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Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage modern lamp in a beautiful blue color with matt black design. Very much in the manner of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage German Ceramic Pottery Beer Stein Renaissance Style Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage German Ceramic Pottery Beer Stein Renaissance Style Tall Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Bulbous Ceramic Pottery "Tigers Eye" Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Light Green Bulbous Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp with Brown "Tigers Eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue/Brown Distress Painted Cream/White Ceramic Pottery Table
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue Ceramic Drip Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue Ceramic Drip Glazed Pottery Table Lamp on Teak Wood Base
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Yellow Brown Sculpted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Yellow & Brown Sculpted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Sculpted Teak Wood Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Sculpted Teak Wood Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Orange Faux Marble Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Orange Faux Marble Spiral Column Form Table Lamp. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Green Pottery Glazed Ceramic Tall Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Green Pottery Glazed Ceramic Tall Table Lamp on Wooden Base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Handsome mid century classical revival decorator pottery table lamp
By Adam Straus
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage decorator, pottery lamp in the classical revival style. This elegant
Category
Vintage 1970s American Greco Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Italian Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Italian Table Lamp on Metal Base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Green Orange Flame Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Green and Orange "Flame" Lava Glaze Table Lamps - a Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Vintage Gordon
Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
By Gordon
Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Hyattsville, MD
original owners, retain paper decal label, this lamp is estate fresh. Vintage shade does have some edge
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Style of Gordon
Jane Martz Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Art Pottery Table Lamp
In the style of Gordon and Jane Martz
29.5 h x 7.75 diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Blue Ceramic Pottery Teak Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Blue Ceramic Pottery Teak Table Lamps on Painted Metal Bases - a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Textured Sculpted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage MCM Tall Royal Haeger Attr Blue Glazed Ceramic Pottery Floral Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue & Green Tall Glazed Ceramic Pottery Floral Table Lamp Attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Lava Glaze Large Pottery Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Lava Glaze Large Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Ceramic Lamps by Elspeth Cohen for Lapid MCM studio pottery
Located in Seattle, WA
Geometric Design - Earth Tones & Blue - 1970s Light. A stunning pair of vintage ceramic lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair Pottery Terra Cotta Crackle Glaze Turquoise Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage large pair of terra cotta glazed crackle porcelain finish in a beautiful turquoise aqua
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Glazed Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp w/ Walnut Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Glazed Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp with Walnut Base. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp with White Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Bernard Rooke Ceramic Lamp, British Studio Pottery
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Oceanside, US
signature experimental style.
A striking statement lamp and collectible example of British studio pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Ceramic Pottery Glazed Accent Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage ceramic pottery table lamp circa 1960's. This piece features a vibrant mixture of blue and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Studio Art Pottery Jar Table Lamp with Sgraffito and Drip Glaze Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage studio pottery lamp features complex hand-painted decor on white ceramic or porcelain
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Mid Century Double Stacked Stoneware Pottery Lamp by Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage hand thrown ceramic pottery lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Martz Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon
Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage stoneware ceramic pottery lamp designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Inc
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Textured Stripe Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM table lamp. A brilliant lava textured finish in a stripe design. Acquired
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Ceramic Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful example of iconic American studio pottery, this vintage table lamp was designed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Vintage Late 20th Century Martz Pinstripe Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A true icon of Mid-Century Modern design, this vintage table lamp by the celebrated duo Jane and
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Teak
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Basket Weave Hansen Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful white glazed ceramic basket weave lamp by Paul Hanson. Large in size and wonderfully
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Large Double Gourd Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, sculptural table lamp features timeless double gourd shaped body, decorated with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Boho Matte Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. Chic green studio pottery vessels in a matte glazed
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
$1,450 / set
Vintage Italian Frederick Cooper Glazed Ceramic Artichoke Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
serving as sculptural art. The lamp is in great vintage condition, featuring a consistent, luminous glaze
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large David Cressey Vintage Ceramic Lamp Base
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
A large Danish modern style vintage ceramic lamp base by David Cressey. In the manner of Gordon
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Mid-Century Lava Glaze Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM table lamp. The most gorgeous lava glaze in chic shades of blue. An
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern atomic plaster and walnut table lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. Features
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
Vintage Danish Mid Century Cut Glass Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A lovely mid century Danish table lamp in cut glass.
The lamp has been rewired with twisted black
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage White Ceramic Acanthus Leaf Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic Blanc de Chine table lamp features acanthus leaf shaped plumes form, decorated in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chinoiserie Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp with Dragon Relief
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic lamp features a highly detailed sculptural relief of a traditional Asian dragon
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Retro Porcelain Table Lamp from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage porcelain table lamp from the 1960s
This retro table lamp has great proportions and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
$280 Sale Price
56% Off
Vintage Ceramic Urn Table Lamp, Chinoiserie Hand Painted Floral Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant urn table or accent lamp features sculptural rectangular ceramic or porcelain body
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Studio Vase Lamp Sublime Satin Matt Moss Velvety Chartreuse 35"
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage hand turned studio pottery lamp with sublime, velvety, satin matt, moss, chartreuse glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Ceramic Urn Table Lamp, Chinoiserie Hand Painted Blue White Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant table lamp features sculptural rounded baluster or urn shaped ceramic or porcelain
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Danish Vintage Retro Porcelain Table Lamp from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage porcelain table lamp from the 1960s
This retro table lamp has great proportions and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
$350 Sale Price
46% Off
Vintage Large Oxblood Red Ceramic Table Lamp with Tassel Relief
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, sculptural Ethan Allen table lamp features urn shaped ceramic body with a relief
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Royal Haeger Shell-Form Lamp, Sculptural Coastal Decor, Vintage-Tags
By Royal Haeger
Located in Lomita, CA
Royal Haeger Shell-Form Table Lamp — Coastal / Sculptural Ceramic Lighting
This is a distinguished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Urn Shaped Table Lamps in Pembroke Pattern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage accent or table lamps feature a variation of the iconic Pembroke pattern; urn
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Victorian Style Reticulated Gilded Majolica Urn Table Lamps
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
numbers and "Profilo Italy Argalt" on the bottoms. The lamps are in fully operational, good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Marian Zawadsky for Tilgman Keramik Vintage Sweden Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By Marian Zawadsky
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mid century modern table lamp signed Marian 1959, stamped made in Sweden underneath. Marian
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
$1,040 Sale Price
73% Off
Marianne Starck for Andersen Vintage Grey Striped Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By Michael Andersen
Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist, striped Danish mid-century chamotte clay stoneware table lamp. Hand-carved vertical
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Vintage Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage ceramic/pottery table lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics. Beautiful drip blue glaze on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sunset Cosco Large Sculptural Pink Urn Table Lamp, 1960s-1970s
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage designer art pottery lamp features oversized abstract urn shaped body, decorated in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair Sunset Cosco Large Ceramic Baluster Urn Table Lamps, 1960s-1970s
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage designer art ceramic or pottery lamps feature large elongated urn or baluster
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair Sunset Cosco Large Burnt Orange Urn Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage designer art pottery lamps feature oversized rounded, bulbous, urn shaped bodies
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A Pair of Mid Century Modern Large Lava Glazed Ceramic Lamps. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Lava Glazed Ceramic Lamps. Circa 1960s
Feature rounded
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
1960s French Earthenware Table Lamp in Sculptural Terracotta
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, 1960s ceramic lighting, sculptural earthenware lamp, vintage French lamp, brown glazed pottery lamp, mid
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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Vintage Pottery Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage pottery lamp for your home. A vintage pottery lamp — often made from ceramic, pottery and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage pottery lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each vintage pottery lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage pottery lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bernard Rooke, Gordon
Jane Martz and Marshall Studios produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Pottery Lamp?
The average selling price for a vintage pottery lamp at 1stDibs is $1,233, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Pottery Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The most sought-after vintage pottery can change over time with collecting trends. However, demand for pieces from some makers tends to remain high. Among them are Bitossi, Eva Zeisel, Rose and Erni Cabat, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Taisto Kaasinen, Lucie Rie, Stig Lindberg, Heath Ceramics, Wilhelm Kåge, Lisa Larson, Haeger, Spaulding, McCoy, Hall and Shawnee. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024How you can tell if Bauer pottery is vintage is to look at the markings on the bottom. Bauer's backstamps have changed many times over the years, so the wording and whether or not the mark is raised or recessed can help you roughly determine when it was made. You can find image galleries featuring photos of Bauer's maker's marks on trusted online resources. Compare the pictures to your pottery to estimate its year of production. If your piece is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Pottery made 100 or more years ago is antique. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Bauer pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Many kinds of pottery are worth money. The value of a particular piece depends on its maker, age, type, style and rarity, and trends in collecting that change over time. However, some makers’ pottery tends to remain in demand from year to year. Examples of makers coveted by collectors include Bitossi, Royal Crown Derby, Meissen, Wedgwood, Delft, Coalport, Rookwood, Spode, Roseville, Grueby, Moorcroft, Weller, Van Briggle, Paul Revere, Newcomb, Teco, George Ohr and Fulper. If you wish to know how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.
- 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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