Memphis style. Post-Modern handmade ceramic floor lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi, George Sowden
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Memphis style handmade ceramic floor lamp, Italy, 1980s. Made by hand by joining various ceramic elements used in high voltage electrical towers as cable insulators.
Metal
Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Table Lamps, 1980s
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company, Frederick Cooper
Located in Stamford, CT
Frederick Cooper, Lenox, Neoclassical Style, White Porcelain, Giltwood, Table Lamps, 20th c. Pair of porcelain table or desk lamps designed by Frederick Cooper for Lenox and produce...
Porcelain
Pair of 1980s Spanish Handcrafted pink painted Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1980s Spanish Handcrafted White Ceramic Table Lamps
Ceramic
$809Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Pink Ceramic Dancer Table Lamp 1980s Gold Brass Vintage Swan 1920
Located in London, GB
CREATOR: Unknown PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1980's PERIOD: 1980-1989 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Ceramic, brass CONDITION: Very good original condition.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamp 1980s Iridescent Glaze
Located in Palermo, PA
This Italian ceramic table lamp from the 1980s is a sculptural and decorative piece in a soft white tone with a distinctive organic shape reminiscent of a shell.
Ceramic, Fabric
1980s Pair of Black Ceramic Lamps with Stylized Floral Design
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of decorative lamps made of glossy black glazed ceramic. Its unique design features a stylized floral shape that combines soft curves and geometric details, evoking a classic an...
Ceramic
Tony Evans Raku Pottery Lamp, 1980s
By Tony Evans
Located in Savannah, GA
A Tony Evans raku pottery vase mounted as lamp on lucite base, 1980s. 6 inches wide by 28 ½ inches tall; 18 inches to top of pottery
Ceramic
Post Modern White Ceramic Shell Grotto Motif Table Lamp - 1980s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage post-modern white ceramic shell motif table lamp. Glazed in a crisp white ceramic, this light will add interest to any room. The overall shape is more of an oval, wide on t...
Metal
Dusty Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Rörstrand, Sweden 1980s
By Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-century–influenced Swedish ceramic table lamp by Rörstrand, dated 1986. This ceramic table lamp exemplifies Scandinavian mid-century design through its restrained form, refined s...
Stoneware
Ceramic Table Lamp by Charolles, Faience Green Crackle Glaze, France 1980s
By Faïencerie de Charolles 1, Charolles
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Ceramic Table Lamp by Charolles, Faience Green Crackle Glaze, France 1980s Elegant table lamp crafted by the renowned Manufacture de Charolles in France, dating from the 1980s.
Enamel
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern ceramic table lamp with brass & hand-painted finish, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Cubist and Post-Modern style ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1980s. It has the shape of a tibor or white glazed ceramic vase with golden hand-painted trims.
Brass
$964Sale Price|20% Off
French Riviera style. Pineapple ceramic table lamp by Bassano, Italy, 1980s
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Bassano, Hispania CH
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Post-Modern and Hollywood Regency style ceramic table lamp by Bassano, Italy, 1980s. Hand-crafted in white glazed ceramic with brass structure, with its original pleated and wavy han...
Metal, Brass
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Hollywood Regency and Post-Modern style ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large Hollywood Regency style ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1980s. Tibor shapped as a large hand-painted vase with striking colors.
Metal, Chrome
$889Sale Price|20% Off
Paolo Traversi. Hollywood Regency Marble effect ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Hispania CH, Paolo Traversi, Capodimonte
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Neoclassical style table lamp by Paolo Traversi, 1980s. Made of white ceramic with a very realistic marble effect reliefs and gilded details.
Metal, Chrome
1980s ceramic Table Lamp with metalic Floral Reliefs Mid-Century Modern Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
A refined and highly decorative Italian table lamp from the 1980s, seamlessly blending Mid-Century Modern elegance with Hollywood Regency glamour.
Ceramic
Black Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Champman Postmodern, circa 1980s
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large, black glazed ceramic and brass table lamp by Chapman, Post-Modern period, circa 1980s.
Brass
A stunning large pair of 1980s Italian blue and green ceramic lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning large pair of 1980s Italian blue and green ceramic lamps with brass fittings, rewired with antique cord flex and switch
Brass
1980s Table lamp by Elite Lighting
By Elite
Located in Denton, TX
Earth tone design for that rustic modern vibe, rich brown with turquoise accents. The top of the socket is 17" high.
Ceramic
Table or Desk Lamp with Messing and Ceramic Lampshade, Italy 1970s/1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Table or desk lamp with messing structure and white lacquered ceramic lampshade, Italy 1970s/1980s.
Metal, Steel
Colorful Post-Modern Table Lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Italian postmodern table lamp / side lamp from the 1980s. The lamps base is made of ceramic with a light-grey shiny glaze.
Metal, Brass
Baby Blue Ceramic Table Lamp 1970s Art Deco Style Hollywood Regency Pastel 1980s
Located in London, GB
CREATOR: Unknown PLACE OF ORIGIN: USA DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1980's PERIOD: 1975 - 1985 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Ceramic, brass CONDITION: Very good original condition.
Brass
Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of two whimsical ceramic swan sculptural table lamps. Each ceramic lamp is identical and showcases a swan, in repose, looking downward with its wings outstretched and displayed....
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Ceramic-Brass Table Lamps by Banci Firence, 1980s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Ceramic-Brass Table Lamps by Banci Firence, 1980s Straight table lamps with a round ceramic base on a square pedestal.
Brass
Art Deco Revival ceramic table lamps in the style of Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1980s
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Capo Di Monte, Hispania CH, Tommaso Barbi, Paolo Traversi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
LED compatible. Handmade ceramic table lamps from in the style of Paolo Traversi, Italy, 1980s.
Brass, Chrome
Large Italian 1980s Ceramic Table Lamp Without a Shade from IL Punto La Bottega
By Il Punto la Bottega
Located in München, DE
Large 1980s ceramic table lamp without a shade from IL Punto La Bottega.
Metal, Chrome
A pair of Italian 1980s large blue ceramic and brass lamps, with new fittings.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian 1970s large blue ceramic and brass lamps, rewired with new fittings, antique gold cord flex and PAT tested.
Brass
Pair of French Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamps with Floral Decor 1980s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of French Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamps with Floral Decor 1980s This is a wonderful pair of French hand painted high quality table lamps with blue shades.
Brass
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Blue, Lilac, White Danish Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp
By Karsten Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist ceramic globe shaped table lamp. Shiny blue glaze over matte lilac and white glaze in asymmetrical stripes accentuating the round shape.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$1,930 / set
Pair of Ceramics and Lucite Lamps, circa 1980s
By Edition Rougier
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of ceramics and Lucite lamps, circa 1980s, dimensions are without the shades.
Ceramic, Lucite
Italian modern table lamp Capalonga by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Capalonga by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s Table lamp model Capalonga with lampshade composed of two white ceramic strips and two round metal parts.
Metal
Post-Modern Missoni Table Lamp by Massimo Valloto, Italy, 1980s
By Missoni Home, Missoni
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing colorful postmodern Missoni table or side lamp from the 1980s, designed by Massimo Valloto, executed by Ceramiche Viba, Bassano, Italy.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Lamps in the style of Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1980s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of lamps in glazed ceramic in the stile of Tommaso Barbi.
Metal
Iridescent Carpie Nove Porcelain Table Lamp Gold Pink Mid-Century 1980s Italy
Located in London, GB
CREATOR: Carpie Nove Italy Porcelain PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1980's PERIOD: 1980 - 1989 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Ceramic, Metal.
Metal
Vintage 1980s Plaster Banana Leaf Table Lamps, Pair
Located in London, London
1980's Banana LeafLamps with wooden stands and brass shade Holder Wooden jobs to top of shade holders Beige/stone colour Height 50cm Width/Depth 20cm Slight scratching of surface...
Ceramic
Maison Drimmer French Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Drimmer
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French table lamp by Maison Drimmer, France, 1980s. Ceramic and brass.
Brass
Vintage Pair Ceramic Watercolor Blue Green Modern Coastal Table Lamps Rewired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1980s pair of monumental ceramic table lamps. Blue, green and white lovely watercolor design.
Brass
Kaisa Essén, Table Lamps, Beige Stoneware, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Kaisa Essén, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Beige Stoneware, Sweden, 1980s Pair of modernist stoneware table lamps designed and produced in Sweden in the second half of th...
Ceramic
France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare 1980s François Chatain Pebble table lamp is a striking example of French artistic lighting design.
Brass
France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare 1980s François Chatain Pebble table lamp is a striking example of French artistic lighting design.
Brass
Postmodern Textured Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of 1980’s postmodern textured table lamps. Ceramic vases are finished in a light-yellow textured plaster with beveled rings around the body and the base.
Ceramic
A Pair of Birger Kaipiainen 'Pansy' Limited Edition Table Lamps, Arabia 1980s
By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of limited edition table lamps designed by Birger Kaipiainen for the Stockmann 120 year anniversary in 1982. Manufactured by Arabia OY in Finland. A very nice pair in impeccab...
Ceramic, Fabric
$1,756Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of circular Geometric Postmodern 1980s Table lamps
Located in Madison, WI
Very incredible pair of 1980s ceramic table lamps in elephant gray. Sculptural, bauhaus shaped, in the manner of Hollywood Regency meets Memphis Milano.
Ceramic
Pair of Organic Form Mauve Ceramic Lamps with Original Pleated Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of totally 1980s ceramic table lamps in high gloss mauve glaze finish, with the original conical pleated shades ( shades show dust and wear normal and consistent with age ).
Ceramic
"Hands" Lamp in White Ceramic France 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
White varnished ceramic lamp and its opaline globe in perfect condition.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France.
By François Châtain 1
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France. Four ceramic pebbles, one gold and 3 off white.
Ceramic
Pair of 1980s Chapman Lamp Co. Hollywood Regency Style Brass / Gray Table Lamps
By E. F. Chapman, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Lovely pair of vintage table lamps circa 1984 Chapman Lamp Co. brass and pewter colored ceramic urn with brass details and heavy brass finials. Patina to unlacquered brass from age, ...
Brass
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s
By Studio Pottery
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Blue S...
Ceramic
1980s Pair Postmodern Op Art Deco Halo Rougier Style Ellipse Table Lamps
By Roger Rougier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of 1980s Vintage Art Deco Postmodern White Ceramic Halo Roger Rougier Style Ellipse Table Lamps Mid Century Modern meets Nuevo Deco.
Ceramic
Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Area Table Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1980s The Area 50 table lamps are part of a broader lighting series—comprising table, floor, wall, and ceiling fixture...
Ceramic, Plastic, PVC
Italian Design Horse Bust Large Sculptural Table Lamp with Brass Accent 1980s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Italian Design Horse Porcelain Sculpture with Brass table Lamp. Ceramic sculptural Italian Design style horse Bust, supported on brass stand on a black base, with brass double light ...
Ceramic
Rare porcelain table or desk lamp by Frederic de Luca dating from the 1980s
By Frédéric de Luca
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Large enamelled porcelain lamp on a white background, decorated with black and gold geometric patterns. Lamp signed "Frederic de Luca Paris" Height to the bulb socket: 49cm Sending t...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pr Hollywood Regency Table Lamps in Mauve Ceramic with Faux Brass Metal Elements
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Hollywood Regency table lamps, made in the USA, circa 1980's. The lamps feature mauve ceramic glazed bodies, with faux brass metal handle form arms, on gilt wood ...
Metal
2 x Small Pottery Table Lamp, Hand, Black / White, 1980s, by Aro Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Berlin, BE
2 x Original 1980s small ceramic table lamps by ARO, Germany Also looks great with another big bulb in White or Silver.
Pottery
Post Modern Reverse Painted Red and Black Glass Cube End Tables c. 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Pair of Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chairs in ...
Glass
1980s Hollywood Regency Coastal Shell Sconce in Glazed Ceramic and Brass
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, The Marbro Lamp Company, Casella Lighting, Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A striking vintage wall sconce executed in the glamorous Coastal Hollywood Regency taste of the late 1970s and 1980s. The sculptural shell-form shade, rendered in a glazed ceramic fi...
Brass
Pair of 2 Sphinx Holland ceramic wall lamps , 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of 2 Sphinx Holland ceramic wall lamps , 1980s Dimensions: 17cm Depth , 24cm Height , 15cm Width Condition: Good Material: Glass , ceramic Color: Black , clear
Ceramic, Glass
Black Ceramic & White Opaline Wall Sconce, France, 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Black varnished ceramic lamp and its opaline globe in perfect condition.
Ceramic, Glass
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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