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1960s Crackle Table Lamp

Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.
Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.

Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.

By Stiffel

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful large pair of ceramic lamps by Stiffel lamp company. The lamp bodies have a beautiful Jade green glaze finish and are Mounted on black finished bases with Antiqued bronzed ...

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Green Ivory Crackle Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Linen Shade
Spanish Revival Green Ivory Crackle Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Linen Shade

Spanish Revival Green Ivory Crackle Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Linen Shade

By Manuel Benlloch, Amitābha Studio

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Spanish Revival green and ivory crackle-glazed ceramic table lamp, hand-painted by Benlloch of Manises, Valencia, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Stockmann, Finland, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Stockmann, Finland, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Stockmann, Finland, 1960s

By Oy Stockmann AB

Located in Karis, Nyland

A stunning example of Scandinavian design, this Mid-Century Modern table lamp was produced by the esteemed Finnish department store Stockmann in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Glass

Pair 1960s Stiffel Asian Inspired Ivory Crackle-glaze Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair 1960s Stiffel Asian Inspired Ivory Crackle-glaze Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair 1960s Stiffel Asian Inspired Ivory Crackle-glaze Ginger Jar Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in San Francisco, CA

each with flared domed top above a waisted neck and compressed bulbous body all in an ivory crackle glaze finish; resting on a patinated decagonal metal base; Ginger Jars have a hist...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany

DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is made of polished brass with mouth-blown crackle ice glass lampshades that provides s...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass

Tall Pair 1960s Bottle-form Striped Ceramic Lamps with Crackle Glaze Finish
Tall Pair 1960s Bottle-form Striped Ceramic Lamps with Crackle Glaze Finish

Tall Pair 1960s Bottle-form Striped Ceramic Lamps with Crackle Glaze Finish

Located in San Francisco, CA

each tall lamp with long neck above a tapering body all in a crackle glaze finish with celadon, gray and buff stripes interspersed with gilt banding; all raised on gilt painted woode...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro
Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro

Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Mid Century Space Age Modern pottery lamp in white crackle glaze, circa 1960's. 40" high overall, 22" to top of pottery, 8 1/2" square. Excellent vintage condition, we...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery

4 German 1960s Amber Crackle Glass Lamp Bases / Flush Mounted Globes
4 German 1960s Amber Crackle Glass Lamp Bases / Flush Mounted Globes

4 German 1960s Amber Crackle Glass Lamp Bases / Flush Mounted Globes

Located in Tarrytown, NY

4 German 1960s amber crackle glass lamp bases. Also can be used as flush mounts. Price is per item.

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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Single Midcentury Italian Table Lamp
Single Midcentury Italian Table Lamp

Single Midcentury Italian Table Lamp

$3,200

H 23 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Single Midcentury Italian Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1960's Italian crackle glaze porcelain table lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Porcelain Lamp
Large French Porcelain Lamp

Large French Porcelain Lamp

$2,800

H 20 in Dm 10.5 in

Large French Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian crackled porcelain table lamp with gilt base.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Large Single 1960s Crackle Chrome Lamp
Large Single 1960s Crackle Chrome Lamp

Large Single 1960s Crackle Chrome Lamp

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H 25 in Dm 8 in

Large Single 1960s Crackle Chrome Lamp

Located in Finchley, London

A large 1960s chrome with red crackle finish lamp on a black wooden base.
Rewired to English standards. New silk cord.
Shade not included. Shade can be made to order.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1960's crackle celadon porcelain lamps on stylized bases
Pair of 1960's crackle celadon porcelain lamps on stylized bases

Pair of 1960's crackle celadon porcelain lamps on stylized bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1960's crackle celadon porcelain lamps on stylized bases.
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

1960s Crackled Ceramic Table Lamps
1960s Crackled Ceramic Table Lamps

1960s Crackled Ceramic Table Lamps

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H 32.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

1960s Crackled Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

1960s crackled ceramic table lamps with brass hardware.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Over-Scaled Pair of American, 1960s Celadon Crackle-Glazed Lamps by Marbro
Over-Scaled Pair of American, 1960s Celadon Crackle-Glazed Lamps by Marbro

Over-Scaled Pair of American, 1960s Celadon Crackle-Glazed Lamps by Marbro

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

An over-scaled pair of American, 1960s ovoid-form celadon crackle-glazed lamps by Marbro; each of large scale of finely crackled celadon glaze over a brass base on a wooden plinth.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Persian Crackle Glaze Table Lamp by Marianne Starck, Denmark 1960s
Persian Crackle Glaze Table Lamp by Marianne Starck, Denmark 1960s

Persian Crackle Glaze Table Lamp by Marianne Starck, Denmark 1960s

By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck

Located in Utrecht, NL

German-born Marianne Starck (1938–2007) was one of Denmark’s leading ceramic designers in the 20th century. Starck was art director of the Danish pottery company Michael Andersen & S...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of Crackled Glazed Urn Lamps with Gilt Wood Bases C. 1960's
Pair of Crackled Glazed Urn Lamps with Gilt Wood Bases C. 1960's

Pair of Crackled Glazed Urn Lamps with Gilt Wood Bases C. 1960's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of tall scale ceramic urns with crackled glazed finish and gilt wood bases. Crowned with burlap shades.

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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Burlap

Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Monochrome Vintage 1960s Table Crackle
Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Monochrome Vintage 1960s Table Crackle

Pair Japanese Porcelain Lamp Vases Yellow Monochrome Vintage 1960s Table Crackle

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage pair Japanese porcelain yellow monochrome lamps in baluster form with rich yellow crackle glaze, circa 1970's. Nice quality, heavy, double articulated sockets. 30" high overa...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 1960s Ginger Jar Crackle-glass Lamps
Pair of 1960s Ginger Jar Crackle-glass Lamps

Pair of 1960s Ginger Jar Crackle-glass Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

each of shapely lamp with a nod to Chinese ceramic ginger jars composed of a luminous crackle-glass; all resting on gold painted wooden bases; height: 15.75" (top of glass) 26" (top ...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Royal Haeger Pottery Lamp Sunrise Crackle Glaze Vintage 1960s Retro
Royal Haeger Pottery Lamp Sunrise Crackle Glaze Vintage 1960s Retro

Royal Haeger Pottery Lamp Sunrise Crackle Glaze Vintage 1960s Retro

By Royal Haeger

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Royal Haeger pottery lamp in Sunrise Crackle glaze, circa 1960's. 39" high, 7" diameter. Excellent condition. 3 way switch. Shade not included.

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Shapely American Frederick Cooper 1960s Blue Crackle-Glazed Ginger Jar Lamp
Shapely American Frederick Cooper 1960s Blue Crackle-Glazed Ginger Jar Lamp

Shapely American Frederick Cooper 1960s Blue Crackle-Glazed Ginger Jar Lamp

By Frederick Cooper

Located in San Francisco, CA

A shapely American Frederick Cooper 1960s blue crackle-gazed ginger jar lamp; the blue glazed lamp with fine craquelure.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of American 1960s Baluster-Form Crackle-Glass Lamps; Signed Paul Hanson
Pair of American 1960s Baluster-Form Crackle-Glass Lamps; Signed Paul Hanson

Pair of American 1960s Baluster-Form Crackle-Glass Lamps; Signed Paul Hanson

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant pair of American 1960s baluster-form crackle-glass lamps; signed Paul Hanson; each baluster-form lamp in a shimmering crackle glass; raised on brass bases.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Asian-Inspired 1960s Teal Crackle-Glazed Ginger Jar Lamps
Pair of Asian-Inspired 1960s Teal Crackle-Glazed Ginger Jar Lamps

Pair of Asian-Inspired 1960s Teal Crackle-Glazed Ginger Jar Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each shapely octagonal lamp of deep teal crackle glaze raised on carved ebonized wooden bases, measures: height 18" (top of ceramic) 29" (top of shade), diameter 7".

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stunningly Large Pair of 1960s Celadon Crackle-Glaze Ginger Jar Lamps
Stunningly Large Pair of 1960s Celadon Crackle-Glaze Ginger Jar Lamps

Stunningly Large Pair of 1960s Celadon Crackle-Glaze Ginger Jar Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each large ginger jar with subtle celadon drip glaze with fine craquelure to surface, raised on turned giltwood bases, measures: 18.5" (top of ceramic) 31.5" (top of shade).

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Vintage 1960s American Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Cerulean blue crackle glaze ceramic lamp base by Alvino Bagni, Italy 1960s
Cerulean blue crackle glaze ceramic lamp base by Alvino Bagni, Italy 1960s

Cerulean blue crackle glaze ceramic lamp base by Alvino Bagni, Italy 1960s

By Alvino Bagni

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Beautiful vintage cerulean blue crackle glaze ceramic lamp by Alvino Bagni, Italy circa 1960. The glaze offers a rich color and brilliance, accentuated by the fine crackling. The l...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sculptural 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamps
Pair of Sculptural 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamps

Pair of Sculptural 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of American 1960s white ceramic crackled glazed table lamps with walnut bases.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Walnut

1960's crackle ceramic table lamp
1960's crackle ceramic table lamp

1960's crackle ceramic table lamp

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H 31.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

1960's crackle ceramic table lamp

Located in Bronx, NY

Curvaceous 1960's celadon table lamp.

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Vintage 1960s English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Blenko Glass Co. "Amberlina" Crackle Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Blenko Glass Co. "Amberlina" Crackle Glass Table Lamp, 1960s

Blenko Glass Co. "Amberlina" Crackle Glass Table Lamp, 1960s

By Blenko Glass

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American mid century hand blown crackle glass lamp by Blenko glass company. Featuring a classic decanter form in translucent crackled glass with bright red, orange and yellow sunset ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1960s Ceramic Crackle Glazed Horse Lamp On Lucite Base
1960s Ceramic Crackle Glazed Horse Lamp On Lucite Base

1960s Ceramic Crackle Glazed Horse Lamp On Lucite Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Ceramic Crackle Glazed Horse Lamp On Lucite Base A beautiful equestrian accent elevated by a lucite base Height given is to top of socket Needs Rewiring

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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Pair of 1960's XL  crackled  porcelain lamps Italy
Pair of 1960's XL  crackled  porcelain lamps Italy

Pair of 1960's XL crackled porcelain lamps Italy

By Maison Jansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Delightful vintage pair of XL white crackled porcelain table lamps. Height of the shade is adjustable with vertical brass arm. Sold without shades. 2 shades shown on the picture...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases

Located in New York, NY

large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seguso for Marbro Pair of Huge Blue Murano Glass Lamps, 1960s
Seguso for Marbro Pair of Huge Blue Murano Glass Lamps, 1960s

Seguso for Marbro Pair of Huge Blue Murano Glass Lamps, 1960s

By The Marbro Lamp Company, Archimede Seguso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Stunning sculptural Murano glass lamps feature extra-large hand-blown glass bodies, assembled from multiple separate parts and mounted on gilded wood bases with brass fittings. The ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass

Pair of  Large 1950's Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Green Crackle Glaze
Pair of  Large 1950's Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Green Crackle Glaze

Pair of Large 1950's Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Green Crackle Glaze

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of 1950's ceramic lamps with a beautiful crackle glaze. The lamps sit on brass bases and they have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cerulean Blue crackle Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Pair of Cerulean Blue crackle Glazed Ceramic Lamps

Pair of Cerulean Blue crackle Glazed Ceramic Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of ceramic lamps with a Cerulean blue crackle glazed finish by Paul Hanson. The lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters and silk ra...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps with Ebonized Bases, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps with Ebonized Bases, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps with Ebonized Bases, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Mid century hand built ceramic lamps featuring blue, green and black matte glaze. Lamps rest on ebonized wood disc bases. Rewired to US standards, 100W max bulbs.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Pair of Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps

$2,062Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 42.25 in W 7 in D 7 in

Pair of Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of heavy bodied, white craquelure glazed ceramic table lamps. Patinated brass appointments from the best days of American premier lighting company, Stiffel. Sold sans shades.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stiffel Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Moorish Style Table Lamps
Pair of Stiffel Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Moorish Style Table Lamps

Pair of Stiffel Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Moorish Style Table Lamps

$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Stiffel Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Moorish Style Table Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent pair of brass and ceramic bodied Moorish style table lamps by Stiffel. Ceramic bodies are a mottled sea foam green crackle glazed urn form. Brass flat plinth, incised cap a...

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel, USA - Parzinger Style
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel, USA - Parzinger Style

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps by Stiffel, USA - Parzinger Style

By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Tommi Parzinger influenced Mid-Century Classic polished brass lamps with three stacked graduated orbs on square base with concave centres. Rewired for use in USA.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stiffel Lamps in Glazed Ceramic Bottle Form
Pair of Stiffel Lamps in Glazed Ceramic Bottle Form

Pair of Stiffel Lamps in Glazed Ceramic Bottle Form

By Stiffel

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic bottle vase form lamps on brass bases, in bone with charcoal brown striations and subtle craqueleur to glazing. Each measures 42in to top ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Large Jade Green Porcelain, Brass Lamps
Mid-Century Large Jade Green Porcelain, Brass Lamps

Mid-Century Large Jade Green Porcelain, Brass Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in New York, NY

Impressive large scale Jade green porcelain lantern lamps featuring aged brass hardware. Lamps have been rewired for use in USA using edison type bulbs, 75W max bulbs. Lamps sit upon...

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Stiffel, Jade Green Porcelain, USA
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Stiffel, Jade Green Porcelain, USA

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Stiffel, Jade Green Porcelain, USA

By Stiffel

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Midcentury jade green glazed porcelain lamps with satin brass hardware. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA, double cluster sockets can be height adjusted, each socket...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Green Glazed Ceramic Stiffel Lamp
Midcentury Green Glazed Ceramic Stiffel Lamp

Midcentury Green Glazed Ceramic Stiffel Lamp

By Stiffel

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large Midcentury teal green glazed ceramic lamp with solid cast brass base and tall neck. Original antique patina. White milk glass reflector. Very high quality iconic lamp by the ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps

Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps

$4,400 / set

H 12.5 in Dm 8 in

Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940s French turquoise glazed ceramic lamps with silvered bases. Measurements: Height of body 12.5" Diameter 8".  

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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1960s Crackle Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1960s crackle table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1960s crackle table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1960s crackle table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1960s crackle table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Stiffel, Frederick Cooper and The Marbro Lamp Company each produced at least one beautiful 1960s crackle table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1960s Crackle Table Lamp?

A 1960s crackle table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

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.