Are Tiffany lamps worth money?

Tiffany lamps’ value can be anywhere from $4,000 to over $1 million. The most expensive Tiffany lamps sell for upwards of $1 million. The highest price ever paid for a Tiffany lamp remains $2.8 million at a Christie’s auction in 1997.

How can I tell if my lamp is a real Tiffany?

Genuine antique Tiffany lamps will either have a turn-paddle knob for operating the lamp or, in some cases, pull chains may have been used. Next, turn your attention to the iconic stained glass shade. Authentic Tiffany lamp shades should be either globe or cone shaped and ‘flow’ organically.

How much is a reproduction Tiffany lamp worth?

Most antique dealers and collectors know that an authentic lamp with a beautiful Tiffany leaded glass shade can be worth $10,000 to $50,000, if not more, for rarer examples.

Are Tiffany lamps marked?

Stamps: The base of Tiffany lamps almost always carried a Tiffany Studios stamp with a number. Many of the glass shades were also stamped.

Are Tiffany lamps still being made?

Tiffany lamps are still made today with the same careful attention to detail Tiffany implemented when he first created them. A wooden model of each lamp shade is created first, and then a layer of linen is glued to the top.

How can I tell how old my lamp is?

Antique Lamp Supply recommends picking up the lamp and looking for a manufacturer’s symbol, name or date stamp embedded into the base. Also look on the lighting fixture itself; sometimes, the manufacturer includes a sticker that includes the name, or date of manufacture.

What is a Stiffel lamp?

Stiffel lamps were made using a variety of materials that included bronze, brass, pewter, and silver. Finishes included brushed, polished and antique brass, polished nickel or silver, or a combination of silver and black. A few were gunmetal gray, Roman bronze or burnt umber. Most of all, look for quality.