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Mid Century Dijkstra Flower Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century Dijkstra space age flower shaped pendant lamp with double acrylic glass shade. The lamp
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason LT 338 Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hannover, DE
use of Murano glass. He is the creator of beautiful floor lamps and pendant lights, primarily produced
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Danish Tiered White Hanging Lamp by Frandsen
s Belysning, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large tiered - layered pendant/hanging light in white powder coated metal. Designed and
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Peill
Putzler Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique mid century frosted glass pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler. The lamp has an icy look due to
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
Vintage Space Age UFO Acrylic Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare mid century acrylic glass pendant lamp in UFO-like shape. The lamp has a purple and gray-like
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage swedish Hans Agne Jackobsson lamella hanging lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 100-150cm Height , 45cm Diameter.
Condition: Good has one small chip on the wood
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Orange Retro Ceramic Hanging Lamps, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Two triangle shaped ceramic pendant lights with orange colour. The lamps require one E27/26
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20th Century Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Ceramic
Small White Space Age Mushroom Hanging Lamp, 1970
s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small mid century white space age mushroom pendant lamp. The mushroom shade is made out of acrylic
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Yellow Metal Industrial Shaped Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique yellow vintage space age pendant lamp made out of metal. The light is ideal above a dining
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Florentine Hanging Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very interesting and decorative lamp.
5 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is rewired and in
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson Pape Finish copper hanging lamp 1950
s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
Delicate copper and suspension lamp made in the 1950s. Designed by the finish female designer Lisa
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Copper
$1,898 Sale Price
20% Off
Space Age Vintage Chromed Sputnik Chandelier Hanging Lamp 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage circular Sputnik chandelier from chromed metal, 1960s.
An amazing chandelier, this presented Space Age chandelier circa 1960.
This great Sputnik chandelier shows no...
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Hanging Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful ceiling lamps produced in Sweden for Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960, design
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Vintage Glass Hanging Lamp by Peill
Putzler, circa 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
press.
Made of white glass and the lamp is clear at the top, the top is made of chrome with the
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Chrome
$545 Sale Price
53% Off
Pair of Marta Laudani
Marco Romanelli, Oluce, Hanging Lamps
By Marta Laudani, Oluce, Marco Romanelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the larger lamp of this collection. The smaller version is called Lanternina.
Measurements:
17.50
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
Vintage Orrefors Hanging Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Oirlo, LI
as a floor lamp.
This is a beautiful model with 8 glass leaves and beautiful gold-coloured details
Category
1960s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
$1,998 Sale Price
20% Off
Sven Aage Brutalist Hanging Lamp for Holm Sorensen
Company
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
.
Specs: Metal.
Condition:
This Holm Sorensen brutalist lamp is in great vintage condition. There is
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Scandinavian Modern Brass Hanging Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of bell shaped pendant ceiling lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden, 1960s. They feature solid brass top and shade with a reflective golden interior. Suita...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
$707 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage lucite hanging lamp by Meblo Guzzini , 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 58 cm Diameter , 30 cm H shade 140cm H with cord (Adjustable in height)
Condition: Good
Designer: Guzzini
Period: 1980's
Material: Plastic
Color: White
Condition: Good
Category
1980s Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Spherical Amber Glass Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage spherical amber colored glass chandelier, wired and ready for use.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
3 Spanish Rattan Bell Pendant Lights Ceiling Hanging Lamps
Located in Barcelona, ES
chain ended by a wicker lined canopy.
These lamps will add a fresh Mediterranean taste placed over a
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill
Putzler, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare spherical pendant light in yellow opaline glass the half of which is decorated with horizontal stribes. It has a nickel plated top that allows for easy access when the bulb ne...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Opaline Glass
Limburg Glashutte Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s Midcentury Design Lamp, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Gives a nice light effect once lit.
Category
1970s German Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
Mid-century design hanging lamp by Ernst Palme , Germany , 1970s
By Ernest Palme
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 94cm Height , 44cm Diameter
Condition: Good has some patina and signs of use
Color: Gold
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Italian Brera Hanging Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hamburg, DE
simple and elegant pendant in white and gray. The egg-shaped opal glass lamp body hangs from a fine wire
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Midcentury pencil reed rattan bamboo pendant hanging lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Zaandam, NL
A wonderful pencil or split reed rattan wicker bamboo pendant lamp, Italy 1970s. The split reed is
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Italian Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
handcrafted lamp will be the perfect choice hanging over a kitchen's table, dining area and also as a bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Rope
White Metal Hanging Lamp by Joe Colombo Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare and iconic white pendant lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950s. This
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Red Sun Ball Hanging Lamp Made of Glass, Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Bring the fireball into your home, bring a lamp into your home that shines like a sun on the
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár.
This vintage item
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Hannover, DE
Very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for J.T. Kalmár.
This vintage item
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Small Reversed Tulip Mid Century Opaline Glass Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century scandinavian style milk glass pendant light with black ceiling cap. The lamp has a a
Category
20th Century Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
perfect choice hanging over a kitchen's table, dining area and also as a bedroom ceiling lamp. This lamp
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Rattan, Rope, Jute
$2,083 Sale Price
20% Off
Lovely Geometric Cocoon Hanging Lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Lantern Hanging Lamp made of Copper and Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful Latern is made of mouth-blown glass and copper. This lamp gives an impression of
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1950s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
$427 Sale Price
40% Off
Swedish Modern Brass Hanging Lamp with Openwork Element, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hanging lights have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Red
Bucket
Space Age Hanging Lamp by Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red vintage space age 'bucket' pendant lamp by Ateljé Lyktan. The lamp has an industrial look and
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20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Mid Century UFO Plexiglass Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970
s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange mid century plexiglass space age pendant lamp. The lamp has an orange outer shade and a
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Church Hanging Lamp from WKR Leuchten 1960s
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
These simple and timeless lights come from a church that was built in the 1960s. The lamps hung in
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
$844 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Limburg Glashütte brass smoked glass ball pendant hanging lamp , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 65cm Height , 25cm Diameter
Condition: Good
Material: Glass , metal
Color: Gold
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Crystal Glass Hanging Lamp with Chrome Frame, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant lamp with crystal glass shade. The light reflects nicely through the rough
Category
20th Century Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Glass
Blue Mid Century Flying Saucer UFO Hanging Lamp, 1970
s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Unique mid century space age pendant light in blue colour. The lamp is made out of metal and has a
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Very Elegant Acrylic Lucite Hanging Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pendant lamp by Cosack Leuchten, Germany. Brown and amber heavy Lucite or Acrylic shade
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Hannover, DE
Very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
This vintage item is fully functional and in very good condition, but shows signs of wear consistent wit...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Lakro Amstelveen
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has a dark brown
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Snowball hanging Lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 75cm Height , 30 cm Diameter
Condition: Good
Period: 1950s
Material: Metal , glass
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Solid Large Wrought Iron Gold Leaf Hanging Lamp, 1970s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Gilded Wrought Iron Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Fantastic craftsmanship. The
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Iron
Cylindrical Scandinavian Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp can be adjusted up from 70 to 120cm height.
Executed in opaline glas, brass and teak wood
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Lovely Cocoon Counterweight Hanging Lamp by Münchener Werkstätten, 1950s Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hanging Lamp in Blown Glass / Colored Three Lights, Italy, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Hanging waterfall in blown glass / colored three tulips red, blue and orange, Italy, 1960
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Hanging Lamp In Teak And Perspex Granite, 1960
s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed and produced in Denmark during the 1960's. It features a solid teak
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Teak
$839 Sale Price
45% Off
Art Deco style Hanging Lamp in Marbled Glass
Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish art deco/functionalist pendant light partially perforated solid brass and marbled glass. It was manufactured in Denmark during the mid-late 140s. New and secure wire and fitti...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Onyx Marble and Brass Small Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small and possibly bespoke ceiling light composed of a engine-turned 'salmon' onyx marble shade an over-sized top in solid patinated brass. Art Deco revival in style. Unknown Itali...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Marble, Brass
$317 Sale Price
43% Off
Midcentury Hanging Lamp in Glass
Brass by BUR, Bünte
Remmler
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury modern German pendant ceiling light composed of pressed glass featuring a solid brass outer-shade with quadratic perforations. It was made at Bünte & Remmler - BuR Leutsch...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Brass Hanging Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Acid treated and torch-cut pendant designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the early 1960s. Manufactured by Holm-Sørensen & Pedersen in Denmark, circa 1970. Makers mark present to th...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Brass
Large hanging lamp from Harvey Guzzini for Meblo ceiling lamp, 1970s0s
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ceiling lamp by Harvey Guzzini for Mablo - 1970s.
This beautiful lamp is a real design classic
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Chrome
$754 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Lamp - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Lakro Amstelveen
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Orange mid century pendant lamp by Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp is made out of steel and has an
Category
20th Century Space Age Vintage Hanging Lamp
Materials
Metal
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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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