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Vintage Space Age Table Lamp with Orange Textile Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small retro table lamp with newly made orange, space age style shade. The lamp has a wooden base
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
VINTAGE RUSTIC COUNTRY FAUX ANTLER TABLE LAMP WITH MATCHiNG SHADE
Located in Pulborough, GB
table lamp, inspired by rustic lodge and cabin décor. This eye-catching lamp features a sculptural base
Category
20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Italian Aluminum Table Lamp with Swiveling Shade by Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Modernist table lamp supported by steel stem and black painted metal base by Targetti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Koch
Lowy Chrome Adjustable Task / Table Lamp with Articulating Shade
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Koch
Lowy Chrome stage or spotlight-style task/table lamp (ca. 1970s, USA).
Featuring
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage European Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Shade and Metal Base
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage European table lamp features a sculpted metal base with a three-footed design and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist
Abalone Lawyer
s Lamp
with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
Vintage French Gilt Brass Candlestick Lamp With Frosted Etched Ruffled Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning vintage French gilt brass candlestick now converted as a lamp with an outstanding hand
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sculptural French Tripod Floor Lamp Brown Enamel Shade, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Sculptural vintage French tripod floor lamp with brass details and iron frame.
Substantial
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Early 20th Century Cherubs Lamp With Hand Painted Cherubs Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 20th century lamp features three young children, or cherubs, in a style that mimics an
Category
Vintage 1930s American Renaissance Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair
Offered for sale is a great
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage American Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp with Working Power
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1990s Vintage Table Lamp in Copper-colored Ceramic with Raffia Shade
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant vintage table lamp with a glazed ceramic base in a metallic copper tone and a natural
Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting table lamp made in Austria in the 1950s. The shade is fiberglass. Original wiring
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Cast Brass w/Damask Shade
By James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie & Hollywood Regency table lamp composed of a cast brass body, push
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Taupe Triennial Greek Key Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Taupe Triennial Greek Key Shade Floor Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Elaborate Hand Crafted Textile Drum Lamp Shade by Maria Kipp
By Maria Kipp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Elaborate Hand Crafted Textile Drum Lamp Shade by Maria Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Smoked Glass Etched Wheat Table Lamp with Cream Fabric Shade
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This charming vintage table lamp captures the timeless appeal of mid-20th-century design, blending
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage Teak Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade from Parker Knoll, 1960s
By Parker Knoll
Located in Oirlo, LI
vintage floor lamp by Parker Knoll, featuring a sleek teak wood base and a cozy fabric new shade. A true
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Table Lamp “Fish” With Shade In Onyx and Bronze
Located in Bastogne, BE
.
Browse our collection of vintage table lamps to find the perfect design that will add a little something
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage French Country Brass Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Brass Tole Metal Shade Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Nickle Plated Adjustable Table Lamp with Hardwired Integral Helmet Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Nickle Plated French Style Adjustable Table Lamp with Integral Helmet Shade, Double Sockets
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron, Nickel
Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Tall Candlestick Lantern Tulip Shade Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Tall Candlestick Lantern Tulip Table Lamp with White Slag Glass Shades
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Tall Vintage Stiffel Bamboo Brass Table Lamp with Custom Shade
By Stiffel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive tall large table lamp by Stiffel having bamboo inspired columnar brass lamp on 7.5
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,100 Sale Price
24% Off
Tole Florence Glass Shade Table Lamp Vintage Eglo Leuchten Austria, 1970s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful table lamp Florence Style with a glass shade. This light requires one European E14
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Accent Amber Glass Bell Shade and Brass Oil Lamp Style
By Quezal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lighting piece styled as an oil lamp with a glass shade. This piece is romantic and
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian "Mushroom" Table Lamp in Enameled Metal with Swiveling Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite vintage mushroom-form metal table lamp retaining its original white enamel with tubular stem
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Scandinavian Teak and Brass Table Lamp with Spiral
Gold
Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Table Lamp composed of a solid teak base and rod with solid brass accents highlighting the organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Dijkstra Mushroom Floor Lamp with White Acrylic Glass Shade, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic vintage mushroom floor lamp by Dijkstra with white acrylic glass shade. The shade can be
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Billy Haines style Porcelain Biscuit Lamp w/ Maria Kipp Vintage Shade
By William Billy Haines
Located in North Miami, FL
shade.
Note: Original vintage Maria Kipp lamp shade is 18 inches diameter and 14 inches tall.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Stiffel Hollywood Regency Gold Pineapple Modern Floor Lamp
Shade 52"
By Stiffel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Stiffel Hollywood Regency style floor lamp featuring fluted column and pineapple deseign
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Composition
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Modern Square Glass Table Lamp with Original Green Shade
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Swedish table lamp from the mid 20th century. Illuminate your space with the enchanting
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage Bronze And Pollard Oak Vasaform Table Lamp Silk Brocade Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage 1990’s Renaissance Revival style patinated bronze, pollard oak and silk table lamp having
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$568 Sale Price
33% Off
Vintage Ceramic and Brass Graduated Dual Socket Floor Lamp with Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glamorous and unique Hollywood Regency-Style floor lamp (ca. 1960s, USA).
Composed of a graduated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Tripod Table Lamp with Murano Frosted Glass "Swirl" Shade
By Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive table lamp composed of a rubber/plastic tripod base supporting a brass cradle with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Ceramic Table Lamp by Søholm with Vintage Decorated Paper Shade
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in København K, 84
and blue glazed base.
The lamp comes with a rare decorated vintage paper shade with a matte
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Vintage cholla wood Table Lamp on Maple Base with Original Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
depending on your taste. It is fraying at the base. The plug is vintage and original to the lamp in off
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Driftwood, Wood
$489 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Vintage Brass Copper Table Lamp Pink Shade 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage table lamp from copper and brass in geometric shape Vienna 1930s.
An elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Czech Cast Iron Glass Lamp Vintage Floral Shade Home Lighting
Located in Praha, CZ
A mid-century cast-iron and glass table lamp produced in Czechoslovakia, featuring a sculpted iron
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Table Lamp Adjustable Shade 1950s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table lamp or desk lamp from metal and aluminum in dark red color tone
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Vintage Table Lamp, Milk Glass Shade and Metallic Rod
Located in Beirut, LB
lamp shade crafted from milk glass. The design is further enhanced with a sleek metallic rod and a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rustic Metal and Wood Mini Pineapple with Grass cloth Shade Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of tropical charm to your space with this delightful vintage pineapple table lamp
Category
2010s American Country Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Table Lamp White Gold Table Lamp With Metal Base Opal Matt Glass Shade
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage brass table lamp with two glass shades. This elegant table lamp is a combination of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamp on a Triangular Base with Pleated Shade
Located in Hitchin, England
A vintage 1960s floor lamp, consisting of a triangular three-rod base which has a twisted finish
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Art Deco Vintage Opal Glass Lamp Shade Geometric, 1930s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
shades have no damage. Three screws hold each lamp shade at the base for an easy handling for changing
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Quartz Crystal and Lucite Lamp and Shade with Lucite Finial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
application, as a lamp, further highlights the lustrous combination of the crystals’ sparkle and matte
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Vintage French Country Brass Reading Floor Pole Lamp with Tole Metal Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage French Country Brass Reading Floor Pole Lamp with Fruit Harvest Painted Tole Metal Shade. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Parrot Ginger Jar Table Lamp With Original Shade
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant vintage ceramic ginger jar lamp hand-painted with charming parrot motifs in coral pink
Category
1990s Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage French Country Tole Metal Shade Brass Column Candelabra Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Tole Metal Shade Brass Column Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Distressed Wood Brass Student Desk Lamp w/ Metal Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Distressed Wood Brass Student Desk Lamp w/ Metal Shade . Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950s Green Ceramic-like Table Lamp with Fiberglass Double Drum Shade
Located in Seattle, WA
aquatic plant motifs. The lamp retains its original double-tiered possibly fiberglass shade with laced
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Table Lamp with Authentic Shade In Faience Longwy, France, 1970s
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare table lamp signed Longwy faience factory. This lamp is made of faience and decorated with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Vintage French Country Style Small Brass Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp w Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Style Small Brass Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp w/ Pleated Shade. Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp, William Morris Acanthus Shade, Dutch Vintage
By Delft, William Morris (English)
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This blue and white Delft table lamp features a vintage Dutch Delftware vase paired with William
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$706 Sale Price
30% Off
Lamps Table Pair Task Gooseneck Vintage Black Metal White Glass Shade
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Pair of vintage painted black, metal gooseneck task lamps with original glass shades, 15” high
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Verner Panton Inspired Space Age Floor Lamp with Half Dome Shade
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage white enameled metal floor lamp with large half dome shade and acrylic diffuser. The lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Table Lamp with Slim Cylindrical Woven Shade Denmark Mid-century 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Josef Frank, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Paavo Tynell
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage table lamp with long slim cylindrical woven shade made in Denmark in the 1960s.
The lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Lamp Shade For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage lamp shade available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and fabric, every vintage lamp shade was constructed with great care. Find 161 options for an antique or vintage vintage lamp shade now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage lamp shade, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage lamp shade, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage lamp shade has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Apollo Electric Company, Bill Blass and Carl Fagerlund are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Lamp Shade?
A vintage lamp shade can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $7,727.
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 Lamp Shade
- What is a softback lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
- What is a mica lamp shade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items 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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