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Early 20th Century Decorative Burnished Brass Lamp / Custom French Paper Shade
Located in Wainscott, NY
/composite lamp adorned with intricate relief details and custom French paper shade will add an elegance to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Gold Speckled Porcelain Lamps with Paper Shades, USA, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful and rather crazy pair of tall table lamps with a porcelain base, with light duck-egg
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) carved wood Bishop chess piece table lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Mouth Blown Glass and Brushed Nickel Lamp with Paper Shades
By Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of exquisite mid-century blown glass table lamps, rendered in clear mouth blown glass with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Italian 1960s table lamp made of wood and leather with paper straw lampshade
Located in München, DE
: wine red, orange-red, and pink-red. With a beautiful new shade made of paper straw. Matches the lamp
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sculptural Bent Brass Tube Paper Clip Shape Table Lamp Fontana Arte Style MINT
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sculptural Bent Brass Tube Paper Clip Shape Table Lamp Fontana Arte Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Red Leather Table Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, US
Beautiful red leather table lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet. Original leather base with a
Category
20th Century French Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Leather, Paper
$2,200
Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Good looking rectangular Asian black ceramic lamp. The background is black with beautiful scenic
Category
1950s Asian Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp in perfect working condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,500
Large Ceramic Table Lamp
By Rosenthal, Fog
Mørup, Le Klint, Bjørn Wiinblad, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ceramic table lamp from the 1960s.
Exceptionally high-quality craftsmanship and a very
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
$3,085
Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Glass table lamp, manufactured in Italy, 1960s. Glass frame, brass detail, paper shade. Good
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Table Lampe With Orange Glaze
Paper Shade From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic table lampe with an orange glaze and with paper shade, from the 1960s. The lamp is with
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp model
Bali
By Bruno Munari
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table Lamp model "Bali"
Manufactured by Danese Milano Italy, 1964 Lacquered metal frame, Rice paper
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
$9,976
Lidokov floor lamp S102
By Lidokov
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Lidokov floor lamp S102 in perfect original condition with new handmade lampshades.
Category
1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,424
Tall Turned Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
dish form base. With white paper shade,
Dimensions: H. 73", shade Diam. 22"
Condition: Please see
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20th Century American Classical Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paper
Table Lamps in Brass and Original Le Klint Lamp Shades, 1950
s
By Alf Svensson
Yngve Sandström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamps in Brass and Original Le Klint Lamp Shades by Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström, 1950's
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Retro American Table Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Retro American table lamp with walnut base and cylindrical artisan paper shade with whip stitching
Category
1960s American Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paper
Vintage Spanish Table Lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Vintage Spanish Table Lamp is a must-have for anyone who appreciates timeless design
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp
italian
1960
You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps that your
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Iron
$6,500
French Ceramic Table Lamps
By Georges Jouve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic table lamp pair in the style of George Jouve with a white glaze and green/black accents
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
$6,906 / set
Isamu Nogouchi "Akari 3A" Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Astoria, NY
Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988) "Akari 3A" Table Lamp, with bulbous washi paper shade and
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Floor Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Floor Lamp, 1970s, Germany,
- made of metal, plastic and paperplasic,
- in original
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
Black Lamp Shades, Small, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of relatively small black paper lampshades [lamp shades] with gold interior and brass
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
$225 / set
Adjustable Swiss moderniste floor lamp
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Adjustable Swiss moderniste floor lamp
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
48% Off
Vintage Wooden Lamp with Bird, Italian Lamp by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage wooden lamp with bird is an original design lamp realized by Aldo Tura in the 1950s
A
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Willy Daro Table Lamp
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Willy Daro designed table lamp.
It stands on a copper foot stone inlaid.
The hood is made of like
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
$2,373
Japanese Tripod Floor Lamp, Kasa 60s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Kasa tripod floor lamp, made in Japan in the 60s. Composed of three tapered legs in black painted
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Parchment Paper
1960s Chrome Plated Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired
- New hand made lamp shades from hand made paper.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1960s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Table lamp made in the 60s by Georges Pelletier, French artist
Base in ceramic with 2 light point
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Ostuni Floor Lamp for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage Italian brass adjustable floor lamp designed by Giuseppe Ostuni and manufactured by Oluce
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Genuine Antique Leather Book Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Genuine Antique Leather Book Lamp. An attractive piece of decorative lighting of good size with a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Leather, Paper
Chrome Brutalist Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique chromed metal floor lamp.
It has a nice sculpted brutalist style base and also features
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Chrome
French Vintage Brass Lion Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Incredible table lamp featuring a heraldic lion balancing two vine-like lamp arms in its teeth and
Category
20th Century French Other Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
functionality and sculptural beauty. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns, the Akari lamp is crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
Noguchi Akari Model 32N Floor Lamp
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Cambridge, US
the case with older Noguchi floor lamps, the washi paper and bamboo shade is a replacement (in this
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Rocket Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Metal base
- Shade from paper
- Original good condition
- One small crack on the top of the
Category
1960s Czech Space Age Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental Vintage Lab Glass Table Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large monumental vintage lab glass table lamp with brass base and new paper shade, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Equestrian Table Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Glamorous, Art Deco Equestrian Table Lamp! A “Gucci-esque” trio of brass horse heads and hoof
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Akari 31N Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akari 31N Floor Lamp by Isamu NoguchiIsamu Noguchi Akari 31N floor lamp from the 1950s, part of the
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Parchment Paper
original brass and paper bauhaus Table Light by PITT MÜLLER, Germany, 1950s
By Pitt Müller
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
ceiling lights, floor lamps, wall lights and table lamps in numerous variants and a wide variety of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Diabolo Table Lamp, 1950
By Rene Mathieu
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A french diabolo table lamp from the fifties.
Probably edited by Lunel and designed by Rene Mathieu
Category
1950s Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Wooden Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned
- good original condition with minor signs of use
-1x , E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Murano glass table lamp with twisted column, gold flecked medallion accents and glass
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Paper
Table Lamp italy Around, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Table lamp Italy around 1960s, lucite and paper, excellent original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Paper
$237 Sale Price
66% Off
Floor Lamp by ULUV, 1950s, Restored
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp made by ULUV in Czechoslovakia in 1950s.
Completely restored, wood refinished, new
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of 1980s Chapman Lamp Co. Tall Brass Candlestick Table Lamps - Black Shades
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, E. F. Chapman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Lovely pair of vintage 1980s Chapman Regency style tall brass candlestick table lamps with black
Category
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Travertine and parchment lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Large table lamp featuring a quadrangular travertine base highlighted by three vertical recessed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Nafa, Table Lamps, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By NAFA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white paper table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,400 / set
Floor lamp, unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare floor lamp with a brass structure and two sculptural, branching arms. The balanced composition
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Model 7223 table lamp by Domus, 1980.
By Domus
Located in Athens, Attiki
Table lamp/desk lamp by Domus, model 7223. Minimalist, postmodern design from the 80s.
Domus lamps
Category
1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Green Parchment Lamp, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Large diamond faceted table lamp on a plinth with brass nails.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Han Style Vase Metal Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Han style, metal vase as lamp. Wooden ball finial. Newer shade. Shade Diameter 21.5”
Category
20th Century Unknown Han Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
$3,400 / item
American Modernist Ceramic Lamp by Kelby
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid Century organic Faux-bois Ceramic Table Lamp by American Kelby Studio , all original, with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, Akari Model 7A
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, Akari Model 7A in perfect working condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lamp Shade from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant, blue lacquered drum shade.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Paper
Lenox Porcelain Neoclassical Desk or Table Lamp
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Lenox porcelain Neoclassical desk or table Lamp.
Custom parchment paper shade included.
The
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps
Materials
Teak, Parchment Paper
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Vintage Paper Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage paper lamps available for sale. Frequently made of paper, metal and brass, all vintage paper lamps available were constructed with great care. Vintage paper lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage paper lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage paper lamps over the years, but those made by Isamu Noguchi, Ingo Maurer and Le Klint are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Paper Lamps?
Prices for vintage paper lamps start at $200 and top out at $11,897 with the average selling for $1,450.
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 Paper Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures 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.
- 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 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 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.
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