Antique Lamps & Lights

Antique lamp styles tend to come back into fashion on a cyclical basis. Many famous vintage American lamp designs are reproduced at major retailers today; however, there is nothing like a genuine antique lamp to bring a touch of history to any room.

Antique Tiffany lamps are some of the most in-demand pieces for modern collectors. With original hand-leaded glass shades in a wide variety of organic designs and colors, these vintage lamps carry with them a time-honored tradition of craftsmanship and stunning appearance.

Antique chandeliers are also highly coveted pieces. Their ornate crystal and delicate cut-glass details bring a touch of old world charm and grandeur to entryways and dining rooms. Some of the most famous mid-century examples include the striking Italian Venini chandeliers that use Murano glass and rich gold detailing.

Quick Facts

• Murano glass, including enameled glass (smalto), glass with threads of gold (aventurine), and multicolored glass (millefiori), is handmade on an island near Venice using centuries-old techniques
• Tiffany lamps come in a variety of styles, the Trumpet Creeper, the Tiffany Table Lamp, the Wisteria Tiffany Lamp, and the Pink Lotus Tiffany Lamp, and sell for prices between $600 thousand and $2.8 million at auction
• Two 19th century replicas of giltwood and bronze torche?res commissioned by Louis XV in 1770 for a masked ball recently sold for over $400,000