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Les Prismatiques Lucite Table Lamp
By Les Prismatiques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale, emerald-form lucite table lamp was created in the 1980s by the iconic company Les
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Les Prismatiques Lucite Table Lamp
Les Prismatiques Lucite Table Lamp
H 32 in W 18 in D 10 in
Les Prismatiques Acrylic Table Lamp
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Acrylic table lamp by Les Prismatques with chrome hardware. Signed L.P. Newly rewired.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Les Prismatiques Lucite Table Lamp
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
Lucite block table lamp by Les Prismatiques. USA, circa 1970. Signed, "©L.P." Shade is not
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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Table Lamps

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Lucite, Paper

Les Prismatiques Lucite Table Lamp
Les Prismatiques Lucite Table Lamp
H 26.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Les Prismatiques Exceptional Lucite Table Lamp, 1970s
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional table lamp in Lucite with concentric design by Les Prismatiques, American 1970s. Signed
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table lamp by Jacques Le Chevallier
By Jacques Le Chevallier
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp designed by Jacques Le Chevallier (1896-1987). Aluminium and wood. France, CIRCA 1930.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Table lamp by Jacques Le Chevallier
Table lamp by Jacques Le Chevallier
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Les Prismatiques Chic Table Lamp in Lucite, 1970s
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
"Ice Block Table Lamp" in lucite, a single prototype, by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's. This
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Borne Bétone Petite Table Lamp by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borne Bétone Petite table lamp by Le Corbusier. Current production manufactured in France by Nemo
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Le Tanneur Burgundy Leather Table Lamp, France, 1950
By Le Tanneur
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant burgundy leather table lamp by Le Tanneur with a beautiful contrast black stitching detail
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Parchment Paper

Pair of Lucite Table Lamps attb to "Les Presmatiques"
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite Pair of Lucite Table Lamps attributed to "Les
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Les Prismatiques Pair Of Trisymmetric Lucite Table Lamps 1970s
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of trisymmetric lucite table lamps by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's. This pair of lucite
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Table or Wall Lamps by Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking pair of table or wall lamps in patinated brass. Designed and produced by Le Klint in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table or Wall Lamps by Le Klint
Pair of Table or Wall Lamps by Le Klint
H 11.03 in W 3.55 in D 11.82 in
White Le Klint Egg-Shaped Opaline Glass Table Lamp
By Le Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Egg shaped white opaline glass table lamp designed by Poul Seest Andersen and manufactured by Le
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass, Acrylic

Les Prismatiques Lucite Lamp
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Octagonal thick Lucite form with chrome details.
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Les Prismatiques Lucite Lamp
Les Prismatiques Lucite Lamp
H 31.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Le Vaucour Vallauris 1950
By Le Vaucour
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original pair of ceramic table lamps by french artist Le Vaucour circa 1950 from Vallauris
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Le Klint - Vintage Adjustable Brass Table or Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Le Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionally rare table or wall lamp with an adjustable base in solid tubular brass featuring its
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Les Prismatiques Tapering Lucite Table Lamp with Chrome Hardware, 1970s
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully executed table/desk lamp in solid lucite with tapering ends and chrome hardware by Les
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Table / Wall Lamp in Brass by Le Klint, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Table / wall lamp in patinated brass. Designed and produced by Le Klint in the 1960s. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adnet Style Leather Table Lamp by Le Tanneur 1960s France
By Le Tanneur
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Genuine Leather table lamp by Le Tanneur, 1960s, France Two available. Original, unrestored
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Xxl table lamp by Maison Le Dauphin, 1970s
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Eye catching red lacquered table lamp with the original red lamp shade Impressive in scale
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Xxl table lamp by Maison Le Dauphin, 1970s
Xxl table lamp by Maison Le Dauphin, 1970s
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 13 in
Xxl Table Lamp by Maison Le Dauphin, 1970s
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Eye catching ceramic table lamp with a brass base and white lamp shade. Impressive in scale
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic table lamp by Les 2 Potiers, France, 1960s
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Les 2 Potiers, Jacques and Michelle Serre, active in France between 1956 and
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Le Klint model 305 brass table/wall lamp
By Le Klint, Peter Hvidt
Located in Vojens, 83
Le Klint model 305 designed by Peter white. This lamp can be used both as a table lamp and a wall
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Table Lamp by Les 2 Potiers, France, 1960s
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Les 2 Potiers, Jacques and Michelle Serre, active in France between 1956 and
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Les 2 Potiers, France, 1960s
By Les 2 Potiers
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Les 2 Potiers, Jacques and Michelle Serre, active in France between 1956 and
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Les Prismatiques Zig Zag Table Lamp in Solid Lucite 1970s 'Signed'
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural zig zag table lamp in solid lucite by Les Prismatiques, American 1970s (signed "L.P
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Maison Le Dauphin
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Elegant French table lamp with an unusual form of what seems to be a seed-like ball. Lying on out
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Palshus with Le Klint Shade, 1960s
By Le Klint, Palshus
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic lamp designed by Palshus, Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1970s Leather Lamp by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French brown leather table with silk shade by Le Tanneur.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Leather, Silk

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Adjustable floor lamp in painted metal and brass designed by Aage Petersen for Le Klint in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Le Klint
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Le Klint
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Amazing Pair of Le Tanneur Lamps
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Le Tanneur lamps. Featuring beautiful polished gilt metal and stitched leather
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Amazing Pair of Le Tanneur Lamps
Amazing Pair of Le Tanneur Lamps
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Scandinavian Wall or Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint for Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian wall or table lamp 306 by Kaare Klint for Le Klint. New shade by Le Klint. New
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Lamp Signed "Le Dauphin"
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp signed "Le Dauphin". Ceramic lamp in the Burenne style, signed "Le Dauphin", 1980
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp Signed "Le Dauphin"
Ceramic Lamp Signed "Le Dauphin"
H 24.81 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Green Glass Table Lamp by Biilman-Petersen for Le Klint / Holmegaard
By Le Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage hand blown glass table lamp designed by Biilman-Petersen for Le Klint of Denmark in 1948
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Ceramic Table Lamp by Le Vaucour for Vallauris France
By Vallauris, Le Vaucour
Located in London, GB
1950s ceramic table lamp by the French Artist Le Vaucour for Vallauris... Black and white glaze
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Vintage Dark Green Glass Table Lamp by Biilman-Petersen for Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage hand blown glass table lamp designed by Biilman-Petersen for Le Klint of Denmark in 1948
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Dark Green Glass Table Lamp by Biilman-Petersen for Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage hand blown glass table lamp designed by Biilman-Petersen for Le Klint of Denmark in 1948
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Black and White 20th Century Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp Le Vaucour Vallauris
By Le Vaucour
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Le Vaucour - Vallauris Original abstract ceramic table lamp circa 1960 in Vallauris Mid-20th
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

White Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Ernest Voss for Le Klint, 1950s
By Le Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large and exceptionally rare table light in frosted matté opaline glass. Manufactured by Voss
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

1970s Pair of Vintage French Table Lamps by Le Dauphin
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage French table lamps in brass and glass. They were recently imported from
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Le Klint Blue Table Lamp Stoneware Ole Bøgild Hand Folded Shade, Denmark, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant light blue table lamp made in the 1970s by Ole Bøgild for Le Klint, Denmark. The base is
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Blue Le Klint Table Lamps "Model 373" by Flemming Agger, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of vintage table lamps in blue lacquered metal designed in the late 1970s by Flemming
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black and White Ceramic Table Lamp by Le Vaucour Vallauris 1950 Lighting Design
By Le Vaucour
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Le Vaucour - Vallauris Original ceramic table lamp by french artist Le Vaucour Realised circa
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Black and White Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Le Vaucour Vallauris, 1970
By Le Vaucour
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Le Vaucour - Vallauris Elegant black and white abstract form for this ceramic table lamp by Le
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Borne Bétone Petite Cast Concrete Table Lamp by Le Corbusier With LED Bulb
By Le Corbusier
Located in Chicago, IL
Borne Bétone Petite table lamp by Le Corbusier. Current production manufactured in France by Nemo
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Art Deco Sculptural Table Lamp by P. Le Faguays, c. 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco verdigris patinated metal sculptural table lamp by Pierre Le Faguays, France c
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Danish Modern Le Klint oak wood table lamp, 1950s, Denmark
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Værløse, DK
An oak wood table lamp in excellent vintage condition designed by Esben Klint in 1957 for Le Klint
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Oak

Maison Le Dauphin France, Vintage Pair of Exceptional Sphinx Table Lamps
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Maison Le Dauphin France vintage exceptional pair of sphinx table lamps marble and gold-plated
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble, Gold Plate

Vintage French Ceramic Lamps by Le Dauphin Empire Gold Green Table Lamps a Pair
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair tall high end French ceramic table lamps Design: Maison Le Dauphin Style: Empire, Napoleonic
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Brass Le Klint Table Lamp Model 303B By Aage Petersen
By Le Klint, Aage Petersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in brass, model 303b, is a beautiful design by Aage Petersen for Le Klint, which
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane Italian Gold-Plated Table Lamp Hand Painted
By Artistica Le Porcellane
Located in Puglia, Puglia
table lamp was created in the early 1990s. " If you like it please make your offer and we will evaluate
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Porcelain, Fabric

Danish Modern Holmegaard Le Klint Milk Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Le Klint, Poul Christiansen
Located in London, GB
Danish Modern Holmegaard Le Klint milk glass table lamp, C.1960 Model 363 Designed by Poul
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Greek Key Lucite Table Lamps in the Style of Les Prismatiques
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamps with sculptural Greek key design. The lamps have
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Max Le Verrier Art deco table lamp french bronze chipanzee circa 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Max Le Verrier table lamp in bronze chipanzee Art Deco circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Walnut Art Deco Amsterdamse School Table Lamp by Napoleon le Grand, 1920s
By Napoleon le Grand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School table lamp. Design by Napoleon Le Grand for
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass, Walnut

Vintage French Table Lamp in Faux Stone Attributed to Maison Le Dauphin
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning faux stone table lamp with burgundy shade attributed to Maison Le Dauphin France. A
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Table Lamp Art Deco Style Whit Opaline Globe .Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Mid 20th Century 40s Large size Art Deco Style table lamp shaped sculpture of a young lady in
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Art Deco Table Lamp Serenite Sculpture by Fayral Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
Lighted item table lamp, sculpture "Sérénité" Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Spelter

Hollywood Regency Design "NADYM" XL Table Lamp by Le Dauphin, France 1970's
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Design XL Table Lamp by Le Dauphin. Model "NADYM" marked on the
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Two French Ceramic Lamps by Le Dauphin
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair tall high end French ceramic table lamps in cream and gold color. Design: Maison Le Dauphin
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Two French Ceramic Lamps by Le Dauphin
Two French Ceramic Lamps by Le Dauphin
H 10.63 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
1970s Patinated Bronze and Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Maison Le Dauphin
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Chique Patinated bronze & brass table lamp with a pineapple and out-scrolled leaves. The lamp comes
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Lely Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lely table lamp for your home. A lely table lamp — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. There are 237 variations of the antique or vintage lely table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lely table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lely table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lely table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Le Klint, Max Le Verrier and Les Prismatiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lely Table Lamp?

Prices for a lely table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,425.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Lely 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 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 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 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 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 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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