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Vintage Western Lamps

Vintage American Western Cowboy Horse Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Western scene; a cowboy on a horse trying to catch the wild horses with his lasso.This lamp accommodates
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Western Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage American Western Cowboy Horse Lamp
Vintage American Western Cowboy Horse Lamp
$4,126
H 56.3 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Table lamp from the 1950s, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table lamp from the mid-20th century, Western Europe. Dimensions: H 79 cm / W 24 cm / D 32 cm
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Table lamp from the 1950s, Western Europe.
Table lamp from the 1950s, Western Europe.
$1,076
H 31.11 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
$813 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.87 in Dm 14.57 in
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco table lamp Year: 1940s Origin : Western Europe Material: walnut wood with a beige glass
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1940s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
$717 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in Dm 15.75 in
Original Vintage A. Brandt Ranch Oak Wagon Wheel Western-Cowboy Table Lamp
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage American Cowboy, Western style Wagon Wheel Table Lamp. These Lamps were once all the rage
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1940s American Country Vintage Western Lamps

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Metal

Ugo Zaccagnini for Marbro Midcentury Italian Ceramic Western Zhou Dynasty Style
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Italian ceramic ancient Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty-style ceramic table lamp in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Brass Saguaro Cactus Sculpture / Floor Lamp
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass Saguaro cactus sculpture/floor lamp. South Western or desert Mid Century Modern decor
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Brass Saguaro Cactus Sculpture / Floor Lamp
Brass Saguaro Cactus Sculpture / Floor Lamp
$5,850 Sale Price
25% Off
H 61 in W 19 in D 14 in
Blue and White Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp, Dutch Delftware, Vintage
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This blue and white Chinoiserie ceramic table lamp features a vintage Dutch Delftware style vase
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Belgian Modern Minimalist Black Desk Lamp from Massive
By Massive Lighting
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
fixtures in Belgium and Western Europe. The lamp is in original vintage condition. It has minor signs of
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1980s Belgian Minimalist Vintage Western Lamps

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Chrome

Rustic Ranch Oak Step End Table with 2 Drawers Acorn Brown finish by A. Brandt
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
step end table will be beautiful at the end of your comfy sofa with an antler base lamp or western
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20th Century American Rustic Vintage Western Lamps

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Oak

Recent Sales

Vintage Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Height Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
manufacturers often repurposed Asian decorative objects into lamps for Western markets. The combination of the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Walnut, Glass

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
H 23.63 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco table lamp Produced in Western Europe in the 1930s After renovation and replacement of
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1930s
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1930s
H 14.57 in W 13 in D 6.11 in
Art Deco table lamps, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco table lamps Origin : Western Europe Year: 1940 Material: walnut base and glass
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1940s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamps, Western Europe, 1940s
Art Deco table lamps, Western Europe, 1940s
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Pair Of Rock Crystal Eastern Western HemisphereTable Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of handcrafted one of a kind rock crystal table lamps comprised of a 14 inch wide disk
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Western Lamps

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Art Pottery Table Lamp w/ South-Western Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
stripes resting on wood base. The lamp includes its original red and black South-Western style shade
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Pottery

Rustic Western Decor Tooled Leather Saddle on Blond Wood Accent Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rustic western decor tooled leather saddle on blond wood accent table lamp. Measures 11" wide x 7
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Leather

Original Vintage A. Brandt Ranch Oak Wagon Wheel Western-Cowboy Table Lamp
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage American cowboy, western style wagon wheel table lamp. These lamps were once all the rage
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1940s American Vintage Western Lamps

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Metal

Fantastic Table Lamp by Takashimaya of Japan
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual and extremely attractive, Japanese designs rarely lend themseleves to western
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Western Lamps

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Wood, Acrylic

Elegant Mid-Century Belgian Modern Gold Brass Desk Lamp from Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
fixtures in Belgium and Western Europe. The lamp is in original vintage condition with natural patina. It
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Metal

Brass Pendant Lamp, Western Europe, circa 1950
Located in Chorzów, PL
Hanging lamp made of brass from the 1950s. Dimensions: height 95 cm / dia. 24 cm.
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1950s German Louis XVI Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Western Oil Lamp Green Bankers Electric Sconce w/Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Mid-century Western style Green Bankers Electric Sconce with Shades. Each Lamp is
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1950s American Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Art Deco ceiling lamp, Poland, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco style wall lamps, Poland, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamps Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco style wall lamps, Poland, 1940s.
Art Deco style wall lamps, Poland, 1940s.
H 7.29 in W 6.7 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco style wall lamps, Poland, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamps Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco style wall lamps, Poland, 1940s.
Art Deco style wall lamps, Poland, 1940s.
H 8.67 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Antique Brass and Glass Railway Carriage Candle Light Lamps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is an attractive 20th century pair of reproduction carriage lamps bearing a copper plaque
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20th Century Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Lightning table by LeavittWeaver for Randolph Hein
By Leavitt Weaver
Located in Highland, IN
"Best in Western Design" for their "Tripod" lamp. Randolph & Hein is known for furniture by many
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Western Lamps

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Steel

Western Bronze Boot Lamp
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Bronze boot lamp with original burlap shade. Period: circa 1940. Origin: United States
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1940s American Vintage Western Lamps

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Bronze

Western Bronze Boot Lamp
Western Bronze Boot Lamp
H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style lamp Origin : Western Europe Year: around 1940 Material: walnut wood base and glass
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
Art Deco table lamp, Western Europe, 1940s
H 22.45 in W 14.57 in D 9.45 in
Western Landscape Bison Lamp by California Ceramic Designers Inc.
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage ceramic lamp by California Ceramic Designers Inc. featuring a Southwestern landscape around
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Western Lamps

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Ceramic

Midcentury Western Germany Ceramic Table Lamp in Earthy Lava Ash Glazes
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large pottery table lamp decorated with spotted earthy ash glazes and blue squares. Marked Western
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Ceramic

1950s Tripod Balloon-Cocoon Floor Lamp, Peach by Aro Leuchten, Western Germany
By Stilnovo
Located in Andernach, DE
dusky pink by Aro-Leuchten, West Germany. Aro-Leuchten is one of the lamp design companies that created
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Larger Ranch Oak Lamp Table End Table Natural Oak Finish by A. Brandt Company
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
with an antler base lamp or western style table lamp of any kind. But it would also be wonderful in a
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Western Lamps

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Oak

Ceramic Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century western germany glazed ceramic pendant light. The lamp gives a beautiful light effect
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Western Lamps

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pendant Light, 1960s
Ceramic Pendant Light, 1960s
H 13 in Dm 11.82 in
Western Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fun use of a wooden stirrup !
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1940s American Vintage Western Lamps

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Wood

Western Table Lamp
Western Table Lamp
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Asian Moderne Table Lamps
By Colonial Premier Lamp Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
! The form seems to have been inspired by their Western cousin, the Oscar. The lamps are a silver plated
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1950s American Vintage Western Lamps

Asian Moderne Table Lamps
Asian Moderne Table Lamps
H 27 in W 16 in D 16 in
Owl Perfume Lamp by Goebel Western, Germany, 1960s
By Goebel Company
Located in Retie, BE
Vintage 1960s handmade Porcelain Animal Sculpture of an OWL made by Goebel Western Germany. This
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Porcelain

Stylized Western Boot Lamps
Located in Seattle, WA
spurs make for a cheeky pair of casual table lamps for just the right Western atmosphere: ranch home
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20th Century American Vintage Western Lamps

Pair of 1940s, North Western Wood Worker s Distressed Turned Wood Lamps
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of 1940s distressed turned wood lamps. Sold without shades. These are perfect of a cottage
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco Alabaster sconces. Having Alabaster mounted in polished silvered bronze frames decorated with geometric motifs. Very beautiful deco details, re plati...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces
Pair of Alabaster French Art Deco Sconces
$4,800
H 13 in W 14 in D 4.5 in
Moser vase in Amber glass vase decorated Floral ornaments Silver Leaf
By Moser
Located in Verviers, BE
Moser vase in Amber glass (Bohemian) vase decorated with hand Applied Floral ornaments, gilt trims pattern one the glass. We prefer to sell our items in 'uncleaned' condition so tha...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Silver Leaf

Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York, NY
Boch Freres Crackled ceramic planter or vase in alternating ribbed and smooth glazed finish. Signed, Belgium 1930s Dimensions : 6 diameter x 5 H.
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Ceramic

Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of French Louis XV Revival Nightstands/Bedside Tables C1950s Gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style nightstands/bedside tables with a sweetheart motif. A delightfully dainty du...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Western Lamps

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Wood

Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France
Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France
$1,519 / set
H 25.2 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful undulating stripes of polychr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Murano Glass

Carl Auböck #3844-2 Ashtray, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3844-2 ashtray, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Vintage Western Lamps

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Brass

Carl Auböck #3844-2 Ashtray, Austria 2022
Carl Auböck #3844-2 Ashtray, Austria 2022
$478 / item
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Aluminum

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
118 SP – High Gloss upholstered wooden Frame: beech high gloss lacquered black Fabric: Hallingdal 65 110 whiter-grey mélange plastic glides Minimalistic and honest, at the same time ...
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2010s European Vintage Western Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
Thonet 118 SP Chair Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
$150 Sale Price
83% Off
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
"Romans Holiday" Pink Murano glass rose brass frame photo frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano frame made with the twisted rope technique “torciglione”. This photo frame features deep-blown Murano glass in a very sweet pink color executed with the old techniqu...
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2010s European Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Murano Glass

Tortoise Torched Rattan and Salmon-Colored Anodised Aluminium Cocktail Table
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally created for a private commission, the cocktail table was manufactured in collaboration with a Philippines-based rattan manufacturer to produce a custom cocktail table. Th...
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2010s British Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Aluminum

Tortoise Torched Rattan and Salmon-Colored Anodised Aluminium Cocktail Table
Tortoise Torched Rattan and Salmon-Colored Anodised Aluminium Cocktail Table
$2,582 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 22.84 in Dm 22.05 in
Swiss alp escabelle A 102
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle A102
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Early 19th Century Swiss Vintage Western Lamps

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Wood

Swiss alp escabelle A 102
Swiss alp escabelle A 102
$820
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 13.78 in
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fab...
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1890s French Louis XVI Vintage Western Lamps

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Crystal, Bronze

Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Western Lamps

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Blown Glass

Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930 s
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Art Moderne vanity designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1936. The vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface,...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique American Impressionist Children Playing Original Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist painting of kids in a park. Oil on canvas, circa 1920. Unsigned. Displayed in a giltwood frame. Image size, 18"L x 22"H.
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1920s Impressionist Vintage Western Lamps

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman Geometric Side Table
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Single Gilbert Rohde Side table for Brown Saltman 1940s made of Pearwood. Fantastic Side Profile with a great geometric round Cantaleviered Stacking table, and curio display for any ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Western Lamps

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Pearwood

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Vintage Western Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage western lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage western lamps — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Vintage western lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage western lamps made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage western lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture, Ebbe Christensen and Poul Henningsen produced popular vintage western lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Western Lamps?

Prices for vintage western lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage western lamps begin at $495 and can go as high as $7,002, while the average can fetch as much as $2,152.

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 Western Lamps
  • 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.
  • 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.