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Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Ceramic Art Decorated Pendant Shade Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage circa 1970s art decorated pottery hanging lamp or light fixture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Italian Industrial Ceiling Lamp in White Enamel and Chrome Plating, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Italian industrial style hanging lamp in white enameled metal. Its top is made from
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
$280 Sale Price
46% Off
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Italy
The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Polish Factory Pendant Lamp from Mesko, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Industrial Polish Factory Ceiling Lamp from Mesko, 1990s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Impressive 'bomb' hanging lamp manufactured by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland during the
Category
1990s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Iron
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp with Frosted Glass, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
1970s Henri Mathieu French Space Age Silver Moon Pendant Lamp
By Henri Mathieu
Located in Chula Vista, CA
From France sculptural vintage by Henri Mathieu Aluminum
spiral shaped moon hanging Lamp Pendant
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a black
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Polam Wilkasy in Poland during the 1970s. It features a
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Iron
Pyramid-shaped Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid-shaped Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler, circa 1970
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It has a beautiful opaline glass with a aluminum top
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Agne Jakobsson 2 Tier Off White Hanging Pendant with 12 Amber Glass Shades
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Sweden Off White "Hurricane" Hanging Lamp with
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Danish Minimalist White Bundle Pendant Lamp by Lyskær
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish bundle hanging lamp consisting of 4 fixtures that that be used collectively, in pairs or
Category
1980s Danish Minimalist Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
$266 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Custom Surgical Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large hanging lamp that has been repurposed from vintage medical exam lights. They have an
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
$4,720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rare Model
4046
pendant lamp by J. Hoogervorst for Anvia, Netherlands 1950
s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Rare model 4046 hanging lamp by Anvia from the 1950s. This light is a playful item with the bright
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Italian Industrial Ceiling Lamp in White Opaline Glass
Chrome, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Italian industrial style hanging lamp in white opaline glass. Its top is made from chrome
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brutalist Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This
Category
1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Large Pendant Lamp by Harvey Guzzini in Chrome Metal and Methacrylate, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
and visual contrast, reinforcing the lamp’s Space Age identity. This large hanging lamp is equipped
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
LS 134 Medusa Ceiling Lamp/Pendant by Carlo Nason, Italy, c. 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York City, NY
The LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp, crafted by Carlo Nason for the renowned Italian firm Mazzega
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pedant Lamp from Doria in Opal Glass with Braidet Rattan, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
This hanging lamp is simple and timeless, handcrafted combined with excellent glass art. The
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Rattan, Opaline Glass
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp with Frosted Glass Cover, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Iron
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Iron
Reggiani Italy Tiered Chrome Six Arm "Horn" Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Italian Modern Reggiani chrome plated six arm "Trumpet" Hanging Lamp. Featuring six
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Chrome
Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp
Lampshade is in
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Teak, Rope
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Cage Factory Pendant Lamp with Glass Cover from Mesko, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Iron
Verona Pendant by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Verona” hanging lamp by Svend Middleboe for Nordisk Solar. White lacquered metal shades and new
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Industrial Polish Factory Ceiling Lamp with Glass Cover from Mesko, 1990s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Impressive 'bomb' hanging lamp manufactured in 1990s by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It
Category
1990s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Iron
RAAK Amsterdam Maxi Globe Xl Pendant Lamps, The Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
ceiling or as hanging lamp. Very nice to use in a hotel or cafe in large numbers. Whether hung up alone
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
RAAK Amsterdam Maxi Globe M Pendant Lamps, The Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
ceiling or as hanging lamp. Very nice to use in a hotel or cafe in large numbers. Whether hung up alone
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Iron
Lovely Geometric Plafonier or Wall Lamp by ERCO Leuchten, 1950s Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
executed in brass and plastic.
The hanging lamp need 3x E27 / E26, in working condition and runs both on
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It has a beautiful round design, which is similar
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Resin
Teak
Ball Fabric Shade Ceiling Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Teak & Ball Fabric Shade Ceiling Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Germany
Elegant and minimal design hanging
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Octagonal Scandinavian Modern Pendant Light in Red Checkered Glass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Scandinavian hanging lamp composed of 8 checkered glass panels. Unknown Scandinavian
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
Geometric red glass lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in red glass and metal.
The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Holm Sorensen Kastrup Teak Tri-Star with 3 White Glass Hanging Pendants
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, RAAK
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hanging Lamps, C. 1962. Featuring a suspended tri star Teak framework with three-tiered hanging Horn
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Milk Glass, Teak, Glass
Scandinavian Modern White Multi Shaded Pendant Lamp
Located in Esbjerg, DK
circa 1970s in the style of Alvar Aalto. This modern rather sculptural hanging lamp will shine and be
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Pendant Light by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Milano, 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful Italian mid-century hanging lamp in excellent condition.
Designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Per Mazzega, 1970s
By Mezzaga
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Charming Italian mid-century Murano glass pendant or hanging lamp per Mazzega fashion house, from
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Steel
$663 Sale Price
85% Off
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design hanging lamp
Lampshade is in good condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulb.
Wired and
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
2-tier opal glass lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in opaline glass and aluminium.
The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Art Deco Globe Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass
Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a spherical shade in white opaline glass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Plexiglass and Bent Wood Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
hanging lamp
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulb
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Plexiglass, Bentwood
Rare Atomic Shade Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare atomic shade pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
Elegant and minimal design hanging
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Latex, Plastic
Small Scandinavian White Opaline Glass
Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small yet stylish vintage danish/Scandinavian hanging lamp composed of an opaline glass shade set
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Raffia Bast and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Raffia Bast and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Germany
Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Raffia, Teak
"TRAMA" Pendant Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini
Paolo Longhi for LucePlan
By Luciano Ballestrini, Paolo Longhi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design "TRAMA" Pendant Hanging Lamp by Luciano Ballestrini @ Paolo Longhi for
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
$701 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Oval Industrial Polish Factory Pendant Lamp from Predom Mesko, 1960s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1960s by Predom Mesko in Skarzysko-Kamienna in
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Large Oval Industrial Polish Factory Pendant Lamp from Predom Mesko, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by Predom Mesko in Skarzysko-Kamienna in
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Cylinder Pendant Pair in Gold, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of midcentury hanging lamps featuring a vented gold tone aluminum cap with a white acrylic
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Industrial Polish Cast Aluminium Factory Pendant Lamp from Mesko, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Polish Cast Aluminium Factory Pendant Lamp from Mesko, 1970s
By PREDOM MESKO
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial hanging lamp manufactured in 1970s by MESKO in Skarzysko-Kamienna in Poland. It
Category
1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Silver Metal Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial hanging lamp
clear striped glass
grey cast aluminium top
Weight: 2.90 kg / 6.4 lb
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
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Vintage Hanging Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage hanging lamp available at 1stDibs. A vintage hanging lamp — often made from metal, glass and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are 223 variations of the antique or vintage vintage hanging lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage hanging lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vintage hanging lamp made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage hanging lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philips, Gino Sarfatti and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Hanging Lamp?
Prices for a vintage hanging lamp start at $122 and top out at $5,773 with the average selling for $385.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About Vintage Hanging Lamp
- What is a hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arc lamp is the name of a lamp that hangs over a sofa or chair. Base designs vary in size and shape but all support one or more arcing necks, each bearing a shade. Typically, arc lamps have dome shades. However, dome shades may also differ. Find a collection of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil 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 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 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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