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Medusa Lamp by Olaf von Bohr for Valenti, 1960s
By Valenti, Olaf von Bohr
Located in bruxelles, BE
Spiral lamp with white metal blades by Olaf Von Bohr. Model: Médusa. Wear due to time and age of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Medusa Table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Dallas, TX
The Medusa lamp designed by Olaf von Bohr, 1968.
Category

1960s Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

"Medusa" Floor Lamp, French Work, 1978
Located in Saint ouen, FR
"Medusa" lamp - Circa 1978 French work Was stainless steel, 12 articulated arms E14 bulbs
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1970s European Bohemian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Space Age or Mid Century Modern Twirling Medusa Lamp in White Steel and Aluminum
By Olaf von Bohr, Valenti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
called Medusa. It could be used as a table lamp, a desk lamp or as a floor lamp. It was built in Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Medusa table Lamp by Olaf von Bohr
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr table lamp designed in 1968. "Medusa" model with a spiral body composed of white
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Harvey Guzzini Medusa Vintage Floor Lamp Brown Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Београд, RS
Harvey Guzzini "Medusa" Floor Lamp The iconic "Medusa" floor lamp from the 1970s, designed by the
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Harvey Guzzini Medusa Vintage Floor Lamp Orange Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Београд, RS
Harvey Guzzini "Medusa" Floor Lamp The iconic "Medusa" floor lamp from the 1970s, designed by the
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Harvey Guzzini Vintage Floor Lamp Brown Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Београд, RS
Harvey Guzzini "Medusa" Floor Lamp The iconic "Medusa" floor lamp from the 1970s, designed by the
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Harvey Guzzini Vintage Floor Lamp Brown Meblo
Harvey Guzzini Vintage Floor Lamp Brown Meblo
H 59.45 in W 14.18 in D 13.78 in
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega C. 1969
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The LS 134 Medusa Hanging Lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in 1969, is a striking example
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of “Medusa” Desk Lamps
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Paris, FR
H 68 x W 36 cm Metal and steel
Category

1980s Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of “Medusa” Desk Lamps
Pair of “Medusa” Desk Lamps
H 26.78 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Donghia Medusa Murano Vintage Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Vintage striped Murano glass lamp. Like the Medusa from Ovid's myth, this lamp is a ravishing
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1980s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass

Roberto Pamio, Medusa, Table Lamp, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Paris, FR
Roberto Pamio Medusa A half-spherical white and transparent blown glass table lamp. On a
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Blown Glass

Reggiani “Medusa” Table Lamp Brass Perspex, 1970, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Reggiani “Medusa” table lamp brass Perspex, 1970, Italy.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Brass

Olaf con Bohr Medusa table lamp Italy 1968
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Medusa table by Olaf von Bohr 2 lights Italy Valenti circa 1968
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

“Medusa” Table Lamp by Alfredo Barbini, Italy 1970
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare table lamp, model “Medusa”, designed by Alfredo Barbini and manufactured in Italy
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Stone, Metal, Chrome

Italian mid century lamp Medusa by Leucos 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century lamp Medusa by Leucos 1960s table lamp with abstract decoration in white and
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Gianni Versace Silverplate Medusa Table Lamp, Laudarte SRL Italy
By Laudarte Srl, Gianni Versace
Located in Miami, FL
Gianni Versace Silverplate Medusa Table Lamp, Laudarte SRL Italy Offered for sale is a Gianni
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Silver Plate, Wire

Large Medusa Table Lamp by Roberto Pamio, 1970s Italy.
By Roberto Pamio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this rare Large Medusa table lamp designed by Roberto Pamio in Italy. Opaline
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Murano Glass

" Medusa" table lamp Olaf von Bohr, Italy, mid 60's
By Olaf von Bohr, Valenti Luce
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Metal table lamp," Medusa" the body of the lamp made of white lacquered undulating metal stripes
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

´Medusa´ Model Table Lamp by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Italy, 1960s
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Hagenbach, DE
´Medusa´ Model Table Lamp by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Italy, 1960s Lampshade is in good
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Medusa Table Lamp by Ercole Barovier for Barovier Toso 1935 Murano
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Medusa table lamp by Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) circa 1935 for Barovier Toso and Co. Venetian
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ludovico Diaz De Santilana “ Medusa” Table Lamp Brass Glass 1960 Italy
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Milano, IT
Rarissima Lampada da tavolo “ Medusa” Ludovico Diaz de Santilana
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Table Lamp By Roberto Pamio, Medusa, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in ECHT, NL
Beautiful and rare floor or table lamp model “Medusa” designed by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Green Medusa Floor Lamp Designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century Floor Lamp Medusa was designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Original from the 70s In
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century White Medusa Floor Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice Floor Lamp model Medusa designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Perfect working conditions
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"Medusa" Table Lamp in Pearlescent Murano Glass by Nason for Leucos, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Leucos
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous "Medusa" table lamp in mouth blown pearlescent Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Extremely Rare Floor Lamp Medusa in Green by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Beograd, RS
Guzzini studio and manufactured by Meblo. It is known as Medusa Floor Lamp, due to its shape. The tall
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1970s Slovenian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Stainless Steel

Meblo Guzzini Green Lucerna
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Београд, RS
This is a rare and striking vintage "Medusa" floor lamp, designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey
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1960s European Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Meblo Guzzini Green Lucerna
Meblo Guzzini Green Lucerna
H 59.06 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-century murano pendant lamp Medusa, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing murano pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp is in very good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Murano Glass

LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp LS 134 Medusa model in Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason. Wear due to time and age
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Medusa Ceiling Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 70s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century brown and white Plastic Lamp was designed by Studio Harvey Guzzini in '70s. Model
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

LS 134 Medusa Ceiling Lamp/Pendant by Carlo Nason, Italy, c. 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York City, NY
The LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp, crafted by Carlo Nason for the renowned Italian firm Mazzega
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, Germany
LS 134 Medusa glass Hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s Carlo Nason designed this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Scavo Glass Medusa Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
with the Scavo glass, like all original Medusa lamps are. Good and working condition. Very rare and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Olaf von Bohr “Medusa” Table Lamp Valenti
By Italo Valenti, Olaf von Bohr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stunning Olaf von Bohr “Medusa” table lamp, in enameled aluminium and steel with an attractive
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

1972 - Medusa - Rare Table Lamp By U. Riva For Veart
By Umberto Riva
Located in London, GB
Medusa - table lamp Umberto Riva - 1972 for Veart
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass

Old Stock, New Medusa Table Lamp by Alfredo Barbini, Anno, 1964
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano 5
Located in Brussels, BE
socket. New Murano table lamp called "Medusa" created by Alfredo Barbini in the early 1960s
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Space Age Medusa Mushroom Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Takes 3x E14 light-bulbs. For US/Canadian customers, an adapter for the lightbulb (E14 to E12) will be added to the package, free of charge. Works with 220v as well as 110v.
Category

1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Plexiglass

Pair of Versace Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Lamps
By Versace
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
veined pesco marble lamps in the Medusa pattern by Versace.Gilt bronze laurel leave mounts to the body
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20th Century Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Murano Sculpted Abstract Table Lamps in Grape Purple
Located in Little Rock, AR
One of a kind! A matched pair of Medusa-like, abstract Murano lamps in PURPLE. Large badge-like
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Nickel

Huge Signed Italian Alfredo Barbini Scavo Table Lamp Murano Glass Venini 1960s
By Barovier, Venini, Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Unique huge and massive "Medusa" Murano art glass table lamp created in Scavo technique designed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Space Age Medusa Pendant Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in BAARLO, LI
Italian 1970s Space Age pendant lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini. With an orange/white
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Plastic

Italian Medusa Pendant Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable alone is 140cm and can be shortened to
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Plexiglass

A Chrome and Lucite " Medusa " Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Chrome and Lucite " Medusa " Lamp by an Unknown Manufacturerr Possibly Italian
Category

1960s Vintage Medusa Lamp

Olaf von Bohr "Medusa" Lamps, Valenti Editions, Italy, 1968
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr, Austrian designer born in 1927. 'Medusa', lamps, model created in 1968. Composed
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1960s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Two Olaf von Bohr "Medusa" Lamps, Valenti Editions, Italy, 1968
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Brussels, BE
Olaf von Bohr, Austrian designer born in 1927. 'Medusa', lamps, model created in 1968. Composed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Olaf von Bohr for Valenti Editions "Medusa" Lamps, Italy, 1968
By Valenti, Olaf von Bohr
Located in Naples, IT
Olaf von Bohr, Austrian designer born in 1927. Medusa, lamp, model created in 1968. Composed of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Olaf Von Bohr Medusa Lamps
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of original production table lamps Can be used as large table lamps or on the floor
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1960s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Steel

Medusa Lamp by Olaf von Bohr for Valenti, 1960s
By Valenti, Olaf von Bohr
Located in bruxelles, BE
Creamy white metal spiral lamp with black base. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Medusa Lamp by Olaf von Bohr for Valenti, 1960s
By Valenti, Olaf von Bohr
Located in bruxelles, BE
Creamy white metal spiral lamp with black base. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the lamp.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Harvey Guzzini Medusa Vintage Floor Lamp Brown Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Београд, RS
Harvey Guzzini "Medusa" Floor Lamp The iconic "Medusa" floor lamp from the 1970s, designed by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Slovenian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Medusa table lamp, Roberto Pamio, Leucos, 1967
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
The "Medusa" lamp is an iconic design from Roberto Pamio for Leucos edited in 1967. This early
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1960s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Olaf von Bohr Lamp, Medusa, Édition 1968, Midcentury
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Paris, FR
Olaf von Bohr, Edition Valenti 1968. . A "Medusa" model table lamp with a spiral body composed
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

"Medusa" Italian floor lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This dramatic floor lamp is fun to play with. Its 13 long, slender gooseneck arms each end with a
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1950s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Medusa Glass Lamp by Umberto Riva
By Umberto Riva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Umberto Riva Medusa glass lamp, 1970's
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Glass

Medusa Glass Lamp by Umberto Riva
Medusa Glass Lamp by Umberto Riva
H 14 in W 14 in D 12 in
Medusa Table Lamp by Olaf V. Bohr
By Olaf von Bohr, Valenti
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare early version of the iconic 1960s table lamp by Ecolight (later Valenti). The sculptural lamp
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Medusa Table Lamp by Olaf V. Bohr
Medusa Table Lamp by Olaf V. Bohr
H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in
Medusa Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six-piece stacking "Medusa" floor lamp. Made of metal and Murano glass. Produced in Milan in 1968
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1960s Italian Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Metal

Harver Guzzini Medusa Red Vintage Table Lamp Rare
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Београд, RS
Rare 1970s “Medusa” table lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini. Red acrylic shade, made by
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Space Age Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Chrome

'Medusa' Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt
By Umberto Riva, VeArt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Medusa' Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1972. An
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Medusa Floor Lamp, Brass, Made in Italy, 1980s
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
This Medusa floor lamp was realized circa 1980s in Italy. Unknown designer. Brass body and base
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Medusa Lamp

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Medusa Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage medusa lamp for your home. A vintage medusa lamp — often made from metal, glass and murano glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage medusa lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage medusa lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Olaf von Bohr, Harvey Guzzini and Luigi Massoni each produced at least one beautiful vintage medusa lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Medusa Lamp?

Prices for a vintage medusa lamp start at $166 and top out at $11,613 with the average selling for $2,789.

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. 

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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 Medusa Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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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