Highly Decorative & Richly Carved Oriental Giltwood Table Lamp, China Circa 1950
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The intricately carved and richly gilded column depicting scholars, attendants and figures on horseback, fitted with an old parchment shade. Dimensions, 20” high (to socket) overall ...
Lacquer, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Set of 2 Large Oriental Satsuma Style Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Large Oriental Satsuma Style Table Lamps, 1950s Depicting scenes inspired by Satsuma-style geisha. Shaped lampshades with fringes and trimmings, minor losses. Height 105 cm ...
Fabric, Wood
Stilnovo Tripod Oriental Lanterna Floor Lamp hand Painted Opal Glass Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant tripod floor lamp, manufactured in Italy circa 1950s, showcasing the refined aesthetic of mid-century Italian design. The structure features a slender lacquered metal fram...
Metal, Brass
Table Lamps, Pair of Large Black Oriental Figure Table Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
A pair of oriental table lamps. Show a man and a women made from alabaster. Beautiful finials on top. Lamps are in original working condition. No shades are included.
Alabaster
Tall Bronze Oriental style table lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Danville, CA
Huge and heavily decorated Moorish style lamp on ebonized wood base by Marbro. Shade is for display only and is not included.
Bronze
Single Oriental Porcelain lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-175 Birds and flowers decorations,porcelain lamp.Wood base.
Nardini Oriental Motif Table Lamp
By Nardini Studios
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $525...Fine Japanese lantern themed lamp. White glazed reticulated ceramic base is of a stylised Japanese lantern with tiled roof, six sided imperial trellis lattice w...
Fine Blanc De Chine Oriental Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine French blanc de chine porcelain table lamp in the oriental manner. Depicting a Chinese lady standing upon a water gilded base.
Porcelain
Antique Oriental Style Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous antique oriental style ceramic table lamp. This was likely made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
Ceramic
Oriental Brass Urn Lamp
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderfully proportioned lamp featuring heavy brass urn on high, lacquered wood base. Best detail: the finial --brass decoration inlaid into lacquered wood. Height to top of finial w...
Pair of Oriental style table lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of ivory colored crackle glaze porcelain lamps on brass bases with linen paper shade.
Brass
UNIQUE PAIR OF CARVED ORIENTAL FIGURINE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
This unique in size pair of oriental figurine lamps have been beautifully carved out of polished stone. Each figure has wonderful detailing and they have been newly rewired with silk...
PAIR OF SILVER LEAFED CARVED ORIENTAL LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved pair of Oriental lamps with carved detailing which have been silver leafed. The lamps have been newly rewired and each have an interior light which illuminates the c...
SPECTACULAR UNUSUAL ORIENTAL LAMP BY JAMES MONT
Located in New York, NY
Unusual lamp with carved oriental scene into the reverse of the glass mounted on a cerused wood base with brass appointments and new paper shade.
Glass
LARGE PAIR OF ORIENTAL MOTIF PIERECED LATTICE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of ceramic oriental influenced lamps, in a pierced lattice design and inner light concealed by rice paper, mounted on wooden bases and newly rewired with silk rayon cords.
GRAND PAIR OF CARVED STONE ORIENTAL FIGURINE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of large carved stone figurine lamps with beautiful carved detailing.
Stone
Mid Century Pair of Oriental Table Lamps
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of table lamps with oriental motif. Large ceramic base with nice graphics and vintage glaze finish, mounted on ebonized wood. Shade are not included, ju...
Ceramic, Wood
Oriental Table Lamp in Wood and Linen, Asia, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Linen and wood oriental table lamp, made in Asia, circa 1950s Handmade table lamp. The wooden frame holds the linen fabric. The base is build up from small pieces of wood, resulti...
Linen, Wood
PAIR OF LARGE ORIENTAL LAMPS FROM THE ESTATE OF GEOFFREY BEENE.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large ceramic lamps in a brilliant yellow glazed finish. Newly rewired with silk rayon cords, double clusters and moguls.
Brass
A Pair of Mid-Century Painted Oriental Style Oversized Lamps
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of mid-century cream and yellow painted faux cinnabar oversized lamps depicting allover oriental design including four scenic vignettes.
1950s Nardini Oriental Motif Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
By Nardini Studios
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $675....Fine Japanese Lantern themed lamp. White glazed reticulated ceramic base is of a stylized Japanese lantern with tiled roof, six sided imperial trellis lattice wa...
Ceramic
Pair Of Monumental Oriental Style Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental oriental style lamps. The lamps are constructed of fiberglass covered with a grid pattern of interwoven rattan strands and could either be used as table lamps or c...
Wood, Fiberglass, Rattan, Glass
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H 72 in Dm 28.5 in
1950s Tall Bamboo Tripod Floor Lamp Woven Cone Shade Delightful Oriental Design
By Louis Sognot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Delightful Mid-Century Modern vintage: Bamboo rattan and wicker tripod floor lamp with an oriental design featuring a fabulous woven parasol cone shape shade circa 1950s. In the sty...
Bamboo
1950's Oriental Brass Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950's Oriental Brass Lamps
Brass
Monumental Pair of Oriental Figural Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Exceptional hand-finishing on this pair of 50's plaster lamps in the manner of James Mont would be enough to set them far above most others we've seen, but the fact that they stand n...
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Pair of White Ceramic Oriental Lamps
Located in Middleburg, VA
GREAT PAIR OF VINTAGE WHITE ORIENTAL CERAMIC TABLE/BEDSIDE LAMPS, NEW WHITE SHADES. THE LAMPS HAVE A DUEL "PULL ON" SWITCH - ONE PULL FOR THE BULB IN THE TOP OF THE LAMP AND 2 PULLS ...
Ceramic, Wood, Fabric
Pair of Oriental Figural Lamps in the Style of James Mont
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of ceramic figural lamps ,original finish
Ceramic
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.