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 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 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.

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Scandinavian Finnish Table Lamp

Mid Century Modern Finland

Paavo Tynell Rattan

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

$7,832

Paavo Tynell Helmet Table Lamp 9209 in Perforated Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Kypärä in Finnish due to the resemblance with helmets. The lamp features a perforated brass shade and a

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Helmet Table Lamp 9209 in Perforated Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

$26,392

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s

$17,658

Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp K10-47, Black, Brass Teak, Idman 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

One of the iconic adjustable lamp series by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman. The lamp features a brass

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp K10-47, Black, Brass Teak, Idman 1950s

$21,645

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Wooden Handle Table Lamp Model 9216, 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

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Wooden Handle Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito 1950s

$28,956

Rare Lisa Johansson-Pape Black Brass Ihanne Table Lamp, Orno 1950s

By Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The highly popular "Ihanne" lamp is a brilliant

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Rare Lisa Johansson-Pape Black Brass Ihanne Table Lamp, Orno 1950s

$6,835

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, Model H5-7 Brass -1950 Taito/Idman

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

table lamp is perfect for creating a lovely atmosphere in any room. Originally produced by the Finnish

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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, Model H5-7 Brass -1950 Taito/Idman

$4,272 Sale Price

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Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp Model 9629 in Black Brass, Taito 1950s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp Model 9629 in Black Brass, Taito 1950s

$27,057

Paavo Tynell Helmet Table Lamp 9209 in Perforated Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Kypärä in Finnish due to the resemblance with helmets. The lamp features a perforated brass shade and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Helmet Table Lamp 9209 in Perforated Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

$26,392

Lisa Johansson-Papé Ihanne Floor Lamp, Brass White Shade Black Wrap Orno 1960s

By Orno Oy, Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, FI

brass shade. This `Ihanne` lamp became very popular in Finland with many different variations of stems

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Papé Ihanne Floor Lamp, Brass White Shade Black Wrap Orno 1960s

$6,455

Lisa Johansson-Papé Rare Version of Ihanne Floor Lamp, Red Brass, Orno 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

This "Ihanne" lamp became very popular in Finland with many different variations of stems

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lisa Johansson-Papé Rare Version of Ihanne Floor Lamp, Red Brass, Orno 1950s

$8,354

Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp 9603 White, Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

By Idman, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass, Aluminum

Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp 9603 White, Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

$32,278

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp Model 9629 in Yellow Brass, Taito 1950s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp Model 9629 in Yellow Brass, Taito 1950s

$27,057

Paavo Tynell Full Brass Floor Lamp Model 9613 with Rattan Shade, Taito 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Full Brass Floor Lamp Model 9613 with Rattan Shade, Taito 1940s

$25,633

Pair of Leatherette Brass Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960s

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Karis, Nyland

A sculptural pair of Finnish mid-century table lamps designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno. The

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Leatherette Brass Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960s

$5,340 / set

Maire Gullichsen Pair of Table Lamps Model M15, Glass Brass Artek 1980s

By Maire Gullichsen, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of table lamps model M15 in brass and clear glass with warm yellow shades, designed by Maire

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maire Gullichsen Pair of Table Lamps Model M15, Glass Brass Artek 1980s

$4,580 / set

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp A805 White, Brass Leather Valaisinpaja 1980s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

This lamp is a legendary Alvar Aalto design and one of his finest creations. It was first designed

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp A805 White, Brass Leather Valaisinpaja 1980s

$5,862

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

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, FI

Rare floor lamp model 2063, manufactured by Orno in Finland in the 1950s, and designed by the

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

$8,354

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Table Lamp, Full Brass with Stunning Patina, Orno 1970s

By Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Palace and Vaakuna Hotel Helsinki. A very simple yet elegant heavy duty lamp in full brass with a

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Table Lamp, Full Brass with Stunning Patina, Orno 1970s

$12,460

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 5066 Table Lamp in Perforated Brass and Straw

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model '5066', brass, beech, straw, Finland, 1950s This

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 5066 Table Lamp in Perforated Brass and Straw

$17,500

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp Attr. Kai Ruokonen, Valaisin Mäkelä 1970s

By Kai Ruokonen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A large Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with a wooden slate shade made by Valaisin Mäkelä oy

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp Attr. Kai Ruokonen, Valaisin Mäkelä 1970s

$2,468

An Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A810, White, Brass Black Leather, Valaisinpaja 1970s

By Artek, Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Oy in Finland in the 1970s-1980s. This is one of the iconic Aalto lamps and it's in a very good

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

An Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A810, White, Brass Black Leather, Valaisinpaja 1970s

$5,506

Paavo Tynell Propeller Floor Lamp Model 9631 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Propeller Floor Lamp Model 9631 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s

$28,101

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch Linen, Taito 1940s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

for Taito Oy in its original condition. This delicate table lamp has a brass body with a wooden

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch Linen, Taito 1940s

$12,531

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor lamp Model 30-062 in Brass Plastic Wrap, Orno 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Beautiful Lisa Johansson model 30-062 floor lamp by Orno from the 1950s, with a full brass shade

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor lamp Model 30-062 in Brass Plastic Wrap, Orno 1950s

$24,683

Modernistic Black Brass Table Lamp Model K11-24, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Maria Lindeman

Located in Helsinki, FI

lamp features a black cone-shaped body with brass details and handle. The original shade with the

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Modernistic Black Brass Table Lamp Model K11-24, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

$4,177

Rare Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Horseshoe Table Lamp Model 9224, Taito 1950s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

funnel shape brass lamp shade with dark walnut brown leather coated stem. It is in really nice vintage

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Horseshoe Table Lamp Model 9224, Taito 1950s

$25,253

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

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

$24,683

Table Lamp by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Brass, Rattan, Glass

By Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Miami, FL

Table Lamp by Mauri Almari for Idman, Brass, Rattan wrapping and original Glass Shade. The lamp is

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Brass, Rattan, Glass

$3,800

Lisa Johansson-Papé Slim Table Lamp 2059, Brass, Black Rattan, Orno 1950s

By Orno Oy, Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, FI

manufactured by Orno in Finland. This slim model is quite elegant featuring a brass base with a black plastic

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Papé Slim Table Lamp 2059, Brass, Black Rattan, Orno 1950s

$5,126

A Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9222 In Red Brass, Idman 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

A Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9222 In Red Brass, Idman 1950s

$4,557

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 9628 in Full Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A gracefully slim floor lamp with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. This lamp

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 9628 in Full Brass Rattan, Taito 1950s

$32,278

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch Rattan, Taito 1940s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

Taito Oy. This delicate table lamp has a brass body with a wooden handle part on the bottom of the stem

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp 9201 in Brass, Birch Rattan, Taito 1940s

$11,202

Pair of Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamps 5061, Brass Glass, Taito 1940s

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 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamps 5061, Brass Glass, Taito 1940s

$34,177 / set

Pair of Floor Lamps in White Lacquered Metal and Brass by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950 s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Floor Lamps in White Lacquered Metal and Brass by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950's Additional

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Floor Lamps in White Lacquered Metal and Brass by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950 s

$45,688 / set

Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Cane Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Cane Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Cane Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950 s

$110,958 / set

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 9628 in Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A gracefully slim floor lamp with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. The lamp

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-9 9628 in Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

$32,278

Paavo Tynell Perforated Helmet Kypärä Table Lamp Model 9209 Brass Rattan 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

`Helmet´ or `Kypärä´ in Finnish, is amongst the most collectable. This particular lamp comes in great

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Perforated Helmet Kypärä Table Lamp Model 9209 Brass Rattan 1950s

$26,392

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5066, Perforated Brass, Rattan Wood, 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 Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5066, Perforated Brass, Rattan Wood, Taito 1950s

$17,658

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-13 for Idman circa 1950, Brass Rattan

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Impressive Paavo Tynell floor lamp design in the 1950s and produced by IDMAN. The fllor lamp has a

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-13 for Idman circa 1950, Brass Rattan

$14,240

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model. 5233, Green, Brass Birch, Taito Oy 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5233 in mint green, manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model. 5233, Green, Brass Birch, Taito Oy 1950s

$3,987

Gorgeous Mauri Almari Cast Brass "Drop" Table Lamp Model 61046 Idman, 1950s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful "drop" table lamp in full brass with original handmade string shade. Designed by Mauri

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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Mauri Almari Cast Brass "Drop" Table Lamp Model 61046 Idman, 1950s

$4,367

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass, Silk Wooden Table Lamp, Model 5066, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass, Silk Wooden Table Lamp, Model 5066, Taito 1950s

$17,658

Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061 in Solid Brass, Taito Oy 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful example of the umbrella table lamp model 5061 in full brass without perforations

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061 in Solid Brass, Taito Oy 1940s

$20,981

Early Floor Lamp in Black Metal, Brass and Wrapped Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1940 s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Early Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Wrapped Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1940's

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early Floor Lamp in Black Metal, Brass and Wrapped Cane by Paavo Tynell, 1940 s

$25,455

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor Lamp Model 30-062 in Green and Brass, Orno 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

beautiful patina on the stem and brass parts. The lamp is stamped with manufacturers stamp Orno. Lisa

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor Lamp Model 30-062 in Green and Brass, Orno 1950s

$24,683

A Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp K10-11 in White and Brass, Idman 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

This example of the iconic Tapio Wirkkala floor lamp manufactured and stamped by Idman, retains all

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp K10-11 in White and Brass, Idman 1950s

$14,050

A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass Leather, Taito 1950s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful example of the table lamp model 9224 by Paavo Tynell in brass and leather and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass Leather, Taito 1950s

$21,645

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5310 in Black and Nickled Brass, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

. The combination of stainless steel and black paint distinguishes this lamp from the common brass lamps

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 5310 in Black and Nickled Brass, Taito 1930s

$3,085

Paavo Tynell, pair of 1940/50 s brass desk lamps, Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Introducing a pair of stunning brass desk lamps by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in the

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell, pair of 1940/50 s brass desk lamps, Taito Oy

$23,141 / set

Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model K11-15 in White, Brass Leather, Idman 1950s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Finland in the late 1950s. The combination of brass, white painted metal and leather really makes this

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model K11-15 in White, Brass Leather, Idman 1950s

$5,126

Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model K11-15 in White, Brass Leather, Idman 1950s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Finland in the late 1950s. The combination of brass, white painted metal and leather really makes this

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model K11-15 in White, Brass Leather, Idman 1950s

$5,126

A Pair of Paavo Tynell Floor Lamps Model 9628 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of gracefully slim floor lamps with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. These

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Paavo Tynell Floor Lamps Model 9628 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s

$64,557 / set

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-10 in Red, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-10 in Red, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s

$27,057

Pair Of Lisa Johansson-Pape `Ihanne` Table Lamps in Brass Leather, Orno 1950s

By Orno Oy, Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of impressive table lamps with solid brass shades designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Lisa Johansson-Pape `Ihanne` Table Lamps in Brass Leather, Orno 1950s

$12,152 / set

Pair of Mauri Almari Cast Brass "Drop" Table Lamps Model 61046, Idman 1950s

By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of "drop" table lamps in full brass paired with wooden slate shades. The wooden

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mauri Almari Cast Brass "Drop" Table Lamps Model 61046, Idman 1950s

$8,354 / set

Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81 in Black Brass, Idman 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

This bijou and elegant table lamp model K11-81 designed by Tapio Wirkkala, is hard to come by

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81 in Black Brass, Idman 1950s

$13,576

Lighting Under $1,000

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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.

How Much is a Brass Lamp Finland?

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 can you tell if a brass lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
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 do you use a brass oil lamp?
1 Answer
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 lamp is real brass?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.