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.

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 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.

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

Category

Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A808 Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Artek

$4,900

Scandinavian Modern Rattan Floor Lamp, Itsu Oy, 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Floor lamp, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Rattan and brass frame, rattan lampshade. The lampshade

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Rattan Floor Lamp, Itsu Oy, 1950s

$7,713

Rare Minimalistic Table Lamps, Itsu, 1960s

By Itsu

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare Minimalistic table lamps, manufactured by Itsu, 1960s. Metal frame with brass details, wooden

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Minimalistic Table Lamps, Itsu, 1960s

$4,924 / set

Tiki Lamp by Tero Kuitunen

Located in Geneve, CH

Tiki lamp by Tero Kuitunen Material: slip cast terracotta, hand knot paper shade, brass and

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiki Lamp by Tero Kuitunen

$2,010 / item

Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Toronto, Ontario

source which is controlled by a sliding bar on the lamp head. Highly adjustable base and centre

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

$10,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Paavo Tynell table lamp pair, model 5313 (TAITO)

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

became a pioneer in Finnish lighting design. Tynell's lamps are particularly known for their brass

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell table lamp pair, model 5313 (TAITO)

$18,156 / set

Pair of Table Lamps by KT Valaistus

Located in Long Island City, NY

Lappeenrata, Finland. Circa 1980th. Adjustable lamps head made of polished brass mount on teak stem

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps by KT Valaistus

$5,950 / set

Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamp Model 30-062, Orno 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Kiiminki, FI

Very nice and rare Lisa Johansson-Pape floor lamp from the 1950s. This lamp is in original

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamp Model 30-062, Orno 1950s

$29,549

Maria Lindeman Floor Lamp model K10-2, Idman 1950s.

By Maria Lindeman

Located in Kiiminki, FI

Very nice and rare Maria Lindeman floor lamp model K10-2 manufactured by Idman 1950s. Painted metal

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Maria Lindeman Floor Lamp model K10-2, Idman 1950s.

$5,577

Wonderful Floor Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Munich, DE

models. The base is made of brass - even massive at the feet. The aluminium shade has loss of lacquer

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Floor Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell

$5,577

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of Scandinavian Modern table lamps, manufactured in Sweden, 1970s. Brass frame, rattan

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970s

$2,610 / set

Lisa Johansson-Pape Lisa Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy

By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Glendale, CA

, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland using many of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Lisa Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy

$4,500 / item

Extremely Rare Floor Lamp, Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy, 1959

By Idman Oy, Maria Lindeman

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Extremely rare floor lamp in rare color, designed by Maria Lindeman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1959

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Extremely Rare Floor Lamp, Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy, 1959

$17,800

Very Rare Table Lamp, Model 9224 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This very rare table lamp model 9224, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito in Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Table Lamp, Model 9224 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s

$38,509

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Floor Lamp for the Vaakuna Hotel, Orno, 1970s

By Kai Ruokonen, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kai Ruokonen Finnmark Floor Lamp for the Vaakuna Hotel, Orno, 1970s

$18,394

Rare table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito. Finland circa 1940th/50th. Stamped Taito Oy

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

$24,000

Large Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, with a large articulate

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950

$4,400

Model 9633 Floor Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 9633 floor lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 9633 Floor Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

$9,398 Sale Price

20% Off

Lisa Johansson-Pape "Ihanne" / "Senator" Floor Lamp, Orno 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Kiiminki, FI

Lisa Johansson-Pape Ihanne / Senator floor lamp, manufactured by Orno 1950s. Original green

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape "Ihanne" / "Senator" Floor Lamp, Orno 1950s

$5,696

Paavo Tynell Idman Table Lamp

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A fine example of an early Paavo Tynell table lamp in solid brass and handblown glass. Cane

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Idman Table Lamp

$5,500

Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Maya the bee" table lamp, 1950s, Hienoteräs

By Hienoterä, Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

, an iconic Finnish table lamp inspired by the beloved children's book character. Manufactured by

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Maya the bee" table lamp, 1950s, Hienoteräs

$10,977

Idman Table/ Wall Lamp by Mauri Almari

By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful lamp produced by Idman circa 1953. Design by Maura Almari. Great design allows for use

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Idman Table/ Wall Lamp by Mauri Almari

$2,900

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model 9609 Produced by Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare floor lamp model 9609 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model 9609 Produced by Taito Oy

$35,008

Model 2059 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 2059 table lamp, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 2059 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

$3,263

Table lamp model 9224 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare table lamp model 9224 by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table lamp model 9224 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

$40,942

Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp by Valinte Oy, 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Scandinavian Modern floor lamp by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Painted metal with plastic wrapping and brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp by Valinte Oy, 1950s

$3,797

Rare Two Arm Organic Table Lamp, Valinte Oy, 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare two arm table lamp, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Marble and brass frame, fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare Two Arm Organic Table Lamp, Valinte Oy, 1950s

$3,797

Pair of Ihanne/Senator Floor Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of Ihanne/Senator floor lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ihanne/Senator Floor Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

$11,273 / set

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Model No. EN 40 with Rattan Shades, Itsu 1960s

By Itsu

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare Itsu floor lamp, model EN 40, distinguished by its striking X-shaped brass frame. Featured

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Model No. EN 40 with Rattan Shades, Itsu 1960s

$6,645

Paavo Tynell table lamp for Idman

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A Tynell table lamp in solid brass for Idman, ca. 1950's An unusual form with an iconic adjustable

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell table lamp for Idman

$3,200

Model Senator/Ihanne Floor Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model Senator/Ihanne floor lamp, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Model Senator/Ihanne Floor Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

$4,628

Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp for Valaistustyö, brass, iron and leather, Finland, 1954

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954

$12,800

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, Model 9227

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Toronto, Ontario

An adjustable table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman, circa1950 This example retains it's original

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp, Model 9227

$6,800

Paavo Tynell Model 9602 Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI

By Paavo Tynell, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

authorized GUBI re-edition of the '9602' floor lamp is executed in brass and lacquered rattan with either a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Model 9602 Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI

$2,099 / item

Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Tilburg, NL

Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek

$2,716 / item

Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, in brass with a large

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950

$3,900

Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

$5,043

Lisa Johansson-Papé Ihanne Floor Lamp with Rattan Shade, Orno Stockmann 1950s

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Ihanne floor lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé, crafted from brass, leather, and acrylic with

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Papé Ihanne Floor Lamp with Rattan Shade, Orno Stockmann 1950s

$7,405

Pair of Table Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of table lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

$6,645 / set

Paavo Tynell model 5068 for Taito circa 1940, Brass wood straw.

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5068 made by Taito Oy, The lamp is made in solid brass with a wood

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell model 5068 for Taito circa 1940, Brass wood straw.

$14,240

Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, White Rattan, Hienoteräs Asko 1950s

By Asko, Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, FI

of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland. This series of lamps was first

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, White Rattan, Hienoteräs Asko 1950s

$14,810

Ilmari Tapiovaara White Rattan Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, Hienoteräs, Asko 1950s

By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland. This series of lamps was first

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Ilmari Tapiovaara White Rattan Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, Hienoteräs, Asko 1950s

$14,810

Model 5321 "Simpukka" Table Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 5321 "Simpukka" table lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 5321 "Simpukka" Table Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s

$17,207

Model 12501 Table Lamp, Kauklahden Lasitehdas, 1930/1940s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 12501 table lamp, manufactured by Kauklahden Lasitehdas, 1930/1940. Gorgeous amber colored

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 12501 Table Lamp, Kauklahden Lasitehdas, 1930/1940s

$2,610

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy

By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy

Located in Glendale, CA

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy

$4,500 / item

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy

Located in Glendale, CA

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

$4,500 / item

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1960s

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Scandinavian Modern table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1960s

$4,450

Model 2063 Floor Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940/1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 2063 floor lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 2063 Floor Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940/1950s

$8,900

Black Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp Model K10-11, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala

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

Black Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp Model K10-11, Idman 1950s

$14,050

Toini Muona Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp, Arabia, 1950s

By Toini Muona, Arabia

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Toini Muona ceramic glazed table lamp, manufactured by Arabia, 1950s. Wicker shade, brass details

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Toini Muona Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp, Arabia, 1950s

$2,907 Sale Price

30% Off

Art Deco Table / Wall Lamp in Chromed and Opaline Glass, Idman 1940s

By Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant Finnish Art Deco table lamp in chromed or nickled brass with an adjustable white opaline

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Table / Wall Lamp in Chromed and Opaline Glass, Idman 1940s

$1,056

K11-15 Table Lamp by Mauri Almari, Idman 1950’s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Espoo, FI

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

K11-15 Table Lamp by Mauri Almari, Idman 1950’s

$3,892

Pair Of Exceptional Commissioned HOK Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito 1940s

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 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Of Exceptional Commissioned HOK Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito 1940s

$232,598 / set

Glass Table Lamp, Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy, 1940/1950s

By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Glass table lamp, designed by Gunnel Nyman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1940/1950s. Original silk

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Glass Table Lamp, Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy, 1940/1950s

$6,823

Lisa Johansson Papé "30-058" Mid Century Floor Lamp Produced by Orno Oy, 1940s

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare Finnish mid century "30-058" floor lamp by Lisa Johansson Papé produced by Orno Oy in

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lisa Johansson Papé "30-058" Mid Century Floor Lamp Produced by Orno Oy, 1940s

$14,834

Alvar Aalto Lily of the Valley Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

with that flower. The lamp comes with a leather stem, brass details and a white metal nest on the top

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Lily of the Valley Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö 1960s

$17,658

Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen by Hienoteräs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen by Hienoteräs

$26,701

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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 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.
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 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 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.
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.