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Pair of Vintage Seashell Covered Classic Cone Clip Lampshades
Located in Kensington, MD
These vintage seashell encrusted lampshades evoke the glamour of Palm Beach and Lyford Cay
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Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Shell

Swedish Vintage Pair of Lyfa Pendants, Pink, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Renens, CH
Ensemble of vintage Scandinavian ceiling lamps by Lyfa Sweden. Executed in metal, pink enamel
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Enamel

Pair of vintage Italian brass and pink velvet wall lamps
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of vintage wall lamps, crafted by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Ceramic Pink Brass Gold Table Lamps Mid-Century 1970s Vintage Hollywood
Located in London, GB
Lovely pair of ceramic table lamps in millennial dust pink body and brass golden base. The lamps
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamps with Lampshades, Design R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
its exceptional exclusive matching custom made silk shade by Rene Houben in a pink velvet. Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Adam Style Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pink Plastic and Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Plastic and Gold Metal Pair of Sconces by Erco, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 2 Pink Murano Table Lamps Italy 1980s Woman's Hat Murano Lamp
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Fantastic pair of 2 table lamps in pink Murano glass in the shape of a woman's hat. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Gilded sconces with peachy pink opaline cups, crystal beaded and Murano drops
Located in Roma, IT
lights are in original vintage condition apart from the lampshades which were recently custom made by a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Gold Leaf, Iron

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Josef Frank easy chair 891 for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Forserum, SE
Easy chair 891 designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1937. Made from solid mahogany, reupholstered in a striking zebra-striped textile. The Austrian architect Josef Frank...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Adjustable Triennale 3 Arms Chandelier Brass, Stilnovo Style, Three Hues of Blue
By Arteluce, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
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Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

New Wave Optic Wall Lamp Rose - Pink
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp in mouth-blown glass, hand-painted gold edge with a painted black base, black fabric electrical cord. Specifications: Ø10" UL listed.
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2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and pink enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong des...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold-Green Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear- gold-green Murano glass, double level of flowers by Multiforme This chandelier evokes the splendour of the past centuries. It is an evergree...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Orbitale Grand Planetario Brass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique chandelier is inspired by the solar system, with each arm representing a planet, and the central sphere symbolizing the sun. It has a diameter of 60 in. (152 cm). The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Brass

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Limestone

Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne ML134
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
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Josef Frank, Sofa, Fabric, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
An earl mahogany and floral fabric sofa, Model 703, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 17.5”
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

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Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Pink Opaline
Located in Little Rock, AR
Sexy figure eights of GLOSSY PINK OPALINE, joined at the waist by a pair of nickel wafers. Tall and
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Vintage Soft Pink Millifiore Murano Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
Flowers full of style and whimsy are enveloped by wonderfully SOFT PINK cased glass. The different
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Opaline Murano Lamps in Pink Lemonade
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
vibrant PINK LEMONADE with lavender highlights. The lamps measure 27 inches from tabletop to socket
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Brass, Nickel

Pair of Vintage Monumental Murano Table Lamps in Lipstick Pink
Located in Little Rock, AR
Like Jayne Mansfield, these lamps are voluptuous and sexy. A powerful LIPSTICK PINK, floating on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Cotton Candy Pink
Located in Little Rock, AR
Classic Hollywood Regency design in a marvelous SOFT PINK, with flecks of gold and silver. A very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Matched Pair of Vintage Opaline Murano Lamps in Pale Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Vintage Murano interpretation of the basic black dress, in pale Chanel pink. Statuesque and curvy
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Opaline Table Lamps in Pale Pink
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of vintage Murano table lamps of PALE PINK OPALINE glass. The countless facets of each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Pink Satin Glass on Lucite
Located in Little Rock, AR
A simple grouping of three, like acrobatic Mentos, in PINK PINK satin glass. Wonderfully simple and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Cotton Candy Pink with Silver
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Translucent COTTON CANDY PINK Murano lamps with controlled bubbles and SILVER inclusion. They are
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Opaline Lamps in Pink by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
top of shade is 39 high. Lampshades are for display only and not available for sale.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite

Pair of Vintage Brass Encapsulated Murano Glass Lamps in Pink by Marbro
Located in Little Rock, AR
Caged lamps in COTTON CANDY PINK, by the Marbro Lamp Company. The glass and brass are perfect, as
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pink Opaline Murano Vintage Table Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
Perfectly matched pair of vintage Murano table lamps by Seguso for Marbro. Exquisite Murano opaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Vintage Acrylic Lamps by Paolo Gucci
By Paolo Gucci
Located in Little Rock, AR
Sculptural acrylic lamps in PALE PINK, designed, and signed, by Paolo Gucci. Each lamp is a solid
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass

Pink Murano Table Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
Very stylish matched pair of vintage cigarette lamps with stripes of salmon, taupe, and white on a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pink Murano Table Lamps with Silver
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of vintage Murano table lamps in COTTON CANDY PINK, heavily sprinkled with Silver
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Pink Murano Opaline Table Lamps by Barbini
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of vintage Murano table lamps by Alfredo Barbini. These are a very rich PINK OPALINE
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Opaline Murano Column Lamps in Salmon with Gold and Bubbles
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Beautiful Opaline Murano Lamps in pink fog, with controlled bubbles and gold dust, based on gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Rose Murano Glass Lamps with Silver Flake Inclusion
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
For a more formal look, consider this pair of vintage Murano lamps in ROSEY PINK. This classic
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Vintage Murano Table Lamp with Pink Lampshade
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely vintage table lamp in blue from Murano, paired with a pink lampshade.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Vintage Appliques in Brass and Pink Corduroy
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of vintage wall lamps are made by fine Italian manufacturers in the XX. The elegant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Pink Frosted Blush Murano Italian Table Lamps Lucite Brass
By Murano 5
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of vintage Murano table lamps. Beautiful blush pink frosted color. All new wiring and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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1930s Pair Pink Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps Pleated Cream Shades Mid Century 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful Pair of matte pink ceramic Hollywood Regency style table lamps from the 1930s. The lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Danish Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely vintage ceramic table lamp in midnight blue glaze, paired with a lampshade of white, teal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of French 1960's Rattan Sconces by Louis Sognot with Light Pink Lampshades
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage pair of Louis Sognot rattan sconces from France, 1960s. Rattan torch shape with 2 bulbs in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan

1970 Italian Vintage Pair of Brass Lucite Bamboo Table Lamps & Pink Fur Shades
Located in New York, NY
brass, mounted on a lucite base and bamboo support, fitted with fun pink fur lampshades. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Pink Murano Glass Tables Lamps from Italy, circa 1960
By Murano 5
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage fuchsia pink blown Murano glass table lamps with new acrylic bases and white fabric
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Vintage Brown Silver Mauve Oak Chromed Metal Table Lamp Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of table lamps or night stands from brown stained and lacquered oakwood with
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Rare Large Pair of Wall Lights Barovier and Toso Vintage Glass 60's Pink F162
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Lyon, FR
structure with nine smoked or pink Murano glass lampshades with rectangular section and operate with three
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Magical Pair of Vintage Murano Pink Opaline Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
HONEYSUCKLE PINK. Rimmed with gold bands and mounted on gold leafed bases, these lamps are beyond gorgeous
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps with Bubbles on Pink
Located in Little Rock, AR
Slim silhouette and classic design. PALE PINK Murano lamps with inclusions of silver and loads of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps In Lavender Pink Opaline
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Rarest of the rare - a wonderfully intense LAVENDER PINK in a classic teardrop shape, heavily
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Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Teardrops of Pink Opaline Murano Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Dreamy lamps in an intense COTTON CANDY PINK. Hints of LAVENDER appear occasionally, courtesy of
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass, Lucite

Pair of Vintage Murano Stacked Ball Lamps of Pink Stripes
By Dino Martens
Located in Little Rock, AR
Stylish filigrana ball lamps in HOT PINK and WHITE. Double stacked balls on double stacked lucite
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass, Lucite

Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps in Pink by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
inches. These vivid pink Murano lamps have large controlled bubbles, rimmed in gold. They stand 23
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Stacked Ball Murano Lamps of Cherry Pink
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Little Rock, AR
Stacked ball lamps of CHERRY PINK in a peacock feather design. This is a signature pattern by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite

Pair of Vintage Cotton Candy Pink Murano Lamps by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Little Rock, AR
These vintage Murano lamps in COTTON CANDY LAVENDER PINK were blown by Archimede Seguso in the 1950
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Matched Pair of Striped Pink Vintage Murano Lamps by Dino Martens
By Dino Martens
Located in Little Rock, AR
A teardrop shape with added style, thanks to the filigrana of bright pinks by Dino Martens. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Nickel

Seguso Vintage Murano Lamps in Vibrant Pink Opaline
Located in Little Rock, AR
Rarest of the rare - there just were not many hot pink Opaline lamps made. These are a wonderfully
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Barovier & Toso Pink Champagne Four Piece Vintage Murano Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
A classic design by Barovier & Toso, in an ultra rare PINK CHAMPAGNE. Loads of controlled bubbles
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite

Pink Murano Table Lamps Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of rare and elegant vintage Murano Sommerso Table lamps. A towering chunk of PALE PINK
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Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps by Seguso in Lavender Opaline
Located in Little Rock, AR
These Seguso Murano lamps are a soft PINK/LAVENDER Opaline with swirled ribs of clear cased glass
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Stacked and Striped Pink Murano Lamps
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Little Rock, AR
A pair of vintage Murano lamps by Dino Martens for Aurileano Toso. Diagonal canes of PALE PINK and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Vintage Murano Long Necked Lamps by Seguso in Orchid
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Little Rock, AR
A very simple shape by Archimede Seguso - these in a wonderful ORCHID SATINATO, (pink, lavender
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Nickel

Archimede Seguso - Murano Long Neck Lamps in Lipstick Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Little Rock, AR
The color of these lamps is simply dreamy! Sleek pair of vintage Murano lamps in BUBBLE GUM with
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Murano Glass, Lucite

Pair of Curvaceous Opaline Vintage Murano Lamps in Pale Pink
Located in Little Rock, AR
Such heavenly lamps, the opaline in the glass glows! pale pink, with a glimmer of brass at the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps by Dino Martens in Pink and Green
By Dino Martens
Located in Little Rock, AR
pairing of LAVENDER PINK and GREEN. Please look at the close-up photos to see the true beauty of these
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Pink Murano Table Lamps of Stacked Balls
Located in Little Rock, AR
Vintage matched pair of Stacked Murano ball table lamps of PALE PINK, chocked full of large
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite, Murano Glass

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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.

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