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Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Table Lamps, Oak, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and walnut table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Eos, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By EOS
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, beige fabric and stained oak table lamp, designed and produced by Eos, Sweden
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and bakelite floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

ASEA, Floor Lamp, Chrome, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable red-lacquered metal, chrome metal, and string fabric floor lamp, designed and
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

American Designer, Organic Table Lamp, Leather, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic leather-clad wood table lamp designed and produced in the US, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Pair of Swedish Painted Floor Lamps, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish painted metal and brass floor lamps, Circa 1940s, with a weighted circular base
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bo Fajans, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed and incised earthenware table lamp designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-lacquered aluminium table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Børge Wernonch, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Afta, Denmark, c. 1940s Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of table lamp with
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric, Paper

ASEA, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, light grey-lacquered metal and pink paper floor lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Overall
Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

GEMI, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, elm and opaline glass floor lamp designed and produced by GEMI, Sweden, 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Oak, Rattan, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, stained oak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-coloured, frosted glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Falkenbergs Belysning, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and oak table lamp designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and gilded opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable two-armed brass and purple fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Adjustable Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Vintage Adjustable Table Lamp, 1940s, - made of metal and wood, - shows signs of wear
Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Valinte OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1940s
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Austrian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Category

1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s Hand Carved and Painted Admiral Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s hand carved and painted admiral table lamp Signed JJDessaline 1804-1806 Back* Ulysse
Category

1940s American Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable two-armed brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s Art Deco Copper and Brass Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940s large brass and copper Art Deco desk lamp, fully restored and rewired ready to use.
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, elm and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian 1940s Table Lamp in Glass and Brass
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s table lamp in glass and brass. Height measurement is without a lampshade.
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Painted French 1940s Carved Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
French 1940s white and gilt carved wood floor lamp. Newly rewired.
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Wood

1940s Cut Crystal Thumbprint Brass Mounted Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Statement Lighting: The cut, the clarity and the crystal of this 1940s table lamp, which refracts
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Crystal

1940s Bronze Lamp Sculpture Medical Caduceus Serpent Marble
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lovely vintage medical lamp sculpture caduceus scale serpent symbol marble base Measures: 22 tall
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 1940s Stacked Etched Glass Cube Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s stacked etched glass cube lamps with glass finials. Needs rewiring.
Category

1940s Vintage 1940s Lamps

1940 s stunning polychrome glass tablelamp attributed to Luigi Brusotti
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Schoorl, NL
This table lamp is eye catcher. With its massive glass stand, polychrome (partially colored) stem
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gertrud Lönegren, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.5"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Primavera style ball lamp, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Primavera style ball lamp with a brown and cream pattern. France, 1940s.
Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A French 1940s Neoclassical style floor lamp in a polished nickel finish ready to illuminate your
Category

1940s French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Swedish 1940s Teak Brass Organic Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual organic floor lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. It features a
Category

1940s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood and Brass Table Lamp, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A finely crafted Finnish table lamp from the 1940s combining a turned burl wood stem with a solid
Category

1940s Finnish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Vintage
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940s Solid Brass Skyscraper Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of solid brass skyscraper table lamps from the 1940s. These have been totally restored. They
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish modern organic "leaf" brass table lamp, Denmark, 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern organic "leaf" table lamp by unknown Danish designer bu similar to designs by LYFA
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.8"H x 8.75"W x 8.75"D Dimensions of
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood, brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Onyx, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, onyx and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Italian Art Deco 1940s Brass Modernist Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A wildly stylish, modernist desk lamp in patinated brass with a recessed conical shade, reworked in
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20th Century Italian Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco 1940s Enamelled Boule Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A chic, Art Deco terracotta boule lamp with chocolate brown glaze and decorative, scrolling
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20th Century French Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Fog Mørup Uplight Floor Lamp in Bronze, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog Mørup
Located in Prague, New Town
Large uplight floor lamp, produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark, 1940s. Made from patinated bronze
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Regency 1940 s Signed Lalique Art Glass Table Lamps w/ Lion Masks
By Lalique
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's French Hollywood Regency Signed Lalique Art Glass Lions Masks Table Lamps. Petite in
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Marble, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear to green metal consistent with age and use Dimensions of Lamp
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm table lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s Restored Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- Repolished - Newly rewired - 2x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible (US plug adapter includes) - New wooden holder for glass shade - The glass shade is laying on the wooden h...
Category

1940s European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large French 1940s White and Gold Porcelain Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very large French 1940s white soft-paste porcelain lamp with gold accents. This French lamp from
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Vintage 1940S Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage 1940s lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage 1940s lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Vintage 1940s lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage 1940s lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern vintage 1940s lamps are of considerable interest. Barovier&Toso, Hans Bergström and Paavo Tynell each produced beautiful vintage 1940s lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage 1940S Lamps?

Prices for vintage 1940s lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage 1940s lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $108,974, while the average can fetch as much as $2,487.

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 Vintage 1940s Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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.