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Antique French Empire Bronze Green Candlestick Column Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Bronze Wreath Ormolu Dark Green Bouillotte Table Lamp with Dark Green Paper
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and stately pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Green Tole Three Light Table Lamp.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Green Tole Three Light Table Lamp. Beautiful French
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s
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1820s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Style Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Empire st. porcelain and ormolu lamps. Each elegant
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Pair of Empire Patinated Gilt Bronze Candelabre, Mounted as Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine pair of empire patinated & gilt bronze Candelabre, mounted as lamps 1st quarter of the
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire "Winged Victory" Bronze Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Empire "Winged Victory" Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Lamps, circa 1830 and
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19th Century Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Granite Five-Arm Lamps
By Claude Galle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite true pair of French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and granite five arm lamps, after a
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Granite, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Brown Painted Column Small Metal Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Brown Painted Column Small Metal Table Lamps with Paw Feet and Lion Heads - a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Two-Light Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
lamp. Created in France, circa 1860, the fixture sits on a triangle base embellished with scroll feet
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire-Style Bronze Column Table Lamp with Gilt Detailing, Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Empire-style table lamp began its life circa 1840 as a finely cast bronze column
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Classical Empire gilt and patinated bronze lamps depicting beautiful maidens in flowing Grecian
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Slate, Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Figural Black Gold Tall Column Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Figural Black & Gold Tall Column Form Table Lamps with Figural Ormolu
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Empire Cobalt Blue Porcelain Figural Gilt Bronze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Deep Cobalt Blue Figural Gilt Bronze Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamp with Lion
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Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of French Empire Style Black Porcelain Bronze Mounted Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fine pair of French Empire style Art Deco period black porcelain and bronze mounted
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1920s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pr. French Empire Period Patinated Dore Bronze Candlesticks Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of French empire period patinated and dore bronze candlesticks mounted as lamps
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Bronze Swans Green Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Bronze Swans Green Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Table Desk Lamp. Circa Early
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Empire Brass Metal "Smoky" Celluloid Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Vintage French Empire Style Brass Metal "Smoky" Celluloid Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Brass

French Empire Neoclassical Small Thin Brass Candlestick Column Table Lamp a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Small Thin Brass Candlestick Column Table Lamps - a Pair
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s
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1820s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of Italian Empire finely chiseled ormolu Flambeaux, on triform base, each with 25
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Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Nickel Silver Glass Corinthian Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Nickel Silver Etched Glass Corinthian Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Metal

Antique French Empire Trumpet Arm Tole Metal Shade Nickel Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Trumpet Arm Tole Metal Shade Nickel Bouillotte Desk Lamp. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Metal

Antique French Empire Converted Cobalt Blue Glass Brass Oil Lamp Urn 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Empire Sevres style oil lamp converted to electric - deep cobalt blue glass vase
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Early 20th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Empire st. Bronze and Ormolu lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most impressive French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Empire st. patinated
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Desk Lamp / Table Lamp Empire circa 1900, Gold-Plated Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique desk lamp / table lamp Empire circa 1900, gold-plated bronze. Solid bronze, fire-gilt
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Scarce French Empire Period Opaline Glass Brass Candlestick Table Lamp Pair
Located in Forney, TX
fine quality French Empire Period candlestick lamps. The original antique table lamps complete, with
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Fine Quality Pair of Early Empire Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The fine diamond cut crystal column-form table lamps supported by gilt bronze paw feet. Date
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Empire State Building Florescent Table Lamp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cream and green marbleized celluloid art deco lamp modeled after the beacon on the Empire State
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Bouillotte French Lamp Gild Bronze 4 lights Flora Motive Empire Style
Located in Sweden, SE
Stylish antique Bouillotte lamp. Square foot with a four candleholders in flora motive
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

One Empire Style Silvered and Black Engraved Metal Table Lamp, France, 1930s
Located in IT
Empire style silvered and black engraved metal table lamp, France, early 20th century, 1930s In
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Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Metal

Antique French Empire Black Gold Tole Metal Urn Bouillotte Table Lamp w Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Black & Gold Hand Painted Tole Metal Urn Form Bouillotte Candlestick Table
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Classical Greek Empire Revival Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of English new Classical Greek style Empire revival with small brass handles in the form of
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1920s English Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair Of Antique Empire Style Figural Dore Bronze Table Lamps With Shades
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine twin light candelabra form table lamps. A black figure of winged Victory supports twin dore
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19th Century Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual and imposing Empire style table lamp in white Italian Carrara marable, with ornate gilt
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze & patinated bronze oil lamp.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Warren Kessler Empire-style Cut crystal and Brass Duck Mounts Table lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Warren Kessler Empire-style Cut crystal and Brass Duck Mounts Table lamps
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Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair of French 19th Century Empire Cut Glass and Bronze Candelabras / Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and impressive French 19th century Empire cut glass and two-tone bronze
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Regency Rams Head Small Bronze Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Regency Rams Head Small Bronze Column Table Lamps with Adjustable Height
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Urn Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of 19th century French Empire gilt bronze and crystal urns mounted as lamps. Circa 1890
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19th Century Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Early 20th Century Empire Brass and Bronze Table Lamp and Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An early 20th-century French Empire-style brazier, which was used as a portable heater burning hot
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Style Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Black and Gilt Tole Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful quality brass bouillotte lamp with gilt decorated metal shade. Fine details throughout
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns, Wired as Lamps. Featuring ornate
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1810s French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps in Charles X style, later
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Urn and Rams Head White Gold Porcelain Table Lamp Empire Style, German, Large
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous large white and gold porcelain table lamp in urn form with detailed ram's head design
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Early 20th Century German Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Gold

Pair of French 1920s Empire Style Bronze and Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Empire style bronze and opaline glass candelabra table lamps from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a Hercules figure holding a ball on their back. Estate of William Hodgins.
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1820s European Regency Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Late 19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful late 19th century Empire style gilt bronze bouillotte lamp Fantastic quality bronze
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style patinated-bronze and gilt-bronze
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze-Colored Pewter and Frosted Cut Glass Table Lamp 1900s
Located in Barntrup, DE
The beautifully shaped French Empire-style table lamp, which is an electrified petroleum lamp
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Brass, Pewter

French Gilt Floor Light Empire Oil Lamp Corinthian Column
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful French antique gilt floor lamp The lamp is actually an oil lamp - with
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1920s Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

A Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra / Lamps
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome pair of Empire Period parcel gilt bronze 3 light candelabra of exceptional quality
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III’s Silver-Gilt Library Reading Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
to the grandeur of the Second Empire. Lamp: 17 5/8“ high x 11” wide x 6 1/4“ deep Case: 19 1/2" high
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French Empire bronze urns converted to lamps. The base measurement is 4 inches
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19th Century French Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze "Torch Arrow" Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze "Torch & Arrow" Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Empire Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Empire Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique empire lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique empire lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and brass. Find 109 antique and vintage antique empire lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of antique empire lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique empire lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Empire, Neoclassical and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique empire lamps over the years, but those made by Dagmar, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Cosulich Interiors Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Empire Lamps?

Prices for antique empire lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique empire lamps begin at $90 and can go as high as $29,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,275.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Empire Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 4, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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, 2022
    There 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.