1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modernist, molded plaster table lamp in the style of Francis Elkins, fabricated in the 2010s by
2010s Modern Table Lamps
Brass
1939 World's Fair Plaster Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modernist, molded plaster table lamp in the style of Francis Elkins, fabricated in the 2010s by
Brass
$129Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Frosted Cobalt Blue 1939 World Fair Bottle Lamp Base by Sarsaparilla, 20 Availab
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Re-edition frosted cobalt blue 1939 World Fair bottle lamp base made by Sarsaparilla. The lamp base
Art Glass
$1,077Sale Price|40% Off
H 15 in Dm 14 in
Neo Art Deco 1939 New York World's Fair DC-3 Airplane Lamp Derico, Rick Ramírez
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reedition 1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp based on the DC-3 passenger plane and the 1939
Steel, Chrome
Model “30-061” Floor Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland 1960s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Utrecht, NL
presented at international design fairs such as New York’s World Fair of 1939. This classic lamp reflects
Brass
1939 World's Fair Chrome Airplane Art Deco Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1939 World's Fair, held in New York, was a dazzling spectacle of innovation and progress. It
Chrome
1939 Worlds Fair Frosted Glass Saturn Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
commemorate the space theme of the 1939 New York World's Fair. The shade is made up of 2 pieces held together
Glass
TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS MADE FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TWO GREAT AIRPLANES LAMPS DESIGN FOR THE WORLD FAIR 1939. TALL MADE ON 1939 H 14" X 14
Glass, Wood
1939 World’s Fair Light Up Bottle Airplane Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1939 cobalt blue World's Fair vinaigrette bottle. The 1939 vinaigrette bottle was re-purposed for the
Glass
1939 World's Fair Glass Planetary Desk Lamp Of Saturn
Located in Chicago, IL
commemoration of the 1939 World's Fair in New York. Conical art deco etched glass base brass spacer with reverse
Brass
1939 World's Fair "Saturn" Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Deco, New York World's Fair (1939-1940) beautifully luminescent frosted Glass Saturn Lamp On
Glass
1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1939 World's Fair Airplane Art Deco Lamp captures the essence of that era's innovation and
Chrome
1939 World’s Fair Light Up Bottle Airplane Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1939 cobalt blue World's Fair vinaigrette bottle. The 1939 vinaigrette bottle was re-purposed for the
Glass
1939 New York Worlds Fair Houze Glass Co. White Frosted "Saturn" Table Lamp
By HouzeX Glass Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
New York World's Fair White Planetary Lamp produced by Houze Glass Company. 4.5D step base. With
Nickel
Pair of 1939 Worlds' Fair Bottles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of milk glass New York 1939 World's Fair bottles later mounted as lamps.
Glass
Chicago World's Fair 1934 Hall of Science Lamp, Unused
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare lamp appears to be unused and in excellent condition.
Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...
Plaster
Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice sized lamp with a 17 inch diameter. The base is heavy bronze with with beautiful clean lines. The shade and slag glass are free of cracks or chips. Each glass panel ha...
Bronze
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Alabaster, Bronze
$5,330
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 75 in W 31 in D 31 in
Large 6-Foot Art Deco Revival Machine Age Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Renowned artist Rick Ramirez fashioned distinctive, towering floor lamps in the Art Deco style, each a singular creation. His hallmark aesthetic seamlessly blended artisanal craftsma...
Steel, Chrome
$10,584
H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
Walnut, Burl
$11,178
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$15,750 / item
H 63.39 in Dm 18.51 in
Art Deco Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by Sofar, Nickel Finish, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
2 Art Deco lamps with, 2 column, 1 Coat rack Wall light, 1 mirror nickel finish. .
Brass
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$34,124
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$260,000
H 6.75 in W 17.5 in D 12.25 in
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Gold, Steel
Important Art Nouveau Zsolnay Flask by Lajos Mack for Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Established in 1853 by Miklós Zsolnay, Zsolnay began as a small business producing basic stoneware and earthenware. Ten years later Miklós’ son, Vilmos, joined the company and led it...
Earthenware
$29,850
H 25 in W 11 in D 11 in
Secessionist Bronze & Balloon-Glass Table Lamp by Gustav Gurschner, Johann Loetz
By Johann Lötz Witwe, Gustave Gurschner
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau BALLOON GLASS TABLE LAMP, by Gustav Gurschner and Johann Loetz Witwe, c. 1904, the glass dome in a frosted yellow iridescent ground is crowned by orange abstract swirls a...
Brass
$11,531
H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco style Lamp Clarté Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier H. 33 inch / 84 cm
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarté, iconic 84 cm / 33 inch tall Art Deco style figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Designed in 1928. Posthumous conte...
Marble, Metal
$151,500
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
$72Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 8 in Dm 5 in
Vianne Art Deco Frosted Ripped Cylinder Cobalt Art Glass Light Up Lamp Base
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era cobalt blue ripped cylinder lamp base/shade with a frosted finish by Vianne Glass company. This base was commonly used in table lamps, floor Lamps, and light-up ashtray ...
Art Glass
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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