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10 Vintage Lamps That Are Worth a Small Fortune

Some collectors are willing to pay thousands for a good statement lamp.

By Calista Headrick , Edited by Sara Albertelli

Updated May 18, 2026

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Whether you are looking for a unique piece to light up a dark corner of your home or are thinking about selling one, you may be surprised by how much collectors and home decor enthusiasts are willing to pay for a good, vintage lamp.

Reselling vintage furniture can be an easy way to make extra money online, and you may even be able to find an Art Deco gem or mid-century masterpiece worth a small fortune at your local thrift shop.

Be on the lookout for these 10 vintage lamps that have been known to sell for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars.

Editor's note: All market value data comes from eBay, unless otherwise stated.

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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni arco lamps

Estimated market value: $4,000

The "Arco" floor lamp, designed in the mid-20th century by Italian brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, features a bright light on a large, movable steel stem that connects back to a marble base.

The design has inspired countless imitations and contemporary versions, but an original arco from the 1960s can easily sell for a few thousand dollars.

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Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp

Estimated market value: $1,025

Tiffany Studios was known for making ornate and durable products, including solid-bronze desk lamps that could fetch you well over $1,000 on the resale market today.

Not to be confused with high-end jewelry company Tiffany & Co., Tiffany Studios' products will have a signature Art Deco style reminiscent of the early 20th century.

David Krys martini lamp

Estimated market value: $950

David Krys' quirky martini glass lamps, made with wire frames and complete with light-up olives, are the perfect addition to a home bar or funky kitchen space, and collectors may just be willing to shell out close to a grand for the fun, functional piece of '90s nostalgia.

On eBay, a well-preserved, working martini lamp is attracting plenty of attention with a $950 price tag.

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Murano glass table lamps

Estimated market value: $950

A mid-century glass lamp crafted on the famed Italian island of Murano could net you $1,000 or more on the resale market. A stunning light blue piece from the 1950s, crafted by glassmaker Seguso, with traditional scalloped edges and fine attention to detail, recently sold on eBay for $950.

Anthony California lotus flower lamp

Estimated market value: $800

Hollywood Regency-style lamps featuring ornate and movable flower petals are having a moment, and pieces from Anthony California, in particular, both floor and table lamps, have been known to sell for hundreds.

A well-preserved lotus flower floor lamp from the 70s is currently attracting a lot of attention on eBay with an asking price of nearly $800.

Bradley & Hubbard stained-glass lamp

Estimated market value: $550

Antique stained-glass lamps from a range of designers can net you a big payday, and pieces from Bradley & Hubbard, a manufacturer that got its start in the mid-19th century, hold particular value today.

The company's stained-glass pieces regularly sell for $400 to $500, and a stunning cream and caramel-colored lamp from the early 20th century is currently listed for $550.

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1980s Harris Industries flower lamp

Estimated market value: $275

Harris Industries also created some floral-inspired lamps that are worth serious cash to collectors today, like a 1985 brass table lamp with stunning lily-like shades that recently sold online for $275.

The company released a range of flower lamps in the '80s, with shapes inspired by lilies, tulips, and more, and well-kept versions regularly sell for well over $100.

Indiana Glass fairy lamp

Estimated market value: $225

Around the mid-20th century, fairy glass lamps, which tend to feature lively colors and intricate designs on glass shades meant to be placed over a candle's flame, had a bit of a heyday as Indiana Glass began releasing them as fun, decorative accent pieces.

Today, an Indiana Glass piece kept in good condition can easily sell for a few hundred dollars. A colonial blue piece from the 1960s recently sold on eBay for $225.

Ralph Lauren porcelain table lamp

Estimated market value: $170

Ralph Lauren porcelain table lamps, often decorated with stunning cobalt blue patterns over white porcelain, are still made today — and new ones will cost you well over $1,000.

However, there's a decent market of buyers who don't want to pay for a new lamp and are willing to pay between $100 and $300 (and beyond) for vintage models, even those that are only 10 to 20 years old.

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Alabaster stone lamp

Estimated market value: $200

Alabaster lamps can net you a few hundred dollars on the resale market, even without a well-known designer name attached.

These stunning pieces, popular from the 1930s through the '50s, are often beautifully crafted in neoclassical form. With their creamy, white color and intricate designs, they often make excellent statement pieces.

Bottom line

Selling vintage or antique items to collectors online is a great way to make cash on the side, especially if you have inherited some unique or designer pieces or come across them in a thrift store.

However, before you list your items, do some research on the current going rates for similar products. Using eBay's "Sold Items" tab can give you a better idea of a fair listing price to start.

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