Where can I find antique lamps?

Where can I find antique lamps?

Antique lamps should feature hand-painted designs, so look for brush marks. If the work is perfectly smooth, it might be a decal. You can also identify a decal by touch — decals are smooth, while paint feels textured. Generally, the presence of decals indicates a modern reproduction rather than an antique.

Is it safe to buy vintage lamp?

Using vintage lights with old wiring But when you buy old lamps or pendant lights instead of new ones, you need to be careful about your lighting’s potential as a fire hazard. Most of the time, the safest option is to rewire the fixture. Or, you can even take it to a lighting store to have a professional rewire it.

What is vintage lighting?

Vintage Lighting – Serra Pendant by Design Classics. For a light fixture or any other item to be considered truly vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Vintage style lighting, however, is in current production but draws inspiration from designs and materials that were popular at least 20 years back and further.

Why are vintage lamps so expensive?

Antique lamps are generally seen as more valuable if in the original condition with most or all of the original parts. The wiring is also a good clue for the age and lamp’s maker. Cotton-wrapped wires mean an older lamp, but owners typically repair or replace wiring.

Should you rewire vintage lamps?

Depending on the age of the lamp, you may have to bring in new wires too. This is because different bulbs may have different wiring systems and if the existing system does not perfectly fit in then you will have to rewire your antique lamp as well. Electrical faults do and can occur at any given time.

How do you know if a light fixture is vintage?

Look at the light fixture for manufacturer impressions. The metal framework supports the fixture, the base of the light and the arms connecting to the globes. The company names or signatures that were incorporated into the original casting are the most common markings.

How can I tell how old a light fixture is?

Check for wiring, gas tubes and markings on the sockets to narrow down the age range of the fixture. If the fixture looks brand new and has modern wiring, it is most likely a reproduction and not an antique.

What kind of lighting is used in antique homes?

Our stock levels change regularly but we currently hold stock of Industrial, Art Deco, Mid Century, Nautical, Arts and Crafts, Modern, Colonial and Victorian style antique lighting. Our antique and vintage lighting collection includes holophane, milk glass, dish, antique glass, opaline, frosted, ceiling and etched shade types.

What to do with antique hardware and lighting?

Genuine Antique Chandeliers and Sconces are another activity of Vintage Hardware & Lighting. While we re-create truly GREAT antique reproductions, we also raise money for our museum activities by selling antique fixtures.

Can You refurbish an antique light fixture?

Although these pieces may be beautiful and have significance in your life, not everything will match your décor or have a place in your home. If you no longer want these old fixtures, our craftsmen are always looking for antique lighting they can refurbish into something truly unique.

Where can I get old lighting fixtures rescued?

We also rescue lighting fixtures from buildings prior to demolition or remodeling. Send photos of your vintage fixtures from residential or commercial properties or give us a call at 860-493-2532 for more information.