Cocchia Divieto New Lamp Italy 1970
By Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia, New Lamp
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a rare Divieto table lamp, designed by the visionary duo Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
signs of oxidation, it retains its charm and utility. This lamp is an excellent choice for collectors or
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Desk Lamp
Desk Lamp
H 115 in W 28 in D 28 in
Metallic Lamp
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
good, preserving its historical and aesthetic appeal. This lamp is ideal for collectors, interior
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Metallic Lamp
Metallic Lamp
H 9.06 in W 18.31 in D 7.49 in
Stilnovo Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
timeless appeal and high-quality craftsmanship, this Stilnovo lamp is a true collector's item that captures
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1950s Italian Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Lamp
Stilnovo Lamp
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Rare Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This rare desk lamp, produced by RAAK in the 1970s, showcases a striking and modernist design that
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Rare Lamp
Rare Lamp
H 60 in Dm 62 in
Stilnovo Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Periscopio Table Lamp, designed by the visionary duo Danilo and Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo, Italy in 1967. A
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Table Lamp
Stilnovo Table Lamp
H 23.23 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Bespoke Satsuma Lamp
By Satsuma
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage piece of Satsuma-yaki custom mounted and electrified into a table lamp. Satsuma ware, or
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Bespoke Satsuma Lamp
Vintage Bespoke Satsuma Lamp
H 24.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Floor Lamp by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, lamps, sconces or floor lamps, many of the pieces published by Arlus borrow the same formal, sober and
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Floor Lamp by Arlus
Floor Lamp by Arlus
H 65.75 in Dm 29.93 in
Beautiful Oil Lamp Lempereur & Bernard, Belgium Vintage Oil Lamp In Brass
Located in Bastogne, BE
interior, always attracts the views of others. Such lamps are RARE today (a real find for a collector
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp Materials. glass and Chrome italian 1960 You want to live in the golden years, those
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Chrome

Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
H 31.7 in Dm 12.6 in
Floor Lamp 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp italian 1960 You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps that your
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Iron

Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
H 63 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Angelo Lelii Task Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare adjustable desk lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. A minimal and sleek design
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Angelo Lelii Task Lamp
Angelo Lelii Task Lamp
H 14.252 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Charming Kerosene Table Lamp Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
The lamp is made in a classic style, the body-capacity of the lamp is made of beautiful handmade
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20th Century Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Lamps Yellow Neoclassical Lion Traditional Table Lamps a pair
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Italian school XX ct., Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
pair vintage 1960s traditional Italian tole lamps with matching lampshades. Material: Tole and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Vintage Terra Cotta Monkey Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
collectors or those looking to bring a playful and artistic edge to their interiors, this lamp showcases a
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Vintage Terra Cotta Monkey Lamp
Vintage Terra Cotta Monkey Lamp
H 22.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Marcel Bouraine Sea Lion Lamp
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Antwerp, BE
These elegant Art Deco Table lamp sculpture from Marcel-André Bouraine (1886-1948), depicts a sea
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Glass

Marcel Bouraine Sea Lion Lamp
Marcel Bouraine Sea Lion Lamp
H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Amazing Brass Table Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Comes from a German collectors estate. Wonderful details - shade needs a re-do.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Amazing Brass Table Lamp
Amazing Brass Table Lamp
H 24.02 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
vintage car collector. This lamp has a Franklin three way switch, in very good original condition. A
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

50ties - Tube Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This floor lamp was part of an interior designed by the Antwerp architect Jul de Roover. He was
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Other

 50ties - Tube Shade Floor Lamp
 50ties - Tube Shade Floor Lamp
H 31.89 in Dm 9.06 in
Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi
Located in Milano, IT
Step back into the innovative flair of the 1970s with this stunning spherical table lamp by Enrico
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Aluminum

Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi
Table Lamp by Enrico Tronconi
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Floor Lamp 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp italian 1960 You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps that your
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Chrome

Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
H 59.06 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Pair Of Table Lamps 1980s Bronze And Porcelain Paired Lamps, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
A charming and elegant pair of lamps. The porcelain body is hand painted and has a nice shine
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1980s French Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Bronze

Floor lamp by Lunel 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
lacquered tubular metal or even brass in the creation of lighting fixtures. Suspensions, lamps, sconces or
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Floor lamp by Lunel 1950
Floor lamp by Lunel 1950
H 68.12 in Dm 17.72 in
Ettore Sottsass "Pausania" Table Lamp
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamps by the master! True collector's items from Italy. Available the pair.
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1980s Italian Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Aluminum

Ettore Sottsass "Pausania" Table Lamp
Ettore Sottsass "Pausania" Table Lamp
H 17 in W 19 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Regency Swan Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, making them a prized addition for any collector or enthusiast of fine design. Each lamp features an
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Late 20th Century Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Regency Swan Lamps
Pair of Regency Swan Lamps
H 27 in Dm 19.5 in
Oscar Torlasco Table Lamp, Italy 1960
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar Torlasco Table Lamp, Italy 1960 This is a vintage table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Equestrian Table Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immerse your space in the allure of the Art Deco era with this unique Equestrian Table Lamp, a
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Stilnovo table lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
light. A true collector piece, this lamp brings timeless Italian craftsmanship and modernist allure to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

pair of floor lamps by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
lacquered tubular metal or even brass in the creation of lighting. Suspensions, lamps, wall lights or floor
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal, Brass

pair of floor lamps by Lunel
pair of floor lamps by Lunel
H 70.87 in Dm 68.51 in
Art Deco Style Bronze Harlequin Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well known Figurine made into a Lamp . Cast in lost wax Bronze and with multi-patina finish
Category

1990s American Art Deco Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Bronze

Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare adjustable table lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Industrial in its essence, the
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass, Steel, Aluminum

Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
H 23 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair of Vintage Malibu Lamps 1980s
Located in Buxton, GB
Add a touch of vintage charm to any room with these stunning Malibu lamps. These lamps boast a
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Malibu Lamps 1980s
Pair of Vintage Malibu Lamps 1980s
H 19.3 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Iconic Nesso Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli
By Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Illuminate your space with the stunning Nesso Lamp, designed by Giancarlo Mattioli in 1967. This
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Resin

Iconic Nesso Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli
Iconic Nesso Lamp by Giancarlo Mattioli
H 13.78 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century German ceramic table lamp stands out with its bold, vibrant glaze that
Category

20th Century German Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 37.8 in W 17.9 in D 17.9 in
Leather Table Lamp by Metalarte, 1962
By Metalarte
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exclusive 1962 Metalarte table lamp, an authentic gem that encapsulates the rich history of one of
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Metal

Rare Tripod Table Lamp - Stilux Milano
By Stilux
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A rare table lamp from the 1950s, produced by Stilux Milano. This sculptural lamp is made of brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Floor Lamp and Table Lamp Set in Wood and Brass with Glass Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
stylish mid-century lamps. Perfect for collectors or anyone looking to add a touch of vintage elegance to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Georges Pelletier Glazed Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
1970s table lamp made by the French artist Georges Pelletier, made of glazed ceramic with different
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid Century Guzzini Arc Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Houston, TX
Italian chrome and travertine arc desk lamp ivy Harvey Guzzini Harvey Guzzini is famed for his
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Italian Mid Century Guzzini Arc Lamp
Italian Mid Century Guzzini Arc Lamp
H 23.75 in W 18.25 in D 6 in
Baroque Revival Table Lamp - Circa 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An stunning vintage table lamp that exemplifies fine italian craftsmanship and antique charm. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Wood

Baroque Revival Table Lamp - Circa 1960
Baroque Revival Table Lamp - Circa 1960
H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1970s Italian Brass Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful funky Italian table lamp from the 1970s designed with a sleek brass base and a double
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Curtain Border Floor Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
, Louis C. Tiffany's Glass, Bronzes, Lamps: A Complete Collector's Guide, New York, 1971, pp. 191, no. 9
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20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Curtain Border Floor Lamp
Tiffany Studios Curtain Border Floor Lamp
H 78.25 in W 24.75 in D 24.75 in
Vintage italian Selenova XXL table Lamp
By Selenova
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Italian table lamp, crafted by Selenova in the late 1960s, is a quintessential example of
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Chrome

Ernst Henriksen, Biomorphic Carved Teak Lamp
By Ernst Henriksen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lamp is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts, embodying the innovative spirit of the 1960s in a
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Collectors

Materials

Teak

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Vintage Lamp Collectors For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage lamp collectors available for sale. Each of these unique vintage lamp collectors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Vintage lamp collectors have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage lamp collectors are consistently popular styles. Vintage lamp collectors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni and Stilux are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Lamp Collectors?

Prices for vintage lamp collectors start at $90 and top out at $355,000 with the average selling for $3,153.

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 Lamp Collectors
  • 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.
  • 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.

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