Lighting has a funny way of setting the mood—and sometimes, setting your bank account a little higher than expected. Antique ...

There are many factors that contribute increasing an antique's value. One important factor is condition, another is provenance and that's just the tip of the appraisal iceberg. Here are some tips to ...

If you've ever wondered what really makes an item "vintage" versus "antique," you're not alone. The terms are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different age ranges and qualities ...

It’s a common conundrum: What do you do, if anything, with antiques that have missing pieces? Do they continue to have any value if not complete? Mary Bannasch came to the Michigan Design Center in ...

Q: Where can I find information about antique student lamps and their values? If an antique student lamp were electrified, would it have a lower value? A: “Student Lamps of the Victorian Era” by ...

The shape of a lamp once was determined by its power source. A candle required a holder that kept the candle upright, caught drippings and was not damaged if the candle burned too low. Most early ...

If you're like me and love the charm of vintage lamps, you've probably wondered whether they're safe to use in modern homes.

Question: My late grandmother gave me this kerosene lamp. I believe it is called “Gone With the Wind.” I must be the fourth generation to own it. The flowers, leaves and lattice are raised. On the ...

Q.The name "Jefferson" is imprinted on the metal around the top of the glass shade on this electric lamp. It belonged to my husband's grandfather and is probably more than 75 years old. The base is ...

Can you estimate the value of this lamp? A few of the beads have come off, but I have saved them in the little bottle on the table. It is 28 inches tall and the lamp shade is 14 to 15 inches wide.