How do you use a brass oil lamp?

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.

How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?

To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a lamp is real brass?

To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I identify a Stiffel brass lamp?

To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.

What color lamp shade goes with brass?

White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.

Brass Lamp Finland

Scandinavian Finnish Table Lamp

Mid Century Modern Finland

Paavo Tynell Rattan

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamps in Leather, Brass and Lamp Shades by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950 s

$13,658 / set

Pair of Kai Ruokonen Brass Table Lamps for Orno

By Kai Ruokonen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Finnmark' brass table lamps designed by Kai Ruokonen for ORNO c.1970s, Finland. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kai Ruokonen Brass Table Lamps for Orno

$21,000 / set

Art Deco wooden table lamp with brass shade

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

designer, this lamp effortlessly blends form and function. Its rounded polished brass lamp shade adds a

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco wooden table lamp with brass shade

$1,900

Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

$17,815

Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s

$5,938 / set

Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, cane

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

$51,605

Pair of Paavo Tynell 1940s “Umbrella” model 5061, Taito Oy, Finland

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Oy, Finland. This rare pair of iconic lamps features exquisitely perforated lampshades, embodying the

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paavo Tynell 1940s “Umbrella” model 5061, Taito Oy, Finland

$41,569 / set

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Slated Table Lamp, Full Brass, Orno 1970s

By Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

lamp in full brass with a beautiful patina. There is something magical about the coldness of brass and

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Slated Table Lamp, Full Brass, Orno 1970s

$12,470

Viljo Hirvonen for Valaistustyö, adjustable floor lamp, leather brass, 1960s

By Valaistustyö

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Adjustable floor lamp designed by Viljo Hirvonen. Model H801 The arm can be adjusted up and down on

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Viljo Hirvonen for Valaistustyö, adjustable floor lamp, leather brass, 1960s

$9,501 / item

1950s Mauri Almari Brass Table Lamp for Idman Oy

By Idman Oy, Idman, Mauri Almari

Located in Glendale, CA

1950s Mauri Almari brass table lamp for Idman Oy. A rare and elegant midcentury lamp executed in

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Mauri Almari Brass Table Lamp for Idman Oy

$3,200

Brass, Teak Rattan Floor Lamp Attributed to Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Maria Lindeman

Located in Helsinki, FI

floor lamp is quite modernistic with a heavy solid brass leg and a narrowing teak stem that ends with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass, Teak Rattan Floor Lamp Attributed to Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

$10,926

Midcentury Scandinavian Table Lamp in Brass and Glass

By NAFA

Located in Karlstad, SE

Beautiful table lamp in glass with details in brass, manufactured by NAFA, Sweden. Condition

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Table Lamp in Brass and Glass

$1,425

Viljo Hirvonen Valaistustyö Adjustable Floor Lamp, Leather Brass, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

brass and hand stitched leather. Made in Finland by Valaistustyö in the 1960s. Measure: Height 140

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Viljo Hirvonen Valaistustyö Adjustable Floor Lamp, Leather Brass, 1960s

$15,428

Viljo Hirvonen Floor Lamp H801 in Leather, Brass Metal, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

Floor lamp model H801, designed by Viljo Hirvonen and manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Viljo Hirvonen Floor Lamp H801 in Leather, Brass Metal, Valaistustyö 1950s

$13,112

Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

$41,569

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, 1950s A truly magnificent

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass

$30,800

Paavo Tynell Model 9224 ”Horseshoe” Brass and Leather Table Lamp

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Espoo, FI

making it resemble Thoroughbreds. In a 1950s edition of the Finland House Lighting catalogue this lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Model 9224 ”Horseshoe” Brass and Leather Table Lamp

$18,908 Sale Price

20% Off

Tapio Wirkkala K11-16 Desk Light, for Idman, Finland, 1954

By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

, Finland Brass, leather and enamelled steel There are two lamps available - the price is per lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tapio Wirkkala K11-16 Desk Light, for Idman, Finland, 1954

$11,652

Paavo Tynell Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602, Brass Rattan, Taito 1940s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

offer on 1stdibs. This lamp is stamped Taito. Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602, Brass Rattan, Taito 1940s

$28,504

Exceedingly Rare Gunnel Nyman Brass Rattan Floor Lamp Model 62044, Idman 1940s

By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

An exceedingly rare and beautiful floor lamp model 62044 in full brass (rattan on the stem

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Exceedingly Rare Gunnel Nyman Brass Rattan Floor Lamp Model 62044, Idman 1940s

$32,305

Paavo Tynell Model 5321 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp

By Gubi, Paavo Tynell

Located in Glendale, CA

Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paavo Tynell Model 5321 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp

$1,049 / item

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Leather Floor Lamp Model 9608, Taito 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

stove in a traditional Finnish sauna. Designed in the mid-1940s, this sleek model features a cast brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Leather Floor Lamp Model 9608, Taito 1950s

$68,886

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061, Taito 1940s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5061 in full brass and a gorgeous original patina that

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061, Taito 1940s

$21,378

Paavo Tynell "Trumpet" Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602 Brass Rattan, Taito 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito

Located in Helsinki, FI

excellence, and this lamp certainly lives up to that designation. The brass foot bears a small inscription

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell "Trumpet" Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602 Brass Rattan, Taito 1940s

$26,841

Ilmari Tapiovaara Maija the Bee Floor Lamp with Cane and Brass Details

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hienoteräs, 'Maija the Bee' floor lamp, lacquered brass, lacquered aluminum

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Maija the Bee Floor Lamp with Cane and Brass Details

$15,400

Paavo Tynell Brass Floor Lamp Model 9613, Wooden Slats Shade, Taito 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Brass Floor Lamp Model 9613, Wooden Slats Shade, Taito 1950s

$25,654

Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Rare Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass

By David Weidman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy, desk lamp, brass, glass, Finland, circa 1960 Among the nearly 100

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Rare Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass

$26,400

Paavo Tynell Finnair Commissioned Table Mounted Brass Lamp, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Finnair Commissioned Table Mounted Brass Lamp, Taito 1950s

$13,682

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9602 Chinese Hat Floor Lamp in Cane and Brass

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, '9602' floor lamp, brass, cane, Finland, 1950s Beautiful 'Chinese Hat

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9602 Chinese Hat Floor Lamp in Cane and Brass

$33,000

Pair of Midcentury Brass Floor Lamps by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy

By Idman Oy, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Amazing pair of floor lamps by Tapio Wirkkala, made from brass and black lacquered metal. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Brass Floor Lamps by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy

$44,538 / set

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp Model 9227 in Full Brass, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito

Located in Helsinki, FI

just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp Model 9227 in Full Brass, Taito 1950s

$16,865

Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 In Brass, Valaistustyö Oy 1950s

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Floor lamp model A808 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 In Brass, Valaistustyö Oy 1950s

$14,062

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp in Black, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

in Finland, he stuck to it, and luckily so. It wasn´t long before his lamp fixtures became Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp in Black, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

$27,079

Beautiful Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp 9605, Taito Oy, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A brass floor lamp model 9605 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp 9605, Taito Oy, 1950s

$41,806

Unique Brass Table Lamp with Alarm Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

affixed to a petite brass table lamp from Finland’s golden age of lighting design. When illuminated, the

Category

Vintage 1950s German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Brass Table Lamp with Alarm Clock

$3,200

Exceptional Commissioned HOK Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp in Brass, Taito 1948

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exceptional Commissioned HOK Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp in Brass, Taito 1948

$116,393

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9225 Table Lamps in Brass and Leather

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamps, model ‘9225’, brass, leather, Finland, 1950s This '9225

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9225 Table Lamps in Brass and Leather

$49,000 / set

Lisa Johansson-Pape Carin Table Lamp in Brass for Innolux

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Innolux Oy

Located in Glendale, CA

Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Carin' table lamp in brass for Innolux. Innolux Carin is a new family of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Carin Table Lamp in Brass for Innolux

$988 / item

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp in Black, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp in Black, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

$27,079

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9225 Table Lamp in Brass and Leather

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘9225’, brass, leather, Finland, 1950s This '9225

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9225 Table Lamp in Brass and Leather

$24,500

Iconic Gunnel Nyman Domus Academica Floor Lamp in Perforated Brass, Idman 1947

By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

and avoid any modifications or replacement parts, only the brass has been polished to give it a more

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Iconic Gunnel Nyman Domus Academica Floor Lamp in Perforated Brass, Idman 1947

$42,756

Floor Lamp in Brass, Cane and Original Shade by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Brass, Cane and Original Shade by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass, Cane and Original Shade by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

$25,475

Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model 61054 in Brass Rattan, Idman, 1950s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

1950s in Finland. Despite the small size of this lamp the combination of brass & wooden shade creates a

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model 61054 in Brass Rattan, Idman, 1950s

$3,610

A Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Rattan Table Lamp 9208, Taito 1940s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

its history. The lamp is fully stamped with TT, model made in Finland and model number. Paavo Tynell

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Rattan Table Lamp 9208, Taito 1940s

$35,630

Commissioned Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp 9617, Linen, Brass and Rattan Taito, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Commissioned Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp 9617, Linen, Brass and Rattan Taito, 1950s

$83,613

Desk Light Model 1162-3 by Antti Paatero for Valaisinpaja, Finland, 1970s

By Valaisinpaja Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

Rare desk light with clamp base, Model 1162-3 by Antti Paatero for Valaisinpaja, Finland, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk Light Model 1162-3 by Antti Paatero for Valaisinpaja, Finland, 1970s

$1,710 Sale Price

20% Off

Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

$38,540

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor Lamp Model 2063 in Brass Rattan, Orno 1950s

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, FI

brass and black nylon. Manufactured in Finland by Orno in the 1950s. This lamp is one of the most sought

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor Lamp Model 2063 in Brass Rattan, Orno 1950s

$9,311

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model 9627 in Rattan and Brass Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

. The lamp is in great condition, and has beautiful 70-80 years patina. Although the brass parts can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model 9627 in Rattan and Brass Taito 1950s

$17,862

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9609 Pair of Floor Lamps in Cane and Brass

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, floor lamps, model '9609', cane, brass, lacquered steel, Finland, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 9609 Pair of Floor Lamps in Cane and Brass

$79,400 / set

Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s

$23,373

Paavo Tynell ‘Umbrella’ Table Lamp Model 5061 in Brass and Glass, Taito, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

sculptural brasswork and softly diffused light. The lamp features a domed brass top paired with a cream

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell ‘Umbrella’ Table Lamp Model 5061 in Brass and Glass, Taito, 1950s

$11,876

A Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps Model EV 59, Itsu 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of table lamps in brass model EV59 made by Itsu, Finland in the 1950s. The shades

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps Model EV 59, Itsu 1950s

$5,225 / set

Monumental Floor Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell, Brass and Silver Curly Birch

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

attribution is that the decorations on the lower brass part of the lamp are identical to Alvar Aalto designed

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monumental Floor Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell, Brass and Silver Curly Birch

$20,903

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5068, Brass, Wood Rattan, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5068, Brass, Wood Rattan, Taito 1950s

$17,292

Rare Gunnel Nyman Brass Rattan Floor Lamp Model No. 62043 by Idman, 1940s

By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass (rattan on the stem) and rattan shade, designed by Gunnel

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Gunnel Nyman Brass Rattan Floor Lamp Model No. 62043 by Idman, 1940s

$17,102

Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An uncommon brass table lamp with dome shade.

Category

20th Century Finnish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

$21,000

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Brass Lamp Finland For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass lamp Finland available at 1stDibs. Each brass lamp Finland for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 1489 options for an antique or vintage brass lamp Finland now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brass lamp Finland — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each brass lamp Finland bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass lamp Finland over the years, but those crafted by Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy and Lisa Johansson-Pape are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a brass lamp Finland start at $26 and top out at $653,664 with the average selling for $5,539.

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 Brass Lamp Finland

How do you use a brass oil lamp?
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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.
How can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a lamp is real brass?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
How do I identify a Stiffel brass lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
What color lamp shade goes with brass?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.