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Hollywood Regency Table Lamp by Light House Lamp Company 1950 s
Located in Fulton, CA
A classic Hollywood Regency table lamp with original decorated shade. Retains paper label by Light
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Big Mid-Century Floor Lamp, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good condition -New handmade shade made of parchment paper -Stand made of glazed ceramics.
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1970 s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Germany - made of metal, paper, plastic - re-polished - fully fucntional - good
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Area 160 Floor Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Floor lamp with paper shade and metal base. The shade is adjustable. Stamped under the floor lamp
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini for Artemide “Area 40” Large Table Lamp Signed, Italy, 1976
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and iconic "Area 40" table lamp designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Artemide in the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper, Parchment Paper

Corona Floor Lamp V.L. Porcelli and C. Basile for Porcelli Associates
By V. Lorenzo Porcelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Corona' Floor Lamp V.L. Porcelli and C. Basile for Porcelli Associates. Designed and manufactured
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Design Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1960s - Renovated, new handmade parchment shade - Wooden part renovated - Very good condition - Measures: height up to 190cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Baroque Style Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved wood urns wired into table lamps in the Baroque style, each with bold
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20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper

Michel Jaubert sculptural table lamp France 1970
By Michel Jaubert
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural shaped table lamp designed and made by Michel Jaubert, France 1970. Amazing
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Asian Wood Table Lamps Handcrafted in Japan
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Asian Japanese Wood Table Lamps Handcrafted with panel of wood, rattan and woven straw, the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Parchment Paper

Sculptural Parchment Lamp by Aldo Tura, Italy, Mid-1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
lamp, sculpted in the shape of a snail, fully embodies the experimental and visionary spirit of the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp, model 70XL, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table Lamp/Kámen Praha, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
agreement will produce a new hat from parchment paper, price 170 euro.
Category

1950s Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Marble

Floor lamp Charlotte Wawer parchment Shade Brass details 1950s Germany
By Charlotte Wawer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Charlotte Wawer Leather and Brass Floor Lamp 1950s The hand made drum shade in parchment
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Pair of Hand Painted Chinoiserie Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of hand-painted urn-form table lamps in the chinoiserie taste, mounted on square
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper

Table Lamp by Marianne Koplin, Germany - 1970s
By Marianne Koplin
Located in Berlin, DE
Table Lamp by German designer Marianne Koplin, Germany 1970s.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Italian Modern Parchment Shade Floor Lamp, Borsani, 1960s
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Modern Parchment Shade Floor Lamp, Borsani, 1960s
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Mid-century Arlus floor lamp, circa 1950 made in France.
By Arlus
Located in Genève, GE
This sublime Arlus floor lamp, an icon of 1950s French design. Combining minimalist lines and
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1950s French Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1978, Lucite Geometric Table Lamp with Custom Shade
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Geometric Lucite table lamp. Stacked heavy Lucite with chrome rivets. Newly rewired with
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Pair of 1970s Chrome Brass Table Lamps
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant and decorative pair of chrome cube and brass sphere table lamps ca. 1970s Probably Italian
Category

1970s European Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Louis Sognot Bamboo Parchment Table Lamps, France 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
. The lights feature original parchment paper lampshades and bamboo and rattan lamp cases. Both lights
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Parchment Paper

Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Rubber, Parchment, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass, rubber and off white parchment paper table lamp likely designed and produced in
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Wood
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
JMF Style Parchment Neoclassical Table Lamps, Hermes Adornment
Located in North Miami, FL
These parchment clad lamps in column design are adorned with a beautiful painted metal bust of
Category

1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

J.T. Kalmar Dornstab Floor Lamp, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
lamp has a teak frame and brass foot, it has a gold colored paper shade which is adjustable in height
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp ,, Wonderful example,, Retains original parchment
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Area 160 Floor Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
Floor lamp with paper shade and metal base. The shade is adjustable. Stamped under the floor lamp
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Munich, DE
Very decorative stoneware lamp in the shape of a carafe with the original shade designed by Roger
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Tall Lamp, Signature Original Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
least we know, is that the paper looks to be hand-made and possibly by the artist who made the lamp? The
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Riccardo Scarpa Bronze Table Lamp 1950s
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
des artistes français. Here we have a very particular table lamp: horse shaped structure made of
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Table Lamp by Marianna Von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
Marianna von Allesch papier mâché table lamp with chinoiserie painted decoration and gold leaf
Category

1950s American Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Paper

Rupert Nikoll, Table Lamp, Walnut, Brass. Parchment, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, walnut, brown parchment paper and green velvet table lamp designed and produced by Rupert
Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare table lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo, rice
Category

1970s German Japonisme Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Iron

Teak Lamp with Turned-Base by Robert Lighton
By Robert Lighton
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid turned-base teak lamp with brass accents. White paper shade included. Sleek design and
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Late 20th Century American Colonial Revival Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Giant Hollywood Regency Leather and Brass Table Lamp
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hannover, DE
This truly enormous table lamp is an absolute rarity and a real eye-catcher. The masterful
Category

1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pair of Table Lamps by George Halais
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
George Halais was a French designer who specialized in designing lamps and chandeliers in the Art
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Midcentury Bronze Astrological Armillary Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive mid-century modern bronze brass table lamp featuring a large astrological zodiac
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bouillotte Brass Two-Light Lamps with Black Shade (2 Available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-436a 2 light brass lamps with black paper shades. 60 watt candelabra base bulbs Original wiring
Category

1950s Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair English Large Chinoiserie Papier-Mâché Table Lamps
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1950 Pair English large Chinoiserie Papier-Mâché table lamps A striking pair of lacquered
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Paper

Torsade Plaster Floor Lamp in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dimensions of the floor lamp with the shade. The large paper shade is 21 in. top diameter & 24 in. bottom
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Parchment Paper

Retro Marble Table Lamp, Kámen Praha, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good condition -New handmade shade made of parchment paper -Cisteno -Made of marble and metal
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Marble

Suora Floor Lamp Burnished Brass Metal Marble Parchment Design by Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Molino
Located in London, GB
Suora or Nun in the English language is “The” Iconic Floor Lamp which fully represents the essence
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stablet Hunter Green Brass Floor Lamps, France 1950 s
By Stablet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable floor lamps by Stablet, the design believed to be by Herbst.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chic Glazed Ceramic Desk Lamp by Accolay, France
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Glazed Ceramic Desk Lamp by Accolay Pottery, France. Includes European style parchment shade
Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Pair of Roger Fatus model 6111 table lamps by Disderot
By Roger Fatus, Disderot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Pair of 6111 Table Lamps by Roger Fatus, France circa 1960 Nickelled bronze, (replacement paper
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

TMM Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Tramo, Spain, 1962
By Tramo, Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, ES
TMM floor lamp designed in 1962 by Miguel Milá for Tramo, Spain. Old edition in ebonized oak wood
Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Oak, Paper

Rare Floor Lamp by Hurka for Napako, 1950s, Restored
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful rare floor lamp designed in 1950s by Josef Hurka for Napako. Restored: chrome in very
Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1940 s Brass Candlestick Boudoir Table Lamps, with hand painted shades
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely pair of bedside candlestick table lamps featuring hand painted paper shades and glass ball
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Italian 1970s Galleon Table Lamp With Parchment Sail Shades
Located in London, GB
This fantastic ceramic table lamp is made in the shape of a large galleon. Italian 1970s, with the
Category

1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Vintage Glass Steel Table Lamp, Italy, Ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage blown smoked glass table lamp with original shade with silver trim. 3 Lighting position
Category

1970s Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floor lamp Bridge Designed by Severin Hansen Jr for Haslev Möbler Denmark
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Stockholm, SE
The ‘Bridge’ floor lamp, designed by Severin Hansen Jr for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark during
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Beech, Paper

Esben Klint Teak Table Lamp for Le Klint, 1950s Denmark
By Esben Klint, Le Klint
Located in Balen, BE
and in very good vintage condition with original paper lampshade. This lamp, Model no. 301, was only
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Teak, Paper

Vintage Table Lamp After Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank, 1970s
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Pasadena, CA
After a master piece collab by Diego Giacometti and Jean Michel frank. This is an iconic lamp sure
Category

Mid-20th Century French Other Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Cherub Face Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom hand carved wood cherub face lamp newly wired with drip wax candle. The lamp is crowned with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Italian Faux Malachite Floor Lamp by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous faux malachite floor lamp by Piero Fornasetti in beautiful condition with all new wiring a
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Paper Lamps

Materials

Silver

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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, 2022
    The 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 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.