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Vintage 50s Italian brass sculptural floor lamp, heart shaped shade, bark finish
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is a slender vintage floor lamp in solid brass, with finely hand-decorated base
Category

Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Blue Vase Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous vintage chinese vase made into a lamp with a gorgeous vintage french floral fabric lamp
Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Art Deco Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, Scandinavia, 1930s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass and opaline glass Art Deco wall lamp, Scandinavia 1930s. Adjustable lamp shade. Fine
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pastorius Sconce in Brass
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
. With a vintage feeling, the flexible lamp shade has matte black exterior and a matte white interior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ceramic Table Lamp by Gerd Hiort Petersen, Soholm, 1960, Midcentury Table Light
By Gerd Hiort Petersen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
dark brown glazed ceramic lamp stand with vintage fabric shade included, all in excellent vintage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Akari 24A Lamp Shade by Isamu Noguchi, 1950s-1960s
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari 24A sculptural lamp (shade only). The shade is in well preserved
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Tall Table Light by Danish Knabstrup Keramik, 1960s. Vintage Shade Included
By Knabstrup
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
burgundy ceramic lamp Stand with vintage shade included, all in excellent vintage condition. A beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile, Ceramic

Vintage ceramic table lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking sculptural mid century ceramic table lamp. Beautiful vintage lamp shade. Tested and
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Burl Wood Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency seventies table lamp made from burl wood and brass and a vintage lamp shade
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Burl Wood Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency seventies table lamp made from burl wood and brass and a vintage lamp shade
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Glass Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Large brass and glass tip floor lamp. Comes with a vintage lamp shade. Tested and ready for
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Owl Table Lamp by Loevsky Loevsky, 1960s
By Loevsky Loevsky 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
. Works with a regular E27 light bulb. Comes with a vintage lamp shade. Loevsky & Loevsky produced
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th Century Murano Lamp with Parchment Shade
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century Italian Murano lamp with custom parchment shade. The lamp is a rich shade of teal blue
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Parchment Paper

Vintage MCM Table Lamp with Frosted White Glass Mushroom Shade by Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with frosted white glass mushroom shade by Laurel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super Rare floor lamp with Rattan shade by Bröderna Malmström, Sweden, 1950s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Super Rare floor lamp with Rattan shade by Bröderna Malmström, Sweden, 1950s Original lamp in a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Jade Lamp with Shade
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage Jade colored stone lamp with silk shade. Shade dimensions: 14"dia x 9"h
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Vintage Bronze Candlestick Lamp with Shade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage heavy bronze candlestick lamp with three bobeche for candles, raised with paw feet on
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20th Century American Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Murano Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Aspen, CO
Stunning vintage Murano lamp with custom shade created in Paris. Glass is a beautiful aqua blue
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Silk

Vintage Scalloped Mauve Pink Lamp Shade
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
shade is created for a table lamp (not included). Its sides are scalloped and covered in mauve pink
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood and Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Short vintage floor lamp made of three stained wood feet circling around a cylindrical fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Bouilette Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage French bouillette style two arm table lamp with weathered aged patina having exceptional
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Dog Lamp with Painted Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage painted dog mounted into a lamp and placed on wooden base. The lamp is crowned with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Gold

Vintage Polished Brass Lamp with Brass Shade
By Stilnovo, Sciolari Lighting, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Gerald Thurston, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting vintage Stilnovo style polished brass table lamp or desk lamp with a cone shaped brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Brass Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Astoria, NY
A large vintage table lamp with a patinated brass body and original fluted shade. Reduced from
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Stand Lamp with Copper Shade
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Italian vintage stand lamp. Copper shade’s 1950s design. Space accent item with a stylish and cool
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Vintage Murano Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage white Murano lamp with bubble detail. Custom silk shade made in Paris. Re-wired and re
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Silk, Lucite

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp with Woven Shade
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage glazed ceramic table lamp topped with an unusual shade, made of two curved screens, woven
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Wicker Floor Lamp with Hanging Shade
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Chic Wicker Floor Lamp with Basket-Style Lantern Shade.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Vintage Driftwood Table Lamp with Woven Shade
Located in Hanover, MA
Wonderfully organic sculptural form on this entirely original table lamp from the 1950's including
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Vintage Shade
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage table lamp made of faded glaze ceramic, topped with the original 1960s lampshade, square
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Gilded Iron Floor Lamp with Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lamp has endless opportunities in any decor. It will fit in anywhere due to its slender
Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Gilded Iron Floor Lamp with Shade, Vintage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lamp has endless opportunities in any decor. It will fit in anywhere due to its slender
Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Gladiator Lamp and New Custom Parchment Shade
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage gladiator lamp and new custom parchment shade, newly rewired. Measures: Shade: 16
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage 1960s Teak Table Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Hitchin, England
A vintage 1960s teak table lamp, consisting of a solid turned teak base, fully rewired using cream
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Teak

Vintage Brass Library Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, industrial-style brass library desk lamp with period milk glass disk shade and Edison bulb
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Vintage 1950s Atomic Ceramic Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
Located in Red Lion, PA
Mid Cenury Modern 1950s Atomic Pink Table Lamp Ceramic with original Fiberglass shade Pink base
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain Chinoiserie Lamp with Shade
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand-painted porcelain Oriental or Chinoiserie lamp with shade Recently
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Lamp with Alabaster Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
marble body and a marble shade and together stand not only as a lamp, but as a sculpture. The classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Deep Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Vintage Shade
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant small table lamp in glazed ceramic, topped with the original woven shade.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp with Triangular Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
shade. Fully functional original wiring.

We've got a large inventory of floor & table lamps available
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Pelican Lobster Plaster Table Lamp With Shade
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A whimsical vintage plaster table lamp featuring a pelican perched beside a bright red lobster on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tiered Mercury Glass Lamp with Hermes Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Mercury tiered mercury glass lamp with an orange Hermes shade that is silvered in the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Vintage Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
with a cream linen shade, allowing it to be used as a table lamp in an office, living room, or library.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Vintage Alabaster Column Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sculptural alabaster table lamp from France, early 20th century. The creamy white stone radiates
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Vintage Floor Lamp with Perforated Metal Shade, 1960s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This black and white floor lamp in the style of Jacques Biny features a perforated metal lampshade.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Bamboo Lamp and New Custom Linen Shade
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage brass bamboo lamp and new custom linen shade, newly rewired. Measures: Shade diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Postmodern White Ceramic Braided Rope Lamp With Shade
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage postmodern ceramic braided rope lamp with shade. In great condition. No chips, cracks or
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lucite and Brass Lamp with Black Paper Shade
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage Lucite and spiraling brass table lamp with gold lined black paper shade newly wired. Lamp
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Brass Pillar Table Lamp with Paper Shade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French vintage brass pillar table lamp with paper shade. Converted and US wired.  
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Capiz Shell Gourd Lamp With Coordinating Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Costal table lamp. A stunning Capiz Shell Finnish with a coordinating scalloped
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Chic Rattan Floor Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage floor Bohemian style lamp features beautiful oak stained rattan body with brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Danish Teak Floor Lamp with Original Shade - 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Shade - 1960s Discover the charm of authentic Danish design with our Vintage Teak Floor Lamp from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage MCM Signed Wooden Horse Lamp With Brass Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho table lamp. A fabulous carved horse head with hand painted detail. A chic
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Orange Vintage Glass Table Lamp with Floral Shade 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Orange Vintage glass table lamp with floral shade 60s. Table lamp from the 1970s in Flower
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Vintage French Brass Candlestick Lamp with Frosted Flame Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage French brass candlestick lamp with beautiful, hand made frosted flame shade and in-line
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Lucite Table Lamp with Clear Triangular Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A truly unique postmodern lucite table lamp with a black square lucite base and a slated shade of
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Vintage Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamp with Original Shade
Located in San Carlos, CA
to off white. The lamp comes complete with its original shade. An absolute stunner, don't miss out
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mica 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, 2022
    Banker’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, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2024
    For 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, 2021
    White 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, 2021
    There 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, 2022
    Using 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, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.