What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?

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.

What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?

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.

Do table lamps have to match?

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.

How does a table lamp work?

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.

What is a buffet table lamp?

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.

What are table lamps used for?

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.

How big should a table lamp be?

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.

Can ceramic table lamps be painted?

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.

Which brand of table lamp is the best?

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.

How tall should a lamp be on a console table?

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.

How do I fix an old table lamp?

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.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

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.

What size lamp should be on a sofa table?

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.

Which company is best for table lamps?

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.

What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?

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.

Mermaid Table Lamp

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

French Art Deco Mermaid Table Lamp by Genet Et Michon

H 18 in Dm 8 in

Bronze Art Noveau Style Figural Mermaid Table Lamp & a Conch Shell Lamp Shade

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Excellent rendition of a Tiffany style lamp, bronze with a conch shell shade. Beautifully cast with

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Vintage 1970s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Bronze Art Noveau Style Figural Mermaid Table Lamp & a Conch Shell Lamp Shade

H 20.5 in W 6.75 in D 13.5 in

Swedish Grace Brass Table Lamp with Mermaids and Dolphins in Relief

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Grace, Art Deco table lamp in polished brass. The rounded base has a relief of mermaids

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Grace Brass Table Lamp with Mermaids and Dolphins in Relief

H 22 in Dm 6 in

Pr. French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marble & Ormolu Mermaid Putti Table Lamps

By Henri Picard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Light figural Candelabra (Now mounted as lamps), attributed to Henri Picard (French, 1831-1864). The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

Pr. French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marble & Ormolu Mermaid Putti Table Lamps

H 37.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Mid-Century Mermaid Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Midcentury mermaid rope lamp by Audoux Minet Measures: Height / 13.5".

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rope

Mid-Century Mermaid Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

H 13.5 in W 5 in D 7 in

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner and Johann Lotz Witwe

By Gustave Gurschner, Johann Lötz Witwe

Located in Chicago, US

medals and was quite well known for his Art Nouveau bronze and glass lamps. Examples of his work are

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Wire, Brass

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner and Johann Lotz Witwe

H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in

Midcentury French Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French porcelain table lamp with stylized mermaid motif. Measurements: Height of

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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Midcentury French Ceramic Table Lamp

H 15 in Dm 7 in

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Belle Époque group representing a pair of mermaid Putti supporting a cornucopia filled with flowers and

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Lamps

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & White Marble Mermaid Candelabra

H 31 in Dm 11 in

Bronze Art Deco Table Lamp, Europe ca 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This Green Patinated Bronze Art Deco table lamp from the 1940s, possibly once labeled model "4014

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Table Lamp, Europe ca 1930s

H 13.98 in Dm 10.44 in

Modern Fabric Table Hand-Painted Lamp by Studio Mirei, Anemone

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Anemone table lamp. Named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower

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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Natural Fiber

Modern Fabric Table Hand-Painted Lamp by Studio Mirei, Anemone

H 15 in Dm 14 in

Nymph Vase Lamp Art Nouveau

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Unique porcelain and bronze Art Nouveau lamp from the early 20th century. The porcelain design of

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Nymph Vase Lamp Art Nouveau

H 44.3 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Pair of Art Deco Plaster Surrealist Figural Lamps

Located in Riverdale, NY

Pair of Charming Art Deco Plaster Surrealist Figural Lamps circa 1940's. Charming Pan and Mermaid

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Plaster

Pair of Art Deco Plaster Surrealist Figural Lamps

H 28 in Dm 5.5 in

Art Nouveau Lamp in Bronze Signed Alexandre Clerget, 19th Century

By Alexandre Clerget

Located in Paris, FR

Art Nouveau lamp mounted on a sculpted and chased bronze vase, signed A. Clerget. This lamp carved

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Lamp in Bronze Signed Alexandre Clerget, 19th Century

H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Pinocchio Low Coffee Table in Black Aniline Base, by Giopato & Coombes

By Miniforms, Giopato & Coombes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pinocchio low coffee and side-table set, with turned metal top, varnished white, black, silk grey

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Pinocchio Low Coffee Table in Black Aniline Base, by Giopato & Coombes

+ 2 more

H 12.6 in Dm 25.4 in

Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Mounted Candelabra Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th century marble and ormolu mounted figural urn three-light table lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Mounted Candelabra Lamps

H 24.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculpture "La Mer" by, Raoul Larche

By François-Raoul Larche

Located in Englewood, NJ

Table" (Centerpiece for a table) titled "La Mer' by, Francios Raoul Larche depicting mermaids emerging

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculpture "La Mer" by, Raoul Larche

H 29.5 in W 32 in D 13 in

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Pair of 17th Century Oak Armoire Doors from France

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally part of an antique armoire, these oak doors were hand carved in France during the 1600s. The beautiful doors are rectilinear in theme, with various geometric motifs and lu...

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Antique 17th Century French Doors and Gates

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Metal, Iron

Pair of 17th Century Oak Armoire Doors from France

H 54.5 in W 21.75 in D 2.25 in

Tiffany style Leaded Glass Table Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, large leaded glass table lamp after Louis Comfort Tiffany with shade featuring berry vine motif and standard with iridescent turtleback glass. 34 1/2 inches tall and 22 inch...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Tiffany style Leaded Glass Table Lamp

H 34.5 in Dm 22 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Table/Desk Lamp with Color Glass Inserts

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and highly stylish Arts & Crafts lamp. If you are an enthousiast of early 20th century lighting in general and of the Arts & Crafts style in particular then this antique lamp c...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Copper, Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Table/Desk Lamp with Color Glass Inserts

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H 14.5 in Dm 6.3 in

Signed Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Early 1900's

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This vintage early 20th Century leaded glass and bronze table lamp was made by the Tiffany Studios, New York. The handcrafted leaded shade is made up of yellow/amber stained tiles an...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Signed Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Early 1900's

H 19.75 in W 7.45 in D 12 in

Hagenauer Modernist Sculpture Josephine Baker Made in Vienna Rare

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Oakland, CA

Karl Hagenauer (Austrian, 1898-1956) statue depicting the dancer Josephine Baker, cast brass in chrome finish, circa the 1930s. Stamped ATELIER HAGENAUER WIEN, MADE IN AUSTRIA with W...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Silver, Bronze

Hagenauer Modernist Sculpture Josephine Baker Made in Vienna Rare

H 11.75 in W 7 in D 4 in

Adnet Style Brass Horse Shoe & Black Stitched Leather Desk Lamp, France 1960's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Elegant neoclassical black stitched leather and brass horseshoe shaped base table or desk lamp. In good vintage condition. European socket and wiring. Price include rewiring for use...

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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

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Brass

Adnet Style Brass Horse Shoe & Black Stitched Leather Desk Lamp, France 1960's

H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

Gallé Art Nouveau Table With Hellebore Decor

By Emile Gallé

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Table signed "Gallé" with two inlaid trays decorated with Christmas roses resting on four saber legs. Inlaid signature on the top plate. Circa 1900. Reference: "Gallé furniture" by A...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tables

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Walnut

Gallé Art Nouveau Table With Hellebore Decor

H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 20.08 in

Ariel "Gondoliere" Vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors, Sweden

By Orrefors, Edvin Öhrström

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Ariel "Gondoliere" vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors, Sweden A heavy vase of the Ariel Gondoliere series designed by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Sweden in 1946. Clear glas inter...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Ariel "Gondoliere" Vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors, Sweden

H 6.7 in Dm 5.12 in

Vienna Secession Bench or Settee by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Vienna Secession bench or settee. Design by Jacob and Josef Kohn. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Original lacquered beech and bentwood curved frame....

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Bench or Settee by Jacob and Josef Kohn, 1900s

H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 20.08 in

Exceptional Shape Midcentury Era Pair of Alabaster Wall Sconces Lamps / Lights

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning, geometrically-circular and near mint Art Deco style wall sconces. If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your entry hall, bathroom, kitche...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Aluminum

Exceptional Shape Midcentury Era Pair of Alabaster Wall Sconces Lamps / Lights

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H 7.1 in W 13 in D 6.4 in

Gallé Art Nouveau vitrine

By Emile Gallé

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Showcase signed "Gallé" in walnut and veneer, decorated with clematis. It opens on the front with a large glazed leaf and a small leaf in the lower part. The locks and the lighting s...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines

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Walnut

Gallé Art Nouveau vitrine

H 67.92 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in

Pagoda Lamp By Émile Gallé

By Emile Gallé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Pagoda Cameo glass lamp is a highly rare and coveted example of Émile Gallé's mastery of glassmaking. Layers of vibrant color, from golden yellows to mauve, radiate from a backg...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Glass

Pagoda Lamp By Émile Gallé

H 10.25 in W 12.25 in D 3.5 in

Daum Table Lamp Crystal, France, 1960, Signed Daum

By Daum

Located in Paris, FR

Daum table lamp in clear cast crystal, France, 1960. Signed DAUM on the lower part 22 cm/ 9 inches height excluding lampshade Good condition

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

Daum Table Lamp Crystal, France, 1960, Signed Daum

H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in

William Billy Haines Carved Horse Lamps

By William Billy Haines

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of highly carved table lamps by William Billy Haines. Each horse head is sculpted with hand carved hair and single bulb. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

William Billy Haines Carved Horse Lamps

H 21.5 in W 5 in D 10.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Two-Toned Lacquered & Walnut Dresser by United Furniture

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern two-toned lacquered & walnut dresser by United Furniture. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like b...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Two-Toned Lacquered & Walnut Dresser by United Furniture

H 30.75 in W 74 in D 19 in

Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain

Located in Sheffield, MA

The Victorian garden fountain is of a mermaid sitting on shore-line rocks. The arm stretches upward as she holds a conch shell which is the base for the fountain. Water flows from th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Fountains

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Concrete

Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain

H 54.75 in W 18 in D 25 in

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Swedish Art Deco Bronze and Steel Table Lamp

By Herman Bergman

Located in Drottningholm, SE

Rare Swedish Art Deco Bronze and Steel Table Lamp. This lamp was most likely made at Herman

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Swedish Art Deco Bronze and Steel Table Lamp

H 14.57 in Dm 10.63 in

French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic "Sirene" Lampbase Black Glaze, Blin Style

Located in London, GB

Stylized mermaid lampbase in semi-porcelainous ceramic with slightly iridised black glaze, circa

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic "Sirene" Lampbase Black Glaze, Blin Style

H 12.6 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in

Mermaid Table Lamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo, 1940s

By Eileen Gray

Located in Porto, PT

Mermaid model table light was designed in the 40s by Eileen Gray and produced by Jumo in the late

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

Mermaid Table Lamp by Eileen Gray for Jumo, 1940s

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

"Mermaid" Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, circa 1930-1940

By Eileen Gray

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Magnificent Eileen gray table lamp - in metal, glass and celluloid decorated with a cartouche

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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

"Mermaid" Table Lamp by Eileen Gray, circa 1930-1940

H 18.9 in Dm 15.36 in

Iconic Eileen Gray Mermaid Table Lamp by Jumo, circa 1940s

By Eileen Gray

Located in Devon, England

Iconic Eileen Gray design classic table or desk lamp produced by Jumo, France. These lamps so

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Steel, Enamel

Iconic Eileen Gray Mermaid Table Lamp by Jumo, circa 1940s

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Lamp

By Marina Donati

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A graceful bronze, marble and mother of pearl mermaid lamp. It is signed Marina Paris 23 (see photo

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20th Century French Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Lamp

H 22 in W 6 in D 7 in

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Bronze Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" patinated bronze and silvered brass table lamp featuring a

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Bronze Base

H 16.75 in W 4.5 in D 9 in

Art Deco Table Lamp "Mermaid" from Jumo by Eileen Gray

By Maison Jumo, Eileen Gray

Located in Saarburg, RP

Art Deco table lamp from Eileen Gray - Siren This stunning Art Deco lamp from the 1950s is an

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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp "Mermaid" from Jumo by Eileen Gray

H 18.51 in Dm 14.97 in

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York Nautilus glass and bronze table lamp. The lamp features a mottled glass

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Base

H 16 in W 5 in D 9 in

Marcello Fantony Chantal Monumental Mermaid Series Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marcello Fantony Chantal monumental Mermaid series lamp with marine motifs of fish, seahorses and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Marcello Fantony Chantal Monumental Mermaid Series Lamp

H 18 in Dm 8 in

Ceramic mermaid lamp attributed to Guidette Carbonell

By Guidette Carbonell

Located in Lyon, FR

bougoire representing a mermaid enamelled in green and blue shades, mounted as a lamp in the past

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ceramic mermaid lamp attributed to Guidette Carbonell

H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with "Mermaid" Base by Gudebrod

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" desk lamp that features a nautilus shell suspended within a

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with "Mermaid" Base by Gudebrod

H 17 in W 5 in D 9 in

Antique Oversized Gone with the Wind Lamp, Hand-Painted Scenic with Mermaid

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique large gone with the wind lamp offers hand painted glass shade and font with seascape

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

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Metal

Antique Oversized Gone with the Wind Lamp, Hand-Painted Scenic with Mermaid

H 28.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Victorian Kerosene Oil Lamp Base Mermaid Cupid Bacchus, Swans N. Muller's & Sons

By Muller

Located in Toledo, OH

Victorian kerosene oil lamp base by N. Muller's & Sons. Figural mermaid with cornucopia body

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Early 20th Century North American Classical Greek Table Lamps

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Spelter

Victorian Kerosene Oil Lamp Base Mermaid Cupid Bacchus, Swans N. Muller's & Sons

H 18 in W 9 in D 12 in

French Pair of mermaid lamps signed SRD Paris green-blue 50's ceramic

Located in Lyon, FR

Pair of French table lamps from the 50s. Glazed earthenware bases in blue/green hues depicting a

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Pair of mermaid lamps signed SRD Paris green-blue 50's ceramic

H 12.21 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Amazing ceramic table lamp in the shape of a mermaid holding a fish. New lampshade.

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp

H 25.6 in Dm 12.6 in

Art Deco Uplighter Table Lamp Bronzed Metal Vedigris Stained Oak Tulip Shade

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco uplighter table lamp. With bronzed metal and verdigris stained oak tulip shade. Set

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

Art Deco Uplighter Table Lamp Bronzed Metal Vedigris Stained Oak Tulip Shade

H 13.39 in Dm 5.91 in

Roger Capron Table Lamp in Vallauris Ceramic 50s/60s Chamotte Clay - G882

By Roger Capron

Located in Lyon, FR

Beautiful table lamp from the 60's by Roger Capron made in collaboration with Jean Derval

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Clay

Roger Capron Table Lamp in Vallauris Ceramic 50s/60s Chamotte Clay - G882

H 19.69 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in

A Russian Samovar Lamp

Located in London, GB

A Russian silver plated samovar of good quality and detail, depicting a mermaid and dolphin. It has

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Antique 1820s Russian Table Lamps

A Russian Samovar Lamp

H 25.6 in Dm 9.85 in

Large Rose Marble Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

A large lamp of rose marble with gilt bronze mounts. Two mermaids sit on either side at top. France

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Large Rose Marble Lamp

H 32 in W 11 in

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York “Nautilus” table lamp with a silver-lined nautilus shade suspended

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp

H 14 in Dm 5.5 in L 14 in

“Nautilus” Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York “Nautilus” table lamp with a silver bronze lined nautilus shade

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

“Nautilus” Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp

H 14 in Dm 5.5 in

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" table lamp with a silver bronze lined nautilus shade

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp

H 14 in Dm 5.5 in L 14 in

Russian Silver Samovar, Now as Lamp

Located in London, GB

A Russian silver plated samovar of good quality and detail, depicting a mermaid and dolphin. It has

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Antique 19th Century Russian Table Lamps

Russian Silver Samovar, Now as Lamp

H 25.6 in

19th Century Sang de Boeuf Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive Chinese 19th century Sang de Boeuf vase / lamp. Having wonderful French gilded

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Antique 1860s Chinese Table Lamps

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Ormolu

19th Century Sang de Boeuf Lamp

H 25 in Dm 12.5 in

Pair of French Rock Crystal and Bronze Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French table lamps with three gilt bronze cupids riding dolphins supporting a rock crystal

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20th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Rock Crystal and Bronze Lamps

H 33 in W 8 in D 9 in

American Art Nouveau "Gudebrod" Nautilus Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios

By Louis Gudebrod, Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

” desk lamp designed by, Louis Gudebrod and produced exclusively by Tiffany studios of depicting a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Art Nouveau "Gudebrod" Nautilus Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios

H 16.5 in Dm 1 in

Antique Large Gilt Bronze and Bronze Ewer Lamp, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb antique ormolu and bronze ewer lamp, circa 1840 in date. With a beautiful

Category

Antique 1840s English Table Lamps

Antique Large Gilt Bronze and Bronze Ewer Lamp, circa 1840

H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Pair Of Empire Rhyolite Porphyry And Ormolu Mounted Urns

Located in Essex, MA

NOW MOUNTED AS LAMPS , VASI -FORM WITH A PAIR OF NYMPHS WITH MERMAID TAILS , BASE WITH LAUREL

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Of Empire Rhyolite Porphyry And Ormolu Mounted Urns

H 28.75 in Dm 10.5 in

Iconic Eileen Gray Mermaid Table Lamp by Jumo

Located in Devon, England

Iconic Eileen gray design Classic table or desk lamp produced by Jumo, France. On first glance one

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Iconic Eileen Gray Mermaid Table Lamp by Jumo

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Art Nouveau Mermaid Lamp with Nautilus Shell Shade

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fashioned as a mermaid in the Classic nouveau stylized manner, and cast in bronze with a rich

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Mermaid Lamp with Nautilus Shell Shade

H 19 in W 7 in D 7.25 in

French Brass Two-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Mermaid Decorated Shade

Located in San Francisco, CA

A French brass two-light bouillotte lamp, the metal shade decorated with gilt mermaids and

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Brass Two-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Mermaid Decorated Shade

H 21.5 in W 7 in D 12 in

"Mermaids Undersea, " Fabulous Art Deco Lamp Base with Aquatic Scene

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Exotic and vivid, this large lamp base created by Félix-Pascal Févola for Jean-Jacques Lachenal

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

"Mermaids Undersea, " Fabulous Art Deco Lamp Base with Aquatic Scene

H 19 in Dm 11 in

1960s Danish Modern Green, Blue and Brown Ceramic Mermaid Lamp by Soholm

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Copenhagen, DK

brown neck and belly of this mermaid patterned table lamp with dripping glaze. Model 3001. In beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1960s Danish Modern Green, Blue and Brown Ceramic Mermaid Lamp by Soholm

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H 12.99 in Dm 4.33 in

Art Deco Celadon Porcelain Mermaid Urn Lamp, Leaded Glass Slag Shade, Sea-foam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco Celadon porcelain mermaid urn lamp, leaded glass slag shade, sea-foam green. Stunning

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Art Glass

Art Deco Celadon Porcelain Mermaid Urn Lamp, Leaded Glass Slag Shade, Sea-foam

H 20 in Dm 20 in

Monumental Pair of Porcelain Capodimonte Table Lamps

By Capodimonte

Located in South Charleston, WV

Large and uncommon Capodimonte. Produced between 1920 and 1950. Each lamp measures 35” tall, 9

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Pair of Porcelain Capodimonte Table Lamps

H 35 in W 9 in D 8 in

1945-1950s Table Lamp 'Sirène-Eileen Gray' by Jumo

By Eileen Gray

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptionally French table lamp 'Sirene-Eileen Gray' edited by Jumo. The mermaid on the shaft of

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1945-1950s Table Lamp 'Sirène-Eileen Gray' by Jumo

H 18.51 in Dm 14.97 in

Iconic Eileen Gray Table Lamp by Jumo, circa 1950

By Eileen Gray

Located in Devon, England

Iconic Eileen Gray design classic table or desk lamp produced by Jumo, France. These lamps so

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Iconic Eileen Gray Table Lamp by Jumo, circa 1950

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Pair of Table Lamps 'Sirène' by Eileen Gray for Jumo, Midcentury

By Maison Jumo, Eileen Gray

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of mermaid table lights by Eileen Gray for Jumo, circa 1945 Exceptional pair of French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps 'Sirène' by Eileen Gray for Jumo, Midcentury

H 18.9 in Dm 14.96 in

Pair of Table Lamps 'Sirène' by Eileen Gray for Jumo, Midcentury

By Maison Jumo, Eileen Gray

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of mermaid table lights by Eileen Gray for Jumo, circa 1945 Exceptional pair of French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps 'Sirène' by Eileen Gray for Jumo, Midcentury

H 18.9 in Dm 14.96 in

Danish Vintage Ceramic Blue, Brown Table Lamp by Søholm, 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade Danish Mid-Century Modern glazed stoneware table with mermaid relief pattern across belly

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Danish Vintage Ceramic Blue, Brown Table Lamp by Søholm, 1960s

H 8.46 in Dm 5.12 in

Pair of Vintage Royal Haeger Mermaid Table Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Furniture

Pair of Vintage Royal Haeger Mermaid Table Lamps

H 30.5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Bronze or Brass French Table Lamp w/ Mica Shade & Mermaids!

Located in San Francisco, CA

This constitutes a happy marriage between a French lamp base and an American mica shade from the

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Gesso, Mica

Bronze or Brass French Table Lamp w/ Mica Shade & Mermaids!

H 23 in Dm 14.25 in

French 1950s Desk Lamp with Mermaid Motif

Located in Austin, TX

A great Vintage Desk Lamp in black metal with brass accents and a mermaid motif.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

French 1950s Desk Lamp with Mermaid Motif

H 19 in Dm 15 in

Pair Very Rare Sabino Art Deco Mermaid Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Rare Sabino smoke-colored glass vases mounted as lamps -- all original. Molded glass with a

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Very Rare Sabino Art Deco Mermaid Lamps

H 18 in Dm 7 in

Art Deco French Mood Lamp of Mermaid on Marble Base

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco French mermaid mood lamp, with original glass sphere shade with gilt floral decoration and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Mood Lamp of Mermaid on Marble Base

H 5.52 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

Bronze Table Lamp with Interior Resin Sculpture, French 1960s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Bronze and glass table lamp; the interior with a frosted resin sculpture of a mermaid, French 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Bronze Table Lamp with Interior Resin Sculpture, French 1960s

H 15 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Pair of Table Lamps with Bronze Sculptures, by Victor Roman, 1970s

By Victor Roman

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of table lamps with bronze sculptures, 1970s, by Victor Roman (1937-1995). Polished and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Table Lamps with Bronze Sculptures, by Victor Roman, 1970s

H 22.05 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in

Signed Caldwell Bronze and Marble Figural Lamp

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New york, NY

Very unusual and rare signed Caldwell bronze and marble figural lamp of Cupid mermaid. Last one

Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Signed Caldwell Bronze and Marble Figural Lamp

H 28.25 in W 6.5 in D 7.75 in

Lumiere Lamp By Gio Ponti For Fontana Arte

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

BEAUTIFUL LUMIERE TABLE LAMP DESIGNED BY GIO PONTO MADE BY FONTANA ARTE IN MILAN 1932. AMAZING ACID

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Lumiere Lamp By Gio Ponti For Fontana Arte

H 18.5 in W 13 in D 4.5 in

Deep Blue Ceramic Lamp Base by DaLo

By Dalo

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Hand sculpted biomorphic lamp base, shape of a stylized mermaid, stoneware fully glazed in shiny

Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Deep Blue Ceramic Lamp Base by DaLo

H 15.75 in W 13 in D 9.06 in

Pair of Bouillotte Lamps by Georges Jouve, French c.1940s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Pair of three-arm gold, ceramic and bronze bouillotte lamps the arms modeled as nude mermaids. By

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair of Bouillotte Lamps by Georges Jouve, French c.1940s

H 18.5 in Dm 14.5 in

Lamp Gustav Gurschner Attributed Symbolistic Bronze with Iridescent Glass Shade

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Vienna, AT

This lamp was produced after a design by Gustav Gurschner in the 1920s. There is a picture in the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lamp Gustav Gurschner Attributed Symbolistic Bronze with Iridescent Glass Shade

H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 10.24 in

Rare Pair of Custom Tortoise Leather Lamps by Wm. Billy Haines

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the opening of Mr. Johnson's latest film, "Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid". These lamps were made by

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of Custom Tortoise Leather Lamps by Wm. Billy Haines

H 29.5 in W 10 in D 5 in

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Purple with Silver Inclusion

Located in Little Rock, AR

elegant, with cinched waist and a mermaid's tail of clear glass. Wonderful shades of GRAPE, ORCHID, and

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Purple with Silver Inclusion

H 32 in Dm 8 in

Mermaid Cocktail Table

Located in Treasure Island, CA

This one's a real looker! Terrific detail. Manufactured by the Los Angeles Modern Lamp Co. 1948

Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Mermaid Cocktail Table

H 18 in W 49 in D 33 in

Exceptional life Size Mermaid Dining Table Base or Large Console

Located in Miami, FL

, mirrors, lamps, chandeliers, end/side/center/card/game/night/coffee tables, armoires,sconces etc.. Feel

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables

Exceptional life Size Mermaid Dining Table Base or Large Console

H 30 in W 44 in D 25 in

Large Pair of Mermaid Figural Torcheres Attributed: M. Lapidus

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional, Oversized Pair of Mermaid motif, torchers/wall sconces. Fiberglass body with a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

Large Pair of Mermaid Figural Torcheres Attributed: M. Lapidus

H 68.5 in W 45 in D 5 in

Pair of Art Deco Alacite Mermaid and Panther Lamps

By Aladdin Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very rare and amazingly preserved pair of Aladdin Alacite mermaid lamps. Features a mermaid, flesh

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold

Pair of Art Deco Alacite Mermaid and Panther Lamps

H 26.5 in Dm 5.5 in

1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

A 1950s cast and painted plaster television lamp with male and female figures. Exceptional

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Fiberglass

1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp

H 10.75 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in

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Mermaid Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mermaid table lamp for your home. Each mermaid table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mermaid table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mermaid table lamp, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mermaid table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, Eileen Gray and Aladdin Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mermaid Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a mermaid table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,598, while they’re typically $614 on the low end and $75,000 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 Mermaid Table Lamp

What is the difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp?
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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.
What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
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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.
Do table lamps have to match?
1 Answer
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.
How does a table lamp work?
1 Answer
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.
What is a buffet table lamp?
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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.
What are table lamps used for?
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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.
How big should a table lamp be?
1 Answer
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.
Can ceramic table lamps be painted?
1 Answer
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.
Which brand of table lamp is the best?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should a lamp be on a console table?
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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.

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How do I fix an old table lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
What size lamp should be on a sofa table?
1 Answer
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.
Which company is best for table lamps?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best size for a bedside table lamp?
1 Answer
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.”

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