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Unusual Ceramic Collage Lamp
Located in London, GB
A most unusual table lamp, the body made up from a collage of broken porcelain fragments, mostly
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Mid-20th Century English Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Unusual Ceramic Collage Lamp
Unusual Ceramic Collage Lamp
H 10.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Unusual Ceramic and Yellow Glass Lamp, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual table lamp is made of ceramic and yellow glass incrustations. The lamp is
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Architectural Post Modern Table lamp 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice unusual table lamp .Polished Aluminum frame ,comes with a Opaline Glass shade . Rare
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Architectural Post Modern Table lamp 1970s
Architectural Post Modern Table lamp 1970s
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Extremely Rare Paavo Tynell Table Lamp #9220
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare and unusual table lamp by Paavo Tynell. Brass with original paper shade. Stamped "Oy
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of unusual table lamps with a rare colour.  
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps
H 21.26 in Dm 8.67 in
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
Located in Mimizan, FR
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp Unusual Table Lamp Oak This can be rewired to US standards or EU and UK
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
H 18.9 in Dm 7.09 in
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström for Malmö Metallvarufabrik
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Genarp, SE
Unusual table lamp in solid bras designed på Einar Bäckström for Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Cushions Globe Table Lamp 1970s Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this very unusual Table lamp. White in the shape of a cushion Ceramic base, comes with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Cushions Globe Table Lamp 1970s Italy
Ceramic Cushions Globe Table Lamp 1970s Italy
H 14.57 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Rare Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare and unusual table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

1970's Brass Table Lamp by Novy Bydzov Glasswork, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Unusual table lamp, produced in former Czechoslovakia by Novy Bydzov Glassworks, One crystal is
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Glass Italian Table Lamp
By Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
Very large and extremely unusual table lamp attributed to Carlo Nason, Italy 1950’s. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Glass Italian Table Lamp
Large Glass Italian Table Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 12.6 in
Cubic Scandinavian Table Lamp in Blue Agate
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual table lamp made from a cube in blue agate and mounted with a fluted acrylic danish shade
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Agate

Table Lamp in Walnut and Plexiglass, Germany - 1955
Located in Berlin, DE
original condition Special features: with few signs of use. This unusual table lamp from Germany, produced
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass, Walnut

Mid Century Diminutive Italian Table Lamp
Located in Downham Market, GB
A diminutive mid century Italian table lamp. An stylish & highly unusual table lamp of excellent
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Diminutive Italian Table Lamp
Mid Century Diminutive Italian Table Lamp
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Table Lamp Made from a NYC Building Architectural Support Capitol
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unusual table lamp made from an architectural remnant from a NYC building. The painted terracotta
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

1970's, Chrome, Industrial Table Lamp from Helago, Czech Republic
Located in Vienna, Austria
This is an unusual table lamp from the 1970's. It may have been used for industry . Its real use
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Vintage 1970s Czech Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Swedish Midcentury Wicker and Brass Globe Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s. It features a globe
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hansen Lamp in the Chinese Style Att. to Damien Gaffard
By Damon Giffard, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual table lamp having brass orb segments, done in the Chinese style, attributed to Damien
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Mazzega Intaglio Etched Glass Table Lamps Pair of Vintage
By AVMazzega
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful pair of Italian Murano intaglio etched Mazzega unusual table lamps are for high
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unusual table lamp made by the Danish ceramist Lauritz Adolph Hjorth, this black glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Prototype Table Lamp for Luxus, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Prototype table lamp for Luxus, 1960s. Really unusual table lamp design
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Oak

Midcentury Bamboo and Brass Globe Table Lamp, Vivai del Sud attr. Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual table lamp was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s and it attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Martz Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual ceramic lamp by Gordon Martz/Marshall Studios. Model M202-45-4 in matt black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Jumo Table Lamp
By Maison Jumo
Located in Vienna, AT
Often wrongly attributed to Eileen Gray was made in the 1940s. This Jumo lamp is very robust with a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Unusual Jumo Table Lamp
Unusual Jumo Table Lamp
H 13 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Unusual Resin Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual resin table lamps with integrated brass fragments and colored "gems".
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Unusual Resin Table Lamps
Pair of Unusual Resin Table Lamps
H 35.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Unusual French Art Potery Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-twentieth century art pottery table lamp with salt glaze, with six small arms to the
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Unusual MCM Table Lamps
Located in Carmel, NY
This pair of lamps feature a white glass spherical body resting on a 3-legged wire base. 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Unusual MCM Table Lamps
Pair of Unusual MCM Table Lamps
H 25.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Unusual Martz Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual lamp by Marshall Studios/Martz. Decorated base with long walnut stem. Includes original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Martz Lamp
Unusual Martz Lamp
H 18.25 in Dm 10 in
Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual extra wide table lamp. Adjustable in height and angle. Belgium, c1940s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
H 20.08 in W 43.31 in D 7.88 in
Rare and Unusual Pierced Coconut Shell Table Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual handmade table lamp featuring thirteen carved and perforated coconut shells as
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps

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Coconut

Unusual 1950s Ceramic Lamp
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual 1950s ceramic lamp with stylized decoration.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Unusual Martz Ceramic Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic lamp by Martz (Marshall Studios) with speckled finish-typical of the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Most Unusual Italian Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A most unusual Italian lamp made out parts aluminium and parts metal which has been enameled. It
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Most Unusual Italian Lamp
Most Unusual Italian Lamp
H 20.5 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Unusual Brass Swing-Arm Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass modernist swing-arm table lamps. Measured as shown.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Carved Italian Giltwood Table Lamp by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Unusual carved Italian giltwood table lamp by Randy Esada.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Unusual Italian Midcentury Table Lamp with Venetian Glass Shade
Located in London, GB
An unusual Italian Mid-Century table lamp, consisting of a polished chrome base, which is weighted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Designer Giltwood Table Lamp, Scandia by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Unusual designer giltwood table lamp - Scandia by Randy Esada Item #: 9016 - Scandia lamp (base
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual example of a table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Unusual Art Deco Bronze Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco bronze lamp.
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20th Century Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Art Deco Bronze Lamp
Unusual Art Deco Bronze Lamp
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Brass Plated Sculptural Laurel Lamp Co. Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern Pair of
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern table lamps end or night table lamps or console lamps
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unusual Large Midcentury Triangular Brass Mounted Onyx Table Lamp
By Mastercraft
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This triangular onyx table lamp combines elements of Bauhaus design with traditional details. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Onyx, Brass, Bronze

Unusual antique Edwardian quality onyx and gilded brass table lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian quality onyx and gilded brass table lamp, having three quality gilded
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Glass Lamp by Daum
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, glass block lamp by Daum, France, 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Unusual Glass Lamp by Daum
Unusual Glass Lamp by Daum
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 2.25 in
Pair of Unusual Bitossi Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An pair of unusual, ceramic lamps by Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. Whimsical decoration, typical of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Unusual Pyramid Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual, stacked walnut pyramid lamps. Well made and heavy, measuring approx
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Unusual Pyramid Lamps
Pair of Unusual Pyramid Lamps
H 16 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Outstanding and rare lamp by Bitossi, made in Italy ca' 1960's. Beautiful hand painted swirl
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual 1970s Faux Onyx Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large mid twentieth century faux onyx column lamp of cuboid form, after Romeo Rega. Currently
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Unusual 1970s Faux Onyx Lamp
Unusual 1970s Faux Onyx Lamp
H 17.13 in Dm 5.75 in
Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Italian ceramic lamp made for Raymor, circa 1960s. Interesting bottle shape with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lacquer Table Lamp, Heifetz
By Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern brass and lacquer table lamp attributed to Heifetz. Organic flower form
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp with a
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Unusual quality antique Victorian oil lamp
H 21.66 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Unusual Pair of Brass Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of brass shell lamps.
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual pair of ceramic lamps with elongated sculptural walnut stems, in the style of Martz
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Unusual Martz Lamp with Swirl Decoration
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Charming petite lamp by Grodon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, ca' 1960's. Unusual swirl
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Wild & Wessel Unusual Double Student Lamp
Located in London, GB
Wild & Wessel double burner student lamp from Berlin. The lamps will be re-wired and PAT tested as
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Antique 1870s German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Six Globe Chrome Disc Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Symmetrical
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Mid-Century Modern six globe table lamp.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Unusual Art Glass Table Lamp in Art Nouveau Style
Located in Southall, GB
An unusual art glass table lamp in Art Nouveau style. In the manner of Daum. The slender baluster
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Ceramic Asian Influence Lotus Form Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish ceramic table lamp of impressive scale in the Asian taste. The lamp has a Lotus
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Polished Brass Lamp by Tower Craftsman
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual polished brass table lamp by Tower Craftsman, Red Bank, N.J. circa 1960s. In the style
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Unusual Ceramic Biomorphic Lamp With Original Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual white ceramic lamp-biomorphic design with rounded cut outs and original shade.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Hand Carved Organic Wooden Lotus Flower Table Lamp, Petals Open & Close
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Hand Made, Organic Hand Carved Wood Lotus Flower Table Lamp, With Petals That Retract To Reveal
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Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

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Unusual Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the unusual table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An unusual table lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 272 variations of the antique or vintage unusual table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an unusual table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An unusual table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made unusual table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Majestic Lamp Company, Gordon & Jane Martz and A. F. Klingsberg are consistently popular.

How Much is a Unusual Table Lamp?

The average selling price for an unusual table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,875, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $16,280 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 Unusual Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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

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

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