Vintage Surgical Lamp
Monumental Antique Industrial Operay Multibeam Surgical Lamp
By Operay Multibeam 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique operay multibeam surgical lamp. Rare 1930s Industrial surgical light. As found condition
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal, Steel
Monumental Antique Industrial Operay Multibeam Surgical Lamp
By Operay Multibeam 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Operay Multibeam surgical lamp. Rare 1930s Industrial surgical light.Great original
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Industrial Surgical Floor Lamp C 1960
By Castle Lamp Co. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rolling floor lamp from a surgery room. Fully adjustable and takes a regular incandescent bulb
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Diminutive Surgical Floor Lamp by Burton
By Burton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury diminutive surgical floor lamp by Burton, nice understated design, unusual small size
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Scialytique French Industrial Surgical Floor Lamp with Pivoting Adjustable Arm
By Scialytique
Located in Miami, FL
Scialytique French Industrial Surgical Floor Lamp with Pivoting Adjustable Arm
Offered for sale is
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 85 in W 52.5 in D 21.25 in
Large Medical Adjustable Floor Lamp by Crouse Hinds American Surgical Luminaire
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive surgical floor lamp by American Surgical Luminaire / Crouse Hinds. The lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Steel
H 86 in W 52 in D 28 in
Custom Surgical Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large hanging lamp that has been repurposed from vintage medical exam lights. They have an
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
1930s Medical Wall Sconce Adjustable Light Industrial Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Industrial Medical Light Surgical Dental Wall Sconce Lamp circa 1930s
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Chrome
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Monumental Surgical Lamp
Located in Porto, PT
This impressive French surgical lamp dates to the 1950s and is in exceptional working order. It has
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
French Medical Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A medical grade surgical lamp from the 1930’s manufactured by Etablissements Andre Walter
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1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surgical Lamp
Surgical XLarge Floor Lamp on Heavy Tripod
Located in VUGHT, NL
Large operating lamp (60s) placed on a Cambo photo studio (from the 1950s) on a column tripod
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1950s Dutch Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
Giant Parabola Surgical Light
Located in VUGHT, NL
Very large and extensively modified operating lamp (1980s) on the heaviest made tripod by Linhof
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1980s German Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Operating Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This antique surgical operating room lamp has been polished and restored by the artisans at our
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20th Century American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass
Vintage Surgical Lamp
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage surgical lamp from the 1930's or 1940's. Lamp head rotates with the extended arm.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
Monumental Surgical Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive French surgical lamp dates to the 1950s and is in exceptional working order. It has
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1940s Wilmot Castle Articulating Counterbalance Surgical Lamp
By Wilmot Castle Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Inventor Ernest H. Greppin for Wilmot castle type 42 chrome and aluminum medical or surgical
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Surgical Light
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage monumental surgery floor lamp on casters.
Functional: Bulbs are new, wired for standard
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20th Century Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
Multi Beam Metal & Glass Ceiling Surgical / Medical Light / Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Multi Beam Surgical Light
Measures 26" x 34" x 28" High
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20th Century American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Surgical Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Huge chrome and aluminum adjustable medical lamp. Can be used on the ceiling, the floor or a
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1960s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Surgical lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Movable, rolling surgical lamp. Works great as a home reading lamp.
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1960s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Adjustable Surgical Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Surgical lamp on stand.
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1940s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Surgical Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Incredible surgical lamp for the modern house that almost has everything unusual. Central aluminum
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1970s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
1930s Surgical Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Parabolic shade surgical telescoping lamp with cast iron rolling base. Decorative Bakelite knobs
Category
20th Century American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Brass, Wire
Large Scale Floor Mounted Surgical Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Fantastic hospital light mounted on a "Hercules" crank up tripod. Uses easy to install standard size bulbs
Category
20th Century American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brass and Copper Dental Surgical Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderfully handsome dental surgical ceiling lamp. These were also used for naval searchlights
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1950s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
Oversized Surgical Articulating Counterbalance Lamp
By Ohio Chemical & Surgical Equipment Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing oversized surgical articulating counterbalance floor lamp U.S.A., circa 1950s. The Lamp is
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Steel, Brass
Industrial Floor Lamp by Wilmot Castle Company
By Wilmot Castle Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wilmot Castle Co. of Rochester, New York primarily made surgical lamps for hospitals in the 1930s
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Steel
Q-Line Collapsible Military Field Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
. This 7ft tall floating arm military surgical lamp collapses into a portable case which doubles as the
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1960s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Steel
Industrial Surgical Floor Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
One of the most stylized and outrageous lamps we have seen of late.Interesting from all angles, it
Category
1950s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Surgical Light
Located in Norwalk, CT
floor base surgical light
Category
20th Century American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
Operay Multibeam Surgical Light
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Impressive and takes my vote
as one of the coolest things ever made by humankind. Originally designed so a surgeon could work on someone without casting a shadow. This is not...
as one of the coolest things ever made by humankind. Originally designed so a surgeon could work on someone without casting a shadow. This is not...
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1930s American Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Polished Industrial Medical Floor Lamp, 1940s, Ohio USA
By Ohio Chemical & Surgical Equipment Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Precisely restored Industrial medical floor lamp with a modern touch. Balanced with a brilliant red
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
Polished Aluminum Operating Room Pendant with Mirrors
Located in Seattle, WA
early surgical lamp. The spherical center element is illuminated by one interior bulb and six internal
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
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Dental School Phantom Teaching Head c. 1950's
By Columbia Dentoform
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Phantom heads from Midwestern dental school. Made by Columbia Dental Form Corp, NYC. These are priced individually. Height measurement is for the tallest. Please email or call for mo...
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1950s American Steampunk Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Unusual 1950s Modernist Store Display, HOSIERY, articulating wood legs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1950s Modernist Department Store Display for HOSIERY, womans nylon stockings.... articulating wood legs to display 3 differant styles / shades / colors.. Wonderful vintage it...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass
Antique Industrial Oak Multi-Drawer Hardware Store Apothecary by WC Heller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Industrial Oak Multi-Drawer Hardware Store Cabinet by WC Heller.. Amazing patina ,proportion.. and design,, 72 drawers,, graduating in size.Oak fronts / galvanized tin drawer...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass, Tin
H 65.5 in W 25.5 in D 16.5 in
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign ... Great old sign,, Tons of character,, Retains original finish / patina..
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 2oth Century Bergere / fireside chairs by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
A very fine OVER THE TOP pair of Grosfeld House Bergere / Fireside chairs in a rich carved mahogany in really nice original condition,, wonderful war patina. Very unusual design, I ...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany
Modernist Cast Aluminum Spring Ride On Playground Animals / Sculptures Paris Co
By Paris Mfg. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
aluminum animal sculptures were originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks.Stamped PARIS.. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana histo...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33 in W 25 in D 12 in
Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. It's a nice original example and is museum or advanced collector quality. The double ring ...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Industrial Printers / Lithographer's Stone and Wood Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Industrial Printers / Lithographer's Stone and Wood Table ,Amazing 2.5" stone top. Wonderful distressed ,patina'd base with center drawer..Would make a nice kitchen island / ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Stone
Donald Drumm Coffee Table...Brutalist sculptural aluminum / glass / chrome
By Donald Drumm
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting Brutalist coffee table by noted American sculptor and designer Donald Drumm. Coffee table with a tubular metal frame that supports a cast aluminum design and a rectangula...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Early Style Quilted Glass Operating Room Light
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were inspired by this beautiful quilted glass to recreate a period chandelier. This is the type of lamp used in early operating rooms from 1890-1920. The shades are in the shell s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Brass
Decorative Italian Glass and Nickel BAR / SERVING cart. Blown glass flower's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual decorative Italian Glass and Nickel BAR / SERVING cart. Blown glass flower's, Purchased from Neiman Marcus in the late 1970's.. Appears to be all hand built,, Exceptiona...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Metal, Steel
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp
By Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp..Salvaged from Crystal Beech ,famed amusement park in Ontario Canada,, Amazing Cartoon Lion ,complete with...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Surgical Lamp
Materials
Chrome
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Vintage Surgical Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage surgical lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and steel, every vintage surgical lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage surgical lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage surgical lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage surgical lamp over the years, but those crafted by Operay Multibeam, Burton and Castle Lamp Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Surgical Lamp?
Prices for a vintage surgical lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $636 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,150.
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 Surgical Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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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