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Lamps & Lights - General

Lamps and lighting have come a long way from when man first created fire in their primitive cave dwellings. From authentic Tiffany lamps, to antique chandeliers, to mid-century modern Marbro lamps, lighting has gone from merely illuminating our homes to adding style to our spaces.

Lamps first appeared as rudimentary containers using natural materials soaked in animal fat as the fuel. Although the basic principle has remained the same, lamps have undergone substantial design changes. Today, antique chandeliers, lamps, sconces, and candelabras are available in a variety of styles for collectors looking to add interest to their homes.

The evolution of lamps is fascinating, from the first kerosene and oil lamps introduced in Persia in 900 BC, to the refinement of gas lighting in Europe in the 17th century, to the electrical lighting innovations of the 19th and 20th centuries which led to more compact, safe, and energy-efficient bulbs. Around that same time, lamps were becoming statement pieces in the home with leaded-glass shades, crystal chandeliers, and ornately-carved sconces. Tiffany lamps, created by the famed New York design studio starting around 1895, are some of the most coveted lamps available today.

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Cast Metal Gooseneck Desk Lamp and Heavy Brass Fire Hose Nozzle Tip
Nov 10, 6:00 PM EST
Cast Metal Gooseneck Desk Lamp and Heavy Brass Fire Hose Nozzle Tip
by Caswell Prewitt Realty, INC
Est: $0- $0
$305 Bids
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
Nov 17, 9:00 AM MST
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
by Fidelity Estate Services
Est: $0- $0
$905 Bids
2- HALLOWEEN PAPER MACHE JACK-O-LANTERNS
Nov 16, 10:00 AM EST
2- HALLOWEEN PAPER MACHE JACK-O-LANTERNS
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$1304 Bids
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A table lamp of clear columnar form, 34 x 7 x 7 in. (86.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm.)
Nov 13, 9:00 AM PST
A table lamp of clear columnar form, 34 x 7 x 7 in. (86.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm.)
by Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Est: $80- $100
$804 Bids
Vintage Risdon Blue Green Gone with the Wind Glass
Nov 03, 9:00 AM MST
Vintage Risdon Blue Green Gone with the Wind Glass
by R & R Auction INC
Est: $0- $0
$254 Bids
A Pair of Restoration Hardware Bridge Lamps
Nov 06, 9:00 AM PST
A Pair of Restoration Hardware Bridge Lamps
by Abell Auction
Est: $200- $300
$1754 Bids
Empire Style Brass Candlestick Form Table Lamp, H: 15 in. (38.1 cm.)
Nov 05, 10:00 AM EST
Empire Style Brass Candlestick Form Table Lamp, H: 15 in. (38.1 cm.)
by Weschler's
Est: $50- $100
$554 Bids
P&LE RR RED GLOBE LANTERN
Nov 04, 6:00 PM EST
P&LE RR RED GLOBE LANTERN
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$253 Bids
FOREST FIRE MOTION LAMP
Nov 04, 6:00 PM EST
FOREST FIRE MOTION LAMP
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$253 Bids
Barsony style lamp base, Height 31cm
Nov 06, 7:30 PM AEDT
Barsony style lamp base, Height 31cm
by Lawsons
Est: AUD80- AUD140
AUD253 Bids
Fiber optic lamp (H:33cm)
Nov 07, 1:00 PM AEDT
Fiber optic lamp (H:33cm)
by Lawsons
Est: AUD60- AUD80
AUD303 Bids
PENNSYLVANIA LINES RED GLOBE RR LANTERN
Nov 04, 6:00 PM EST
PENNSYLVANIA LINES RED GLOBE RR LANTERN
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$102 Bids
RED GLOBE RR LANTERN W MOUNTING BRACKET
Nov 04, 6:00 PM EST
RED GLOBE RR LANTERN W MOUNTING BRACKET
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$102 Bids
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
Nov 17, 9:00 AM MST
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
by Fidelity Estate Services
Est: $0- $0
$152 Bids
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
Nov 17, 9:00 AM MST
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
by Fidelity Estate Services
Est: $0- $0
$152 Bids
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
Nov 17, 9:00 AM MST
Jean Claude Novaro Art Glass Lamp
by Fidelity Estate Services
Est: $0- $0
$102 Bids
EARLY GLASS GLOBE RR LANTERN
Nov 04, 6:00 PM EST
EARLY GLASS GLOBE RR LANTERN
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$102 Bids
HALLOWEEN PAPER MACHE CAT & JACK O LANTERNS
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
HALLOWEEN PAPER MACHE CAT & JACK O LANTERNS
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$1102 Bids
Metal "Betty" Lamp - 5" Tall
Nov 07, 6:00 PM EST
Metal "Betty" Lamp - 5" Tall
by Gary R. Wallace Auctioneers Inc.
Est: $0- $0
$202 Bids
A Karstadt, Model 1001 Telescopic Desk Lamp
Nov 17, 11:00 AM ACST
A Karstadt, Model 1001 Telescopic Desk Lamp
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD50- AUD100
AUD302 Bids
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A Victorian Pr of Bronze Mounted Cobalt Porcelain
Nov 03, 10:00 AM EDT
A Victorian Pr of Bronze Mounted Cobalt Porcelain
by Clarke Auction Gallery
Est: $300- $500
$2002 Bids
BRONZE LIGHTHOUSE TABLE LAMP
Nov 08, 11:00 AM EST
BRONZE LIGHTHOUSE TABLE LAMP
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $300- $500
$502 Bids
Vintage Adklake Railroad Signal Lamp
Nov 10, 9:00 AM CST
Vintage Adklake Railroad Signal Lamp
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $50- $300
$252 Bids
DIE-CAST & PAPER LITHO KING FEATURES SYNDICATE POPEYE LAMP
Nov 06, 9:00 AM EST
DIE-CAST & PAPER LITHO KING FEATURES SYNDICATE POPEYE LAMP
by Morphy Auctions
Est: $300- $600
$1501 Bid

Sellers Who Sell Lamps & Lights - General


Atlee Raber Auctioneer

Atlee Raber Auctioneer

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Matthew Bullock Auctioneers

Matthew Bullock Auctioneers

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