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Pair Chinese Famille Rose Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) Chinese export porcelain vases in the Famille Rose style, later
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 1920s Asian Ceramic Porcelain Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1920s Asian ceramic porcelain lamps wood base hand-painted on porcelain.
Category
1920s Antique Lamps Porcelain
$1,350 / set
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Metal, Porcelain, and marble lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated, Gilt Metal, Saxe Porcelain
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Urn as a Table Lamp
By Jean Gille
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A decorative bisque porcelain urn marked by Jean Gille of Paris, France with a raised blue J over G
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Blue Sevres Style Porcelain Table Lamp, France, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century French blue Sevres style porcelain table lamp raised on a square ormolu base
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Neo-Grec Style Ormolu and Porcelain Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Grec st. ormolu and porcelain lamp. The lamp is raised by
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19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Lamp in Porcelain Celadon Cracked and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in baluster-shaped in fine porcelain crackled. Frame in chiseled and gilt bronze. Quadripod
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1880s Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
By Edmé Samson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain vase and cover, ormolu-mounted in lamp
Polychromed
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
$2,753 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain urn lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and decorative pair of French Sevres style porcelain lamps, each with wonderful
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp With Foo Dogs on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Chinese Familie Rose Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp. This ceramic urn has been
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1880s Italian Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Wood, Lucite, Porcelain
Pair of Lamps in Porcelain Celadon and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Celadon porcelain and gilt bronze lamps, adorned with porcelain white flowers, with two
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze and Sevres Style Porcelain Floor Standing Lamp
Located in London, GB
porcelain and extensively mounted with intricately cast gilt bronze.
The lamp body is crafted as an
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bisque Porcelain, Ormolu
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Samson Hand Painted
Gilt Porcelain Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large French Samson porcelain lamp with hand painted scenes and delicate gilt
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1880s French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of Antique French Empire Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French Empire red porcelain and ormolu-mounted lamps, attributed to Sèvres. The
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
A Pair of French Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mounted Urn Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of French Porcelain Iron Red and gold urn form lamps. The hand decorated front cartouches
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Hand-painted Flower Motif Porcelain Table Lamp, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Hand-Painted flower motif porcelain table lamp, Qing dynasty, China, late 19th or early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lamps in Imari Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lamps in Imari porcelain and bronze, adorned with flowers and leaves, in shades of cobalt
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Style Enameled Gilt Porcelain Temple Jar Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
canvas for this dramatic pair is a set of large white porcelain temple jar lamps. The lamps are squared
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,424 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Chinoiserie Japanese Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase Brass Lattice Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Japanese Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase Form Brass Lattice Table Lamp on Painted
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue And White Ginger Jar As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique blue and white on celadon Chinese porcelain ginger jar converted as a lamp. Hand painted
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th- Early 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain reticulated wedding lantern lamp with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Lamp Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese Export porcelain lamp bases mounted in French Louis XVI style bronze dore.
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Mid-19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain of Bayeux and Bronze Lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bayeux porcelain and gilt bronze lamps. Base of the circular and openwork frame.
French
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Lamps in Celadon Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Celadon porcelain and gilt bronze lamps, with floral decoration in low relief and in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Victorian Pink Paris Porcelain Petite Urn Figural Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Pink Paris Porcelain Petite Urn Hand Painted Marble & Bronze Mounted Table
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian French Porcelain Hand Painted Flower Vase Form Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French Porcelain Hand Painted Flower Vase Form Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Japanese Pink Porcelain Lamps with White Linen Shades
Located in Toronto, ON
This pair of antique Japanese porcelain lamps are extremely rare and valuable not only for their
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Metal
Antique French Sèvres Porcelain Still Life Ormolu Celadon Table Lamp Bronze
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French Sevres style Soft Paste Porcelain and Ormolu with Twin Scrolling Handles ending
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Samson Chinese Export Style Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Baluster form decorated with a central crest with overall reds, greens and blues.
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1890s French Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Lamps in White Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lamps in porcelain in a solid color, white. Gilded and chiseled bronze. Top of the frame in
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1880s French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Green Austrian Porcelain Hand Painted Flower French Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Green Austrian Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers French Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Danish Heiberg Table Lamps in White Porcelain and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching 'small' and large example of the original Heiberg table lamps. They are made from white
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant pair of French Louis XVI st. 19th century cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and ormolu
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Italian Capodimonte Ceramic Porcelain Figural Urn Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive Antique Italian Capodimonte Ceramic Porcelain Figural "Dancing Nudes" Urn Form Table
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Renaissance Victorian Porcelain Urn Figural Cameo Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Victorian Porcelain Urn Table Lamps with Original Transfer Printed
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ormolu Mounted Celadon Porcelain Pâte-sur-pâte Vase-Form Lamp
Located in London, GB
Ormolu mounted Celadon Porcelain Pâte-sur-pâte vase-form lamp
French, late 19th century
Measures
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Austrian Porcelain Pink Gold Gilt Small Boudoir Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Austrian Porcelain Pink Gold Gilt Small Boudoir Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
19th-Century French Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamp with Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French lamp is a stunning example of classic elegance and refined craftsmanship
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19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Large Victorian Bisque "Taking The Cream" Porcelain Figure Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Large Victorian Bisque "Taking The Cream" Porcelain Figure Table Lamp Depicting a Milk Man
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Oriental Porcelain Satsuma Vase Gold Gilt Figural Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Oriental Porcelain Satsuma Vase Gold Gilt Figural Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Victorian Paris Porcelain Coral Figural Painted Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Paris Porcelain Coral Figural Painted "Courting Scene" Table Lamps on
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Antique Oriental Oversized Porcelain Satsuma Vase Japanese Table Lamp w/ Geese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Oriental Oversized Porcelain Satsuma Vase Japanese Table Lamp w/ Geese on Carved Wood Base. Circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Neoclassical Black Porcelain Classical Bulbous Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French neoclassical black porcelain classical bulbous table lamps - a pair. Item features
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Japanese Handpainted Pink Porcelain Lamps with Silver Shades
Located in Toronto, ON
This pair of antique Japanese porcelain lamps are extremely rare and valuable not only for their
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Biscuit Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and refined pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted biscuit porcelain lamps. This
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Napoléon III Dark Blue Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Table Lamp
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ormolu-mounted dark blue Sèvres porcelain table lamp, circa 1880.
Measures: Height 44 cm
Width 20
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Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Japanese Imari Vase Oriental Blue Porcelain Armorial Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Imari Vase Oriental Blue Porcelain Armorial Ginger Jar Table Lamp w/ Hand Painted
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Italian Neoclassical Greco Roman White Porcelain Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Greco Roman White Porcelain Twin Handle Urn Form Table Lamps
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Porcelain and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Porcelain and Ormolu lamps. Each stunning lamp is raised by a Rocaille designed and pierced Ormolu base with
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French White Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite pair of French Louis XV style white bisque figures ormolu mounted to lamps, 19 century
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figurative Greek Key Urn Table Lamp, Bavaria
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Neoclassical style matte white bisque porcelain table lamp made in Bulgaria, Germany. This Classic
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Early 20th Century Bulgarian Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Red White Floral Painted French Porcelain Jardinière Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Red & White Floral Painted Crackle Glazed French Porcelain Jardinière Table Lamps
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Art Deco Quilted Porcelain Small Adjustable Boudoir Bedside Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Deco "Quilted" Porcelain Small Adjustable Boudoir Vanity Bedside Table Lamp
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps and Shades, Circa 1890-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps and Shades, Circa 1890-1900.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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Antique Lamps Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of antique lamps porcelain available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every item from our selection of antique lamps porcelain was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique lamps porcelain you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of antique lamps porcelain made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of antique lamps porcelain over the years, but those crafted by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain and Gagneau Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Lamps Porcelain?
A piece of antique lamps porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,799, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
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 Lamps Porcelain
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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