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Baldelli Hand Painted Ceramic Lamp for Marbro, Italy, 1950's
By Baldelli, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Baldelli Hand Painted Ceramic Lamp for Marbro, Italy, 1950's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Hand Painted Hollywood Regency French Ginger Jar Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Stunning pair of table lamps by the Marbro company. Made from French shaped vintage ginger jars
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950's Regency Metal Tole Painted Wheat Table Lamps Pair
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Presenting a pair of vintage metal tole table lamps, vibrantly painted with a wheat motif in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sevres Style Hand Painted & Gilded Porcelain Lamp - France - Circa 1950's
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Chatham, ON
), Hand Painted, Made in France - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage condition - all original - no loss - no
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1950’s black metal floor lamp
Located in London, GB
A smart black metal based floor lamp with X framed base. Sold with bespoke shade and rewired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950's Pair of Table Lamps in Painted Plaster of Asian Goddesses
By James Mont
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950's Pair of Table Lamps in Painted Plaster of Asian Goddesses
Buddha / Buddhism
Height to top
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
French 1950’s black metal and rope lamp.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French 1960’s tripod based black metal table lamp with rope detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Hand Painted Table Lamps Bohemian Czech Glass
By Bohemia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural pair table lamps white gold and green glass floral hand paint
Vintage Bohemian
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Paint
Hollywood Regency Table Lamp by Light House Lamp Company 1950's
Located in Fulton, CA
A classic Hollywood Regency table lamp with original decorated shade. Retains paper label by Light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 1950's Painted Porcelain Lamps for Marbro Lamp Co., Los Angeles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with long flaring neck above a tapering body painted overall with stylized floral and foliate
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Wall/table lamps, EWÅ, Sweden, 1950's
By Erik Wärnå
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of adjustable table/wall lamps. Erik Wärnå, model 49, Värnamo, Sweden. 1950's. Adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk lamp, Erik Wärnå, Sweden, 1950's
By Erik Wärnå
Located in Stockholm, SE
Erik Wärnå desk lamp. model 40, Värnamo, Sweden. 1950's.
The condition is consistent with age. With
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Studio Made French Hand-Painted Porcelain Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Studio made sage green porcelain table lamp with hand-painted blue flowers, on a gilded base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood, Porcelain
Pair of rare Murano De Baisi Lamps, 1950's
By Murano DeBiasi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of Murano De Baisi table lamps. Hand-painted in pink, gold and light blue. Hand-signed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
1950’s Pink Poodle T.V. Lamp With Planter
Located in Charleston, SC
Strikingly memorable Lane and Co. pink poodle ceramic TV lamp/ planter. Just one look at this posh
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French 1950’s black metal floor lamp on tripod base
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s black metal floor lamp on tripod base. Rewired. Measurement to top of shade is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern "Twilight Zone" Lamp MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM!
REMBRANDT MCM LAMP!
"Twilight Zone" "
"Third From The Sun"
HISTORIC
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s black metal articulating anglepoise clamp lamp. Rewired with red silk flex.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of 1950s Italian Hand Painted Column Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s Italian hand painted wood column lamps.
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
French 1950s Pair of Hand-painted Toleware Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of elegant mid-century French hand-painted toleware table lamps with bronze coloured lion
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Hand Painted Leather Table Lamp Tic-Tac -Toe Mexico
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Leather Wrapped Table Lamp Hand painted Gold Tic Tac Toe
Attribution Arturo Pani. Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Leather, Paint
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Painted Iron, Yarn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and yellow / pink-dyed yarn table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp after Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Chester, PA
Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger.
Enameled steel with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alingsås 1950s Hand-Painted Swedish Modern Floral Ceramic Table Lamp
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
table lamp by Swedish Alingsås in the 1950s. Large rose, pink and rosewood colored flowers with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
French Hand-Painted Porcelain Table Lamp with Cranes Motif 1950s
Located in New York, NY
polished brass accents, France 1950's. This lamp is incredibly chic. Metal has been professionally cleaned
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
WOW! Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM!
REMBRANDT
"ATOMIC BLENDER"
MID CENTURY MODERN
TABLE LAMP!
MONUMENTAL
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM!
REMBRANDT
MID CENTURY MODERN
TABLE LAMP!
ATOMIC AWESOME!
DIMENSIONS
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Salvadori Hand Painted Wild Apple Blossom Toleware Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By S. Salvadori
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming vintage floral side or table lamp from the 1950s, handmade of metal by S. Salvadori
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950s Ceramic & Iron Table Lamps with Original Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Sculptural organic styled ceramic lamps with original shades in excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 31 in W 16.25 in D 14 in
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
base - United States - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage condition - scuffs and paint loss to the base
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Axel Bruel Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Lamp, Denmark, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Axel Bruel, Scandinavian Modern glazed stoneware table lamp, Denmark. The lamp is decorated by
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bo Bergström, Table Lamp, Painted Stoneware, Svensk Form, Sweden, 1950s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in High Point, NC
Form, Sweden, 1950s.
Sold without Lampshade(s).
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.56 x 3.85 x 3.85
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
1950s Desk- or Table Lamp in Burgundy Red Painted Metal
Located in Beerse, VAN
This desk- or table lamp from the 1950s, of which the designer and manufacturer are unknown, is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950's "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience a touch of timeless elegance with Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade
Height to top of shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Driftwood
1950s Gold and Silver Painted Porcelain Tassel Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Gold and Silver Painted Porcelain Tassel Table Lamp
Needs rewiring
Height to top of washer
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Large Hand Painted Ceramic Floor Lamp w/ Sea Creatures Ernestine Salerno
Located in Oakland, CA
Italian hand painted ceramic floor lamp by Ernestine Salerno circa 1950s with creatures of the sea
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 9.75 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
1950's Vintage Pair of Red Hand Painted Crystal Medallion Series Candle Lamps.
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Vintage French Baccarat Candle Holders/ Table Lamps with Red Shades. The shades are hand
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Painted Tole Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French painted tole table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 19"
Height to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Collection Francaise Moreau French Metal Cold Painted Lamp W/Apple Pickers
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, splendid Auguste Moreau signed table lamp. Cold painted. Depicts two young ladies picking
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Other, Spelter
H 45 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Midcentury Painted Pottery Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted ceramic lamp with wood base.
Measurements:
Height of body: 16
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s.
If you can’t find light in the darkness… BE the light in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 58.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Rare Mutual Sunset 4-Light Mid Century Modern Italian Marble Table Lamp 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS MODERNISM!
MUTUAL SUNSET
4-LIGHT
MID CENTURY MODERN
TABLE LAMP!
ITALIAN MARBLE AND
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
1950s Bronze Three Light Bouillotte Table Lamp with Painted Tole Shade
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bronze Three Light Bouillotte Table Lamp with Painted Tole Shade
Height to top of finial
Needs
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Swedish, Sizable Free Form Table Lamp, Green Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable free-form table lamp, green painted solid wood. Produced c. 1950s-1960s. Unknown studio
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Swiss Banker Decor! Goat Horn MCM 1950s
By Franz Hagenauer, Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MODERNISM!
REMBRANDT
MID CENTURY MODERN
SWISS MOUNTAIN GOAT
TABLE LAMP!
DIMENSIONS
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glaze and Hand Painted Table Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern crackle glaze and hand painted table lamp, circa 1950s
Classic midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Boris Lacroix Table Lamps or Bedside Lamps, France, 1950s
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Lacroix Table Lamps from the 1940s – 1950s.
Metal or Brass-plated metal parts. Pistachio
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Elegant Italian Modernist Iron Floor Lamp
Located in London, England
chippy paint.
Italy 1950s.
Recently rewired to UK standards.
H 158cm x D 52cm
140cm (without shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Industrial Table Lamp from BAG Turgi, 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial table lamp manufactured in Switzerland by BAG Turgi during the 1950s
- Iron base and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of 1950s Florentine Carved Wooden Painted Table Lamps on Gilt Brass Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s Florentine Carved Wooden Painted Table Lamps on Gilt Brass Base
Height to top of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 27 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Good Quality Pair of French 1950's Blue & White Cased Glass Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each painted with Chinoiserie decoration beneath a cased-glass surface giving them a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1950s Atom Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Oakland, CA
Table lamp by designer Yasha Heifetz, two interacting spheres in metal and wood creating an Atomic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s French Table Lamps Blue White & Yellow France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Dainty French table lamps Vintage France 1950s
Brass on blue painted metal wood
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Striking Massive Brass Patinated Marbro Tall Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive tall Marbro lamp in a brass patinated and textured painted lamp circa 1950s double socket
Category
20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Empire Tole Painted Metal Shade Brass Bugle Table Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
This is a beautiful French 1950s table
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 24.25 in W 10.8 in D 12.25 in
Artisan Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue Leaves 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant artisan ceramic table lamp with hand painted botanical theme with blue leaves and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Stilux Milano Yellow Conical Table Lamp
By Arteluce, Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano yellow conical table lamp. This quintessentially midcentury Italian table lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
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1950s Painted Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s painted lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every 1950s painted lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s painted lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s painted lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s painted lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Stilux and Arteluce are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Painted Lamp?
The average selling price for a 1950s painted lamp at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $108,480 for the highest priced.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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Questions About 1950s Painted Lamp
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.
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