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1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Modernist Tall Floor Lamp Hanging Lantern
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Rosenthal Netter, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp perfect in any room. Great design and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
A MODERN BRUTALIST Bamboo TABLE LAMP, AUDOUX-MINNET Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An interesting and graphic table lamp with 5 bamboos, Modernist, Free-Form, Brutalist, Rustic
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Floor Lamp with Tripod Base, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury modern bamboo and rattan Floor Lamp. This fantastic item was produced in Italy
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Louis Sognot
Located in Valencia, VC
Midcentury Bamboo
Rattan Table Lamp — Attributed to Louis Sognot
French midcentury bamboo
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Parchment Paper, Rattan
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing floor Lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of Louis Sognot.
Made in Italy
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Set of Two Lovely Vintage Bamboo Bedside Table Lamps Germany 1980s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Munich, DE
. Manufactured probably in Germany, 1980s.
Executed in bamboo, metal, fabric and plastic, each table lamp comes
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Mushroom Bamboo
Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot Style, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing big mushroom-shaped table lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of the French
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Table Lamp Shade with Pressed Plants, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Odense, DK
Charming vintage wabi-sabi style table lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1950s. The base is made from
Category
1950s Danish Organic Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Cocoon and Bamboo Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Limbach , 1970s, Germany
By Linus Bopp
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon and Bamboo Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Limbach , 1970s, Germany
Cocoon shades & bamboo body
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Resin, Bamboo
Glazed White Bamboo Relief Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
white glazed ceramic table lamp in bottle form with bamboo stalk and foliate relief. Sold sans
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1960s American Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Chic Pair of Large-Scale Bamboo Vases as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of bamboo vases as custom-made lamps. Beautiful shape, scale, texture and range
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1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp By Maison Bagués
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp. French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Maison bagues bamboo brass table lamp France 1950
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Maison Charles
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This Maison Bagues table lamp, crafted in gilded bronze with faux bamboo details, exudes remarkable
Category
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,179 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Rattan/Bamboo Table Lamp with Hand-Sewn Textile Shade 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Italian Rattan/Bamboo Table Lamp with Hand-Sewn Textile Shade
Elegant Italian table lamp, crafted
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Textile, Bamboo, Rattan
Faux-Bamboo Bronze Floor Lamp By Maison Bagués
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice faux-bamboo floor lamp is made of bronze. This is a French work by Maison Bagués
Category
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass and Bamboo by Bergboms, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury table lamp in brass and bamboo by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
This lamp is
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Japanese Modern Bamboo Washi Paper Lantern Table Lamp by Miyabi Andon
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Miyabi Andon table lamp
Japan circa 1980s
Cylindrical lantern constructed of bamboo and
Category
1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Floor Lamp after Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury floor lamp in the style of Franco Albini.
It is made of bamboo and rattan
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Louis Sognot Pair of Rattan, Bamboo and Hemp Table Lamps, France, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century organic table lamps in bamboo, hand-woven wicker, and hemp fabric
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Brass Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp by Chapman 1975
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful brass floor lamp by Chapman. Faux bamboo design with an extendable swivel arm. Nice and
Category
1970s American Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing floor Lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of Louis Sognot.
Made in Italy in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Dome Shade Table Lamp 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic vintage coffee brown table lamp from rattan and bamboo 1960s Italy.
A
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 2 Table Lamps by Olle Alberiu, Rörstrand Bamboo Ceramic Hollywood Regency
By Rörstrand
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
2 table lamps by Olle Alberiu by Rörstrand Bamboo Ceramic Hollywood Regency, 60s
Set made of 2
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century American Indian tent-shaped table or floor lamp in bamboo and rattan. This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Gorgeous Mid Century Handcrafted Bamboo
Wood Table Lamp 60s MCM Arts Crafts
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous
Bamboo and Parquetry!
Table Lamp
Circa 1960s-1970s
Dimensions: 20" tall by 15" wide
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
1970s French Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp in Brass
Located in London, London
Brass floor lamp
A 1970s faux bamboo floor lamp in brass, exuding elegance with its refined
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare! Paul Frankl Bamboo Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! 1940s Decorator Lighting
By Paul Frankl
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE PAUL FRANKL!
MID CENTURY
BAMBOO TABLE LAMP
BURLAP SHADE
MID CENTURY PANACHE!
Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Franco Albini Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century floor lamp entirely crafted from curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cotton
Elegant Mid Century Modern Bamboo Floor Lamp by Louis Sognot France 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative cylindrical bamboo floor lamp. Designed and
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century table lamp in bamboo and rattan. This stunning lighting item was made in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Chrome
Brass Floor Lamp Torcher
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Mastercraft
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinoiserie floor lamp or torcher features stylized faux bamboo body in chrome and brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century American Indian tent-shaped table lamp in bamboo and rattan. This excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century floor or even table lamp in bamboo and rattan. This wonderful piece was made
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful faux bamboo pagoda plaster lamp. Great detail with basket weave framed in faux bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Japanese Touch-Activated Bamboo Sphere Lamp on Lacquered Base (Late 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This sculptural Japanese lamp features a handwoven bamboo shade in the form of a perfect sphere
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo
Rattan Floor Lamp by Louis Sognot, France 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
A bamboo floor lamp designed by Louis Sognot in France during the 1960s.
The six bamboo poles
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Enrico Tronconi, “Bamboo” Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Composed of four stacked opaline glass modules connected by chromed metal rings. The lamp emits a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo, Rattan
Cane Pair of Table Lamps, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Louis Sognot, Vivai del Sud
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of 1960s Italian Handmade Bamboo
Rattan Table Lamps, in the Style of Franco Albini
An
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Table Lamp Rattan and Bamboo Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1970s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful hexagonal table lamp in rattan and bamboo with white fabric shade.
Made in
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Table Lamp in Rattan and Bamboo louis Sognot Style, Italy 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of the French designer Louis
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Table Lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Franco Albini Table Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century table lamp entirely crafted from curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot, Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing one lights floor lamp in bamboo and rattan in the style of the Italian designer
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamp attributed to Louis Sognot, Italy 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful table lamp in bamboo, rattan and wicker attributed to Louis Sognot.
Made in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Bamboo and Brass Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Leola, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous patinated brass and bamboo large ( 82 cm ) table lamp by Leola design, Germany 1960s, with
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bamboo and Brass Table Lamp with Silk Shade, Austria 1950
s
By Ingo Maurer, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Den Haag, NL
Bamboo and brass table lamp with silk shade, Austria 1950's.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp Rattan and Bamboo Louis Sognot Style, Italy 1970s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful hexagonal large table lamp in rattan and bamboo with flowers fabric shade
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Large beautiful 1970s Italian bamboo table lamp with large oiled paper shade
Located in München, DE
Large 1970s bamboo table lamp with a large paper shade.
Beautiful design from the 1960s. Made in
Category
1970s Italian Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Vintage Hollywood Regency Small Bulbous Ceramic Faux Bamboo Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Small Bulbous Ceramic Faux Bamboo Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Table Lamp After Louis Sognot, France 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury large table lamp in curved rattan, bamboo and white fabric. This marvelous
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cotton
Mid Century Frederick Cooper Faux Bamboo
Etched Brass Tray Smokers Floor Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Frederick Cooper Faux Bamboo & Etched Brass Tray Smokers Floor Lamp. Measures 15" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Brass
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Lamp "Mid-Century Modern" 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot bamboo and rattan lamp "Mid-Century Modern" 1960, France
Very nice lamp by the French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage bamboo coconut tree floor lamp in the style of Mario Lopez Torres
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This lamp is decorative and fun. It fits into any decorative scheme. It gives a wonderfully warm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of bronze finish faux bamboo table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of dark bronze finish, turned metal faux bamboo table lamps.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Mid-Century Bamboo Rattan French Riviera Table Lamp, Louis Sognot Style, 1960s
By Louis Sognot, Vivai del Sud, Franco Albini
Located in Valencia, VC
Handmade bamboo and rattan table lamp, crafted in Spain circa 1960s, in the manner of Louis Sognot
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Bamboo Floor Lamps by Louis Sognot, France, 1960
s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Den Haag, NL
These lamps dates from the period Sognot was concerned with more humble and affordable materials in
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Canvas, Bamboo, Wicker
Pair Pink Terrazzo Style Ceramic Table Lamps Bamboo Leather Asian Chinoiserie
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Pair of Pink Terrazzo Style Ceramic Table Lamps with handwoven Bamboo Decor and Taupe
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Bamboo
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Vintage Bamboo Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage bamboo lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage bamboo lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, metal and brass. Vintage bamboo 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 bamboo lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency vintage bamboo lamps are of considerable interest. Vintage bamboo lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ingo Maurer, Carl Auböck and J.T. Kalmar are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Bamboo Lamps?
Vintage bamboo lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $7,950.
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 Bamboo Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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, 2022There 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
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