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Why Collecting Vintage Lamps Has Such An Allure To It
Collecting antique lamps seems to be the latest rage among the valuable antique and vintage items collectors. Lighting fixtures have that something special that people are drawn to. They are not only highly functional but also extremely beautiful and can easily make your home elegant, sophisticated and very appealing to the eyes. So it's no wonder that the vintage lamps have taken the world of the antique collectors by storm!
There are many types of antique lamps that you can start your collection with, including antique porcelain lamps, banker's lamps, porch lamps, brass floor lamps, kerosene lights, Art Deco lamps, the sky is only the limit. Each of them have their special appeal and which you start your collection with will depend on the money you have available and the one you can find the easiest.
The antique porcelain lamps are either using oil or electricity for working. You can recognize them easily by their large globe on the bottom and the rather small one at the top. They have mostly floral designs on them and they are quite decorative in nature.
Torchiere lamps are another preferred type for collectors. They are rather modern and contemporary in nature, so if you want to build up your collection with really antique pieces, this might not be the best to buy right away. The type of illumination this lamp provides is general ambient and indirect, so you can easily illuminate the whole room in one go.
The banker's lamp is something that most collectors are well aware of. Pretty much everyone will have at least one of these types in their collection as they are very popular. They are usually made of brass base with either a green or sometimes a blue lampshade. You can find this type reproduced nowadays quite easily so these days pretty much anyone has access to them without having to spend a small fortune to decorate their homes with them. As a matter of fact, antique desk lamps are some of the most interesting vintage lighting fixtures available on the market today.
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Vintage Silver Pointer Dog with Light on his Tail Charm |  |
5 Bids | US $5.50 | 9h 7m |
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Old Vintage Silver HEART CHARM Enamel By The Light of the Moon Star 1940s | |
3 Bids | US $65.99 | 13h 20m |
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Rare Stunning Vintage 2 Sides Carved Jadeite Jade Light Lavender Green Pendant | |
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US $250.00 | 17h 23m |
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Vintage Lovely 14k Solid Gold 3 Chrysoprase Scarabs Light Weight Links Bracelet | |
8 Bids | US $38.00 | 19h |
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VINTAGE SILVER EARRINGS w Abalone Shell and Light Blue Saphire faux Stones | |
0 Bid | US $19.95 | 22h 42m |
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Vintage 925 BAND N LIGHT BLUE STONE RING | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 1d 1h 11m |
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VINTAGE Signed Sterling Cobalt Pool Of Light STYLE Pendant Art Modernist | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 14h 8m |
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Vintage Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Necklace | |
5 Bids | US $280.00 | 1d 18h 32m |
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Vintage Lot of 11 Gold Tone Light Resin Cameo Pin Pendant Necklace Jewelry | |
7 Bids | US $37.00 | 1d 21h 45m |
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Vintage Long Carved Sterling Feather Earrings w Shepherds Hook Elegant Light | |
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US $38.00 | 27d 21h 26m |
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Vintage sterling charm 4 bracelet lantern fancy outdoor light w pearl | |
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US $20.00 | 23d 20h 56m |
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9k GOLD VINTAGE 3D DOG BARKING UP A LIGHT POST CHARM | |
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US $109.99 | 29d 22h 46m |
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VINTAGE SARAH COVENTRY DAISY LIGHT N BRIGHT EARRINGS 1969 | |
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US $8.99 | 2d 13h 24m |
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Vintage Sterling Silver LAMP LIGHT LANTERN Charm AURORA BOREALIS CRYSTAL SET | |
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US $38.99 | 22d 15h 28m |
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Large Vintage Sterling Silver LAMP LIGHT Charm Opens | |
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US $31.99 | 21d 19h 1m |
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VINTAGE LIGHT PINK RESIN CUFF BRACELET W PINK PAVE CRYSTALS | |
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US $89.00 | 4d 11h 32m |
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Antique Rock Quartz Vintage Sterling Pools of Light Pierced Earrings with Leaves | |
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US $200.00 | 17d 20m |
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Beautiful Designed Vintage 925 Sterling Silver W Light Blue Stone Ring Size 7 | |
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US $45.00 | 12d 15h 39m |
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Light house Opens To A Keeper Vintage Sterling UK Charm | |
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US $41.99 | 9d 1h 37m |
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Sterling Silver Light Green Tourmaline Ring Size 7 with vintage look | |
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US $45.00 | 2d 16h 44m |
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Vintage Alice Caviness Light Sapphire Moonstones Sterling Filigree Link Necklace | |
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US $140.24 | 28d 1h 31m |
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Vintage Jewelry Fine 14 K Gold 18 Figaro Light | |
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US $640.00 | 25d 23h 47m |
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Vintage REU Sterling Enamel Niagara Falls Light Tower | |
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US $26.99 | 29d 16h 1m |
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Vintage Sterling Silver STREET LIGHT Charm Pearl Bulb | |
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US $12.95 | 28d 17h 58m |
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OPENS CARRIAGE LAMP LIGHT Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Set with Crystal | |
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US $38.99 | 17d 15h 41m |
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Jug Set With A Light Beautiful Golden Crystal Sterling UK Vintage Charm 3 D Fine | |
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US $39.99 | 9d 1h 31m |
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Gorgeous Vintage Sterling Ring Step Cut Glass Light Blue Size 9 | |
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US $79.99 | 22d 20h 36m |
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LIGHT VINTAGE CHINESE EXPORT OX BONE CALLIGRAPHY SCREW BACK EARRINGS | |
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US $54.99 | 26d 22h 47m |
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14k GOLD VINTAGE 3D TABLE LAMP LIGHT PENDANT CHARM | |
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US $335.00 | 19d 42m |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Translucent Light Pink Drop Pendant 9435 | |
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US $26.15 | 29d 2h 42m |
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Vintage sterling SPINNER charm GETTYSBURG ETERNAL LIGHT | |
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US $14.95 | 23d 16h 25m |
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VINTAGE SOLID 18K GOLD 3 D JEWELLED TRAFFIC LIGHT CHARM | |
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US $174.95 | 27d 4h 51m |
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Vintage Style Pools Of Light Rock Crystal Pearl Necklace | |
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US $49.99 | 27d 10m |
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Vintage 1940s TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT STOP GO LOVE Sterling Silver Charm | |
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US $14.99 | 22d 19h 10m |
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Vintage 14 k yellow gold ring with 3 light citrine ston | |
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US $278.00 | 28d 16h 59m |
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SHIPS LANTERN LIGHT NAUTICAL Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Pearl inside | |
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US $21.59 | 20d 23h 16m |
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Vintage Hand Signed VA LIGHT Post Sterling Earrings | |
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US $45.00 | 20d 7h 16m |
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Reclaimed Light Green Thread Vintage Retro Earrings | |
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US $4.50 | 28d 11h 40m |
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Vintage Light Pink White Enamelled Daisy Flower Necklace Rhinestones | |
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US $15.99 | 20d 13h 9m |
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VINTAGE GETTYSBURG PENNA ETERNAL LIGHT STERLING SILVER PENDANT CHARM | |
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US $17.99 | 24d 17h 59m |
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