Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Mid Century Underwriters Laboratory Glass and Brass Oversized Lamp
Located in Spring Valley, CA
This beautiful oversized lamp is sure to make a statement in any room. The details in the piece are phenomenal.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Fully functional Underwriters Laboratories vintage brass swing arm floor lamp.
12" arm expand
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Striped Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, "Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Glass
Vintage Oversized Brass and Crystal Lamps, a Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
: Underwriters Laboratories
Period: 1980s
Materials: Brass, Crystal
Color: Brass
Condition: Good Condition
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Dazor Enamel Floor Lamp with Brass Accents
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underwriters laboratories label with manufacturer's name.
Dimensions
14" width x 25" depth x 47.75" maximum
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Brass and Copper Fire Extinguisher Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
extinguisher has an Underwriters Laboratory plaque affixed near the base. The extinguisher retains the original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Copper
1970s American Lucite Acrylic Ribbon and Brass Chandelier Hollywood Regency
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Karl Springer or Charles Hollis Jones.
There is a sticker inside the ceiling rose for Underwriters
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Black Metal & Multi-Color Glass with Filigree Design Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
art.
The Pendant has a marking from underwriters laboratories inc . The pendant is wired and has a
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 11 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gilt Holy Leaf Bouquet Themed Sconces, c. 1965
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful pair of professionally restored 1960s Hollywood Regency sconces featuring gilt holy leaf bouquets set upon a single light brass wall mount. The sort of "wow" light fixture ...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Gold
1970s Chrome and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Light
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Bensalem, PA
Rare Sputnik lamp with glass pineapple dome shaped shades.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Carved Oak Modernist Female Bust Table Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury carved oak exotic female table lamp in style of Jascha Heifetz. Measures 4.5" wide x 5" deep x 20" tall x 9" diameter.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Oak
Midcentury White Round Desk Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-Century Modern gloss white round desk lamp.
Base is 7.24" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Westwood Industries Large Bronze Baluster Table Lamp
By Westwood Industries
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
-appropriate patina on bronze. The lamp is marked with the paper sticker on the socket, "Underwriters
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Portable Laurel Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Mid-Century Portable Mushroom Laurel Lamp is a charming and functional piece that perfectly encapsulates the playful yet sophisticated design ethos of the 1960s. Inspired by the ...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Portable Laurel Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Mid-Century Portable Mushroom Laurel Lamp is a charming and functional piece that perfectly encapsulates the playful yet sophisticated design ethos of the 1960s. Inspired by the ...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
American Midcentury Space Age Sputnik Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in London, GB
Very impressive midcentury lamp
a tall cylinder column with a six armed globe, turn multi function switch on the globe, to illuminate 3 or 6 bulbs.
We have used these new modern si...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Lamps, Pair of Midcentury Tall Ceramic Glazed Lamps
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Midcentury glazed lamps With Brass base . Designed By Phil Mar for Underwriters
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Pair of etched mirrored sconces
Located in York, ME
. Original paper candle covers. Newly wired. Labels on reverse for Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and
Category
1930s American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Tall Table Lamp Glazed Green Vintage
Located in Glendale, CA
Tall table lamp made in the USA by Underwriters Laboratories.
Green ceramic glazed. Can be
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Laser, Solid Brass Design Table Lamp, Florence Quality Manufacturing
By Selezioni Domus
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Coverage directly with Underwriters Laboratory.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Operating Lamp
Located in New York, NY
reads, “Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc., Wilmot Castle Co., Explosion Proof Operating Light”.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Vintage Handle Fire Gun Extinguisher Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique brass handle fire gun extinguisher Underwriters Laboratories
Measures: 13 tall x 3
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Three-Head White and Chrome Floor Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories, circa 1960
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Chicago, IL
base. Each head has its own on/off switch for adaptable lighting. Sticker on base: Underwriters
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
H 64 in W 37.5 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Diffuser Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
by Underwriters Labs. Inc. Some of the trim is coming off the shade.
Dimensions:
Lamp shade
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Underwriter's Laboratories Rembrandt Lamps Newly Wired
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful pair of brass Rembrandt lamps are large in size and scale. The shades are included and measure 20.25 inches in diameter and 13 inches high. Dimensions below are for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Modernist Crane-Neck Table Lamp by Underwriters Lab, Early 1970s
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in View Park, CA
A rare modernist adjustable table lamp by Underwriters Laboratories with crane-neck, early 1970s
Category
1970s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Brass and Crystal Vase
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Chicago, IL
: Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern
Brand: Underwriters Laboratories
Period: 1980s
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie Ceramic Faux Bamboo Lamp in Yellow and White
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
button. At the top, the makers stamp reads Underwriters Laboratories.
Dimensions:
31” tall with harp
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian George Kovacs Double Shade Teak Floor Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories, George Kovacs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., circa 1960. In good, working condition (has been tested). Shows minor surface
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Teak
Piotr Sierakowski for Koch & Lowy Delta Floor Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Piotr Sierakowski (Polish, b. 1957) for Koch & Lowy Delta Floor Lamp, Underwriters Laboratory label
Category
20th Century Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Style Three-Tier Brushed Aluminum Torchiere Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco style brushed aluminum red and green industrial accent flood table lamp. Underwriters
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Aluminum
Red Double Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Fiberglass Shades
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Red fiberglass double cone gooseneck desk table lamp. Underwriters laboratories measure: 16" height
Category
1950s American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Fiberglass
George Kovacs Organic Modern Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Fulton, CA
contrasting polished chrome stem and square shade. Retains Underwriters Laboratories / Kovacs paper label on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Silver Plated Flute Lame with Lucite Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
interesting contrast. The Lucite base has an underwriter’s laboratory label on it, which makes me believe it
Category
20th Century American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Dazor Taupe Enamel Desk Lamp with Brass Accents
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fiberglass diffuser. The lamp is height adjustable and retains the original underwriters laboratories label
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dazor Green Enamel Desk Lamp with Brass Accents
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underwriters laboratories label with manufacturer's name.
Dimensions
24.5” width x 14" depth x 14" height; 8
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dazor Green Enamel Desk Lamp with Brass Accent
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underwriters laboratories label with manufacturer's name.
Dimensions
24.5” width x 14" depth x 14" height; 8
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970's Georgian Art Lighting Wall Lanterns or Sconces, a Pair
By Georgian Art Lighting
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of 1970's Georgian art lighting of lawrenceville, GA and Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Walnut and Resin by Moderna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Retains Underwriters’ Laboratories tag listing manufacturer name.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Resin, Walnut
Dazor Black Enamel Desk Lamp with Brass Accents
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and a fiberglass diffuser. The lamp is height adjustable and retains the original underwriters
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Styled Brass Three Branch Chandelier with Off-White Glass Cupped Shades
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, but it was approved by the Underwriters Laboratories in circa 1965 and identified as made in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
A modernist Sonneman style chrome and rubber gooseneck floor lamp, circa 1970
By Robert Sonneman
Located in View Park, CA
the Underwriter’s Laboratories sticker, a prolific company that provided many lamp parts in the late
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Memphis Style Postmodern Squiggle Table Lamp, 1990s
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in View Park, CA
A squiggle table lamp by Underwriter’s Lab, circa late 1980s or early 1990s. Memphis Milano
Category
1990s Post-Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal
White Modernist Swivelier Eyeball Portable Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories, Swivelier
Located in Ferndale, MI
A atomic style white enamel on metal Eyeball lamp issue no. 3062 by Swivelier. For use on table or floor. On/off switch is on the cord. The included Bulbrite (40W) half chrome lightb...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arc Floor Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
photos). It is signed by Underwriters Laboratories. See our other listings for more Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Underwriter Laboratories Eyeball Desk Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Waxahachie, TX
GORGEOUS 60 year old brass eyeball desk spotlight/ lamp.
Perfect functionality.
Swivels and has a weighted base.
6.25" tall and 5" wide.
The cord is about 8 feet.
Mirror reflection i...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare design adjustable desk table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Tall Brass and Cork Table Lamp by Underwriters Labs
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a funky vintage Mid-Century Modern lamp by Underwriters Laboratories. Has a funky base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
1950s Fire Engine Red Decorative Brass Pump Fire Extinguisher Underwriters Lab
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fire engine red decorative brass pump fire extinguisher underwriters laboratories
Measures: 17.25
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Small metal Bouillotte table lamp 1970s USA
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Den Haag, NL
. signed ,Underwriters laboratories portable lamp, seams to be a control sigh . Two large E27 bulbs needed
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal
A pair of large chrome and brass sconces
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Lightolier and certified by Underwriters Laboratories with the stickers on the back. Heavily
Category
1970s American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Industrial Illuminating Letter "R" Sign, USA circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bottom reads ‘Underwriters’ Laboratories, inc’ - Listed - Electric Sign - No H 573441’ which is in the
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chrome 3 Hinged Articulating Industrial Task Light with Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" light. Has underwriters laboratories Inc Issue no D-1721 sticker as well as International brotherhood of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Dazor Green Enamel Desk Lamp with Brass Accent
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underwriters laboratories label with manufacturer's name.
Dimensions
25” width x 14" depth x 15.25" height; 8
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pr. Classical Style Marble Column Lamps by Wilmar Co. Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Wilmar Co. Inc. decal.
Offered and priced as a pair, shade not included
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Marble
Black-Enameled Desk Lamp with Brass Accents by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents and a fiberglass diffuser. The lamp is height adjustable and retains the original underwriters
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Steel
Monumental Scale 60-Arm Brass Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Iighting masters, retains older underwriters laboratories label.
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Marble Guzzini Style 3-Way Arc Floor Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Wilmington, DE
photos carefully and message us for any additional info. It is signed by Underwriters Laboratories. Check
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 85 in W 16 in D 63 in
1940s & 1950s Vintage Garage Workshop Car Shop Vessels Colorful Gifts Man Cave
By Underwriters Laboratories, Eagle Tool and Metal Mfg.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All recently procured from auto collectors estate garage, buffed and washed and ready for placement.
Red Cartage Can
W 13 x D 6 x H 19 in
Yellow UL Can
Dia 12 x W 14.5 x H 19 in
...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Steel
H 19 in W 14 in D 7 in
Vintage Art Deco Figural Woman Millifiori Glass Shade Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Underwriters Laboratories label. Excellent condition.
Category
1930s Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 1960's American ceramic lamps
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
original wood bases. They have a label that reads " Underwriters laboratories Inc"
Category
1960s American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Mid-Century Dome Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Mid-Century floor lamp with plastic dome shade. By underwriters laboratories.
Made in the USA. 54
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Unlacquered Brass 1950's Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
with gold paper. Has underwriters laboratories label from the 1950's up above next to the turn switch
Category
1950s American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass
Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Gilbert Softlite, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
innovation and style.
- 17"h, 11.5"dia
- By Gilbert Softlite for Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
- Green and
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Set of Four Vintage Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 20th century. The wall lanterns have been electrified and are marked with Underwriter
Category
20th Century Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Industrial Bin
Located in Culver City, CA
American industrial bin in pressed metal, produced for the "Underwriters' Laboratories Inc. by
Category
1940s American Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Incredibly Rare Pair of American, Art Deco Large Flush Mount Airplane MoeLights
Located in Port Hope, ON
, Wisconsin). Each fixture bears the Underwriters Laboratory Inc. yellow/black label to the underside of the
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Chrome
Tall Ceramic Textured Glaze Orange Lamps with Wood Bases
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful pair of diamond shaped two tone spackle ceramic lamps with smooth wooden bases and detailed wood trim.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Sheaf of Wheat Gilt Metal Table Lamp by Mabro, Lamp 2
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pau, FR
original. Second sticker from underwriter laboratories. Height to finial 42.75 in. Diameter shade 18 in.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Tôle
Sheaf of Wheat Gilt Metal Table Lamp by Marbro, Lamp 1
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pau, FR
Original.
Second sticker from underwriter laboratories.
Measures: Height to finial 42 in. Diameter shade 18
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Brass, Tôle
New in Box Original Modernist Sconces by William Lescaze for Pass & Seymour
By William Lescaze, Pass & Seymour
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Original Underwriter's Laboratory labels.
United States patent office design for an electric fixture
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
H 7.25 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
Martz for Marshall Studios Pair of All Original Brown Ceramic Pottery Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
plugs. They’re signed Martz at the bottom next to the cord and both have Underwriters Laboratories
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Pottery
H 22.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Signed Icon Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp Patinated Brass Acrylic Lucite, 1960s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
"Cedric Hartman" plus number 820016 and additionally with label of the Underwriters Laboratories in the
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
H 35.44 in W 11.03 in D 13.39 in
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Vintage Underwriters Laboratories For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage underwriters laboratories available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage underwriters laboratories was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Vintage underwriters laboratories 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 underwriters laboratories are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage underwriters laboratories over the years, but those made by Underwriters Laboratories, George Kovacs and Rembrandt Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Underwriters Laboratories?
Prices for vintage underwriters laboratories start at $150 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $623.
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Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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Questions About Vintage Underwriters Laboratories
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Underwriters Laboratories was a company that designed mid-century modern lamps. These distinctive lamps were made from various materials like metal, wood, cork and glass. You’ll find a collection of vintage Underwriters Laboratories lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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