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Monumental Chapman Metal Palm Tree Lamp. Maison Jansen West Palm Beach Regency
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maison Jansen
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
Monumental Worked Metal
Palm Tree Table Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing
Incredible Design!
Minty!
Palm Beach Regency Decor!
Here is the incredible and coveted Palm T...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in
Angelo Mangiarotti, Original Lesbo Table Lamp
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in London, GB
Rare lamp made of opaque white and transparent blown glass and cast metal base. Light scuffs with minor signs of use and age. This vintage lamp remains in excellent condition. If nec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Frederick Raymond Arts & Crafts Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Frederick Raymond Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp with four light bulb fittings, the decagonal shade and rectangular base with iridescent glass inserts and gold-tone metal fram...
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rare Table or Wall Lamp Pokrok, 1970s
By Pokrok
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- space age style
- marked by label
- adjustable
- table or wall
- very nice style of lighting
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1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Vacune Model by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, Italy
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp in milky and transparent blown glass. Artemide production.
Designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva in 1968.
Biography
Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva (born in Milan, 1939) is an Italian...
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1960s Italian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Modernist Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of petite Murano glass lamps made of all hand-blown glass elements from the island of Murano outside Venice, Italy. This pair features glass made with several different techniqu...
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2010s Italian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Vintage Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made pair of Swedish vintage brass table lamps. We have recently imported these from Sweden, they date from around the 1970’s.
They are of excellent quality ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Table Lamps in the Style of Maison Baguès, France, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare pair of clear glass and bronze flower table lamps in the style of Maison Baguès, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: each 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style gilt metal column table lamp in the manner of Karl Springer (German, born 1931), with black shade, apparently unsigned.
Category
20th Century Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hansen x Metalarte Brass Swing Arm Lamps, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps for Metalarte, stamped "Hansen Lamps New York / Design by George Hansen / Metalarte / Made in Spain" to verso.
Category
20th Century Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Bronze Metal Table Lamp Arredoluce, Italy, 1970s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Impressing and large table / desk lamp in brushed aluminum with bronze effect dating back to the 70s.
The gooseneck stem and the finish of the lampshade are reminiscent of the brass...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Multix Table Lamp by Yaacov Kaufman for Lumina, 1980s
By Yaacov Kaufman, Lumina
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Multix halogen table lamp designed by Yaacov Kaufman for lighting manufacturer Lumina in the 1980s.
The base of the Multix table lamp consists of four round rotating tubes that end ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Guido Gambone Stunning Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Animal Motif 1950s (Signed)
By Guido Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large hand-thrown ceramic table lamp with abstract animal motif in delicate colors by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950's (signed “Gambone” on bottom with donkey). This is one of t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of of Blue Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French blue opaline glass table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 14"
Height to shade rest: 23"
Diameter: 5.25"
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1920s French Used Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Harvey Guzzini Chrome and Travertine Base Arc Table Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular Harvey Guzzini table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. This gorgeous design features a chrome body and a travertine base. The heavy travertine base is square shaped while ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
1980's Art Deco Style Glass Torchiere Uplighter Lamp
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage glass art deco style torchiere table lamp.
Crafted from soft dove grey and white rolled glass, the lamp's single-piece construction—both shade and base—exhibits a skilled ...
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1980s French Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
1990s Art Deco Style White Glass Uplighter - Torchiere Style
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Glasgow, GB
In an ode to the streamlined geometry of Art Deco, this glass uplighter lamp captures the period's essence within a late 20th-century context.
Originating from the UK, this piece i...
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1990s British Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
H.T. Huang Table Lamp Toucan
By H.T. Huang
Located in Čelinac, BA
H.T.Huang Tble Lamp Toucan 1990s
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Tiffany School Dragonfly Leaded & Jeweled Glass Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A table lamp in the manner of Tiffany offers leaded stained and jeweled glass dragonfly shade over single socket cast base, 20th century.
Measures- 21.5' 'H x 16'' W x 16'' D.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Hans Agne Jakobsson table lamps in brass, leather and bamboo.Sweden 1970
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in København K, 84
These pair of 1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Swedish modern table lamps epitomize the intersection of form and function, showcasing a harmonious blend of materials and design elements emb...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 25.2 in Dm 13.78 in
Akari Model 9A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 9A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Noomi Backhausen Danish Modern Erika Table Lamp, 1970s
By Poul Brandborg, Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade and hand painted Danish mid-century modern stoneware table lamp by designers Noomi Backhausen and Poul Brandborg for Danish Søholm Stentøj. Petite lamp with a glazed cat lik...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
Accolay table lamp
By Accolay Pottery
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful stick-on lamp, with a ceramic base and a resin lampshade typical of the 60s, 70s and the particularity of having two light points, the base and the lampshade.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
One Porcelain Table Lamp
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Antwerp, BE
One German Hutschenreuther porcelain table lamp. Signed Leonard.
Measures: Height base 43 cm.
Diameter base 17 cm.
The lampshade is not included in the price.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th C. United Wilson Blue and White Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Lamps, Signed Pair
By United Wilson Co. 1
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of late 20th century ormolu and crackle porcelain lamps by United Wilson Porcelain, signed.
Stunning blue and white vase form lamps with ornate ormolu mounts. Part of United Wi...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Used Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 28 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Akari Model 7AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 7AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lovely Set of Italian Design Table Lamps in Minimalist Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Italian 1950 design table lamps/lights in the style of stilnovo.
Patinated brass frame with white metal shades. The shades can be adjusted to a desired angle.
The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 18.31 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Dramatic Restored Pair of Plaster Art Deco Figures, circa 1940, as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new...
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1940s American Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 8 in D 5 in
19th Century Spanish Talavera Pottery Turned into a Table Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish Talavera Pottery Turned into a Table Lamp
Category
19th Century Spanish Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Steel, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19 “ H x 7.75 “ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of S...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Akari Model 1AG Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AG light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, ink and bamboo ribs with the original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light s...
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Early 2000s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Model B-195, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in great original condition.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s. Signed.
Measure: Height 50 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brown Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in London, GB
This icon of 20th century design was created in 1970 by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Italy.
Structure in flexible metal that can be twisted in every direc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Coffee Table in Smoked Glass Plexiglass Base with Murano 1970
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning space age 1970s coffee table in smoked glass and plexiglass with a beautiful Murano blown glass ball that lights up creating an incredible optical effect.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
H 13.78 in Dm 34.26 in
Lars-Gunnar Nordström, Table Lamp, Metal, Copper, Acrylic, Finland, 1960s
By Lars-Gunnar Nordström
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-lacquered metal, white acrylic and copper table lamp designed by Lars-Gunnar Nordström and produced by Metallimestarit, Finland, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.75” H...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 14.75 in W 4.75 in D 6.25 in
A Pair of French 1960's White Frosted Glass Lamps with Gilt Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with flaring neck above a tapering body resting on a gilt-metal base; all in a soft translucent frosted glass highlighted with gilt perimeter bands; measures: height 19" (top of...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blown glass and brass table lamps designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Stockholms Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10” H x 5.5” Diameter
Dim...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco wrought iron table lamp by Muller Frerés, Pate de Verre, 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco desk lamp by Muller Frerés, 1930s.
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design of a French glass manufacturer. Th...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Bauhaus Table Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Used Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Antique Carved Wooden Black Forest Standing Bear Sculpture Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful quality and perfect condition bear desk lamp.
If you are a collector of rare, very good quality and highly decorative Black Forest bear sculptures then this fine specimen...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Used Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
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H 17.5 in W 7 in D 5.4 in
Brutalist XXL glazed ceramic table lamp 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse yourself in the rugged allure of Brutalist design with the XXL glazed ceramic table lamp from the 1980s. This striking piece is more than just a source of illumination; it's ...
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1980s European Brutalist Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Napoleonic Table Lamps Tripod Base Lion Paws Empire Lamps a Pair
By Gilbert Poillerat, Frederick Cooper, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Chapman Manufacturing Company, Stiffel
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French Empire Table Lamps
Style: Vintage Antique, Empire, Napoleonic, Traditional, Classic, Baroque,
Design: Traditional Napoleonic Column lamps in the manner of Chapman, He...
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1970s French Empire Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 18.5 in W 11.8 in D 11.8 in
Vintage French Baroque Lamp Fringed Beaded 1970s Gold and Black
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Stiffel
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French Baroque style table lamp
Style: Vintage Antique, Traditional, Classic, Baroque, Rococo
Design: Traditional Baroque lamp in the manner of Chapman, Henredon,
Frederick C...
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1970s French Baroque Revival Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
James Mont Gilt Wood Spiral Lamp
By Frederick Cooper, James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Parcel Gilt and Carved Wood open spiral form table lamp. New custom champagne / golden beige silk shade.
The helix shaped lamp is in great original condition with gold l...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Silk
1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert Clear Crystal Tapering Glass Table Lamp Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, GB
1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert clear crystal glass table lamp base with a turned elegant tapering form. The lamp is fitted with a polished chrome mounted socket with the on/off swit...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
H 19.3 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
Charles Dudouyt Attributed Table Lamp in Oak with Ivory Shade, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced in France in the 1950s. The rustic and elegant design is attributed to Charles Dudouyt. The different carved shapes of the wood illustrate the craft...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1940s / 50s brass table lamps attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia, a pair
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in London, GB
A very elegant pair of 1940's to 1950's brass table lamps, attributed to, and most probably by, Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia.
They could be polished if needed but we prefer them as f...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 13.39 in Dm 4.34 in
Table lamp Mod. Atollo 235 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce - Italy - 1977
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
"Opal Murano glass direct and diffused light table lamp with universal dimmer.
Conceived in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, Atollo has over the years become the archetypal table lamp, winn...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Table Lamp in Birdseye Maple with Ivory Colored Shade, Austria, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking Art Deco table lamp was produced in Austria in the late 1930s.
The design is marked by the elegant shape of the base which has executed in lacquered maple and Birdsey...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Handel Cherry Blossom Leaded Glass Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
This stunning Handel Cherry Blossom leaded glass lamp is circa 1910. The 12" wide x 6" tall shade is decorated in pink flowers with multiple shades of green. The bronze patinaed base...
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1910s Used Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Royal Tichelaar Makkum Delft Table Lamps, Hand-Painted
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A one-of-a-kind pair of lamps, Kie & Vit have been lovingly handcrafted from gorgeous, vintage, hand-painted vases in a Delft style by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the oldest ceramic com...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Ascissa' Lamp
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, 'Ascissa' table or floor lamp, polished aluminum, translucent plastic (methacrylate), Italy, circa 1970
The Ascissa lamp, designed b...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Totem Lamp by Georges Pelletier for Accolay. France, 1960s
By Georges Pelletier, Accolay Pottery
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Totem table lamp sculpture in ceramic terracotta by the french ceramist artist Georges Pelletier for the manufacture Accolay in France. Rare and unusual color, Early production from ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Wedgwood 19th Century Basalt Amphora Made into USA Wired Table Lamp
By Wedgwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wedgwood basalt amphora from the 19th century made into a single socket table lamp, wired for the USA. This exquisite 19th-century Wedgwood basalt amphora has been masterfully tran...
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19th Century English Used Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Table lamp, Svenska Metallverken, decor of lions, Swedish Grace
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare table lamp by Svenska Metallverken, handmade by swedish metal craftsmen. Decor of lions in pewter, antique patinated bronze.
With hallmark: Sv. Metallverken, Handmade
A bea...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Used Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Pewter
Delft Blue Ceramic Table Lamps from Vintage Boch Frères Keramis
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meet Eugène & Victor! Named after two of the founders of Boch Frères, these one-of-a-kind lamps have been lovingly handcrafted from two vintage vases designed by Boch Frères Keramis ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Pink Murano Art Glass and Brass Floral Table Lamps
By Venini
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning pair of pink murano art glass and brass table lamps. The beautiful art glass is made pink murano art glass. The shape of the glass shade resembles a floral form. The body of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Used Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Used table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Gordon & Jane Martz and The Marbro Lamp Company are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Table Lamps?
Prices for used table lamps start at $1 and top out at $9,000,000 with the average selling for $1,900.
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 Used Table Lamps
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- What are bistro tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
- What are end tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What was a drum table used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
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