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 I identify a vintage porcelain lamp?

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

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.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

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.

How do I identify vintage Stiffel lamps?

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.

Vintage Factory Lamps

Large Black Iron Chandeliers

Czech Ceiling Lamp

Blue And White Porcelain Chandelier

1940s Ceiling Lights

Black Cast Iron Lamp

Green Enamel Industrial Pendant

White Enamel Pendant Lighting

Polam Light

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Pair of Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms, 1970s.

$2,848 / set

Danish Palshus Table Lamp Brown Haresfur Glaze, Mid-century Modern Ceramic 1950s

By Saxbo, Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

(3.27") The lamp is a factory first edition and fully marked on bottom. Lightbulb: For type E26/E27

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Palshus Table Lamp Brown Haresfur Glaze, Mid-century Modern Ceramic 1950s

$1,661

Midcentury Danish Royal Copenhagen Tall Table Lamp Bamboo Shape Flower Decor

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Copenhagen logo and the no. 1005/3800 The lamp is a factory first edition. Measurements: Height

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Midcentury Danish Royal Copenhagen Tall Table Lamp Bamboo Shape Flower Decor

$979 Sale Price

25% Off

1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Mushroom Shaped Two Lights Floor Lamp

By Dijkstra

Located in Markington, GB

, Dijkstra lamps is one of the oldest Dutch lamp factories in the Netherlands and makes high-quality lighting

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Mushroom Shaped Two Lights Floor Lamp

1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Mushroom Shaped Two Lights Floor Lamp

$479 Sale Price

26% Off

1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Mushroom Shaped Two Lights Floor Lamp

By Dijkstra

Located in Markington, GB

Haarlem, Dijkstra lamps is one of the oldest Dutch lamp factories in the Netherlands and makes high

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Mushroom Shaped Two Lights Floor Lamp

$677 Sale Price

26% Off

Danish Modern Palshus Very Tall Midnight Blue Table Lamp with Shade, 1960s

By Palshus, Søholm Stentøj, Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Saxbo, Rörstrand

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Very tall Mid-century Danish table lamp from the ceramic workshop Palshus. The lamp was designed by

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Modern Palshus Very Tall Midnight Blue Table Lamp with Shade, 1960s

$2,610

Harald Notini Table Lamp in Brass and Elm, Model 15409, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare table lamp was designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass

Harald Notini Table Lamp in Brass and Elm, Model 15409, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

$4,509

Danish Modern Søholm Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Stripes by Einar Johansen, 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Small ceramic table lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, made circa 1960s. Perfect

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Søholm Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Stripes by Einar Johansen, 1960s

$522

Danish Artistic Palshus Tall Cobalt Blue Table Lamp 1960s with New Lampshade

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

a top cover so it will spread a cocy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Stoneware

Danish Artistic Palshus Tall Cobalt Blue Table Lamp 1960s with New Lampshade

$1,780

Murano glass table lamps Vetri Murano 004 Italy 1970s Set of 2

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

hotel on the site of its former factory. The beauty of these lamps lies in their elegant design. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano glass table lamps Vetri Murano 004 Italy 1970s Set of 2

$700 / set

Signed Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Floor Lamp Gold Italian Art Deco 1980s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in London, GB

signed or simply signed Seguso Murano referring to the family name factory. The floor lamp was produced

Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Signed Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Floor Lamp Gold Italian Art Deco 1980s

$22,592

Tall Danish Palshus Sculptural Table Lamp Dark Blue Glaze, Modern Ceramic 1960s

By Stig Lindberg, Søholm Stentøj, Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Axel Salto, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Tall and rare sculptural midcentury Danish ceramic table lamp designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Tall Danish Palshus Sculptural Table Lamp Dark Blue Glaze, Modern Ceramic 1960s

$2,966

Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Yellow Stripe Decor, Mid-Century Ceramic 1960s

By Saxbo, Palshus, Søholm Stentøj, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

without socket (ceramic part only): 38.5 cm (15.16") Diameter base: 15,5 cm (6.10") The lamp is a factory

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Yellow Stripe Decor, Mid-Century Ceramic 1960s

$1,720

Danish Søholm Table Lamp Earthy Colors, Mid-Century Modern Handmade Ceramic 1970

By Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Svend Aage Jensen) The lamp is a factory first edition in very good condition. Measurements: Height

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric

Danish Søholm Table Lamp Earthy Colors, Mid-Century Modern Handmade Ceramic 1970

$860

Very Tall Danish Palshus Table Lamp Moss Green and Blue, Modern Ceramic 1960s

By Bitossi, Saxbo, Palshus, Axel Salto, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Very tall Mid-century Danish table lamp from the ceramic workshop Palshus. The lamp was designed by

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Very Tall Danish Palshus Table Lamp Moss Green and Blue, Modern Ceramic 1960s

$2,729

Danish Palshus Le Klint Table Lamp Dusted Blue Haresfur Glaze Brass Detail, 1960

By Le Klint, Gunnar Nylund, Esben Klint, Saxbo, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Made in Denmark The lamp is a factory first edition. It's in a very good vintage condition with full

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Palshus Le Klint Table Lamp Dusted Blue Haresfur Glaze Brass Detail, 1960

$1,424

32" Danish Palshus Huge Table Lamp Green and Blue Glaze, Modern Ceramic 1960s

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Søholm Stentøj, Axel Salto, Palshus, Saxbo

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

. It has a top cover so it will spread a cosy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition and

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

32" Danish Palshus Huge Table Lamp Green and Blue Glaze, Modern Ceramic 1960s

$3,085

Danish Palshus Table Lamp Grass Green Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic, 1960s

By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

cover so it will spread a cozy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition. Measurements

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Palshus Table Lamp Grass Green Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic, 1960s

$1,424

Danish Palshus Small Tall Table Lamp Brown Hares Fur Glaze, Mid-century 1960s

By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Gunnar Nylund, Saxbo

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

bottom PLS for Per Linnemann- Schmidt + Palshus + DL 15 The lamp is a factory first edition. Very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Palshus Small Tall Table Lamp Brown Hares Fur Glaze, Mid-century 1960s

$1,127

Palshus Very Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Green Glaze, Danish Midcentury Modern 1960s

By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

cover so it will spread a cosy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition and fully marked on

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Palshus Very Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Green Glaze, Danish Midcentury Modern 1960s

$2,848

Palshus Le Klint Table Lamp Green Blue Danish Midcentury Modern Ceramic, 1960s

By Palshus, Esben Klint

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

: Palshus Denmark, Le Klint, E K (for Esben Klint) and model number 337. The lamp is a factory first

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Palshus Le Klint Table Lamp Green Blue Danish Midcentury Modern Ceramic, 1960s

$1,602

Danish Palshus Table Lamp Green Blue Stripes with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

top cover so it will spread a cozy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Palshus Table Lamp Green Blue Stripes with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s

$1,424

35.4" Tall Danish Midcentury Palshus Ceramic Table Lamp Dark Brown Glaze, 1960s

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

factory first edition. Very good vintage condition. No remarks. Measurements: Height including lamp shade

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

35.4" Tall Danish Midcentury Palshus Ceramic Table Lamp Dark Brown Glaze, 1960s

$4,153

Royal Copenhagen Table Lamp with Fish Motif by Nils Thorsson with Lampshade

By Fog Mørup, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

: Height including lampshade is 52.5 cm Height ceramic part only is 29 cm The lamp is a factory first

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Royal Copenhagen Table Lamp with Fish Motif by Nils Thorsson with Lampshade

$830

Danish Midcentury Modern Palshus Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Green Blue Glaze, 1960s

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

will spread a cozy light downwards. Fully marked on bottom. The lamp is a factory first edition

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Midcentury Modern Palshus Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Green Blue Glaze, 1960s

$1,661

Fantastic Reglor of California Male Fencer Lamp with Original Shade, circa 1951

By Reglor Of California

Located in Pemberton, NJ

factory in Montebello, California. This lamp measures 34" T x 12" W x 7.5" D including finial. The shade

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Fantastic Reglor of California Male Fencer Lamp with Original Shade, circa 1951

$1,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Danish Palshus Large Table Lamp With Brown Glaze and New Shade 1960s Mid Century

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Tue Poulsen, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

spread a cozy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition and in very good vintage condition

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Fabric

Danish Palshus Large Table Lamp With Brown Glaze and New Shade 1960s Mid Century

$1,127

Danish Modern Palshus Table Lamp Dusted Green and Blue with Lampshade, 1960s

By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

will spread a cozy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition. Measurements: Height

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Modern Palshus Table Lamp Dusted Green and Blue with Lampshade, 1960s

$1,424

Danish Midcentury Palshus Tall Green Blue Table Lamp with New Lampshade, 1960s

By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

: 17,5 cm (6.89") The lamp is a factory first edition. Lightbulb: For type E26/E27 Edison screw-fitting

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Midcentury Palshus Tall Green Blue Table Lamp with New Lampshade, 1960s

$1,809

Danish Midcentury Palshus Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Glaze and Stripe Decor, 1960s

By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

cozy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition. Measurements: Height with lampshade: 55 cm

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Midcentury Palshus Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Glaze and Stripe Decor, 1960s

$1,157

Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Brown Rust Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj, Saxbo, Palshus, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

top cover so it will spread a cosy light downwards. The lamp is a factory first edition. It's in a

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Brown Rust Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s

$1,661

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Table Lamps by Inge-Lise Koefoed, Danish Ceramic, 1960s

By Aluminia, Fog Mørup, Inge-Lise Koefoed, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

diameter: 26 cm (10.24") The lamps are factory first editions. Very good vintage condition

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Table Lamps by Inge-Lise Koefoed, Danish Ceramic, 1960s

$3,797 / set

Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Industria Rotterdam

By Industria Rotterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare and old factory lamp by Industria Rotterdam Grey enamel with gray cast iron top white interior

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Industria Rotterdam

$445 / item

Royal Copenhagen Table Lamp 1004/3800 with White and Gilded Glaze Denmark 1970s

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

The lamp is a factory first edition. The lamp comes with a European plug. Use lightbulb for type

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Royal Copenhagen Table Lamp 1004/3800 with White and Gilded Glaze Denmark 1970s

$1,127

Rare Huge Palshus Dark Blue Table Lamp Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic, 1960s

By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Søholm Stentøj, Palshus

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

a factory first edition. Excellent used condition. Measurements: Height with lamp shade: 79 cm

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Rare Huge Palshus Dark Blue Table Lamp Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic, 1960s

$3,560

Danish Modern Palshus Tall Moss Green and Blue Table Lamp with New Lampshade

By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

: 12,5 cm (4.92") Diameter lamp shade: 34 cm (13.39") The lamp is a factory first edition and fully

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Danish Modern Palshus Tall Moss Green and Blue Table Lamp with New Lampshade

$1,750

Pair of Aluminia Tall Table Lamps by Inge-Lise Koefoed, Danish Ceramic 1960s

By Inge-Lise Koefoed, Fog Mørup, Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

") Lampshade diameter: 40 cm (15.75") The lamps are factory first editions. Very good vintage condition

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of Aluminia Tall Table Lamps by Inge-Lise Koefoed, Danish Ceramic 1960s

$6,526 / set

Danish Berte Jessen for Aluminia Tall Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Decor 1960s

By Aluminia, Berte Jessen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

only is 37,2 cm (14.65") The lamp is a factory first edition and in a very good vintage condition

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Berte Jessen for Aluminia Tall Ceramic Table Lamp with Floral Decor 1960s

$1,602

Brass Factory Wall Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass factory wall lamp. Solid brass construction fitted with one E27 porcelain socket made in the

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Factory Wall Lamp

$390 Sale Price / item

44% Off

Vintage Factory Hanging Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage factory industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron, clear glass. Lamp was completely restored

Category

1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Factory Hanging Lamp

$320 / item

Vintage Factory Hanging Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage industrial lamp from 1970s. Anthracite enamel shade. Up to 8 pcs available. Lamps have been

Category

1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Factory Hanging Lamp

$360 / item

Vintage Factory Hanging Lamp, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage Industrial lamp from 1970s. Cast aluminium top. Grey enamel iron shade with white interior

Category

Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum

Vintage Factory Hanging Lamp, 1970s

$176 / item

Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

weight of the lamp is 6,5 kg.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$236 / item

Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron, heavy glass with steel mesh, one E27 socket from the 1970s. Up to 12 pieces available.

Category

1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp

$598 / item

Cast Iron Industrial, Factory Wall Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Czech cast iron factory sconce or wall lamp with two porcelain E27 sockets heavy glass cover and

Category

1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Cast Iron Industrial, Factory Wall Lamp

$330 Sale Price / item

25% Off

Green Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

lamp is 32 cm.The weight of the lamp is 1,2 kg.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Iron

Green Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$212

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Vintage Industrial factory light from the 1960s - Made in United Kingdom - Grey enamel body with

Category

1960s British Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$212

Factory Industrial Pendant Lamps By Zumtobel

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Vienna, AT

Large vintage Industrial pendants lamps by Zumtobel Staff with a shade in polished aluminum from

Category

1980s German Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Factory Industrial Pendant Lamps By Zumtobel

$890 / item

Vintage Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Lamps are after a professional revision, total length of the cable can be

Category

1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp

$658 / item

Vintage Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Soviet Union in the 1970s. Lamps are after a professional revision, total length of the cable can be

Category

1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp

$568 / item

Vintage Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

1970s. Lamps are after a professional revision, total length of the cable can be customized. (Now is 1

Category

1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp

$557 / item

Industrial Blue Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial blue enamel factory pendant light made in United Kingdom during the 1950s. White enamel

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s

$176 / item

Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial white enamel factory pendant light made in United Kingdom during the 1960s. White enamel

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$236 / item

Industrial Blue Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial blue enamel factory pendant light made in United Kingdom during the 1950s. White enamel

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Blue Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s

$212

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial green enamel factory pendant light made in United States during the 1960s. White enamel

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$259 / item

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Vintage Industrial factory light from the 1960s - Made in United Kingdom - Grey enamel body with

Category

1960s British Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$212

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp , 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial green enamel factory pendant light made in United Kingdom during the 1960s. White enamel

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Factory Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp , 1960s

$236 / item

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Vintage Factory Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage factory lamps available for sale. The range of distinct vintage factory lamps — often made from metal, steel and iron — can elevate any home. Vintage factory 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. Vintage factory lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Elektrosvit, PREDOM MESKO and Charles Keller each produced beautiful vintage factory lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Factory Lamps?

Prices for vintage factory lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage factory lamps begin at $103 and can go as high as $4,600, while the average can fetch as much as $300.

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 Factory 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.
How do I identify a vintage porcelain lamp?
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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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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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.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
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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.
How do I identify vintage Stiffel lamps?
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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.