$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
1960's Art Deco Style Table Lamp, Gold-Plated Ceramic, Brass and Wood Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This dramatic yet pensive studied woman figure vintage table or desk lamp has an Art Deco inspired look and is very sculptural. It has a modern look now and makes a great table or de...
Brass, Gold Plate
1960s Green Textured Ceramic Round Lamp on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s textured ceramic lamp on wood base.
Ceramic
Large Scale Zaccagnini Chinoiserie Table Lamp, Ceramic & Wood, 1960s Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
A large scale Asian style ceramic lamp in cream and sand tones adorned with four large high relief two toned brown figures. Carved wood base is 8" x 8". Includes plugged cord. In wor...
Ceramic, Wood
Mid Century Italian Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp c 1960's
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the sought after ceramic work of Aldo Londi, for Raymor. The lamp features an incised ceramic body with repeating Venus symbols, it is in excellent, original, ...
Ceramic, Wood
A large 1960's glazed ceramic hand-carved and decorated lamp
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
This lamp dates form the late 1950's or early 1960's and very probably originates from Italy or France.
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of 1960s Asian Ceramic Lamps on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Asian ceramic lamps on wood base. Needs rewiring.
1960s Italian Ceramic Aqua Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian ceramic ,aqua lamp. Wood base.
Ceramic
$695
H 31.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
Hollywood Regency Bulbous Cerulean Blue Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp c 1940/1960's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
High Style Hollywood Regency style table lamp having a bulbous six sided ceramic vase body, mounted on a stylized custom wood plinth base. The lamp was executed in a high gloss ceru...
Metal
Antique Ceramic Fleur De Lis Table Lamps with Wood Base, 1960s France
Located in Stamford, CT
Large spectacular pair of ceramic fleur de lis lamps. White and gold gilt glaze. Wood bases. 26" high to the top of the socket. 8" diameter base.
Ceramic, Wood
Large 1960s “Groovy” White Orange and Gold Ceramic Lamp on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large 1960s ceramic lamp on wood base.
Ceramic
1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base
By Glidden Pottery
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base Salmon/peach, grey, brown, cream/yellow stripes Textured glaze adds warmth and interest This lamp would work well in a co...
Ceramic
Mid Century American 1960s Black Ceramic Lamp With Brass and Wood Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
An American 1960s black ceramic table lamp on a brass and wood base.
Brass
1960s Royal Haeger Attributed Bottle Neck Ceramic Table Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Royal Haeger, operating out of Dundee, Illinois, became one of the most prolific American art pottery producers of the Mid-Century era. Their ceramic lamps from the late 1950s and 19...
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Floral Hand Painted Ceramic Colorful Asian Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Floral hand painted ceramic colorful Asian table lamp.
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Hand Painted Brown and Grey Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Add warmth and earthiness to traditional or modern interiors with this 1960s hand painted brown and grey ceramic table lamp Height to top of socket Needs Rewiring.
Ceramic, Wood
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10” Top Diameter x 12.25” ...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Egg Form Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century ceramic table lamps manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This striking pair showcases the organic forms and handcrafted character that defined American studio-...
Brass
$4,687
H 27.56 in Dm 10.44 in
Casa Pupo Large Spanish Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamp with Gilt Wood Base, 1960s
By Casa Pupo
Located in London, GB
This Large Mid-Century Spanish Manises Ceramic Pineapple Lamp by Casa Pupo is a definitive example of 1960s Hollywood Regency lighting.
Ceramic, Giltwood, Earthenware
$704 / set
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Italian Table Lamps in Wood And Ceramic 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century Italian table lamps in wood and ceramic 1960s Intact and in good condition.
Ceramic
1960s Brown and Tan Ceramic Lamp with Cerused Base and Top
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Ceramic lamp with cerused wood top and base.
Ceramic
1960s Blue and White Floral Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1960s pair of white and blue ceramic table lamps with blue flowers. Diameter 9" - 23 cm. Height 20" - 51 cm.
Brass
$5,952 / set
H 14.38 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Chinoiserie. Handmade ceramic table lamps by Antonio Campuzano, Spain, 1960s
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Hispania CH
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Chinoiserie style table lamps by Antonio Campuzano, Spain, 1960s. A very representative items of the authentic Asian art, handmade by this spanish sculptor. Each piece is made of cra...
Lacquer, Ceramic, Wood
Large Midcentury Ceramic Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian ceramic lamp with wood base. Measurements: Height of body: 21.5" Height to shade rest: 36" Diameter:10.5 "
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian ceramic table lamps with teak wood elements.
Ceramic
$1,750
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Ceramic Table Lamp, Palm Leave Motif, White Glaze, Manises, Spain 1960s
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite table lamp, designed by Bondia for Nordiska Kompaniet, hails from Valencia, Spain. Its intricate white ceramic base, adorned with detailed foliage motifs, stands on a ...
Brass
$1,587Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Spanish Colonial style. Handmade ceramic table lamp from Manises, Spain, 1960s
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large Spanish table lamp from Manises, 1960s. Handmade and molded ceramic base, glazed in pale blue color. Elegant design in the shape of an amphora or vase, with applications of rel...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, USA circa 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp in black. Designed and made in the USA, 1960s. Ceramic body, wooden stem. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US re...
Ceramic, Wood
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, USA circa 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp for Marshall Studios. Designed and made in the USA, 1960s Ceramic body, wooden stem. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request....
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Pair of Porcelain Vase Table Lamps on Carved Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Pair of Porcelain Vase Table Lamps on Carved Wood Base with Floral Motif on a (Famille Noire) Black Background Mounted on a carved Chinese Wood Base which elevates the look of...
Ceramic
$4,800
H 30 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp in Brick Red Glaze and Original String Shade, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern table lamp in an oval teardrop form with a coarse, matte glaze in brick red, supported by an ebonized wood base, and with its rare, original string shade providing warm illumi...
Ceramic, String, Wood
Italian 1960s Monumental Ugo Zaccagnini Table Lamp
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in New York, NY
A monumental 1960s mid century table lamp by well know Italian ceramic company Ugo Zaccagnini.
Ceramic, Wood
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Table Lamp, USA circa 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp. Designed and made in USA, 1960s Ceramic body with wooden stem. Signed. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring upon req...
Brass
$3,755
H 18.9 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
1960's Sculptural "Brutalist" ceramic and wood lamp attributed to Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960's Sculptural "Brutalist" ceramic and wood lamp attributed to Angelo Brotto Re-wired Dimensions given without shade No shade included
Ceramic, Fruitwood
$6,886
H 74.02 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Guillerme & Chambron Design Storage Floor lamp Votre Maison France circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
This floor lamp is an example of iconic vintage design, designed by French designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron in the 1960s.
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood, Oak
Pair of Swedish AK KAG White Dot Pottery Table Lamps, 1960s
By AK KAG
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Pair of AK KAG Switzerland White textured Art Pottery Table Lamps, 1960's. Featuring a trim bottle form with uniform flowing smoothly textured dot pattern in White glazed ceram...
Ceramic, Wood
1960s F.A.I.P. Chinoiserie Table Lamp With New Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
Large statement table lamp chalk ware on a walnut base. Beautiful birds and flowers adorn this gorgeous lamp. We have paired this lamp with a bold Merlot velveteen shade that has sil...
Metal
Pair of Cream Color Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian ceramic table lamps with wood bases.
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of of circa 1960s Italian ceramic table lamps with wood bases.
Ceramic
1960s Italian Ceramic Fish Motif Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian ceramic table lamp detailed by abstract fish motifs. Large-scale lamp base that is fully restored with a black lacquer turned walnut base and newly added polished brass...
Brass
Italian Ceramic Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian ceramic lamp with long wood neck and wooden base.
Ceramic, Wood
1960s "Bamboo" Ceramic Table Lamp Designed by Gordon & Jane Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Gorgeous ceramic table lamp designed by American husband and wife duo Gordon & Jane Martz Marshall Studios USA incredible quality fantastic vintage condition. No shade or harp with t...
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Floor Lamp with Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Torino, Italy
Floor lamp with wooden base, brass structure, ceramic bowl and Murano glass shade. Italian production 1960s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Table Lamp, Asian Inspired, Attributed to Roche Bobois, 1960s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Schagen, NL
Nicely decorated with a bamboo pattern and black lacquered base. Very luxurious look. This lamp consists of wood, ceramic and brass details. European wiring in original condition. Mi...
Brass
Haeger 1960s Ceramic & Wood Table Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful ceramic Haeger lamp,with peacock feather brush strokes in hues of blues and greens.Wooden neck and base.
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of 1960's Ceramic Lamps with Faux Wood Grain Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1960's Ceramic Lamps with Faux Wood Grain Details.
Ceramic
1960s Ceramic Glazed Pottery Lamp with Wood Base and Mount
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s ceramic glazed pottery lamp with wood base and mount.
Ceramic
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H 23.54 in W 11.81 in D 12 in
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Wood, Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in High Point, NC
A black ceramic and wood table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, Indianapolis, United States, 1960s.
Ceramic, Wood
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.
Ceramic, Wood, Burlap
Mid-Century Modern Wood & Green Ceramic Table Lamp Orig Shade Finial, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, wood and ceramic table lamp, with the original shade and finial, circa the 1960s.
Ceramic, Wood
Large 1960's Lamp In Pink Ceramic With A Gilt Wooden Base.
By Roger Jean
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare large lamp base with eglantines decor in pink ceramic. It is placed on a gilt wooden base.
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Tall Geometric Ceramic Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s tall geometric ceramic lamp on wood base with wood finial.
1960s Sensational Modern Green Table Lamp Pair Ceramic
By Bitossi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Green Table Lamps Ceramic Sensational modern 23 h x 7.5 diameter No shade is included Original vintage condition. See images provided
Ceramic, Wood
1960s American Modern Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare ceramic table lamp, square base with orange motifs and mustard glaze, with brass accents, circa 1960s, nice condition no chips or cracks the lamp its 21" tall from the bottom ...
Brass
Pair of 1960s Ceramic Textured Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s ceramic textured table lamps on wood bases.
Pair of French 1960s Ceramic Table Lamps and Shades
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of French 1960s Ceramic Table Lamps and Shades
Ceramic, Wood
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H 24.81 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
White Ceramic Pineapple Tall Table Lamp 1950s Hollywood Regency 1960s midcentury
Located in London, GB
An elegant large white ceramic table lamp in pineapple design standing atop a square guilted base It would look amazing in lots of interiors and rooms. Please contact us for inter...
Brass
Mid Century Studio Pottery Lamp, Bob Kinzie, 1960s
By Affiliated Craftsmen, Bob Kinzie
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a handmade incised ceramic lamp by Bob Kinzie for Affiliated Craftsmen, circa 1960s. Great form and incised details make this a great candidate if you're wanting a unique...
Brass
1960s Towering Moroccan-esque Pottery Lamp by Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Italian pottery lamp by Raymor in a gourd-shape with an incised, Moroccan-inspired motif. Ultra-rich, mottled hues ranging from midnight blue to turquoise with scattered, 'stained...
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Incised Pottery Lamp with String Shade
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1960s pottery lamp, double cluster sockets and stem on ceramic vase with incised geometric shapes against a slate toned ground, on round wood base; includes original string s...
Ceramic, String, Wood
Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp by Frederick Cooper Circa 1960's
By Frederick Cooper
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style table lamp by Frederick Cooper, circa 1960's. The lamp features a ceramic ball form body, in classic Chinese Celadon glaze, having a...
Ceramic, Wood
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H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of American Midcentury Modern Ceramic Table Lamps 1960s, Rembrandt Lamp Co.
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A large pair of dramatic American Mid-Century Modern ceramic and brass table lamps by The Rembrandt Lamp Company of Chicago USA. Part of their ‘Masterpieces’ series, the lamps - incl...
Brass
Pair of 1960s Ceramic and Wood Swirl Painted Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s ceramic and wood swirl painted lamps. Lamps need to be rewired.
Ceramic
Sold
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of Two ( 2 ) Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps w/ Walnut Necks, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
As stylish as they are functional this splendid set of Mid-Century Modern table lamps, which feature new 17" diameter shades, is perfect for designers and collectors alike. With artf...
Ceramic, Walnut, Wood
1960s Huge Raymor Ceramic Table Lamp, USA
By Raymor
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Huge crackled glazed ceramic table lamp in dulled silver, gold and cooper tone . Brass pole sitting on a enameled black wood base. Prime quality material and top notch craftmanship...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Ceramic Double Wood Pull Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a elegant and tall, orange lava drip glazed ceramic table lamp, with double wood pulls and the original shade and finial, circa the 1960s.
Ceramic
Pair of French 1960s Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of French 1960s Ceramic Table Lamps
Ceramic, Wood
Spanish 1960s Majolica Blue Glazed Manises Ceramic Fruit Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful blue glazed Manises ceramic lamp with fruity motifs and leaves and a giltwood pedestal. Manises, ( Spain) had a long tradition tradition producing ceramics, majolica, terra...
Majolica, Wood, Ceramic
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H 19.69 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Large Spanish 1960s Floral Majolica Blue Glazed Manises Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
An spectacular blue glazed Manises ceramic lamp with floral motifs and a giltwood pedestal. Manises, ( Spain) had a long tradition producing ceramics, Majolica, terracotta and porcel...
Majolica, Wood, Ceramic
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H 24.02 in Dm 13.39 in
Tall Danish Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue Glaze Made by Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and sculptural table lamp from Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, circa 1960s. The lamp is glazed in a beautiful range of blue, brown and ocher colors. Included is a new lamp shade desig...
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Big and unique ceramic table lamp from Bondia, Spain, 1960s
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Bondia table lamp produced in Spain in the 60s, in the style of Manises lamps. Ceramic body rich in floral and plant motifs, in a peach/salmon tone. Wooden base finished in gold leaf...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of Mid-1960s glazed ceramic lamps with wood stems. Perfect for bed side!
Ceramic
Huge 1960s Lava Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Big sculptural ceramic table lamp with a thick and heavily pocked lava glaze in shades of blue, green and white. This lamp measures 27.5" to the bottom of the socket. The ceramic por...
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of 1960s Mod Lava Glazed Orange Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1960s mod lava glazed orange lamps, each one with incised roundel and rectangle decoration front and back with rock work sides, raised on 6" square wood bases. The height to...
Wood, Ceramic
1960's Ceramic Table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of monochromatic white ceramic lamps with subtle textured pattern motif on black lacquer bases and glossy white tapered shades.
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of 1960's California Ceramic lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great looking hand glazed table lamps. Sculpted in off white and brown glaze. Newly rewired. Priced as a pair.
Ceramic, Wood
Giant 1960's ceramic table lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful green lamp. Newly wired. Shade not included. Priced individually.
Wood, Pottery
Sculptural 1960's Ceramic / Walnut Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural 1960's Ceramic / Walnut Table Lamps fully restored with braided silk cording, and newly replaced fixtures with al linen drum shades.
Ceramic, Wood
Monumental 1960's Ceramic Lamp with Burnished Bronze Glaze
Located in Easton, PA
Exceptional large scale sculptural ceramic lamp with a burnished bronze metallic glaze and wooden base c.1960's. Height of sculptural base only: 33". Total height to top of fixture: ...
Ceramic, Wood
1960’s Danish Table Lamps
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Danish modern table lamps with an off white ceramic base with a square pattern in brown, tan, and black. Sleek wood neck and new linen shade.
Wood, Linen, Ceramic
1960s French Ceramic Owl Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage handmade ceramic owl from France, 1960s. Newly rewired!
Ceramic, Wood
Italian 1960s Volcanic Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1960s volcanic modernist ceramic table lamp. Shade not included
Ceramic, Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper
Pair 1960s Monumental Italian Ceramic Column Form Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1960s monumental Italian Blanc de Chine ceramic column form table lamps on ebonized bases; rewired with chrome 3-way fittings and silk cords. (www.Center44.com/boutiques/pat...
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Ceramic Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in Pasadena, CA
This amazing pair of Mid-Century glazed studio pottery mounted lamps are in excellent used condition. They are mounted on a Lucite wooden base and are topped with attractive wooden f...
Ceramic, Linen, Lucite, Wood
Blue Ceramic Manises Spain Table Lamp with Leaves, 1960s
Located in Retie, BE
Blue ceramic table lamp with leaves by Ceramics Manises Spain. This light blue - turquoise ceramic table lamp has beautiful leaves all around and is mounted on a gilded wooden ba...
Ceramic, Wood
George Briard 1960s Black and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp
By Georges Briard
Located in Pasadena, CA
This stunning 1960s matt black ceramic accent lamp by Georges Briard features a gold embossed village scene and the signature of the artist. It stands on a brass stand and a walnut...
Brass
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H 69.69 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Integrated Table Trays, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The structure is in solid oak wood. Four functional lights with ceramic bases.
Ceramic, Wood, Oak
Pair of Sculptural 1960s Originals
Located in Valley Stream, NY
A pair of large-scale table lamps. Sculptural "Space Age" design inherent to the Mid-Century Modern period. Enameled metal, ceramic and walnut. Measures: 28 inches tall 9 inches at w...
Metal
1960s Brown Ceramic & Walnut Wood Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Amherst, NH
1960s pair of striped brown ceramic and walnut wood table lamps.
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage 1960s White Textured Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s white textured ceramic table lamp with a wood accent.
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of 1960s Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps
By David Cressey
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic pair of ceramic urn shaped lamps with drip glaze. Muted grey bodies with off-white drip glaze finish resting on espresso finish bases and brass fittings. Completely rewired...
Ceramic, Wood
Gordon Martz Swirl Glaze Ceramic Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Amherst, NH
1960s swirl glaze ceramic lamp and teak wood accents designed by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Ceramic, Teak
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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