Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

There’s a group called Weird Secondhand Finds That Just Need To Be Shared dedicated to some of the most "wat da heck" oddities found at thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales, and wherever you go not to spend an arm and a leg on something that functions. If you just got here, check out our previous posts with their catches here, here, and here.

But this post is shinin’ bright like a diamond ‘cause we are talking lamps. Not just some basic pound store-grade sources of light that emit questionable levels of dimness, but proud secondhand catches that prove the hunter's mad thrifting skills.

From a super fancy Looney Tunes lamp to a honking goose lamp, these are some of the most illuminating finds people have shared in the group. In an unlikely match, interior design lovers and secondhand hunters unite, and the result is this miscellaneous compilation below.

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#1

My Greatest Thrift Find Ever. When I Bought It I Only Thought The Dots Would Glow. I Was Shocked When I Turned It On!! Best $10 I Ever Spent. Hope House Foundation Thrift Shop, Norfolk Va

Secondhand constellation lamps glowing with intricate zodiac designs, showcasing unique and decorative vintage lighting finds.

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    Snagged This Amazing Lamp For My Sons Room Since He Loves Dragons And Dinosaurs But I Think I Fell In Love With It!! It Is So Cool!

    Secondhand lamp shaped like a dragon with illuminated orange wings over its curled body on a wooden surface.

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    Got This Unusual Lightbulb As Bonus To A $5 Lamp At Value Village In Fairbanks

    Unique secondhand lamp features a glowing rose inside a vintage clear bulb, showcasing a rare and beautiful find.

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    #4

    Introducing Our Seahorse Floor Lamp! It Stands About 6 Feet Tall And Cost Us $75 From Our Local Goodwill About 12 Years Ago

    Intricate secondhand lamp shaped like a seahorse glowing warmly in a cozy corner near stairs and wooden table.

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    #5

    Finally Found A Mushroom Lamp Today! I Am In Love

    Purple mushroom-shaped secondhand lamp glowing on a wicker surface surrounded by ceramic mushroom-themed containers.

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    #6

    Found A Beautiful Blue Telephone At A Garage Sale Last Month And My Husband Made A Lamp Out Of It For Me. I Love It!!!

    Vintage rotary phone repurposed as a secondhand lamp with glowing bulbs in a cozy room setting.

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    I Inherited This Cool UFO Looking Lamp From My Great Uncle This Past Year. It Doesnt Have Any Maker Markings On It So Its Hard To Look Up How Old It Is. Its Made Entirely Out Of Brass And Glass And Is One Of My Favorite Things Ive Ever Acquired

    Secondhand lamp with unique amber accents, shown both unlit on a table and lit against a wall with vintage decor.

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    #8

    This Stain Glass Whale Light Measuring 4' Long Was Going To Be Thrown In A Dumpster

    Secondhand whale-shaped stained glass lamp hanging from ceiling, shown unlit and lit in two images.

    It was hanging in a wood shop so it was covered with a thick layer of saw dust. I brought it home and cleaned it up really well and it turned out looking really nice. I love whales and I'm extremely happy to have saved this beautiful one of a kind piece of art from being destroyed. It's in it's forever home!

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    It’s A Two Foot Tall Metal Mushroom With Two Little Mushroom Pals

    Three unique secondhand lamps shaped like mushrooms lighting a cozy corner with plants and decor.

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    My Awesome Oyster Lamp I Was Able To Scoop Up For A Mere $20 Since It Did Not Light Up. I Am Happy To Report It Is Now Working Great And Is Illuminating The Entire Room!

    Secondhand lamp shaped like a clam shell with a glowing spherical light inside on a glass table.

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    Octopus Lamp Found At The Johnson Terminal Antique Mall In Winnipeg

    Octopus-shaped secondhand lamp with a colorful c*****d glass head and detailed tentacles on a marble surface.

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    Bought This Lamp From A Very Lovely Woman During A Moving Sale Recently And I Don’t Think I Was Able To Express My Gratitude Enough For Selling Me This Amazing Piece. Yes, It Is A Woman Riding A Dolphin. Yes, It Is Now My Favorite Thing Ever

    Secondhand lamp featuring a woman riding a dolphin with colorful stained glass light accents in a cozy room.

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    I Found This Stunning Tree Of Life Lamp At The Goodwill In Ft Myers! It Is So Awesome, That The Spouse Said, “That’s Really Cool, Did They Have Two?”. He Really Doesn’t Get It!! It Is All One Giant Piece Of Wood. The Detail Is Amazing. I Feel So Fortunate To Have Gotten For Only $19.00!

    Secondhand lamp with a wooden base and intricate driftwood design glowing warmly on a floral tablecloth.

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    I "Found" This Broken Street Lamp Globe On The Side Of The Road And With Some Cleaning, Gluing, And Christmas Lights It's My New Favorite Lamp!

    Glowing textured secondhand lamp with colorful lights inside standing on wooden floor near a wall.

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    I Found This Lamp In A Dumpster Around 4 Years Ago, It Was In Perfect Condition And The Light Bulb Still Worked.. I Haven't Ever Needed To Replace The Bulb Despite Leaving It On Pretty Much 24/7. I Have No Idea Where It Could Have Come From Or Why It Exists But I Love My Giant Pear Lamp

    Glowing pear-shaped secondhand lamp with green leaves on top, placed on a wooden table near a window.

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    #16

    Alien Lamp

    Secondhand lamp with alien figurines and hanging glass droplets creating a unique and artistic lighting piece.

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    Since There Seems To Be A Few Awesome Lamp Posts Today (No Pun Intended), I Thought I Would Share This Dreamy Massive Lamp That Appealed To The 10-Year-Old In Me. Approximately Two And A Half Feet Tall (Without The Shade). Seen At The Out Of The Closet Thrift Store In Pasadena, California

    Secondhand lamp designed as a colorful mosaic castle with detailed turret roofs and windows, perfect for unique home decor.

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    #18

    This Magnificent Lamp! $8 At The Thrift Store

    Unique secondhand lamp with sculptural design and warm glowing lights, perfect for vintage home decor enthusiasts.

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    This Light Came From My Fiance's Recently Deceased Mother's House. It's Been In The Family For Ages, I Was Told It Is An Original Tiffany Lamp, But Can Never Find Any Information On It. It's My Favorite Piece In My Vintage Bar Room

    Vintage secondhand lamp with blue and white stained glass design shown both lit and unlit indoors.

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    #20

    This Amazing Lamp Was Made By My Dad In The Mid 1960s!

    Secondhand lamp with shell decorations hanging on a chain, shown both unlit and glowing warmly on the wall.

    This amazing lamp was made by my dad in the mid 1960s!! He use to collect agates from the Yellowstone River near Terry MT. The winter river ices would tear up the riverbed leaving agates exposed. He would pick them and cut them and then set them in teardrop molds and pour resin over them. This is just one of the lamps he made

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    My Mom Gave Me This Lamp. It Was A Wedding Present To Her And My Dad. It Came From The Philippines And Is Made From Shell. It Needs Some Tlc But I’m So Happy To See It Works Still

    Secondhand lamp with intricate hanging design glowing warmly outdoors near a parked SUV on a sunny day.

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    #22

    I Collect Stained Glass Lamps. Here's One I Love The Most

    Stained glass secondhand lamp shaped like a cat with glowing eyes on a wooden surface with remote controls.

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    It's A Lamp! I Passed By It A Couple Times But Had To Have It And Went Back For It. The Lady Having Her Yard Sale Wanted $2 For It!! Sold In A Heartbeat!

    Secondhand lamp shaped like a stained glass teapot with blue, green, and white floral design shown off and lit up.

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    Floral Lamp

    Secondhand lamp shaped like flowers with black and gold petals, shown lit and unlit on wooden floor indoors.

    Yesterday someone posted their Amazing floral lamp find and I thought to myself, “Man how do people get so lucky?” Long story short, my grandmother had a pole light with lotus-like glass shades that hung in the corner of her apartment that I loved. After she died, I never knew what happened to that piece. For years I tried to find something equivalent, but it was either A) Way too Expensive or B)It sold before I got a chance to buy it. Well after drooling over the person’s lucky find, I continued to scroll through my feed and saw someone had just posted this beauty for sale! I commented and got it!! $40, a one hour drive (by my adoring hubby) later, the women who sold it to me told him someone offered her double right after she sold the lamp to me, “but she couldn’t do that to her (me) as she knew how much she loves (I loved) the piece.” No idea where I will put it, I’m 5’4” tall and it’s about a little over half the height of me, but I’m super excited and just had to share my find with you all!! The light has a 2,3 all 5 light mode and it’s so pretty! Post the other 2 pics I have in the comments! I love it!!

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    I Found This On Ebay Years Ago And Instantly Fell In Love With It. I Paid More Than I Am Willing To Admit But It Is One Of My Prized Posessions. I Love The Stained Glass Style And My Husband Loves Nightmare Before Christmas

    Secondhand lamp with a Halloween theme featuring characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas on a decorative base.

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    First Timer.... I Bought This Coral Mushroom Lamp From A Goodwill In Dallas Oregon For $5!!! I Had No Idea It Was Vintage And No Idea It Was Worth More Than $5 Until I Saw Someone Else Post One Similar To Mine!!! I Love This Lamp So Much! I Will Treasure Forever

    Vintage secondhand lamp shaped like blue and red mushrooms with a rustic forest-themed base glowing warmly.

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    Found This Awesome Lamp At Coin Antique In Hutchinson, Mn Was Love At First Sight, Bought It With No Regrets

    Vintage secondhand hanging lamps with ornate metalwork and pink glass shades in a cozy wood-paneled room.

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    #28

    I Call It My Queen Lamp. Best Part Is The Bottom Cut Out Design Makes A Cool And Cozy Pattern On The Wall At Night. $5. Thanks Goodwill

    Ornate secondhand lamp with intricate metalwork casting patterned light on a wall in a cozy room setting.

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    #29

    My Aunt Purchased This Goose Lamp At A Thrift Store Or Yard Sale Probably 20+ Years Ago As A Gag Gift

    Glowing secondhand duck-shaped lamp wearing a small hat, perched on a table by a window at dusk.

    My aunt purchased this goose lamp at a thrift store or yard sale probably 20+ years ago as a gag gift. My parents loved it and proudly displayed it in their front window for many years, complete with a wardrobe of seasonal and holiday outfits. My mom’s friend stumbled on another goose lamp and gave it to them as well. So my parents eventually passed the original goose on to me to display in my own window. He now wears a sombrero that my friend bought for my cat (the cat didn’t like the sombrero as much as the goose lamp did). I thought my suburban neighborhood would hate the goose, but during quarantine, I have met many neighbors and they all love it! He’s on a timer. I used to have a WiFi lightbulb in there, but it was just out of good WiFi range and was flaky, so I switched back to an old school plug-in timer. I recently got new WiFi with an extra unit - maybe I should try again or get one of those LED bulbs that can change colors


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