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Foscarini Gem LED Table Alta Lamp by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fluid vibration on glass. The Gem table lamp is a seductive object that declares at first glance
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Foscarini Gem LED Table Lamp in White by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fluid vibration on glass. The Gem table lamp is a seductive object that declares at first glance
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Foscarini Gem Floor Lamp by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fluid vibration on glass. The Gem table lamp is a seductive object that declares at first glance
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Gems Ambre Table Lamp by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gems Ambre table lamp by Marie Jeunet Dimensions: w 13 x d 24 x h 23.5 cm Materials: Amber
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gems Ambre Table Lamp by Marie Jeunet
Gems Ambre Table Lamp by Marie Jeunet
H 9.26 in W 5.12 in D 9.45 in
Gems Ice Table Lamp by Marie Jeunet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gems ambre table lampby Marie Jeunet Dimensions: W 11 x D 21 x H 23.5 cm Materials: Amber crystal
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gems Ice Table Lamp by Marie Jeunet
Gems Ice Table Lamp by Marie Jeunet
H 9.26 in W 4.34 in D 8.27 in
1970s "Gem" Lucite Table Lamp by Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Brussels, BE
Heavy Lucite piece with a silk pagoda shape lampshade. One light.    
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Vintage 1970s English Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s "Gem" Lucite Table Lamp by Albrizzi
1970s "Gem" Lucite Table Lamp by Albrizzi
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Chic Pair of Murano Gem Cut Glass Table Lamps
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted pair of Murano clear glass gem cut table lamps with brass hardware. Italy 2022
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Pair of Murano Glass Gem Cut Table Lamps 2021
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano dark gray glass gem cut table lamps with chrome hardware and base. Italy 2021
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Little Copper Gem, Art Deco foldable Copper table lamp 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Little Copper Gem, Art Deco Copper foldable table lamp 1930's
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Large Diamond Gem Faceted Grey Lamps, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Modern Artisan blown and polished gem faceted lamps in a stunning gunmetal grey tone, note these
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Saba Table Lamp in 24k Gold Plated Brass with Gems in Corno Italiano, Mod. 1723
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Skillfully crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Saba table lamp is a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Saba Table Lamp in 24k Gold-Plated Brass with Gems in Corno Italiano, Mod 1722
By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Saba is a seductive table lamp declaring the superior values of fine materials and craftsmanship at
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
little gem. Very high quality and guaranteed to be made by the Pittsburgh Lamp Co. We've sold enough of
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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Empire-style Table Lamp
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
An absolute gem of timeless sophistication, this refined table lamp features a sleek Empire-style
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Empire-style Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Table Lamp by Philips
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Illuminate your space with a piece of design history! Presenting the Space Age Table Lamp from
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Table Lamp by Philips
1970s Table Lamp by Philips
H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in
Contemporary Italian onyx table lamp
Located in Milano, IT
magnificent contemporary piece from the heart of Made in Italy, this contemporary table lamp is a testament to
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Contemporary Italian onyx table lamp
Contemporary Italian onyx table lamp
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Neverino Table Lamp by Vistosi
By Luciano Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
New old stock! The "Neverrino" table lamp from the renowned Italian architect Gae Aulenti for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Neverino Table Lamp by Vistosi
Neverino Table Lamp by Vistosi
H 9.85 in Dm 7.49 in
Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Wien, Wien
Crafted by Swiss manufacturer Temde during the 1960s, this exquisite table lamp seamlessly combines
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Unusual Resin Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual resin table lamps with integrated brass fragments and colored "gems".
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Unusual Resin Table Lamps
Pair of Unusual Resin Table Lamps
H 35.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Large contemporary Italian onyx table lamp
Located in Milano, IT
magnificent contemporary piece from the heart of Made in Italy, this contemporary table lamp is a testament to
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Large contemporary Italian onyx table lamp
Large contemporary Italian onyx table lamp
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Mid Century Table Lamp by Reggiani
By Gioffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare Reggiani Italian table lamp. Made around 1970. Its columnar structure consists of a group of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table lamp sculpture signed Willy Daro 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Discover this stunning table lamp, a gem of mid-century design created and signed by renowned
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

Table lamp sculpture signed Willy Daro 1970s
Table lamp sculpture signed Willy Daro 1970s
H 30.71 in W 19.1 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Engraved Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent and unique pair of engraved rock crystal table lamps. Rock Crystal is one of the
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
handle on the stem of the lamp make it stand out from the rest. A proper gem for any collector. It also
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito
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H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Brass Elarmatur Kosta Table Lamp
By Kosta Elarmatur
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish modern table lamp by Elarmatur Kosta. Step into the chic world of Swedish modern design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Industrial Table Lamp, Scandinavia, circa 1930-1940s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Hønefoss, 30
This striking midcentury industrial table lamp is a true vintage gem, hailing from Scandinavia in
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Space age mushroom table lamp from the 60s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Budapest, HU
Iconic space age table lamp/mushroom lamp from the 1960s-70s. A shape reminiscent of Louis
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Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Tiffany Studios New York "Belted Turtleback" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
The "Belted Turtleback" table lamp by Tiffany Studios New York is a refined study in monochromatic
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps. These captivating lamps feature two
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
Pair of 1950's Crystal Bubble Table Lamps.
H 14.57 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Vintage Stilnovo 'Topo' Table Lamp by Joe Colombo, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
table lamp, a captivating creation by Joe Colombo from the iconic year of 1970. This authentic vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp from Gaivota, 1940's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This stunning Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamp from the 1940's is a true vintage gem. Designed and
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Aqua Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
fits great on a dresser, nightstand, end table or desk. What's Included — The lamp will ship with a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Sax by Paolo Cassai for Sirrah 1975
By Paolo Cassai
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare gem of Italian lighting design - the SAX table lamps by Paolo Cassai for Sirrah
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Exceedingly Rare Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004 for Orno
By Orno Oy, Gunilla Jung
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is an exceedingly rare version of the Gunilla Jung table lamp designed in 1936-37 for Orno and
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Exceedingly Rare Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004 for Orno
Exceedingly Rare Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004 for Orno
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H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Rare Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp Mod n. 598 for ArteLuce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Sarfatti model 598 table lamp for ArteLuce. This is not just a lamp; it's a work of art, a piece of history
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Asian Figures of Burmese Musicians Turned into Table Lamps
By S. Thailand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of Thai figures of Siamese musicians, nicely carved turned into table lamps. Musicians
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Mid-20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Planter Lamp Table Model 4634-L
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unique and rare Mid-Century Modern Model 4634-L side table with lamp and planters designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Swedish Modern Square Glass Table Lamp with Original Green Shade
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Swedish table lamp from the mid 20th century. Illuminate your space with the enchanting
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Peill & Putzler 'Kibo' Blown Glass Table Lamps, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant hand blown clear and white opal conical crystal glass table lamps model 'Kibo' by Peill
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps, Black Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
too big, not too small – this ceramic lamp set is equally at home on an end table or credenza as it is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Walnut

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
What is it? — Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Elegance: 1960s Vintage Brass Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
precious table lamp that exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from authentic brass, it retains its original
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps—Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
What is it? — Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. These
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Mushroom Shaped Dotted White and Black Glass Table Lamp
By Vetri
Located in Toronto, CA
Discover a rare gem with our vintage Murano mushroom-shaped lamp, a striking 1970s Italian
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Orange by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterful Orange table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni gets a dazzling makeover
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

FLOS Snoopy Table Lamp in Green by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The masterful table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni gets a dazzling makeover
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Chiseled Crystal Table Lamp Designed by Max Ingrand for Saint Gobain, France
By Max Ingrand, Saint Gobain
Located in London, GB
This beautiful crystal table lamp was designed by Max Ingrand for the renowned French glass company
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Danish stoneware table lamp with an earthy red brown glaze. Denmark 1930s
By Michael Andersen & Son, Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Axel Salto
Located in København K, 84
stoneware table lamp, a rare gem from the 1930s, stands as a testament to the intersection of form, function
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte White Glaze with Walnut Base
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
too big, not too small – this ceramic lamp is equally at home on an end table or credenza as it is on
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Granat Fagerhults Belysning Vintage Red Sunset Space Age 1970s Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introduce a touch of whimsy to your interior with the charming "Grenade" desk or table lamp—an
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Siena Marble Table Lamps 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique pair of French ormolu mounted and Giallo di Siena marble Neo Classical table lamps
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Vintage 70's Green Table Lamps with Modern Design and Steel Details
Located in Rome, IT
table lamps. These eye-catching lamps feature a delightful green hue complemented by stylish steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, 1970's
By Kazuo Motozawa
Located in Lisboa, PT
Introducing the stunning Vintage Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, a true
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Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of MIdcentury Italian Chrome Table Lamps with Bubble Glass Shade, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of mIdcentury chrome table lamps with bubble glass shade. This fantastic pair of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Modern Adjustable Table Lamp in Metal, Made by Louis Poulsen, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
for more soft light. Some traces of wear. Overall, this Louis Poulsen table lamp is a true gem
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Polished Brass & Pyrite Table Lamp by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in New York, NY
This striking table lamp is truly a gem of Mid-Century Modernist design paired with stunningly
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pyrite, Brass

Elegant White Flower-Inspired Murano Glass Table Lamp Giovanni Dalla Fina Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Captivating White Flower-Inspired Murano Glass Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 21st Century
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Ruby Murano Glass Table Lamp with Submerged Gold Accents 1990s Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Graceful Ruby Murano Glass Table Lamp with Submerged Gold Embellishments from the 1990s, Italy
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Rostrato Table Lamp in the Manner of Ercole Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Murano glass lamp in the manner of Ercole Barovier. Founded in 1295, Barovier is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Post-Modern Italian Murano Glass Cone Table Lamp by for De Majo Luce
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Vintage conical shape Italian Murano glass table lamp in white glass with red and blue detail on a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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Gem Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gem table lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and silk, every gem table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage gem table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a gem table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gem table lamp, designed in the Modern, Art Nouveau or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made gem table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alessandro Albrizzi, Arcahorn Srl. and Filippo Dini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gem Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a gem table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,421, while they’re typically $641 on the low end and $4,497 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Gem Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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