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English Victorian Glass Porcelain Hand-Painted Roses Statement Brass Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Hand-painted roses on porcelain and a milk glass lampshade are the focal points for this most
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub
Shell Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp on Figured Brass Base
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Porcelain Orange Hand Painted Flower Small Boudoir Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Porcelain Orange Hand Painted Flower Small Boudoir Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Asian 19th Century Porcelain Vases Mounted into Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Asian 19th century porcelain vases mounted into lamps with French 19th Century
Category
19th Century Asian Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Renaissance Slender Porcelain Urn Hand Painted Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Slender Porcelain Urn Hand Painted Courting Scenes on Painted Metal Base
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique Japanese White Porcelain Flower Encrusted Table Lamps C.1920
Located in London, GB
Pair Japanese White Porcelain Flower Encrusted Table Lamps C.1920
In very good condition
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Oriental Porcelain Bulbous Vase Bird Painted Table Lamp w/ Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oriental Porcelain Bulbous Vase Bird Painted Table Lamp w/ Solid Wood Carved Mounts and
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Oxblood Porcelain and Ormolu lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Oxblood Porcelain and Ormolu lamp. This
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique French Louis Philippe "Vieux Paris" Porcelain Lamps Circa 1840-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis Philippe "Vieux Paris" Porcelain Lamps, Circa 1840-1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain and Ormolu lamps. Each celadon
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
By Capodimonte
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The lamp features a white and gold color scheme, with intricate details including a winged female
Category
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari Porcelain and Ormolu lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari Porcelain and Ormolu lamp. This elegant
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Famille Rose Export Porcelain Water Bottle Lamp Early 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Famille Rose Export porcelain water bottle converted to a lamp, China, early 19th century, bottle
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Form and Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique table lamps fashioned from large Japanese Imari porcelain vases with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Enamel Bronze Red Cloisonne Champleve Vase Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Enamel Bronze Red Cloisonne Champleve Vase Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps.
Marbro
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A wonderful late 19th century Chinese Porcelain Lamp w. Rosewood Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a very good quality Chinese Porcelain Lamp. The painting
despicts a Female with a Stag
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th Century French Samson Famille Rose Porcelain Lamp
By Samson
Cie
Located in New York, NY
Conceived in the Chinese export style; the base of urn form on a sole base and with lions' masks applied to the side; profusely decorated with polychrome sprays and bearing an apocry...
Category
19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century famille rose porcelain vase fitted as a lamp
Located in Reepham, GB
A famille rose porcelain vase,
Guangxu (1875-1908), Chinese, of baluster form, painted with a
Category
19th Century Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
1870 in date, later converted into a lamp.
The ovoid porcelain body is painted with gilt-framed
Category
1870s French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Jardiniere Bird
Vine Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Jardiniere Bird & Vine Table Lamp, Believed to be
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Pink Porcelain Lamps With Enameled Birds and Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps.
These pink and white
Category
Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Valentine Porcelain Lamps, End of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Valentine porcelain lamps with two small lezards on the sides forming handles. Porcelain
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique French Bronze D
Oré Mounted Imari Porcelain Lamps, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Bronze D'Oré Mounted Imari Porcelain Lamps, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris Urns Now Converted into Table Lamps, C1810
By Old Paris
Located in valatie, NY
Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris urns now converted into table lamps c1810. Old Paris
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Off-White and Figurative Scene Porcelain Urn Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) table lamp made from an off-white, urn-shaped, porcelain vase
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Chinese Porcelain Painted Applied Scene Satsuma Vase Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Colorful Painted Applied Scene Satsuma Vase Table Lamps - a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese 19th century Porcelain and French Louis XVI st. Ormolu mounted lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Chinese 19th century Porcelain and French Louis XVI st. Ormolu mounted lamp. This
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Sevres Porcelain Lamp, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze mounted cobalt blue Sevres porcelain lamp, circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Pâte-Sur-Pâte Porcelain Lamp, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Pâte-Sur-Pâte Porcelain Lamp, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps, Asian, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of blue and white porcelain table lamps was custom-assembled from early 20th-century
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Antique Electrified Enameled Porcelain Gone with the Wind Table Lamp C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Electrified Enameled Porcelain Gone with the Wind Table Lamp with Floral Enameled Glass
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Neoclassical Black-Ground Porcelain Lamps Attributed to Samson
By Edmé Samson
Located in Norwood, NJ
A striking pair of French black-ground porcelain vases, now mounted as table lamps, attributed to
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Japanese Arita Mid 17th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Category
Mid-17th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Arita Blue and White Mid 17th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Category
Mid-17th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Vintage Porcelain Chinoiserie Beige Ginger Jar Table Lamps
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pair of vintage porcelain Chinoiserie ginger jar table lamps showcases timeless
Category
19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,361 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
Category
1880s European Napoleon III Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Turquoise Craquelure Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco turquoise craquelure porcelain vase lamp with stylised
foo dog handles. Original
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
$1,400 Sale Price
22% Off
Associated Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Mirror Black Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Associated pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain mirror black lamps, circa 1880
Baluster Classic
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
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
Category
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain "Cherry Blossom" Blanc De Chine Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain "Cherry Blossom" Blanc De Chine Table Lamps - Pair. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Metal
Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Porcelain Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large antique French Sevres style turquoise trophy vase urn lamp. Made of porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$455 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair Antique Late 19th Century French Cobalt Blue
Gold Porcelain Lamps.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Late 19th Century French Cobalt Blue & Gold Fine Quality Porcelain Lamps.
Shade: 10
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Blue Porcelain Lamp with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1885-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Vibrant Color Blue Porcelain Lamp with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1885-1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Mid 19th Century Continental Porcelain Urn Converted to a Lamp
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. continental urn converted to a table lamp with gilt and polychrome enamel on porcelain, a
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Classical Greek Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
Chinese 19th century Porcelain and French Louis XV st. Ormolu mounted lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lamp. This stunning glazed Porcelain lidded jar mounted into a lamp is raised on a fanciful pierced
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Set of the Four Seasons as Porcelain Figures Mounted as Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming set of four porcelain four season figures mounted as lamps.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Giltwood, Porcelain
Pair Antique French Pink Porcelain Lamps with Gold Details, Circa 1890
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Pink Porcelain Lamps with Gold Details, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Gold Encrusted Cobalt Sèvres Porcelain Urn Converted to Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional antique French gold encrusted cobalt Sèvres porcelain urn converted to lamp.
Category
19th Century French Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Sèvres
Pair of Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of neoclassical style porcelain lamps, with a blue mat background. Brown and Blue piedouche
Category
Early 20th Century North American Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Blanc De Chine Porcelain Cylindrical Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Export Blanc De Chine Porcelain Cylindrical Vases Mounted as Lamps. These are decorated
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lamps. This stunning pair of celadon colored Porcelain vases mounted into lamps are raised by circular
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Large 19th Century Chinese Orange Flowers
Foliate Porcelain Lamp Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 19th century Chinese porcelain lamp vases.
China, C.1850
The white ground
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,537 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Joseph D
Aste "Les Bergers" French Samson Bisque Porcelain Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joseph D'Aste "Les Bergers" French Samson Bisque Porcelain Sculpture Table Lamp. Signed
Category
Early 20th Century Other Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Urns Made Into Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique 19th century Japanese Porcelain urns made into lamps.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Paris Porcelain Figural Red Hand Painted Small Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Paris Porcelain Figural Hand Painted Small Red Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Metal
Antique French Victorian Small White Porcelain Woman Bust Boudoir Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Small White and Blue Porcelain Woman Bust Boudoir Table Lamp with Brass
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lamps Porcelain
Materials
Brass
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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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