How do I identify my antique lamp?

One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.

What is an antique student lamp?

An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.

What makes an antique lamp valuable?

A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?

There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my porcelain lamps are antique?

The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.

How do you identify an antique floor lamp?

To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.

How do you identify an antique electric lamp?

To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Antique Task Lamp

Industrial Wall Mounted Lights

Task Wall Lighting

O C White Industrial Lamp

Antique Sewing Machines

Terry Herbert

1920s Lighting Industrial

Telescopic Wall Lamp

Singer Lamp

O.C. White Task Lamp

$1,200

O.C. White Task Lamp

By O.C. White

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940

$265Sale Price|59% Off

Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique clamp-on industrial task lamp with sliding telescopic arm and adjustable head.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century American Fixture Co. Articulated Task Lamp

$1,150

Early 20th Century American Fixture Co. Articulated Task Lamp

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique cast metal task lamp manufactured by American Fixture Co., Milwaukee, WI.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Vintage Articulated Industrial Task Lamp by O.C. White

$2,000

Vintage Articulated Industrial Task Lamp by O.C. White

By O.C. White

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1920s-1930s; OC White Company - Worcester, MA, USA Adjustable industrial task lamp with articulated arm and pivoting joints mounted to a weighted circular base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage No. 306 Articulating Task Lamp by American Fixture

$1,500

Vintage No. 306 Articulating Task Lamp by American Fixture

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Milwaukee, WI Steel articulating task lamp with a 6.5" square weighted base, double-jointed arm, and spun-metal shade-corresponding directly to the No. 306 "Floor and Bench Port...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp

$1,450

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s-1930s. Can be used as wall or table lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher Circa 1920s

$949

Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher Circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher Circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademacher - G...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920

$1,800 / item

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920

By Midgard, Curt Fischer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey-green hammer finish and on/off turn switch on the shade, arm lengths of the smaller...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943

$265Sale Price|29% Off

Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943

By Art Specialty Co

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original fully adjustable Art Deco floating arm articulating desk lamp. Large clamp secures to any table. Embossed company name, Flexo and patent number which refers to 194...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester

$2,179 / set

Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester

By A. Franks Optician

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful set of lighting instruments encompassing a mini task lamp and magnifying lens by renowned manufacturers and optician 'A.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp

$750

Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Antique industrial task lamp with an aluminum shade and black cast iron base.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Chrome Table Lamp Model 1195 by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

$320

Bauhaus Chrome Table Lamp Model 1195 by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Napako

Located in Żory, PL

Designed with a polished chrome mushroom shade on a chrome base, this small task lamp is a textbook example of 1940s functionalist lighting.

Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century Gilt Porcelain / Brass Bass Table Lamps

$2,689 / set

19th Century Gilt Porcelain / Brass Bass Table Lamps

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century pair of gilt porcelain urn shape with exterior romantic scene design details table / task lamps. Each lamp is in good working condition.

Category

1820s French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

1930s Industrial Bronze Articulated Desk Lamp with Enamel Trough Shade

$1,742

1930s Industrial Bronze Articulated Desk Lamp with Enamel Trough Shade

Located in Nottingham, GB

A substantial 1930s industrial desk or task lamp, constructed in heavy bronze with an articulated swan-neck arm and an original rectangular enamelled trough shade.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's

$1,065

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's

By Herbert Terry

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Using special springs with a ‘constant tension’ quality developed by Terry’s, Carwardine chanced upon the means to create an articulated task lamp that could combine ultimate flexibi...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Herbert Terry 1227 Anglepoise Lamp.

$962Sale Price|20% Off

Herbert Terry 1227 Anglepoise Lamp.

By Herbert Terry

Located in Nantwich, GB

Within a few years they had developed an articulated task lamp with perfect balance that could move light in all directions.

Category

Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

$1,500

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. Measure: 13 in. diameter reflector.

Category

Early 17th Century American Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

$1,500

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.

Category

Early 17th Century American Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp

$650

Vintage Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage American Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp with Working Power Outlet to Rear.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Lamp

$995

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Suited to a desk, side table, or console in a study, library, or sitting room, the lamp provides task or ambient light together with decorative presence.

Category

19th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Early Cast Metal Desk Lamp by Linolite

$1,050

Early Cast Metal Desk Lamp by Linolite

Located in Dekalb, IL

Designed to provide broad, even illumination while minimizing glare, the Linolite system represented an important development in early electric task and display lighting. The lamp re...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Cast Iron

Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany

$3,717

Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured in late 1920s, Germany.

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Modernist Task Light or Clamp Table Lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras for Gras, 1920s

$3,660

Modernist Task Light or Clamp Table Lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras for Gras, 1920s

By Bernard-albin Gras, Lampe Gras

Located in München, BY

Articulated modernist task lamp or clamp table light. Extremely rare shorter execution of the model 201.

Category

1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel, Iron

Recent Sales

Four "Anglepoise" Task Lamps by George Carwardine, England

Unavailable

H 20 in W 22 in D 5.75 in

Four "Anglepoise" Task Lamps by George Carwardine, England

Located in Hudson, NY

There are four Anglepoise lamps available, sold separately. All have been nickeled, polished and rewired.

Category

Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in

Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

This industrial task lamp or desk lamp has a weighted metal base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Desk lamp american 1928

Unavailable

H 24 in W 18 in D 15 in

Desk lamp american 1928

Located in New York, NY

Large American Art Deco Task Lamp c.1928 with beautiful details. Streamlined geometric details that were typical of the Art Deco period.

Category

1920s American Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Lamp Desk American Art Deco

Unavailable

H 24 in W 18 in D 15 in

Lamp Desk American Art Deco

Located in New York, NY

Large American Art Deco Task Lamp c.1928 with beautiful details. Streamlined geometric details that were typical of the Art Deco period.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg. No. 55222 Wall Mounted Lamp

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 48 in D 10.5 in

Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg. No. 55222 Wall Mounted Lamp

Located in London, GB

Vintage articulated task lamp. Created by Barbier, Benard & Turenne, Paris Reg.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

French Singer Task Lamp # 10

Sold

H 16 in D 10 in Dm 2 in

French Singer Task Lamp # 10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French task lamp used on sewing machine

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

French Singer Task Lamp # 50

Sold

H 16 in D 9 in Dm 3 in

French Singer Task Lamp # 50

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French task lamp used on sewing machine

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Cord, Silk

French Singer Task Lamp # 40

Sold

H 20 in Dm 5 in

French Singer Task Lamp # 40

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French task lamp used on sewing machine

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

French Singer Task Lamp # 20

Sold

H 13 in D 7 in Dm 3 in

French Singer Task Lamp # 20

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French task lamp used on sewing machine

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Cord, Silk

French Singer Task Lamp # 30

Sold

H 15 in D 10 in Dm 2 in

French Singer Task Lamp # 30

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French task lamp used on sewing machine

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Industrial Task Lamps, Belgium, Circa 1920

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H 30 in W 8.25 in D 19 in

Industrial Task Lamps, Belgium, Circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

Industrial task lamps Belgium Circa 1920 Gray and steel with adjustable necks.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Edwardian Task Lamp by Dugdills, England circa 1900

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H 20.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in

Edwardian Task Lamp by Dugdills, England circa 1900

By Dugdills

Located in Culver City, CA

England, 1900 Early Dugdills task lamp with original tin shade and original green paint. 5.25"w x 5.25"d x 20.75”h Ref.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Tin

O.C. White Telescopic Arm Brass Task Lamp

Sold

H 25 in W 6 in D 6 in

O.C. White Telescopic Arm Brass Task Lamp

By O.C. White

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique late 19th century Industrial factory brass task lamp with weighed cast iron base by O.C. White, with telescopic arm the extends from 15" - 24" in height is newly wired with b...

Category

1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

Curt Fischer for Midgard Task Lamp

Sold

Dm 7 in

Curt Fischer for Midgard Task Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scissor style Midgard wall-task lamp designed by Curt Fischer.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940

Sold

H 25.5 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique clamp-on industrial task lamp with sliding telescopic arm and adjustable head.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early Rare O.C. White Industrial Table Task Lamp

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H 21 in W 8 in D 18 in

Early Rare O.C. White Industrial Table Task Lamp

By O.C. White

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare, Industrial, table task lamp by O.C. White patented 1898 features a unique curved, brass arm on a weighted cast iron base and green enamel shade.

Category

1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

Zonalite Task Lamp

Sold

H 27.5 in W 6 in D 14 in

Zonalite Task Lamp

By Walligraph

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Zonalite industrial desk lamp with an adjustable black and white enameled shade on an adjustable curved stell arm, with a forked cast iron base.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Iron, Steel

Brass Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910

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H 29.53 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Brass Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910

By Dugdills

Located in Gloucester, GB

Brass industrial task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910 - Heavy steel base - Solid brass arms and shade - Beautiful daisy joints - Original bulb holder with in line switch - Emboss...

Category

1910s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 Clamp-On Drafting Task Lamp Light

Sold

H 24 in W 20 in D 8 in

Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 Clamp-On Drafting Task Lamp Light

By Bernard-albin Gras, Lampe Gras

Located in Oakville, CT

Bernard-Albin Gras No. 201 clamp-on drafting task lamp. Shade diameter measures 8". Base arm measures 26", top arm measures 6".

Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Industrial Task Lamp with Glass Shade c.1920

Sold

H 54.5 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

Adjustable Industrial Task Lamp with Glass Shade c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original fully adjustable industrial steampunk task lamp with antique glass shade, attached C clamp and steel knob.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 39.38 in W 5.52 in D 15.75 in

Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Clamp on industrial task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Articulated steel arms - Bakelite switch and shade top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Des...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Flexo Industrial Task Lamp c.1942

Sold

H 23 in W 19 in D 4 in

Art Deco Style Flexo Industrial Task Lamp c.1942

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original fully adjustable Art Deco style clamp on industrial drafting task lamp. Embossed company name, lamp name and patent date 1942.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel, Metal, Copper

1910s Petite Lyhne Adjustable Brass Task Lamp with Glare Guard

Sold

H 17 in Dm 7 in

1910s Petite Lyhne Adjustable Brass Task Lamp with Glare Guard

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 20th century, Industrial task lamp with clamshell shade and distinctive, rotating glare guard.

Category

1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Task Lamp By Singer

Sold

H 12 in W 7 in D 20.5 in

Task Lamp By Singer

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant table or desk lamp with a slender steel stem rising from a weighted base with a fully positionable secondary arm supporting a Bakelite shade.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp

Sold

H 36 in Dm 5.5 in

Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp

By Faries Lamp Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

This original Faries lamp articulates, tilts and telescopes. The patina and parts are all original but it has been rewired. It can clamp to a desk or a pipe.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 33.47 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademac...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 47.25 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall mounted task lamp by Rademacher Circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademach...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 47.25 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademac...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 47.25 in

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademac...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 33.47 in

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademac...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 33.47 in

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s. - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Radema...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 35.44 in

Wall-Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Branded shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms -...

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 35.44 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

wall-mounted task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Branded shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms -...

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

An Iron Task Lamp, Circa 1920

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H 32 in W 10 in D 24 in

An Iron Task Lamp, Circa 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An adjustable task /desk lamp with a painted metal shade and shaped iron footed base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp

Task Lamp by O.C. White

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H 22 in W 21 in Dm 7 in

Task Lamp by O.C. White

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A patinated steel industrial desk lamp with an adjustable arm, a bell form shade and a round moat cast iron base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 31.5 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademac...

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Task Lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda, circa 1920s

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 47.25 in

Task Lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda, circa 1920s

By Christian Dell

Located in Gloucester, GB

Task lamp by Christian dell for Koranda, circa 1920s - Steel arms and shade - On/Off switch on the shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Christian Dell - Made by Koran...

Category

1920s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 51.19 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s

By Dugdills

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall mounted task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s. - Scalloped base with "Dugdills" branding - Original matchstick on/off switch - Vitreous green enamel shade - Takes B22 fitting...

Category

1920s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Task Lamp by Christian Dell For Koranda, circa 1920s

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 51.19 in

Task Lamp by Christian Dell For Koranda, circa 1920s

By Christian Dell

Located in Gloucester, GB

Task lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda, circa 1920s - 3 steel arms and shade - On/Off switch on the shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Christian Dell - Made by Kor...

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920

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H 46 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

Curt Fischer Task Lamps for Midgard, 1920

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful 1920s articulating table-mounted desk lamps by Curt Fischer for Midgard in original grey-green hammer finish and on/off turn switch on the shade, arm lengths of the smaller...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Industrial Factory Fostoria Articulating Task Lamp c.1930

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H 37 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Industrial Factory Fostoria Articulating Task Lamp c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original American made World War ll era Industrial articulating arm factory lamps. Each tubular steel task lamp is triple-jointed and retains the original factory green enameled fini...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Wall-Mounted Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s

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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 59.06 in

Large Wall-Mounted Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s

By Dugdills

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large wall-mounted industrial task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1920s - Vitreous green enamel shade - Brushed steel articulated arms - Scalloped base with embossed makers mark - Tak...

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1920s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Christian Dell For Koranda 1920s

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 43.31 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Christian Dell For Koranda 1920s

By Christian Dell

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Christian Dell For Koranda 1920s - Adjustable arms and shade - Inline switch on the cord - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Christian Dell for Ka...

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1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s

By Johan Petter Johansson

Located in Gloucester, GB

Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s - Aluminium shade - Telescopic arms - The shade detaches from the arm to create a pendant - Brushed steel - O...

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1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s

By Johan Petter Johansson

Located in Gloucester, GB

Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s - Aluminium shade - Telescopic arms - The shade detaches from the arm to create a pendant - Brushed steel - O...

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1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 118.12 in

Telescopic Task Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s

By Johan Petter Johansson

Located in Gloucester, GB

Telescopic task lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for Triplex, 1920s - Aluminium shade - Telescopic arms - The shade detaches from the arm to create a pendant - Brushed steel - O...

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1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Rare Dugdills Task Lamp, England circa 1920

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H 19 in W 10 in D 28 in

Rare Dugdills Task Lamp, England circa 1920

By Dugdills

Located in Culver City, CA

Large-scale articulating light with Daisy joints, blue shade and makers mark stamped into the base. Can be mounted to the wall, or to a desk.

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1920s English Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, Circa 1920s

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H 47.25 in W 7.49 in

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Rademacher, Circa 1920s

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Gloucester, GB

- Vitreous black enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademacher - German ~ 1920s - Shade measures 19cm wide -...

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1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamp By Schaco Circa 1920s

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H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 43.31 in

Wall Mounted Industrial Task Lamp By Schaco Circa 1920s

By Schaco

Located in Gloucester, GB

- Cast iron wall mounted with ball joint - Articulated steel arms - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off toggle switch on the shade - Green enamel shade - Produced by Schanzenbach &...

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1920s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Industrial Table Lamp

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H 15 in Dm 7 in

Industrial Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adjustable task lamp - double pivot and swivel

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Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Brass Clamp Lamp

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H 19 in W 33 in Dm 7 in

Brass Clamp Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adjustable brass clamp-task lamp. Length adjustable from 19" to 33"

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Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Articulated Hooded Mercury Glass Desk Lamp

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H 27 in W 7 in D 20 in

Articulated Hooded Mercury Glass Desk Lamp

By X-Ray Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a solid workbench task lamp. The base is solid iron and does not want to be tipped over.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Glass

Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light

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H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful scratch built mini task lamp with matchbox wooden base, England circa 1930. - Simple, raw, industrial looking lamp, with the most amazing decorative leaf detail to the ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Glass, Pine

O.C. White Adjustable Lamp

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H 20.5 in W 20.5 in Dm 4 in

O.C. White Adjustable Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White at the onset of the Twentieth Century, this clamp task lamp is truly magnificent. Height and length adjustable with a swivel head and unique details at articulating joints.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Copper

O.C. White Adjustable Floor Lamp with Claw Foot Base

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H 62 in W 12 in D 12 in

O.C. White Adjustable Floor Lamp with Claw Foot Base

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique OC white adjustable floor / reading / task lamp with claw foot base and silver shade. Cast iron base measures 12" in diameter and 4 1/2" in height.

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1890s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps

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H 39 in W 14 in D 8 in

Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large pair gilt Porcelain urn shape with exterior floral design details table / task lamps. Each lamp is in good working condition.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Gold

Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps

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H 38 in Dm 18 in

Large Pair 19th Century Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large pair gilt porcelain urn shape with exterior floral design details table / task lamps. Each lamp is in good working condition.

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1870s French Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Small Vintage Articulating Industrial Lamp c.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)

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H 16 in W 3 in D 4 in

Small Vintage Articulating Industrial Lamp c.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Wall or desk mounted steel task lamp with two articulating joints and period-appropriate braided cloth cord covering.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Large Antique Industrial O.C. WHITE Machinist's Desk Table Lamp c.1890

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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in

Large Antique Industrial O.C. WHITE Machinist's Desk Table Lamp c.1890

By O.C. White

Located in London, GB

A finely engineered industrial task lamp made in the USA by O.C. White. c.1890.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Steel

Industrial Mid-Century Articulating Task Work Lamp

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H 7 in W 7 in D 32 in

Industrial Mid-Century Articulating Task Work Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid 20th century industrial articulating task lamp features a brushed steel exterior finish and painted white interior with a perfect work-worn patina.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Steel

Articulating & Adjustable O.C. White Fixture Customized for O.C. White Co.

$3,800

H 25.5 in W 7.75 in D 33 in

Articulating & Adjustable O.C. White Fixture Customized for O.C. White Co.

By O.C. White

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A beautifully fabricated and graceful wall lamp in patinated steel and polished brass having an articulating arm emanating from a stepped rectangular wall plate. Manufactured by O.C....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Wall Light by O.C. White for O.C. White Co.

$4,200

H 20 in W 6 in D 20 in

Adjustable Wall Light by O.C. White for O.C. White Co.

By O.C. White

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early wall-mounted and fully articulated swing-arm lamp, having a dark patinated finish, milk glass disc shade and an ornate cast iron wall plate.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Bronze

1950s Vintage Adjustable Desk Table Lamp with Brass Structure

$242Sale Price|19% Off

H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 in

1950s Vintage Adjustable Desk Table Lamp with Brass Structure

Located in Milano, Lombardia

1950s vintage lamp, Italian manufacture. The lamp has a brass structure.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

Industrial Desk Lamp, Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable

$1,800 / item

H 15.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Industrial Desk Lamp, Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Table task lamp, cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light, vintage Industrial. Base diameter measures 6", shade diameter measures 3 1/2". Adjustable arm measures 15 1/2". C...

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2010s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

INDUSTRIAL LOOKING RALPH LAUREN ViNTAGE CHROME ARTICULATED ADJUSTABLE TABLE LAMP

$1,223

H 29.93 in W 23.82 in D 8.27 in

INDUSTRIAL LOOKING RALPH LAUREN ViNTAGE CHROME ARTICULATED ADJUSTABLE TABLE LAMP

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Chrome Industrial Ralph Lauren Articulated table lamp Please note the delivery fee list...

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20th Century Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century American Fixture Co. Articulated Lamp

$1,150

H 39 in W 6 in D 6 in

Early 20th Century American Fixture Co. Articulated Lamp

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1910s - 1920s; American Fixture Co. - Milwaukee, WI This antique lamp by the features an array of articulating joints. Each joint works as intended offering a solution to all of ...

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1910s Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brown Adjustable Table Lamp, 1960s

$124

H 17.72 in Dm 6.3 in

Vintage Brown Adjustable Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This dark brown industrial desk lamp was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The lamp has an aluminium shade, a wooden base and iron arm with two adjustable joints. Orig...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Task Lamp

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Iron, Aluminum

Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Lamp, c.1950

$380

H 19 in W 18 in D 8 in

Double Gooseneck Brass Desk Lamp, c.1950

Located in Savannah, GA

Compact twin-light desk lamp with patinated brass base and two independently adjustable gooseneck arms terminating in flared metal shades, circa 1950. Mid-century adjustable task ...

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1950s Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Woodward Lighting Vintage Industrial Metal Wall Lamp

$1,680Sale Price|30% Off

H 28 in W 15.5 in D 8.25 in

Woodward Lighting Vintage Industrial Metal Wall Lamp

Located in New York, NY

An all-original early 20th century metal wall lamp by Woodward Lighting Company, Detroit. Stamped with maker's mark on wall mount. Adjustable arm and shade. Fully working; take...

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1930s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

O.C. White Industrial Articulating Wall or Desk Mounted Lamp or Sconce

$950

H 4 in W 28.5 in D 18 in

O.C. White Industrial Articulating Wall or Desk Mounted Lamp or Sconce

By O.C. White

Located in Atlanta, GA

Industrial articulating wall or desk mounted lamp, made by the O.C. White Company, American, circa 1910s. It measures 35.5" wide when fully extended. Rewired and ready to mount. Reta...

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1910s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Industrial Hadrill & Hortsmann Counterbalance 'Pluslite' Desk Lamp c1940

$881

H 21.66 in W 5.71 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Industrial Hadrill & Hortsmann Counterbalance 'Pluslite' Desk Lamp c1940

By Hadrill & Horstman

Located in London, GB

A nice example of the iconic counterbalance 'Pluslite' lamp, ingeniously designed by Hadrill & Horstmann. c.1940 A wonderfully preserved Pluslite lamp retaining its original cream‑p...

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1940s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass, Steel

Industrial Style Adjustable Pharmacy Reading Lamp

$895

H 56 in W 2 in D 9.75 in

Industrial Style Adjustable Pharmacy Reading Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Industrial style reading, pharmacy floor lamp, in unusual nickeled metal, and original gray paint finish. The lamp features an adjustable center post which allows the lig...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Articulate American Fixtures Company Syle Copper Gooseneck Table Lamp

$1,875

H 15 in W 5 in D 8 in

Vintage Articulate American Fixtures Company Syle Copper Gooseneck Table Lamp

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Early century farmhouse prototype gooseneck table reading lamp with rare neck flex design. Working order. More pics to come.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Brass

Belgian ERPE Industrial Iron Table Lamp, circa 1930s

$543

H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in

Belgian ERPE Industrial Iron Table Lamp, circa 1930s

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Executed entirely in iron, with a distinctive adjustable shade and original ERPE maker’s badge. The lamp retains a beautiful authentic surface with natural aged patina, reflecting it...

Category

1930s Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Iron, Cast Iron

Industrial Anglepoise Wall Mounted Cast Iron Sconce, c. 1940

$1,320

H 33 in Dm 5.5 in

Industrial Anglepoise Wall Mounted Cast Iron Sconce, c. 1940

Located in Chicago, IL

Industrial Anglepoise wall-mounted cast iron sconce, c. 1940. The Anglepoise lamp is a balanced-arm lamp designed in 1932 by British designer George Carwardine. 33"L x 19" shade ...

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1940s English Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1950s

$2,664

H 78.75 in Dm 44.1 in

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1950s

Located in London, GB

Converted standing medical lamp on wheels. Enameled lampshade and black body (Industrial Stoving Paint process) With rotational chrome arm and light. Possibility of hanging positio...

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1950s German Industrial Antique Task Lamp

Materials

Iron

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$7,435

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By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

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By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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$1,500

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Located in New york, NY

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1970s Contemporary Antique Task Lamp

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$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Task Lamp

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Sold|~~$2,920~~

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Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery

By Bernhardt

Located in Denver, CO

1980s sectional by Bernhardt. Custom reupholstery labor of sectional included in the price (labor and materials, except for fabric). COM or MENO can advise and order fabrics. Fabric...

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$2,495 / item

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By Pauly & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

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Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

$34,163

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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable

$4,804Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable

Located in Casteren, NL

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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Task Lamp

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Chestnut

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

$22,307

H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

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$4,461

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Located in Vo', Veneto

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$4,500 / set

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Antique Task Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique task lamp available at 1stDibs. Each antique task lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique task lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique task lamp bearing Industrial, Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique task lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but O.C. White, Curt Fischer and Dazor produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Task Lamp?

An antique task lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

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Questions About Antique Task Lamp

How do I identify my antique lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
What is an antique student lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
What makes an antique lamp valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I tell if an oil lamp is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my porcelain lamps are antique?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
How do you identify an antique floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
How do you identify an antique electric lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.