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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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1940s TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT Red Light Vintage Sterling Silver Charm 12A386 |  |
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Vintage Beautiful 10K Gold Filled HAP Award Pin MIB Light Blue Stone | |
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VINTAGE RARE SIGNED SHERMAN HIGH QUALITY LIGHT LAVENDER R S BROOCH | |
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Ex Large Standing Vintage 1960s 70s Solid Sterling Silver Light House Charm | |
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Vintage light weight 8 mm wide bracelet Mesh Style 14K Gold | |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LIGHT BLUE MOONGLOW GLASS PIN STUNNING | |
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Vintage Gold Filled Light Green Jade Hoop Screwback Earrings | |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER 925 LIGHT BLUE TURQUOISE RING 47 GRAMS SIZE 9 | |
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VINTAGE MULTI FACETED LIGHT AMBER GLASS NECKLACE | |
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VINTAGE BIG STERLING SILVER REPOUSSE PUFFY EARRINGS signed M or W LIGHT WEIGHT | |
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US $23.49 | 1d 15h 31m |
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VINTAGE POOLS OF LIGHT CRYSTAL BALL STERLING SILVER SHOOTING STAR BAND RING | |
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US $20.00 | 26d 45m |
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Vintage Silver Pointer Dog with Light on his Tail Charm | |
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Old Vintage Silver HEART CHARM Enamel By The Light of the Moon Star 1940s | |
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Vintage Sterling Silver LAMP LIGHT LANTERN Charm AURORA BOREALIS CRYSTAL SET | |
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US $38.99 | 24d 19h 18m |
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Large Vintage Sterling Silver LAMP LIGHT Charm Opens | |
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US $31.99 | 23d 22h 50m |
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Rare Stunning Vintage 2 Sides Carved Jadeite Jade Light Lavender Green Pendant | |
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US $250.00 | 2d 21h 12m |
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US $89.00 | 6d 15h 22m |
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Antique Rock Quartz Vintage Sterling Pools of Light Pierced Earrings with Leaves | |
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US $200.00 | 19d 4h 9m |
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7 Bids | US $36.00 | 2d 22h 49m |
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Beautiful Designed Vintage 925 Sterling Silver W Light Blue Stone Ring Size 7 | |
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US $40.50 | 14d 19h 29m |
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Light house Opens To A Keeper Vintage Sterling UK Charm | |
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US $41.99 | 11d 5h 27m |
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Vintage Jewelry Fine 14 K Gold 18 Figaro Light | |
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US $640.00 | 28d 3h 37m |
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Vintage Long Carved Sterling Feather Earrings w Shepherds Hook Elegant Light | |
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US $38.00 | 1h 16m |
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OPENS CARRIAGE LAMP LIGHT Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Set with Crystal | |
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US $38.99 | 19d 19h 30m |
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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 | 11d 5h 21m |
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Gorgeous Vintage Sterling Ring Step Cut Glass Light Blue Size 9 | |
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US $79.99 | 25d 26m |
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LIGHT VINTAGE CHINESE EXPORT OX BONE CALLIGRAPHY SCREW BACK EARRINGS | |
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US $54.99 | 29d 2h 37m |
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VINTAGE SILVER EARRINGS w Abalone Shell and Light Blue Saphire faux Stones | |
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14k GOLD VINTAGE 3D TABLE LAMP LIGHT PENDANT CHARM | |
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US $335.00 | 21d 4h 32m |
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US $14.95 | 25d 20h 14m |
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VINTAGE SOLID 18K GOLD 3 D JEWELLED TRAFFIC LIGHT CHARM | |
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US $174.95 | 29d 8h 41m |
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Vintage 1940s TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT STOP GO LOVE Sterling Silver Charm | |
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US $14.99 | 24d 23h |
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Vintage Style Pools Of Light Rock Crystal Pearl Necklace | |
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US $49.99 | 29d 4h |
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Vintage 925 BAND N LIGHT BLUE STONE RING | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 3d 5h 1m |
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SHIPS LANTERN LIGHT NAUTICAL Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Pearl inside | |
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US $21.59 | 23d 3h 6m |
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Vintage Hand Signed VA LIGHT Post Sterling Earrings | |
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US $45.00 | 22d 11h 5m |
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US $15.99 | 22d 16h 59m |
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US $17.09 | 26d 21h 49m |
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