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Old interior objects, which not long ago were considered useless junk, are coming back into fashion. There is particular interest in Europe in vintage lamps from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Some of them can cost thousands, and rare specimens tens of thousands of hryvnias.
As the Gazeta.pl publication notes, vintage design is gaining popularity again, and items with a history are increasingly becoming part of modern interiors. Lamps that have preserved original details and show a design characteristic of their era are especially valued.
Which lamps can be valuable?
Collectors pay the most attention to lighting fixtures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this period decorative items became more accessible to ordinary families, and designers paid great attention not only to functionality but also to appearance.
Popular are lamps with:
solid bases,
decorative shades,
floral motifs and intricate details.
Particularly interesting are pieces made by hand or using materials characteristic of their time. Original models from well-known manufacturers can cost very high at international auctions. At the same time, a lamp without a famous name can also be valuable if it is rare, well-preserved, and has an interesting design.
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What can increase the price?
Separately, collectors hunt for lamps in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.
For Art Nouveau, smooth lines and natural motifs – flowers, leaves, insects – are characteristic. Such lamps often have decorative shades and unusual shapes.
Art Deco, on the contrary, leans toward geometry, symmetry, and restrained design. These lamps are especially typical for the first half of the 20th century. The style, age, rarity, and origin of the item can significantly affect its price.
Interestingly, traces of time do not always reduce the value of vintage items. Small scratches, natural tarnish of metal, or patina can indicate the age of the object. And modern plastic parts, replaced components, or overly pristine condition can sometimes be signs of a later replica.
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