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Fine quality antique Victorian silver plated and satin glass peg oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian silver plated and satin glass peg oil lamp, having a quality silver
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Brass Sphinx Celadon Glass Converted 9 Arm Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century converted nine arm candle and oil lamp / lantern / chandelier. Made of brass with
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19th Century American Colonial Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Gothic Revival Wood and Brass Oil Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Raised on later circular brass-mounted wood bases. Height of base only is 17in. (other dimensions include lampshade).
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Oil Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Decorated with tracery arches and medieval characters and raised on scrolling legs ending in a tripartite concave base. With glass globes. Electrified.
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Shiwan Candleholder / Oil Lamp Set, Green-Glazed Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Shiwan Candleholder / Oil Lamp Set, Green-Glazed Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Grand Tour Giallo Di Siena Oil Lamp, circa 19th C. Boschetti
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in New York, NY
An Italian carved Grand Tour Giallo di Siena oil lamp. Beautifully carved with leaf detailing and
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Siena Marble

Rare Antique Judaica Hanging Bronze Jewish Synagogue or Temple Oil Lamp w Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Judaica Shabbat Continental Hanging Solid Brass Oil Lamp with Central Six Pointed Jewish Star
Category

19th Century Other Art Style Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Oil Lamp - Original Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Various Artists (18th century). The etching belongs to the
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

"Thookkuvilakku" Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A "Thookkuvilakku" bronze hanging oil lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800, done in a shallow dish
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 19th century (1828 – 1859) Italian Antique silver oil lamps (Lucerne) by Vincenzo
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th-century Chinese oil lamps are shaped in the form of a young boy or baby, a motif often
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century circa 1882 Victorian / Aesthetic period converted hurricane oil lamp swag pendant
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th C. Grand Tour Bronze Apollo Belvedere After Leochares, Votive or Oil Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Bronze Apollo Belvedere After Leochares, Votive, or Oil Lamp Italy, circa late 19th
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 5 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian solid brass wall sconce with oil lamp converted to electric sockets. This solid
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair 19th Century Rouge Marble Gilt Silvered Bronze Oil Lamps By Maison Gagne
By Gagneau Paris
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large antique (19th century) French oil lamps crafted from rouge marble with gilt and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Exquisite antique oil lamp featuring the renowned Herold burner, manufactured by Brendel & Löwig of
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Early 19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Zinc

Antique Repro of Ancient Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Annum Novum Faustum Felicem
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique reproduction of ancient oil lamp. Manufactured in Italy during the mid-late 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pompeian Style Oil Lamps - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pompeian Style Oil Lamps from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

French Oil Lamp Chandelier in Gilt Bronze Green Opaline Shade Porcelain c1930s
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline glass
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Oil Lamp Bibelot Candleholder Whimsical Capodimonte Style Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Oil Lamp Bibelot Candleholder Whimsical Capodimonte Style Porcelain . The lamp features a
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19th Century Unknown Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique 19C Tibetan Sterling Silver Repousse Ritual Yak Butter Oil Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique 19th century Tibetan .925 sterling silver "Yak" ritual butter oil lamp. Wonderful
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Forged Iron Rose Tripod Tray Table Oil Lamp Lantern Floor Lamp 74"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wrought / forged iron converted rise and fall oil lantern floor lamp. Made of
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19th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Iron

Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Antique Gone with the Wind Yellow Farmhouse Parlor Corn Oil Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
(converted to electric) parlor oil table lamp / lantern with hurricane and a molded corn cob / maze pattern
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp. The nymph is is holding aloft a flambeau
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Cranberry Brass Corinthian Column Banquet or Parlor Oil Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique banquet or parlor lamps likely originate from England and date to
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

An Italian Bronze and Silver Oil Lamp, Rome circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A rare and theatrically conceived Italian bronze and silver oil lamp, crafted in Rome circa 1800
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Marble, Silver, Bronze

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Guerra - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Guerra in
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Porcelain Table Oil Lamps on Bronze Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a bedroom, living room, or study with this elegant pair of antique French "lampes à pétrole
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Iacomino e Nicola
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giacomo Casanova - 18th Century
By Giacomo Casanova
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Iacomino e Casanova
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Rare Antique Judaica Hanging Bronze Jewish Synagogue or Temple Oil Lamp w Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
6.5 X 4.5 X 4.5 18" chain Antique Judaica brass hanging Sabbath or Synagogue Oil Lamp with
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Italian Antique Brass Lucerna Four Spout Oil Lamps
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely pair of elegant and interesting 19th century brass Lucerna oil lamps from Italy. Commonly
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare 1890 German Jugendstil Arts Crafts Oil Lamp Now Electric With Bone Slabs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare c1890 German Jugenstil Arts & Crafts Oil Converted to Electric Table Lamp. Original bone slab
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Oil Lamp – Porcelain – Dog Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming and unusual figural oil lamp in the shape of a dog’s head, dating from the late 19th
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

19thc Set 0f Similar Baccarat Rose Teinte Oil Lamps Beautiful Ready to Restore
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French NapoleonIII Set of 3 Similas Gas Lamps in Rose Teinte. I believe it is little work to
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord
Category

Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain and Ormolu Napoleon III Oil Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, (from Canton China), and gilt bronze and brass oil lamps that miraculously include the original glass
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Napoleon III Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200
Located in Portland, OR
A 12th Century Islamic bronze oil lamp, Eastern Persia, Khurasan. The cast bronze body of
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

18th/Early 19th Century Islamic Blown Glass Mosque Oil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
19th century, the stunning blue glass mosque oil lamp having a large flared rim, over bulbous body
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan, Bronze Hamsa Lamp Finial, North India, 19th
Category

Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Red Pink Porcelain and Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt cast bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Shiwan Pottery Oil Lamps Late Qing Dynasty or Earlier, South Chinese, Two-Pieces
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Shiwan pottery oil lamps late qing dynasty or earlier, South Chinese, two-pieces, with saucer base
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Oil Lamp - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
By Vincenzo Campana
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching belongs to the print
Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). The etching belongs to the print
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). Good conditions. The etching
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Cesarano - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Niccolò Cesarano (1740-1815). The etching belongs to the print
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). The etching belongs to the print
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs to the print
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Cesarano - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Niccolò Cesarano (1740-1815). The etching belongs to the print
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Niccolò Cesarano - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Niccolò Cesarano (1740-1815). The etching belongs to the print
Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Luigi Biondi - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Luigi Biondi (1776-1839). The etching belongs to the print
Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Oil Lamps

Materials

Etching

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Antique Oil Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique oil lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all antique oil lamps available were constructed with great care. Antique oil lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oil lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Joseph Hinks Sons, Gagneau Paris and Messenger and Sons each produced beautiful antique oil lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Oil Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,648, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Oil Lamps
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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.