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Tall Stemlite Table Lamp by Designline in Beige with White Frosted Glass Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It works
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Design Table Lamp by Designline in Black with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It works
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp by Designline in Retro Orange with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It works
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp by Designline in Cream Beige with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It works
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Tall Stemlite Table Lamp by Designline in Avocado Green with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
green color. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp by Designline in Mustard Yellow with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It works
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Tall Stemlite Table Lamp by Designline in Dark Yellow with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
butterscotch color. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student Desk Lamp w/ Green Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student/Bankers Desk Lamp w/ Vintage Green Paper Shade
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Designline in Retro Blue with White Frosted Glass Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
top of a vintage credenza. These lamps will compliment modern furniture from iconic designers like
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Designline in Gloss White with White Frosted Glass Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
top of a vintage credenza. These lamps will compliment modern furniture from iconic designers like
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Designline in Hot Pink with White Frosted Glass Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
top of a vintage credenza. These lamps will compliment modern furniture from iconic designers like
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Blue Green Turquoise Ceramic Table lamp with a Blue Grey Silk Shade
By Pieter Groeneveldt
Located in Weesp, NL
1960s Pieter Groeneveldt Craquelé Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
Height: 75 cm / 29.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Silk
Mid Century Design Table Lamp by Designline in Hot Pink with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color. The frosted glass lamp shade is hand blown and gives off a soft warm filtered light. It works
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Luis Pérez de la Oliva Arc Table Lamp Grin Luz Chrome Marble Green Shade, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
detract from the lamp’s overall integrity.
The deep green enameled aluminum shade features a smooth
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Nouveau Table Lamp Ceramic
26.25 h x 7 diameter at widest point
Preowned vintage unrestored
No
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brass Clam Shaped Floor Reading Lamp
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage brass shell shade floor lamp with base diameter of 10 inches. Extends up to 48 inches in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage O.C. White desk lamp
Shade diameter: 6 1/2"
Base diameter: 8"
Height adjusts from 12" to
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Honi Chilo Large Table Lamp
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Large vintage Honi Chilo lamp with original shade, circa 1970s.
Gold or brass colored base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage 3 Arm Brass
Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
structure underneath.
Search terms: Lamp, vintage lamp, bouillotte lamp, tole lamp, vintage lamp, Toleware
Category
20th Century Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Baroque Style Hand Carved Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
original condition with a vintage black lamp shade.
Measurements
Lamp Shade: 80" H X 17" Wide X 17
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
$2,062 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Slate and Teakwood Studio Craft Floor Lamp by Harspwell House
By Harpswell House, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage floor lamp (shade is not included) composed of a rectangular teak column supported by a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Slate
Pair of Table Lamps Vintage Orange Oriental Brass Ceramic Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage ceramic table lamps. Wonderful shade of orange, fantastic shape! Brass Asian
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Barovier Green Murano Glass Floor Lamp w/ Gold Foil Inclusions
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful original vintage Barovier floor lamp with custom shade included. Green Murano glass with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Large wrought iron table lamp
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Large wrought iron table lamp
Brutalist - Vintage - table lamp
Measures :
With Shade : 40x24cm H
Category
20th Century Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid-Eastern Copper Trophy Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
using vintage components.
Lamp shade is available for an additional charge.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
$647 Sale Price
30% Off
Cerused Table Lamp after Heifetz
By James Mont, Yasha Heifetz
Located in New York, NY
Stylish midcentury table lamp of cerused oak, with milk glass diffuser, vintage burlap shade not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Bergboms, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
small tears and very light staining to the vintage fabric shade.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Blue Ceramic and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
without the shade.
The vintage lamp has two lights, and is rewired for the US.
Diameter: 6.25 in.
Very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Chrome Table Lamps by the Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful pair of lamps by the Chase with vintage vaseline glass shade. Lamps have been newly
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$2,650 / set
1950s Tall Table Lamp Tapered Goatskin Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Preowned unrestored vintage condition
No lamp shade is included.
Refer to images for condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Goatskin
Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
, 1940s.
The brass base presents with heavy oxidation. Small stain on vintage fabric shade.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA – Table Lamp, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
patina that enhances the lamp’s vintage character.
The shade is crafted using the classic mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Iron Sculpted Vine and Cone Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage hand made iron floor lamp. Shade is a metal sheep making a cone around the light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Table Lamp Chrome Plated Tripod Base
35.5 h 14 x 14
Original vintage condition
No lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Uno Westerberg, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Uno Westerberg
Located in High Point, NC
Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1960s.
*some scratches on shade and mild discoloration to stem, overall good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lorenzo Andrei Handcrafted Italian Table Lamp Poggi Ugo
By Poggi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
terracotta craftsmanship
16.5 to socket x 8 diameter
Preowned original vintage unrestored condition.
No lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
1950s Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp Exotic Wood Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modernist sculptural Table Lamp Mexico City
exotic wood
29 socket x 8 x 8
Original vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
for E27 bulb.
A lovely Nordic modern piece in truly excellent vintage condition.
The lamp shade is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,157 Sale Price
25% Off
1970s White Cylinder Table Lamp Style of Kartell Italy
By Kartell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
interior white cylinder. 3 in the top portion.
Unrestored vintage condition preowned.
Lamp shade is not
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1980s Goatskin Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
vintage condition
No lamp shade
Refer to images.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Goatskin
XL Sea Blue Floor Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
stonewashed blue shades fits perfectly with the custom made beige lamp shade with vintage aqua trimming, and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Fine Minet Rope Table Lamp after Adrien Audoux
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant 1970s rope arm table lamp with original vintage shade.The diameter refers to the shade, the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted 20th Century Anatolian Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
unique and sustainable piece, it’s perfect for those who appreciate one-of-a-kind vintage lighting.
Lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
1960s Modernist Cone Table Lamp Mahogany Bronze Mexico
By Luis Barragan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
h x 6 diameter at widest
Original Preowned Vintage Unrestored Condition.
Lamp shade is not included
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Chromed Steel and Cobalt Marble Art Deco Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, and a meticulously recovered lamp shade, this vintage piece embodies the essence of the Machine Age
Category
Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
EWÅ Värnamo, Floor Lamps, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
.
Dramatic patina present. Assorted vintage diffusers.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 51.2” H x 7
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Onyx Marble and Brass Column Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Onyx Marble and Brass Column Table Lamp. Good vintage condition. Optional shade has a small
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Tree Trunk Table Lamp in Acacia, Oak and Linen, 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
lamp with a vintage linen shade. Newly made base out of solid oak, which is acid-colored on a natural
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Oak
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi in creame
gold. 1970s.
By Bergboms, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bromma, SE
or UK electrical standard.
Great vintage condition.
The white lamp shade in cotton on the three
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Table Lamps, Lars-Gunnar Nordström, Metallimestarit, 1970s
By Lars-Gunnar Nordström
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Marked. Metal frame with acrylic lamp shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$4,272 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Georg Gin Atomic Table Lamp Geometric Wood Design
By Georg Gin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Preowned original unrestored vintage condition. Wear is present.
Lamp shade is not included.
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Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
1960s Style of Gordon
Jane Martz Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Preowned vintage condition unrestored
No lamp shade is included.
See all images provided.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
American Arts and Crafts Copper
Nailhead Drum Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
11.25" high. Good vintage condition. Lamp Shade available upon request only.
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Antique Early Riviere Grapevine Desk/Table Lamp - Stickley era W5666 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
/Table Lamp from the early 1900s in very good condition. The lamp shade is vintage but was not originally
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Italian Arco Chrome
Marble Adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp
Located in Basel, BS
Style: Hollywood Regency, Italian
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Lamp Shade: Included
Place
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Wisteria Stained Glass and Bronze Floor Lamp After Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Vintage floor lamp with stained glass shade depicting wisteria flowers after the original design by
Category
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Fine Rope Table Lamp in Style of Adrien Audoux
By Frida Minet
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 1970s rope arm table lamp with original vintage shade. 1 E27 / model a bulb.
To be on the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,790 Sale Price
20% Off
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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
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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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