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Great Shape, Size and Color, 1920s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco glass pendant with striking marble patterns.
If you are looking for a stylish and beautifully shaped pendant to grace your entrance, landing, kitchen area or perhaps a bedr...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Ebbe Christensen, Sophus Frandsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This matching pair was bought together from Louis Poulsen in the early 1980s. Until recently they were installed at the City Hall of Nørre Nebel in the South-western part of Denmark....
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Lovely Small Art Deco Brass and Hand Engraved Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and handsome turn of the century pendant, circa 1910.
If you are looking for the ideal pendant to light up your entrance, restroom or small bedroom than look no further. This...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Finnish design lamp HYVAL
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
glass lamps represent timeless design and durable craftsmanship. For example, the **Hyval 1960s ceiling
Category
Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Three Ceiling Lights with Hand-Cut Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Popular Viennese ceiling lamp, circa 1905.
Brass polished and stove enameled.
The faceted glass has
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
$7,139 Sale Price / set
71% Off
Ceiling Fixture by O.C. White for O.C. White Co.
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated steel industrial ceiling lamp with a central pole supporting three adjustable arms with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel
Art Deco Ceiling Pendant Lamp Signed DAUM, France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A French Art Deco ceiling lamp. Made in the end of the French Art Deco period, circa 1930-1940. It
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Ceiling Lights
Located in Beaune, FR
Ceiling lamp forming a chiseled glass shell topped with a gilded bronze belt. It is from the
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ceiling Viennese Rail Light by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Ceiling lamp for the carriages of the city railway between Vienna and Bratislava.
The entire
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Birger Ekman Mjolby Swedish 1920s Art Deco Flush Ceiling Light
By Birger Ekman, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1920 Swedish Grace marquetry wood designed flush ceiling lamp with light fisted
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,900 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Deco Chandelier by Dégue Hanging Lamp, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Metallic Thread
$1,380 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
The Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp is an exquisite and artistic
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$809 Sale Price
20% Off
Flower Shape Art Deco Bright Alabaster Pendant Light Ceiling Fixture Lamp
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An elegant French Art Deco Alabaster ceiling lamp featuring a carved blossom-like decoration and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Ceiling Light - Watercolor - 1880 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
cover of a ceiling lamp, through delicate and precise strokes in harmonious colors, with floral and
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19th Century Modern Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Watercolor
Art Nouveau Crystal Lamp by Josef Hoffmann for Lobmeyr, Vienna, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Cylindrical ceiling lamp made of lead crystal.
The design is reminiscent of Josef Hoffmann and the
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Bowl Lampshade Antique cut glass opa
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
ceiling lamp shade, the bowl is set in a brass ring suspended by chains with Gothic decoration.
This is a
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Light / Chandelier with Glass France Around 1925, Newly Chromed
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful ceiling lamp allegedly by pertitot from France around 1925. The lamp has been newly
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$4,176 Sale Price
55% Off
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville Pate de Verre nickel plate, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art-Déco-Kronleuchter by Muller Freres Luneville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
$4,283 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Pate de Verre Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville Bronze, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art-Déco-Kronleuchter by Muller Freres Luneville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,427 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Pate de Verre Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville Bronze, 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art-Déco-Kronleuchter by Muller Freres Luneville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,513 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Pate de Verre Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville Bronze, 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art-Déco-Kronleuchter by Muller Freres Luneville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,141 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville Pate de Verre Bronze, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art-Déco-Kronleuchter by Muller Freres Luneville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,856 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier hanging Georges Halais for Eloctra, copper, 1930s
By Eloctra, Georges Halais
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO hanging lamp design Georges Halais for Eloctra copper, 1930s
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
$2,094 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century French Crystal Glass Sail Ship Boat Pendant - Vintage Ceiling Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
good condition. The detailed Parisian ceiling lamp is supported by a chrome beam, particularized by
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville Pate de Verre Bronze, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art-Déco-Kronleuchter by Muller Freres Luneville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,522 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian 1920s Blown Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Murano glass and intricate wrought iron work pendant ceiling lamp.
In the classic light
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Chandelier by Hettier
Vincent wrought iron, 1930s
By Hettier
Vincent
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design of this renowned
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,141 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair ART DECO Muller Frères sconces with peacock motif wall applique lamps 30s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
the glass, but also on the mounting.
The signature "Muller Frères Luneville" on this ceiling lamp is
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,522 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920s Art Nouveau Brass
Glass Pendant Lamp, Ceiling Light, Jena, Germany
By Peter Behrens, Jena Glassworks, Carl Zeiss, Zeiss Ikon
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and elegant Art Nouveau / Jugendstil “industrial” design ceiling lamp from the 1920s
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch.
Comes with vintage Edison filament
Category
19th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Spectacular pull-out lamp pendant chandelier, solid brass
bronze, 1910 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
ceiling lamp is that it can be extended particularly far to create the desired lighting effect/brightness
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Scandinavian designer sculptural zinc and bronze ceiling light, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This elegant ceiling lamp, crafted from zinc and bronze, showcases a refined Scandinavian design
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Zinc
Elegant Swedish Grace pendant in gilt bronze and fringe, Herman Bergman.
By Herman Bergman, Elis Bergh
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Swedish Grace ceiling lamp attributed to Elis Bergh, for Herman Bergman, 1920s. In gilt
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Industrial Hanging Lamp from England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial ceiling lamp from England features a dish-shaped chrome hood and an almond-shaped glass
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1920s English Industrial Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal and Bakelite Light, Italy 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Lampara type ceiling lamp, with bakelite and enameled iron lampshade, equipped with an iron cage to
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Lisa Johansson-Pape ”Orno”
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamp with Beautiful Slat Shade**
Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in New Orleans, LA
1920s. This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressive and ornate
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1920s French Neoclassical Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
This lamp impresses with its elegant teardrop shape, which is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
This lamp impresses with its elegant teardrop shape, which is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Lamp Bell Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Art Nouveau lamp shade is a stunning addition to any ceiling lamp, showcasing a
Category
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Glass
$93 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Art Deco industrial copper ceiling light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb character Art Deco period ceiling light circa 1920.
Ideal for multiple rooms around the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Finnish Design lamp HYVAL 1950
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
glass lamps represent timeless design and durable craftsmanship. For example, the **Hyval 1960s ceiling
Category
Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lamp, Metal, Glass, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp. Bronze, glass, early 20th century.
Requires cleaning and restoration.
Ceiling lamp
Category
Early 20th Century European Other Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
An Arts and Crafts/Gothic patinated bronze ceiling light
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts/Gothic patinated bronze ceiling light with quadruple Fleur De Lys decoration to
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Art Deco Chandelier by Hettier
Vincent
By Hettier
Vincent
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
-fact art deco design. This ceiling lamp with its clear geometric shape is an absolute design classic
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,855 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
The lamp is made from bronze and brass, which have been carefully
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$618 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Nickel Teardrop Shape Hanging Lamp, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp
The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass, which have
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$713 Sale Price
20% Off
Jugendstil Brass Glass Vintage Ceiling Light Flushmount by Otto Wagner, Vienna
By Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil brass glass vintage ceiling light / flushmount / ceiling lamp, which was designed by
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
4 Armed Art Nouveau Chandelier In Patinated Hammered Brass
Teardrop Glass
Located in Lejre, DK
-shaped glass. Elegant classic ceiling lamp.
Period: 1920s
Style: Art Nouveau
Materials: Hammered brass
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Bronze with eagle, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle
The lamp is made from high-quality bronze and brass
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$904 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp with eagle, Bronze, Teardrop Shape, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau bronze ceiling lamp with eagle, 1900s
The lamp is made of high-quality bronze and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate
Art Nouveau ceiling floodlight made of wrought iron attr. GOBERG / Hugo Berger
By Hugo Berger
Located in Aachen, DE
Jugendstil-Deckenfluter aus Schmiedeeisen
Zugeschrieben Hugo Berger / GOBERG, Schmalkalden, um 1905.
Komplett aus Schmiedeeisen, im Originalzustand, unbeschädigt bis auf 3 fehlende...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,093 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Industrial Bauhaus Pendant Light in Patinated Copper
Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s or 30s raw and original industrial ceiling lamp fashioned from copper and brass. It retains
Category
Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Pair of Wooden Wagon Wheel Hub Pendant Lamps on Chains, Germany 1850s
Located in Andernach, DE
style ceiling lamps.
Their origin will be Germany, mid 19th century.
Chunky, heavy and unique, the one
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19th Century German Country Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Hanging Lamp from Noverdy France, 1930s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp from Noverdy - 1930s.
This stunning 1930s signed Art Deco chandelier is an
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$1,856 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres, Luneville, Nickel-Plated, 1920s/1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
light. This ceiling lamp is an absolute design Classic from the Art Decos period.
The cleaned lamp
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$10,946 Sale Price
20% Off
Idman, Model “1076”. Circa 1950th.
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
approximately 17 cm. This elegant ceiling lamp adds a touch of sophistication and timeless style to any room.
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceiling Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Antique Ceiling Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique ceiling lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique ceiling lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique ceiling lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ceiling lamps bearing Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique ceiling lamps over the years, but those made by Peter Behrens, O.C. White and Siemens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Ceiling Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,890, while they’re typically $167 on the low end and $99,846 highest priced.
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 Antique Ceiling Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
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