Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Figural Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modernist ceramic table lamps showcases an abstract figural design that embodies the artistic innovation and craftsmanship characteristic of postwar...
Ceramic
Mid Century Lightolier Ceramic Table Lamp with Black Geometric Abstract, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century ceramic and metal table lamp with Black glaze and incised contrasting white geometric abstract design.
Metal
$2,570
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Blue Abstract Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1950, Mid Century Signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Circa 1950 Abstract and cubist ceramic table lamp Original perfect condition Blue ceramic glaze color Electrical system is ok / sold without lampshade Signed under the...
Ceramic
Ceramic Abstract Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic abstract table lamp. We were told this lamp came from Belgium. Lamp has been professionally rewired with high quality brass hardware. We also polished the brass rod which is ...
Brass
$1,285
H 15.36 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Large Mid-20th Century Ceramic Table Lamp French Lighting Design Abstract Glaze
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French ceramic table lamp, circa 1960 Elegant and large white ceramic table lamp Abstract white ceramic glaze color Original perfect condition Ceramic dimensions: height...
Ceramic
$1,869
H 16.54 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Black and Yellow Mid-20th Century Ceramic Table Lamp Abstract Decoration, 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant French ceramic table lamp. Original mid-20th century design realized, circa 1960.
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp c. 1950/60's
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century ceramic table lamp having an off white body with an abstract earth tone brown, gray craquelure decorative motif, on a metal plinth base.
Metal
Ceramic Cylindrical Abstract Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic shite cylindrical abstract lamp with engraved designs. Reminiscent of abstract bamboo. Ceramic portion is 21.25" high. Brass neck is 6.5" high. Total height from base to the ...
Ceramic, Wood
$1,869
H 19.3 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Black Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp 20th Century Design handamade, 1980
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramic table lamp Circa 1980 Elegant rectangular ceramic table lamp with abstract decoration signed at the base Shiny black ceramic glaze color Original perfect ...
Ceramic
$1,480
H 17 in W 7 in D 2 in
40s Pair Phil-Mar Style Art Deco Mid Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Table Lamps
By Phil-Mar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exquisite, organic, freeform pair of late 1940s ceramic lamps. The pair blend traditionalism and modernism, characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, and a focus on functionalit...
Ceramic
$1,156
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
abstract 20th century yellow perforated ceramic table lamp by Christian Pradier
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Christian Pradier 20th century design perforated ceramic table lamp by Christian Pradier Unique handmade ceramic piece Realised circa 1970 Signed Original perfect condition Ele...
Ceramic
Mid Century French Ceramic Lamp of Monumental Size and Scale
Located in Benington, Herts
Impressive and Chic Mid Century French Ceramic Lamp of Monumental Size and Scale French circa 1970 This table lamp measures 138cm in height and 37cm in diameter and is of truly eno...
Ceramic
$1,390
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Quimper 20th century design ceramic table lamp abstract decoration 30 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
QUIMPER - UNIQUE PIECE Large 20th century abstract ceramic table lamp Original perfect condition Signed Ceramic height 30 cm Height with electrical system 36 cm Large 15 cm
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Abstracted Faces Lamps with Natural Woven Shades
Located in Toronto, ON
This stunning pair of Mid Century lamps features white glazed ceramic bases adorned with abstracted faces, bringing a touch of artistry and organic beauty to any room.
Ceramic, Raffia
Pair of Abstract Ceramic and Wood Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of abstract ceramic and wood lamps. Lamps measure 7" wide, 4" deep and 22.5" high from base to the bottom of socket. Base measures 5.25" wide, 4" deep and 3.5" high. We repai...
Ceramic, Wood
$1,519
H 13.39 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Abstract stoneware 20th century sculptural ceramic table lamp La Borne 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne - 1970 Large abstract stoneware ceramic table lamp Original perfect condition Sold without lampshade Ceramic height 34 cm Large 21 cm Height with electrical system 42 cm
Ceramic
$1,110 / set
H 8.08 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Italian Hand-Painted Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in München, BY
Two very beautiful ceramic table lamps from the 1950s, featuring colorful, hand-painted abstract motifs.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Urn Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage table lamp features urn or baluster lamp base, decorated with hand-painted abstract motif of flowers and branches. Black, hunter green, and burgundy red colors of ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-century pair blue ceramic table lamps by Einar Johansen, Soholm
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful pair of ceramic blue glazed table lamps by Danish ceramicist Einar Johansen. Made of partially blue-glazed stoneware with vertical rows of grooved reliefs and dark brown u...
Ceramic
$1,402
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Jean Austruy 20th Century Lighting Abstract White Ceramic Table Lamp 1950
By Jean Austruy 1
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy Realised circa 1950 - 20th century design Original white and grey abstract ceramic table lamp Signed under the base Electrical system is ok Perfect condit...
Ceramic
$1,051
H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Colored 20th Century 1970 Design Abstract Ceramic Table Lamp by Verceram
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Verceram 20th century design ceramic table Abstract ceramic form and colored glazes colors Original good condition Electrical system is ok Ceramic height 26 cm Large 17...
Ceramic
$695
H 37 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Ceramic Table Lamp w/ Sculptural Glazed Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Glazed Ceramic, Original Shade This striking Mid-Century Brutalist studio table lamp features a bold, sculptural ceramic base with...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Blue, Ceramic, Signed. Hand tooled decoration. Chunky ceramic table lamp glazed in Rimini blue and green and decorated with rows of hand tooled abstrac...
Ceramic
$876Sale Price|50% Off
H 12.4 in Dm 3.46 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianne Starck, 1950s
By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade and hand decorated Mid-Century Modern chalk white and anthracite striped ceramics table lamp by German designer Marianne Starck for Danish Michael Andersen & Son.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$1,180
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Abstract 20th century design brown ceramic table lamp by J Georges 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
J. Georges 20th century design brown stoneawre ceramic table lamp Realised circa 1960 Unique handmade piece Signed Electrical system is new Ceramic height 35 cm Large 23 cm He...
Ceramic
$1,156
H 13.39 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Abstract 20th century ceramic design table lamp by Jean Claude Seris 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Claude Seris Abstract 20th century design ceramic table lamp original perfect condition signed Electrical system is ok Ceramic height 34 cm Large 13 cm height with electric...
Ceramic
$1,051
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
20th century design black abstract ceramic table lamp by CAB french art 1960
By Ceramique d'Art de Bordeaux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
CAB - Ceramique d'art de Bordeaux 20th century design french black abstract ceramic table lamp Signed under the base CAB Crica 1960 Original very good condition electrical syste...
Ceramic
$2,200
H 32 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid Century David Cressey Textured Glaze Ceramic Stoneware Pottery Table Lamp
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Troy, MI
Large scale textured ceramic lamp by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery circa 1970s Dark olive glazed stoneware with applied abstract textured design Mounted to wood base 10 i...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Laurel Lamp Co. Abstract Mast Form Walnut & Brass Table Lamp, C. 1960
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston Style Laurel Lamp Co. Open Form Brass & Walnut Table Lamp. Featuring a balanced, open reflective triangular tubular Brass frame (Top 6W), horizontal hourglass Wal...
Metal, Brass
$993
H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Danish mid-century table lamp, blue glazed ceramic, Hanne Stentøj Denmark
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing table lamp by the Danish firm Hanne Stentøj, 1960s. It is made of glazed stoneware with a geometric design in various blue and earth tones, and with an abstract pattern, bot...
Ceramic, Fabric
$3,200
H 49 in W 13 in D 8 in
Vintage Brutalist Silver Gold Leaf Sculptural Ceramic Large Abstract Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brutalist Silver & Gold Leaf Sculptural Ceramic Large Mid Century Modern Table Lamp in the Manner of Richard Barr. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 49" H (to finial) x 4...
Ceramic
$1,752
H 14.57 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Table lamp attr. to Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Beograd, RS
The dramatic pierced form creates a beautiful interaction of light and shadow while giving the object a strong presence even when unlit. The lamp closely relates to the work produced...
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Table Lamp for American Studio
By American Studio Workshop
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculpted studio ceramic table lamp with an incised "X". Measures: Base height 20".
Brass
Mid-century Danish blue ceramic glazed table lamp by Einar Johansen, Soholm
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ceramic blue glazed table lamp by Danish ceramicist Einar Johansen. Made of partially blue-glazed stoneware with vertical rows of grooved reliefs and dark brown upper side....
Ceramic
$1,519
H 18.12 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Large Abstract 20th Century Black and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp circa 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large abstract ceramic table lamp 20th century French design Black and gold ceramic glazes colors Orginal perfect condition H 46 cm H with electrical system 51 cm Larg...
Ceramic
$2,898
H 24.81 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with Beige Raffia Shade, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-century Italian glazed ceramic table lamp with beige colored raffia shade from the 1960s.
Ceramic, Raffia
$1,051
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Abstract Yellow and Black Ceramic Table Lamp 20th Century Design 1960 Lighting
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French vintage production Original abstract ceramic table lamp realized in the 20th century, circa 1960 Free form with black and yellow ceramic glazes colors Original perfec...
Ceramic
$2,921
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Large 20th Century Abstract Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp by Frederic Watel 1957
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Frederic Watel Rare and large stoneware ceramic table lamp by french artist Signed and dated 1957 Original perfect condition Ceramic height 40 cm Height withe electrical...
Ceramic
Vintage Gloss Black Abstract Figural Ceramic Table / Desk Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage gloss black ceramic table lamp. Dating to the late mid century. No markings or signature. Possibly made in Italy, or Italian Inspired
Ceramic
Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamps, each a testament to abstract artistry and exceptional craftsmanship.
Brass
Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking pair of Mid-Century Modern abstract table lamps, boasting a distinctive sculptural form crafted from glazed ceramic.
Brass
$7,500
H 35.63 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Tall Architectural Table Lamp, Ceramic, Incised, Abstract, Geometric
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Tall Architectural Table Lamp, Ceramic, Incised, Abstract, Geometric. A tall, architectural ceramic lamp with a flared neck, squared shoulders, elongated rectangular body with incis...
Ceramic, Terracotta
$1,519
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
black and brown abstract 20th century ceramic table lamp by Georges Martin 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Georges Martin 20th century design brown and black abstract ceramic table lamp Abstract ceramic glazes decoration Original perfect condition Signed electrical system is ok Cera...
Ceramic
$820Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 10.74 in Dm 2.64 in
Marianne Starck Ceramic Lamps and Vase Set, Danish Mid-Century 1960s
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern ceramic pieces by ceramic artist Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son.
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
$1,402
H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
20th century design white and abstract colors ceramic table lamp st. of Orlando
By Peter and Denise Orlando
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Peter and Denise Orlando 20th century design ceramic table lamp White, yellow and black ceramic glazes colors Abstract ceramic colors decoration Signed ogirinal...
Ceramic
$764Sale Price|44% Off
H 27.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Neo Cubist Mid Century Picasso Inspired Ceramic Gold Brown Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The nod to Dali and Picasso, the glaze and the gorgeous color elevate this lamp into instant statement lighting. At first glance, it resembles a tree, but on closer examination the f...
Ceramic
$1,587Sale Price|24% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century French Ceramic Table Lamp by Jacques Blin (circa 1950s)
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ceramic table lamp (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin.
Ceramic
$6,500Sale Price|23% Off
H 30.13 in Dm 15.5 in
Lee Rosen Design Technics Lamp, Ceramic, Abstract, Signed
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in New York, NY
Lee Rosen Design Technics Lamp, Ceramic, Abstract, Signed. Chunky, heavy hand thrown pottery lamp glazed in a neutral putty gray and decorated with a dark brownish red and white abst...
Ceramic, Pottery
$6,000 / set
H 40 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Yasha Heifetz Style, Ceramic, Abstract Table Lamps, USA, 1960s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Stamford, CT
Yasha Heifetz Style, American Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic, Abstract Table Lamps, USA, 1960s Pair of organic modern freeform ceramic table lamps, similar in form to work by Yasha Hei...
Ceramic
$934
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Black and White Ceramic Table Lamp by Italo Casini
By Italo Casini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This lamp is a classic example of Mid-Century Modern design, created by the Italian artist Italo Casini in the 1960s.
Ceramic
$3,475
H 36 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Mid Century Ceramic Lamp w/ Geometric Designs Signed by Marianna Von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern lamp was realized and signed by the esteemed designed Marianna Von Allesch, in the United States circa 1950.
Ceramic
$1,390
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Art deco white 20th century abstract ceramic table lamp style Jean Besnard 1930
By Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Jean Besnard Large art deco white and grey ceramic table lamp Abstract white ceramic glaze decoration Original perfect condition Electrical system is new Cerami...
Ceramic
$1,402
H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Black and White Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Le Vaucour Vallauris, 1970
By Le Vaucour
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Le Vaucour - Vallauris Elegant black and white abstract form for this ceramic table lamp by Le Vaucour Realised circa 1960 in Vallauris - 20th mid-century design French hand...
Ceramic
$5,800 / set
H 27 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Marianna von Allesch Beige Hand-Painted Abstract Ceramic Table Lamps
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century ceramic table lamps with organic abstract forms and a hand-painted tan design.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic table lamp model "Orient" designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and fabricated by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Striking abstract hand painted pattern.
Ceramic
$1,402 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Abstract 20th Century Ceramic Table Lamp by André Bodin La Borne 1950 Design
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
André Bodin Original ceramic table lamp with abstract glazes colors Elegant grey and green ceramic glazes colors Signed under the base Original perfect conditions Elec...
Ceramic
$2,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 49.5 in Dm 9 in
Magnificent Pair of XL Brutalist Textured Ceramic Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Brutalist textured XL lamps from the early mid-century. We absolutely love these brilliant lamps with their textured hand-painted abstract finish along with their...
Metal
Mid Century Abstract Ceramic
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Hand painted ceramic inspired by Modigliani, Beautiful, graceful lines. RELOCATION SALE.REDUCED from $1000 to 300.00 Linen shade, 14 x 16 x 9.5, is not included, 3-way 150 watts ...
Ceramic
Mid-century Ceramic hand made table lamp
Located in Budapest, HU
We are thrilled to introduce our magical new lamp collection. Our team has expanded, and our exciting and beautiful vases are being transformed into unique lamps. This stunning lam...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic table lamp, with square lampshade. Abstract decoration on a black background.
Ceramic
Matched Pair of Abstract Ceramic Lamps by Deruta
By Deruta
Located in Little Rock, AR
Colorful Mid-Century abstract ceramic lamps by Deruta, of turquoise and yellow.
Nickel
Hollywood Regency White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Sacramento, CA
Midcentury Hollywood Regency white and gold ceramic table lamp. Lamp has metallic brushed gold crackle glaze with incised white abstract design and black wood base.
Ceramic
West German Carstens Textured Ceramic Lamp by Gerda Heuckeroth
By West German Pottery
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This striking West German large-scale pottery lamp is in gorgeous rich shades of cobalt blue. Richly textured with abstract geometric shapes it is very eye catching. Featuring a meta...
Metal
Midcentury Italian Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Midcentury Italian ceramic table lamp, circa 1950s-1960s. This stunning hand thrown lamp with deep variegated glazing of olive greens is accented with abstract polychrome gr...
Brass
Sasha Brastoff Vintage Mosaic Ceramic Lamp
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Little Rock, AR
Sasha Brastoff was a celebrated California artist famous for his ceramic pieces. He was not as prolific with his lamps and this one is rarely seen offered for sale. This great abstra...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31 in Dm 7 in
Midcentury Pair of Art Nouveau Ceramic Glaze Ostrich Egg Form and Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century pair of Art Nouveau ceramic glaze and bronze ostrich egg form table lamps.
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 20 in W 16 in D 9 in
Italian Modern Glazed Ceramic Fish Table Lamps, Ivo De Santis, 1960s
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in Hollywood, FL
Inspired by ancient Etruscan forms, as well as mid-20th century art, particularly abstract expressionism, pop, and color field painting, de Santis combined these influences to produc...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Black Glazed Ceramic Cubist Bust Lamp Attributed to Heifetz, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Black Glazed Ceramic Abstracted Cubist Bust Lamp Attributed to Yasha Heifetz, Circa 1950s. Abstract human torso posed in a twisted motion mounted on a rectangular self plinth...
Ceramic
Charles Sucsan Lamp with a Sinuous Glazed Abstract Design
By Charles Sucsan
Located in New York, NY
Charles Sucsan lamp with a sinuous glazed abstract design circa 1970 The cylinder shaped lamp with a swirl of muted orange and red color. This groovy lamp is an excellent example o...
Ceramic
Geometric Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1950's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi (1911–2003). Striking ceramic “Mondrian” table lamp by Aldo Londi for historic Italian ceramics house Bitossi. With brass mounts and a vibrant red and yellow glaze on mat...
Brass
Unavailable
H 24 in Dm 17.75 in
Midcentury Table Lamp in Bronzed Finish Ceramic in the Style of Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury table lamp featuring an abstractly shaped body with double opening on the front and single opening on the back. The body is done in a ceramic composite with a bronzed fini...
Composition
Striking Pair of Italian Raymor Ceramic Lamps with Original Shades
By Raymor
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Beautiful tones of aqua, cobalt blue ,teal and green striped glaze make these 1950s lamps created by Raymor in Italy, these are a colorful Addition to Any Interior. These Lamps have ...
Unavailable
H 36 in Dm 6 in
Polia Pillin Signed Hand Painted 1950s Abstract Art on Pottery Lamp or Vase
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous tall Pillin! Largest we have ever seen. Artist signed on bottom. Superior color and detail. Fabulous piece of abstract art pottery. Originally a tall vase, however it has be...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.54 in Dm 9.85 in
Antonia Campi Midcentury Ceramic Model 231 Table Lamp for S.C.I. Laveno, 1953
By Antonia Campi, S.C.I. Laveno
Located in Milan, Italy
This abstract-movement inspired piece is part of the series of table lamps that Antonia Campi designed for S.C.I. Laveno, where she was employed as main designer in the 1950s. The la...
Earthenware
Mid Century Ceramic Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
This mid century ceramic wall lamp in a abstract organic fat lava design is made in the 60s.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 32.29 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of large 'Rimini Blue' table Lamps, By Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Basel, BS
A stunning pair of very large 'Rimini Blue' table lamps. Made in Italy in the 1960s, With the original lampshades. Aldo Londis iconic ceramics design, embossed with abstract motifs a...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 28 in Dm 11 in
Pair of Black & White Geometric Pottery Lamps in the Style Roger Capron, 1980's
By Roger Capron
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The vintage lamps sit on footed iron bases in black. The lamps have a mid-century modern design which invoke the pottery work of Roger Capron and are reminiscent of Joan Miró's black...
Iron
Pair of Tye of California Table Lamps in the Style of Picasso
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This large and beautiful pair of painted ceramic table lamps by Tye of California exhibit Picasso-like graphics of women's faces in abstract and colorful design.
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of art ceramic table lamps with abstract painted lines on the front.
Ceramic
Large Geometric Abstract Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamp
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very unique lamp showing geometric shapes in an abstract composition on all four sides. The body is a ceramic/porcelain material and is in excellent condition. Original Burlap Sha...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brown Ceramic Lamp With Abstract Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern ceramic lamp with abstract "boomerang" motif.
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of cream colored Mid-Century, open abstract design ceramic lamps raised on thick Lucite bases.
Ceramic, Lucite
Fantoni Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps Abstract Mid Century
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of ceramic lamps by Fantoni. The organic asymmetrical bodies are hand decorated in rich glossy glazes with an underlying geometric intaglio drawing of figures. Note how the ve...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brutalist Style Italian Ceramic Lamp with Abstract Design
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage ceramic table lamp in yellow with abstract design and splashes of blue, red, and green. Made in Italy. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. There is a hairline...
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Large ceramic lamp with abstract cubist figures in shades of blue outlined in gold on cream gound
Mid Century Abstract Ceramic Lamp in Cerise An unusual shape
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Abstract Ceramic Lamp in Cerise An unusual shape with the light bulb concealed in the bottom of the lamp, this makes unusual and attractive patterns when lit The lamp is...
Ceramic
Sold
H 16.15 in W 16.93 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Abstract Sculpture Lamp by Cornacchione. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age abstract sculpture table lamp in white mat ceramic terracotta by the italian artist ceramist Antonio Cornacchione.
Ceramic, Terracotta
Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Mid Century Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of great ceramic Mid Century lamps. The bodies of the lamps are white, pale turquoise, and gold and make up a fun abstract motif.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Abstract Studio Table Lamp 1960s Green Orig Finial
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, ceramic, abstract studio art table lamp, with original shade and finial, circa the 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the lamp are...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp by Raymor, Italy
By Marcello Fantoni, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Italian ceramic lamp by Raymor. Earthy brown base color with two abstract lines overlaid in black and cream.
Brass
Ceramic Abstract Table Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950s ceramic abstract table lamp with a creamy yellow dot design applied to lamp shape. Unique design! Lamp sits on a black wood base. Base measures 5.5 x 8.5, shown with a 16" drum...
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
An exceptional find to inspire your collection. Designed in 1960s Germany, this distinctive vase has been adapted into a beautiful table lamp; the tall white lampshade is supported b...
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
An exceptional find to inspire your collection. Designed in 1960s Germany, this distinctive vase has been adapted into a beautiful table lamp; the stout blue lampshade is supported b...
Ceramic
Pair of Abstract Ceramic Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of abstract green ceramic lamps. Lamps measure 29.5" high from base to the bottom of socket. Base is 6.5" wide, 6.5" deep and 4.5" high. Lamp has been professionally rewired for...
Brass
Mid-Century Alvino Bagni Abstract Table Lamp
By Alvino Bagni
Located in San Francisco, CA
Abstract Alvino Bagni table lamp circa 1950's. Newly rewired.
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Lamp, Germany Circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Abstract Ceramic Lamp Germany Circa 1960 Bull motif ceramic lamp 16”dia x 39.5”h
Ceramic, Linen
Mid-Century Green Abstract Boudoir Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage MCM boudoir lamps. Chic little Abstract forms in a brilliant chartreuse green. All new wiring and hardware done by Heath Lighting in Palm Beach. Acquired fro...
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamps w/ Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful mid century modern brown ceramic lamp with gold abstract pattern.
Colossal Mid Century Abstract Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A glazed ceramic golden "nugget" sculpture is the eye catching feature of this large table lamp. All original, found in a collection of untouched mid century furnishings.
Mid-Century Ceramic Lamps Hand Painted in the Manner of Picasso
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These impressive hand decorated lamps in an abstract design have a midcentury sensibility with a decoration that is reminiscent of Picasso ceramics.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Abstract Decor Table Lamp, circa 1950, Italy.
By Guido Gambone
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice Mid-century modern decorative large table lamp, circa 1950, Italy.
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Craqueleur Lamp with Hand Embellished Detail
By Kelby
Located in New York, NY
This elegant signed Kelby Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized in the United States circa 1960.
Ceramic
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 20th Century German ceramic table lamp brings a bold and artistic flair to any interior.
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Orange Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Chimera Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Italian orange and dappled light brown and grey ground glazed ceramic lamps with incised chimera mythological animal like decoration and abstract motifs, each on ...
Metal
Geometric Ceramic Lamp with Abstract Decor, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970s Geometric fired ceramic lamp with incised abstract geometric motifs Rewired for use in the US with one standard base bulb One of a collection of French, 1970s fired cer...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Earthy Glazed Table Lamps w/ Abstract Relief Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Signed by Artist Manufacturer: Signed by Artist Dimensions: 30in H x 7in W x 7in D Shade: 10in H x 17in W x 17in D ________________________________________ Transforming a...
Ceramic, Linen
Pair of 1950s Biomorphic Abstract Decorated Ceramic Lamps
By Carola Ceramics, Marianna von Allesch, Yasha Heifetz
Located in New Windsor, NY
A smart looking pair of abstract decorated 1950s ceramic table lamps in the manner of Yasha Heifetz or Marianna Von Allesch. High gloss chartreuse glaze with a biomorphic abstract mo...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp with Abstract Figures, 1950s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Studio made ceramic table lamp, hand-painted with abstract figures, Italy 1950s. Measure: Shade diameter 16 inches.
Green & Tan Abstract Pattern Ceramic Lamp, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Light beige ceramic lamp with a green abstract pattern motif on its circumference. 21x7 Base Only
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural abstract form table lamps.
Ceramic
Sold
H 17.33 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
1960s English Bernard Rooke Abstract Sculptural Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp
By Bernard Rooke Studio, Bernard Rooke
Located in London, England
An unusual abstract ceramic table lamp designed by Bernard Rooke in England during the 1960s. This abstract and sculptural handmade piece in natural terracotta stone combined with b...
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 28.38 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Fantoni Ceramic Table Lamp Abstract Ribbed Yellow Blue Signed Italy, 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Fantoni ceramic table lamp abstract textured yellow blue signed Italy, 1960s. Light blue and dark black/blue geometric decorations over a bisque glaze on the top half of the lamp con...
Ceramic
Sold
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Abstract Geometric White and Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette Bessone 1950
By Huguette Bessone
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Huguette Bessone Elegant abstract and geometric ceramic table lamp. White and grey ceramic glazes colors.
Ceramic
Sold
H 18.51 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Monumental White and Grey Abstract Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette Bessone, 1950
By Huguette Bessone
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Huguette Bessone Monumental and decorative abstract ceramic table lamp. 20th century midcentury design with white and grey ceramic glazes colors. Original perfect conditions...
Ceramic
$9,114 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$6,904 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Ceramic, Clay
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.