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Monumental 1950 s tile copper lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental 1950's lamp, copper base, copper insert in shade, original shade, abstract tiles, wooden
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Italian Designed Desk Lamp in Brass, Copper and Bakelite, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A midcentury Italian designed desk lamp with copper base and shade, and with green bakelite
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

Italian Ceramic and Copper Pair Tablelamps by Bergboms Sweden for Bitossi 1960s
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Lovely designed shape with rough ceramic mid section and a copper covered round lamp base and lamp holder
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

1970 s Sculptural Welded Steel Lamp
Located in Easton, PA
Sculptural welded steel "Brutalist" lamp with copper base c.1970's. Height of sculptural base only
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Copper

Leather Strapped Floor lamp by Jo Hammerborg , Denmark 1950
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a leather strapped copper base floor lamp by jo hammerborg produced by fog & morup.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Stunning 1970’s Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Palm Tree shaped copper Lamp, on a black laminate base (12"x12") edged top and bottom in gilded
Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Brass

Paul Evans Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iron sculpture lamp with square copper base from late 1960's by Paul Evans.
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Vintage Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli, 1956
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage table lamp by Massimo Vignelli, 1956. This glass body lamp has a copper base, and is in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Floor-Lamp, Rattan Hammered Copper Base, Finland 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor-lamp, attributed to Paavo Tynell. Rattan covered stem & hand hammered copper base. Executed
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Mid-20th Century Copper Lamp with Leather Base in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century copper lamp with leather base in the style of James Mont New wiring.
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Oil Lamp
By ELTEX
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Eltex Art Nouveau period oil lamp, copper base, ruby bowl. 22 x 74cm high, shade 22cm diameter
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Set of three vintage ‘brutalist flower’ bronze wall lamps
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of three unique wall lamps, origin and age unknown. These three lamps have copper base plates
Category

20th Century Unknown Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel

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Copper Lamp Base For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the copper lamp base you’re looking for. Each copper lamp base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and glass. There are 37 variations of the antique or vintage copper lamp base you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the copper lamp base you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A copper lamp base is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one copper lamp base that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eny Lee Parker, Chiaramonte Marin and Louis Christiaan Kalff produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Copper Lamp Base?

The average selling price for a copper lamp base at 1stDibs is $1,275, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

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 Copper Lamp Base
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a lamp is copper, first place a magnet near it. Copper isn't magnetic, so any attraction will usually indicate your piece is made from another material. Another option is to strike the base gently with the handle of a butter knife. Copper will usually produce a ringing sound, while other metals are more likely to make a duller thudding noise when struck. If you're still not sure about your lamp's materials, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of copper lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.