1980s Ceramic Lamp
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s English Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Linen
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Creamware, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Stoneware, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Glass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Paper
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Danish Table Lamps
Ceramic, Fabric
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s French Modern Floor Lamps
Ceramic, Fabric
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s North American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Chrome, Metal
20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses 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 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.
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