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Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Empire 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Originally an Empire Candelabra from the
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1820s European Empire Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19t Century Pair French Empire Lamps Paris Porcelain (Rust) Ormolu Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Scottish Etched Glass Compote. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century European Empire Antique European Lamps

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Porcelain

Antique Capodimonte Porcelain Figural Group Designer Lamp, Early 19th Century
By Capodimonte
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Capodimonte Porcelain figural group designer lamp Additional information: Materials
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Black and Ormolu Bronze Sinumbra Base Table Lamp, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
black-patinated solid bronze table lamp of columnular form, the base originally used as a 'sinumbra
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1830s European Neoclassical Antique European Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Wire

Sophisticated silver-plated Table Lamp with brass details, late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Sophisticated silver-plated Table Lamp with brass details. Classic column with Corinthian capital
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Large and elegant Table Lamp in Empire style - Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large, beautiful table lamp of gilded and dark patinated bronze, in classic Empire style from the
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Early 20th Century European Empire Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Life Size Cast Bronze Roman Centurion Soldier Torchiere Floor Lamp Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This life-size cast bronze Roman Centurion soldier torchiere floor lamp, circa 1920, is a
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1920s European Neoclassical Revival Antique European Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Parcel-Gilt Molded Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Vista, CA
In the Italian Baroque style, molded with standing putti alternating with putti masques and swags of fruit and scroll work, on Lucite bases.
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Early 20th Century European Baroque Antique European Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Superb Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The superb floor lamp is constructed in gilt bronze and stands on a tripartite black marble base
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1920 Large Cut Crystal Table Lamps with Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's large cut crystal table lamps with bronze base
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1920s European Hollywood Regency Antique European Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique porcelain vase-form lamps with floral decoration Continental, 19th Century Lamps
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19th Century European Rococo Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Pair of Candle Holders turned into Table Lamps
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
lamps in the mid-20th century. These unique pieces combine the charm of their original period with a mid
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Lamps

Materials

Wood

Louis Philippe Gilded and Patinated Bronze Lamp Base with Carrara Marble
Located in Ljungby, SE
A lamp base in gilded and patinated bronze from the Louis Philippe period. The sculpture depicts a
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Early 19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique European Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Table lamp in bronze with green marble base, Scandinavian Grace 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Grace table lamp in bronze with green marble base, decor of two female figures
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Piano or Table Lamp in Bronze Blue Glass, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted and detailed Table, Piano or Mantle Lamp. Distinct Art Nouveau styling. Its
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique European Lamps

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Bronze

Sophisticated silver-plated Table Lamp with Classic column, late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Sophisticated silver-plated Table Lamp with Classic column made during the late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Art Deco chromed coat rack/floor lamp, early 20th century
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Impressive large Art Deco chrome coat rack/floor lamp. Early 20th century. The coat rack/floor lamp
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage 20th Century Brass Christian Dell Style Table Lamp c.1970
By Christian Dell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century stylish homage to Bauhaus designer Christian Dell, this sleek brass table lamp
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15th Century and Earlier European Other Antique European Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Lamp in Satsuma Earthenware and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pot shape lamp in Satsuma earthenware decorated with polychrome enamels on a white background
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1880s European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Jean Besnard Style Wooden Craquelé Table Lamp, 1920s
By Jean Besnard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small spherical antique wooden table light in the style of Jean Besnard. Beautifully lacquered in earthy olive green, brown and golden colors in animalistic speckled pattern. Wooden ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Ormolu Ewer Form Table Lamps, c.1890
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Ormolu Ewer Form Table Lamps, c.1890 A handsome and decorative pair
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Baroque Altar Candlestick Fashioned as a Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
, now fashioned as a tall two-light table lamp, with foliate bands, the standard with heraldic imagery
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19th Century European Baroque Antique European Lamps

Materials

Wood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS TRAiN CARRIAGE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1925 Antique Brass Gimbal Train Carriage wall or table lamp in fully restored condition A very
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Table Lamp in ”Grand Tour” style from early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Large Table Lamp in ”Grand Tour” style from the early 20th Century. Made in mahogany
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Original Up Lamp Hi-Polish Chrome, Glass Inserts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Real deco luminaire up lamp. With cut out inserts of glass for great look. Has the glass discs
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp with Brass Base, circa 1890
Located in Worcester, GB
Late 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp with Brass Base, circa 1890 An attractive
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Victorian brass oil lamp by Hinks and Sons, having a quality antique
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Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Sand Cast Brass and Etched Glass 1920s
Located in Meer, VAN
Europe, 1920s. Quintessentially art nouveau with its floral and natural forms, this table lamp shows an
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Signed Bronze Bousquet Double Lamp Schneider Pâte De Verre Glass, 1910
By Schneider Glass, Robert Bousquet
Located in Rijssen, NL
Signed bronze polished double lamp Schneider Pâte de verre glass, signed (Robert) BOUSQUET (1894
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ceramic Lamps from the Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Pair of Ceramic Lamps From the Second Half of the 20th Century A pair of ceramic lamps adorned
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Classical Continental Bronze Kneeling Females made into Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Classical bronze seated females on a marble base holding gilt bronze made into lamps
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Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Austrian, Artdeco, Bedside Table Lamp, Was Made in the 1920
Located in Vienna, Austria
This vintage table or bedside lamp was made in Austria in the 1920s, during the Artdeco period
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Urn-shaped Table Lamp in Alabaster probably from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Urn-shaped Table Lamp in Alabaster probably from the early 20th Century. Very warm and cozy
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of 19th C. Regency Gilt and Patinated Metal Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century Regency gilt and patinated metal lamps. Each with an urn candle
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19th Century European Regency Antique European Lamps

Materials

Metal

Maison Gagneau, Pair of Louis XVI Style Lamps, circa 1880
By Gagneau Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Gagneau, signed. Pair of baluster shape Louis XVI style lamps in guilloche brown brass
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1880s European Napoleon III Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Lamp in Delft Earthenware and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small lamp in delft earthenware in covered pot shape with canted corners. Polychrome decor of
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1880s European Napoleon III Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Lamp in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large lamp in Imari porcelain formed by two balusters. Imari decor in the blue and red tones with
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1880s European Napoleon III Antique European Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Original Art Deco Floor Lamp, Made in 1920s France, Original Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Functionalism. Period: 1920s.
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1920s European Other Antique European Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Important Lamps, Vintage Industrial Art Nouveau Ink Rollers, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Important Lamps – Vintage Industrial Art Nouveau Ink Rollers – Circa 1900 A sublime and
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique European Lamps

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Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Jean Besnard Style Wooden Craquelé Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Playfully lacquered spherical Wooden table light in the style of Jean Besnard. Designed and created by anonymous designer/maker in France during the 1920s. No markings or signature t...
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bakelite, Oak

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS SHiPS MASTER SUITE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1925 Antique Brass Gimbal Ships Master Suite wall or table lamp in fully restored condition A
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lamps in Orange and White Porcelain, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of baluster shape with a small bulge lamps in orange and white porcelain. Decor of a beads
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Table Lamp, English Silver Plate, Walnut, Light, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative table lamp. An English, silver plate and walnut side light, dating to
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Large Rococo Revival Table Lamp in Gilded Bronze, Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and beautiful Rococo Revival table lamp in gilded bronze from mid-19th century. Features
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Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique European Lamps

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Gold Plate, Bronze

18th C. Table Lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase Shade Finial Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. table lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase Shade Finial Antiques LA . Very fine
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18th Century European Antique European Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Beautiful Table Lamp in Opaline Glass and Bronze, Provenance Baron Bonde
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful table lamp in opaline glass and patinated and partly gilt bronze. Originally a oil lampe
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Mid-19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique European Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Regency Pair of Bronze and Gilt Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Regency pair of bronze and gilt brass table lamps in the form of miniature street
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1820s European Regency Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Carved Wood Piano Leg Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
directly from the lamp socket in the fashion of most European table and floor lamps. The cord is a black
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Late 19th Century Polish Louis XV Antique European Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style White Porcelain Urns, Wired as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Continental Neoclassical style white porcelain urns, wired as lamps with two
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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 European Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gas Lamp in Glass, Gilded Bronze and Enameled Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gas lamp in glass, gilded bronze and enameled porcelain, 19th century. A pedestal with rockery and
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Lamps

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Bronze, Other

Pair of Paris Porcelain Campagna Form Table Lamps with New Shades
Located in Essex, MA
With a classical scene on a campagna form vase with handles.
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1840s European Empire Antique European Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Russian Neoclassical Period White Opalescent and Ormolu Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
handled vases, later turned to lamps. The electrification was done on the outside and the vases were never
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Lamps

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Ormolu

Wabi Sabi Antique Table Lamp in Turned and Carved Wood with Rattan Shade
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Meer, VAN
Wabi Sabi Antique Table Lamp in Turned Wood and Rattan, early 20th century. Beautiful and timeless
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Lamps

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Table Lamp in bronze porcelain. Louis XVI style early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Magnificent Table Lamp in bronze & porcelain. Louis XVI style from the early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Lamps

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Bronze

Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Denver, CO
most European table and floor lamps. The cord is a black twisted rayon adding to the decorative
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Early 19th Century Italian American Classical Antique European Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Lamps in Valentine Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baluster shape pair of lamps in Valentine porcelain. Decor of flowers in white background
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1880s European Napoleon III Antique European Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique European Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique European lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique European lamps — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. Antique European 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. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian antique European lamps are consistently popular styles. Maxfield Parrish, Tiffany Studios and Charles Schneider each produced beautiful antique European lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique European Lamps?

Prices for antique European lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique European lamps begin at $11 and can go as high as $641,844, while the average can fetch as much as $1,947.

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 European 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 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 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 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.