Vintage Railway Lamps
1940 Italian Aluminium Former Railway Important Table Lamp
Located in Weiningen, CH
Former Italian railway lamp that was originally fixed on the ceiling of the sleeping cars.
It's
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Conductor Lamp, 1930
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large brass "conductor" table lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, 1930 in patinated brass
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Elmo desk lamp by Joe Colombo for Forma & Funzione, 1976
By Joe Colombo
Located in UTRECHT, NL
State Railway. It was nicknamed ‘Yo Yo’ due to the way the cable wound around the base. Our lamp is a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen "DSB Konduktør" Made at Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
"DSB" (The Danish Railway Company) hence the name "Konduktørlampe/Train Conductors lamp". Its was
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'DSB Konduktør' Desk Lamp in Original Condition, Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Statsbaner, 'The Danish Railway Network'(trans.) hence the name 'Konduktørlampe' ('Train Conductor' (trans
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1930s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian Design Floor Light Gae Aulenti Style floor lamp Blown glass shade
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
lighting designer famous for converting the Beaux Arts-style Gare d'Orsay railway station in Paris into a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 80.71 in Dm 15.75 in
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for Cafe decoration
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp.
Ideal for decoration in a restaurant or cafe on a
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Iron
German Railway Lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg, 1939s
Located in Verviers, BE
German railway lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg 1939s.
Can be used as a table lamp also can be
Category
1930s German Industrial Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Beetles II (With Electric Lamp)
By Graham Sutherland
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Beetles II (with electric lamp)" from the suite "Bestiary and some
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Lithograph
Monumental Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
buildings and offices, railway stations, universities, hospitals, public buildings, etc.. as well as private
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1950s Finnish Baroque Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall lamp designed by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar, 1980's
By Eduardo Albors Gilbert, Lamsar
Located in FERROL, ES
Wall lamp designed by Eduardo Albors for Lamsar, 1980s
Pair of spotlights on railway. For wall or
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1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lady with the Lamp, Dry Pastel on Paper by Prokash Karmakar “In Stock”
By Prokash Karmakar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
the platforms of the railway stations of Bengal. Later he worked in the textile line and
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Canvas, Pastel
Lady with the Lamp, Dry Pastel on Paper by Prokash Karmakar “In Stock”
By Prokash Karmakar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
the platforms of the railway stations of Bengal. Later he worked in the textile line and
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Pastel, Canvas
Gent of Leicester Double Sided Illuminated British Rail Station Clock
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
1960S DOUBLE-SIDED ILLUMINATED RAILWAY STATION CLOCK
A stunning double-sided illuminated railway
Category
1950s British Industrial Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 11.03 in
Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Chandelier in White Steel and Opaline Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chandelier by Paavo Tynell, originating from the central railway station in Helsinki. The chandelier consists
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
William Heath Robinson original drawing, British early 20th Century
By William Heath Robinson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Excavator, And The Red Flag', circa 1935 (railway ribaldry was published in this year)
The former signed 'W
Category
20th Century Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Ink, Paper, Pen
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 2.75 in
Peter Celsing Wall Sconces for Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
where the manufacturer’s lamps and their history is exhibited as part of the country’s cultural design
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
1979), Sindbad sofa (1981) and Veranda armchair (1983).
He also designed a set of lamps for Artemide
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 21.26 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
personal secretary for the President of the Canadian National Railway. However, when Canada joined the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Grand Prix” chair is a model with graphic edge. It was introduced at the Designers’ Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in 1957. Later that year, the chair wa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Leather, Wood
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Washi Paper Akari 3x Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp, model 1X, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradition...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...
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19th Century English William IV Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Akari 1A table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Akari 1A lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
In good condition.
Edition signed with stamped manufacturer's mark.
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was one of the 20th century most important ...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian floor lamp, chrome and articulated metal base. Equipped with a dimmer switch. Bulbs = b15.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
GATCPAC Floor Lamp by Josep Torres Clavé for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GATCPAC floor lamp by Josep Torres Clavé for Santa & Cole originally designed in 1931. This re-edition floor lamp has a metal base and a tall shaft with a broad cross-section like an...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Glass Stemmed Torchiere
Located in Canton, MA
An American torchiere floor lamp from the 1930s. Original gold wash torchiere glass shade, shows some light wear as visible in photos, but no major chips or cracks. Glass tubing in e...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Floor Lamp in Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s tripod floor lamp handwoven plastic shade.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental Important Art Deco Silver & Gilt Bronze Goddess G. Lavaroff
By Georges Lavroff
Located in New York City, NY
An exceptionally large and rare French Art Deco original bronze sculpture circa 1927 by a well known artist Georges Lavaroff (1895-1991)
It's quite uncommon to find this very large...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
H 32.75 in W 22.75 in D 5.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Large Akari Bamboo Washi Paper Floor Lamp 22N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
22N table lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the traditional pr...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 25.01 in Dm 17.33 in
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp was with several other unique one-offs from a collector offered at auction. It creates a nice silhouette and the round wood base makes it very solid. It only uses a little ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper, Elm
Articulated Floor Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Good quality articulated floor lamp sitting on a white marble base. The lamp has a black lacquered metal stem, brass arm and lacquered metal and perforated metal shades. The shades a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Opaline Glass Pendant by Louis Poulsen "Bell Lamp"
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Louis Poulsen, 'Bell lamp' (original name "Klokkelampen") pendant lamp. Frame in steel, screen in the opaline glass with the opalescent base. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 195...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage "Akari" Pendant Lamp Model 20A, Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Vintage "Akari" pendant lamp model 20A designed by Isamu Noguchi.
This individual seems to be manufactured in 1950s and it seems to have never been used.
There is no big tones or s...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Paper
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Rare American Art Deco Chrome Ocean Liner Bar/Railway Club Car Lamp/Ashtray
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare American Art Deco twin shaded chrome table lamp was designed to give discreet
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Railway Lantern
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Small lantern of railway metal enamel of switchers night before. The enameled metal OBET is dark
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20th Century Vintage Railway Lamps
1950s Industrial Railway Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
interior setting, this lamp was originally used for architectural spotlighting. Beautiful textured patina
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Functionalist Louis Poulsen 1930s Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
1940s. Made for "DSB" (The Danish Railway Company) hence the name "Konduktørlampe/Train Conductors lamp
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish design Table Lamp in Brass by Vilhelm Laurtizen, Scandianvian Modern
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in brass designed by M.A.A. Vilhelm Lauritzen for the National Danish Railways - DSB in
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Brass and Glass Railway Carriage Candle Light Lamps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Railway carriage lamps. They are such an interesting design element for today's interior, each allowing a
Category
20th Century Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Huge Vintage Eastern European Illuminated Railway Clock by Pragotron
By Pragotron
Located in Nottingham, GB
HUGE ILLUMINATED RAILWAY STATION CLOCK BY PRAGOTRON
A fantastic vintage illuminated railway
Category
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel
Lovely Refurbished Gilt Bronze Antique Railway Table Lamp New Hardwood Bases
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully refurbished bronzed finish Railway table lamp
Category
20th Century English Country Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Refurbished Gilt Bronze Antique Railway Table Lamps New Hardwood Bases
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully refurbished bronzed finish Railway
Category
20th Century English Country Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Chemins De Fer French Railway Travel Advertising Poster, Paris
By Julien Lacaze
Located in London, GB
Fer Francais, the great network of French Railways, featuring a stunning illustration by the French
Category
1930s French Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 24.61 in D 0.04 in
Paavo Tynell Pair of Wall Lights for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
. They were designed for and used at the Governments Railway Station in Helsinki. The generously sized
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Switch Lantern and Lamp with its original interior and exterior hardware including four (4) big brilliant
Category
20th Century Chinese Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Iron
Peter Celsing Wall Sconces for Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden 1966
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Utrecht, NL
where the manufacturer’s lamps and their history is exhibited as part of the country’s cultural design
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Flush Mount Light Fixture, Brass Glass, Jugendstil
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
notably the Sitzmaschine Chair, a lamp, and sets of glasses are in the Museum of Modern Art,and a tea
Category
20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Chemins De Fer French Railway Travel Advertising Poster - Paris
By Julien Lacaze
Located in London, GB
Fer Francais - the great network of French Railways - featuring a stunning illustration by the French
Category
1930s Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Paper
Travertine Pedestal Dining Table, Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1969
Located in London, GB
for "Passante Ferroviario", the railway system of Milan, namely Rho-Pero station in 2006, Villapizzone
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Set of 12 Steel & Perspex Down Lighters, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in London, GB
architectural works are projects for "Passante Ferroviario", the railway system of Milan, namely Rho-Pero
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel
"Oliver" Lamp by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resembling some sort of traffic or railway signal, or even an industrial duct, Paolo Piva's "Oliver
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Black Spotlight, circa 1960-1969, United Kingdom
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage spotlight from a railway station. Fully restored (stripped, repainted and rewired). Head of
Category
1960s British Industrial Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Steel
Four Vintage Railway Lanterns, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
These 4 vintage lanterns were used on the railways. They are varied in size and all have chips to
Category
20th Century European Vintage Railway Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Railway Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage railway lamps available for sale. Each of these unique vintage railway lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Vintage railway 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 railway lamps bearing Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage railway lamps over the years, but those made by Louis Poulsen, Paavo Tynell and Vilhelm Lauritzen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Railway Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,632, while they’re typically $346 on the low end and $75,963 highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Railway 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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