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 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.

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

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

"Senator" table lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno

$4,180

Lisa Johansson-Pape Senator Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy

By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Glendale, CA

Finnish master executed in brass, painted aluminum shade, acrylic diffuser and hand-wrapped leather. An

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lisa Johansson-Pape Senator Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy

$4,500 / item

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Attr. to Gunnel Nyman, 60588/40080 by Idman, 1940s

By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass and rattan shade, designed and attributed to Gunnel Nyman

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Attr. to Gunnel Nyman, 60588/40080 by Idman, 1940s

$11,843

Maija Heikinheimo Floor Lamp MH803 in Linen Leather, Valaistustyö, Artek 1950s

By Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

This lamp is ingeniously designed as the shade is intentionally of asymmetrical measuremts to both

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maija Heikinheimo Floor Lamp MH803 in Linen Leather, Valaistustyö, Artek 1950s

$8,432

A Pair of Bass Teak Floor Lamps Attributed to Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Maria Lindeman

Located in Helsinki, FI

designers for Idman. The floor lamps are quite modernistic with a heavy solid brass leg and a narrowing

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Bass Teak Floor Lamps Attributed to Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

$26,055 / set

Set of 2 Tiki Lamps by Tero Kuitunen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Tiki lamps by Tero Kuitunen Material: slip cast terracotta, hand knot paper shade, brass

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Tiki Lamps by Tero Kuitunen

$3,817 / set

Lisa Johansson-Papé Ihanne Floor Lamp, Dark Green Shade Dark Wrap, Orno 1960s

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful example in brass and original dark nylon covered stem, and an acrylic and dark green

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Papé Ihanne Floor Lamp, Dark Green Shade Dark Wrap, Orno 1960s

$6,063

Table Lamp Model #5066 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy A rare table lamp made in the 1940s for "Taito," Finland

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Model #5066 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

$15,750

Model 2060 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 2060 table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Teal

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 2060 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s

$4,145

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamps Model K10-11 in Red, Idman 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of the iconic Tapio Wirkkala floor lamp model K10-11 manufactured and stamped by Idman. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamps Model K10-11 in Red, Idman 1950s

$29,371 / set

Lisa Johansson-Pape Senator Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Glendale, CA

Finnish master executed in brass, painted aluminum shade, acrylic diffuser and hand-wrapped leather. An

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Senator Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

$4,500 / item

Desk lamp by Paavo Tynell, model 9209 Kypärä manufactured by Taito Oy

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Zurich, CH

A highly sought-after and iconic desk lamp by the pioneer of Scandinavian lighting design, Paavo

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Desk lamp by Paavo Tynell, model 9209 Kypärä manufactured by Taito Oy

$24,870

A table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, model 9225

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Long Island City, NY

A table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, model ‘9225’, Finland circa 1950th. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, model 9225

$21,950

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp in Black With Yellow Shade, Arabia 1950s

By Arabia

Located in Helsinki, FI

A lovely vintage ceramic table lamp in black, brass and original yellow shade. The lamp is quite

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp in Black With Yellow Shade, Arabia 1950s

$2,160

Commissioned Pair of Paavo Tynell / Paul Boman 1948 floor lamps, Taito 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Paul Boman

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 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Commissioned Pair of Paavo Tynell / Paul Boman 1948 floor lamps, Taito 1940s

$30,318 / set

Pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé floor lamps for Orno, model 30-058, 1950s

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

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape floor lamps model 30-058 in painted metal, brass and copper

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Metal, Brass

Pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé floor lamps for Orno, model 30-058, 1950s

$20,886 / set

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950 s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hienoterä

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Experience a touch of timeless elegance with Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950 s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs

$16,462

Gunnel Nyman Flush Mount In Brass and Fabric, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Gunnel Nyman

Located in Helsinki, FI

A faboulus and rare ceiling pendant designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gunnel Nyman Flush Mount In Brass and Fabric, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s

$3,987

Model 9201 Table Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 9201 table lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 9201 Table Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s

$12,909

1950s Mauri Almari Model K11-17 Table Lamp for Idman

By Almari Mauri, Paavo Tynell, Idman

Located in Glendale, CA

Taito Oy. An incredibly refined table lamp that is quintessentially Finnish in its conception and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Mauri Almari Model K11-17 Table Lamp for Idman

$4,200

Model 46-191 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann/Orno, 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 46-191 table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Stockmann/Orno, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 46-191 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann/Orno, 1950s

$3,789

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Table Lamp in White for Innolux Oy

By Innolux Oy, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Glendale, CA

lamp is made by Innolux Oy of Finland with the same scrupulous attention to detail, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Table Lamp in White for Innolux Oy

$2,700 / item

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

By Innolux Oy, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Glendale, CA

lamp is made by Innolux Oy of Finland with the same scrupulous attention to detail, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Crane Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

$2,700 / item

Paavo Tynell Raven Leg Floor Lamp model. 9615, White with Rattan, Taito Oy 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito 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 Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Raven Leg Floor Lamp model. 9615, White with Rattan, Taito Oy 1950s

$25,391

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp Model K10-10 in White 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

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Nun s Hat Floor Lamp Model K10-10 in White Rattan, Idman 1950s

$27,002

Model 46-017 Leather Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann/Orno, 1960s

By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 46-017 table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Stockmann/Orno, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 46-017 Leather Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann/Orno, 1960s

$2,842

Oriental Blue Glass Rattan Table Lamp K11-18, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

By Maria Lindeman, Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

rare, almost Aladin's lantern like lamp features a blown blue glass base with a brass top and handle

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oriental Blue Glass Rattan Table Lamp K11-18, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

$2,766

Untouched Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061, Taito 1952-53

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Untouched Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061, Taito 1952-53

$14,969

Pair of Model EV 47 Table Lamps, Itsu Oy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of model EV 47 table lamps, manufactured by Itsu Oy (Itä-Suomen Sähkö Oy), Mid-20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Model EV 47 Table Lamps, Itsu Oy, Mid-20th Century

$8,053 / set

Venhola, Finland. Ceiling lamp in brass and amber-colored glass. Finnish design.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Venhola, Finland. Ceiling lamp in brass and amber-colored glass. Finnish design. 1970s. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venhola, Finland. Ceiling lamp in brass and amber-colored glass. Finnish design.

$560

A Turqoise (Light Green) Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9222, Idman 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

manufacturer's Idman stamp in the brass armature. Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

A Turqoise (Light Green) Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9222, Idman 1950s

$4,547

Minimalistic Model 61071/1 Idman Oy Table Lamp, 1950s

By Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Minimalistic model 61071/1 Idman Oy table lamp from the 1950s. Brass, opaline glass shade with

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Minimalistic Model 61071/1 Idman Oy Table Lamp, 1950s

$3,316 Sale Price

20% Off

Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy Model 5066

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass and teak frame, fabric shade fitted with 2 E27 sockets, designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy Model 5066

$19,000

Model 46-017 Leather Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann/Orno, 1960s

By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 46-017 leather table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Stockmann/Orno

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model 46-017 Leather Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann/Orno, 1960s

$3,256

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp in White Leather A805, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp in White Leather A805, Valaistustyö 1950s

$18,759

Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A809 in White and Black Leather, Valaistustyö 1960s

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto floor lamp model A809 made by Valaistustyö in the 1960s. This lamp has three white

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A809 in White and Black Leather, Valaistustyö 1960s

$16,864

A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Iconic 1. Edition A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö from the 1950`s. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s

$12,879 Sale Price

25% Off

Rare Space Age Table Lamp, Attr. Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno, 1970s

By Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare Space Age table lamp, attributed to Yki Nummi, manufactured by Stockmann-Orno, 1970s. Plastic

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Space Age Table Lamp, Attr. Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno, 1970s

$1,788

Paavo Tynell, 1940 s table lamp 5066 for Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Elevate your space with the Paavo Tynell 1940's table lamp for Taito Oy, a true classic

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell, 1940 s table lamp 5066 for Taito Oy

$16,580 Sale Price

20% Off

Pair of Rare Table Lamps with Wooden Slat Shades, Valinte Oy, 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of rare table lamps, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Painted metal and brass frame with

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Rare Table Lamps with Wooden Slat Shades, Valinte Oy, 1950s

$5,329 / set

Paavo Tynell Idman Brass Wall Lamp, Finland 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Espoo, FI

Set of 2 solid brass wall lamps by Paavo Tynell. Manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Idman Brass Wall Lamp, Finland 1950s

$6,537 Sale Price

29% Off

Exceedingly Rare Yellow Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004, Orno 1930s

By Gunilla Jung, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

trend in brass lighting. Today, over 80 years later, that trend is still strong. This lamp was in

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Exceedingly Rare Yellow Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004, Orno 1930s

$9,095

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Palm Leaf Table Lamp Model 9, Arabia for Stockmann 1960s

By Arabia, Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist

Located in Helsinki, FI

natural white background. The lamp is marked "ARABIA Finland and signed GOG" and is in beautiful condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Palm Leaf Table Lamp Model 9, Arabia for Stockmann 1960s

$2,084

Lisa Johansson-Papé See-Through Lady Table Lamp Model 40-013 by Iittala / Orno

By Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

the reupholstered shade. The lamp is stamped by Orno and the brass parts are with original lacquer

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Papé See-Through Lady Table Lamp Model 40-013 by Iittala / Orno

$8,337

Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81b, Idman 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

This very rare and elegant table lamp model K11-81 b designed by Tapio Wirkkala, is extremely hard

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81b, Idman 1950s

$5,495

Lisa Johansson-Papé Table Lamp 46-186 LJP in Leather and Linen, Orno 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

. The lamp consists of a wooden base covered in brown leather with a brass shaft attached on the top

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Papé Table Lamp 46-186 LJP in Leather and Linen, Orno 1950s

$1,942

Large Bergboms table lamp, circa 1960, Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Rare table lamp produced by Bergboms in Sweden circa 1960, made in solid brass with plastic

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Bergboms table lamp, circa 1960, Sweden

$4,145

Pendant lamp in brass and opaline glass, Finland, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Great ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland during the 1940s. Made in brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant lamp in brass and opaline glass, Finland, 1940s

$3,908

Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass Glass, VP, 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful five-arm ceiling lamp made by VP, a Finnish lamp mid-century lamp manufacturer, from

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass Glass, VP, 1960s

$3,375

Ceiling Lamp from Finland

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Munich, DE

Ceiling lamp from Finland. Brass and perforated metal shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp from Finland

$1,080 Sale Price

40% Off

Vintage Wall Lamp in Brass and Acrylic, Hyval, Finland 1970s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A mid-century modern flush-mount by Finnish lamp manufacturers Hyval model number ... The lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Wall Lamp in Brass and Acrylic, Hyval, Finland 1970s

$923

Finnish mid-century modern large 80 cm brass ceiling lamps

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Experience the elegance of Finnish mid-century modern design with these impressive big lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Finnish mid-century modern large 80 cm brass ceiling lamps

$9,375 / set

Finnish design HYVAL lamp

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

**Hyval Glass Lamp** Hyval glass lamps represent sophisticated Finnish design and are renowned for

Category

Antique 19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Finnish design HYVAL lamp

$2,119

Hyval Five-Armed Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

aesthetic. This lamp’s lovely glass shades and elegant flowing lines of brass show the decade’s more

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hyval Five-Armed Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1970s

$3,300

Mid-Century Modern Black Brass Wall Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Valinte Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

A Mid-20th century wall lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass and black painted metal

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Black Brass Wall Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s

$805 Sale Price

43% Off

Finnish Design lamp HYVAL 1950

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

lamp** combines crystal and brass, creating an elegant and classic look. ### **Hyval’s Brass and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Finnish Design lamp HYVAL 1950

$2,096

Brass and Acrylic Glass Wall Lamps by Stockmann Orno, Finland 1960s

By Stockmann-Orno

Located in Utrecht, NL

allure of 20th-century Finnish lighting continues to be sought after nowadays, and these wall lamps

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass and Acrylic Glass Wall Lamps by Stockmann Orno, Finland 1960s

$3,300 / set

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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 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.
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.