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Pair of 2 Sphinx Holland ceramic wall lamps , 1980s
Pair of 2 Sphinx Holland ceramic wall lamps , 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Black Ceramic & White Opaline Wall Sconce, France, 1980s
Black Ceramic & White Opaline Wall Sconce, France, 1980s

Black Ceramic & White Opaline Wall Sconce, France, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Black varnished ceramic lamp and its opaline globe in perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s

Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989.

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Porcelain 'Edison' Pendant Lamp by Valerio Sacchetti for Serrah
1980s Porcelain 'Edison' Pendant Lamp by Valerio Sacchetti for Serrah

1980s Porcelain 'Edison' Pendant Lamp by Valerio Sacchetti for Serrah

By Valerio Sacchetti, Sirrah

Located in Mortsel, BE

An example of Italian Postmodernism, where utilitarian elements are elevated to high design. Designed by Valerio Sacchetti for Sirrah in 1984, the 'Edison' pendant serves as a reduct...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

1980's ceramic lamp by Kotska
1980's ceramic lamp by Kotska

1980's ceramic lamp by Kotska

By Robert Kostka

Located in NANTES, FR

Large ceramic lamp by Kostka. The shape and colors are typical of the French 1980's style.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980's Pair of Lamps in  Gilt Ceramic
1980's Pair of Lamps in  Gilt Ceramic

1980's Pair of Lamps in Gilt Ceramic

Unavailable|$3,000 / set

1980's Pair of Lamps in Gilt Ceramic

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of gilt ceramic made in France. Not including the shades

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Green Ceramic Jar Lamp, 1980s
Monumental Green Ceramic Jar Lamp, 1980s

Monumental Green Ceramic Jar Lamp, 1980s

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a gorgeous, monumental green crackle-glazed ceramic jar lamp, circa 1980s. This substantial lamp has an incredible finish, adding a natural feel to the piece.

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp, 1980s Italy
White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp, 1980s Italy

White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp, 1980s Italy

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

This weighty table lamp is made from white ceramic decorated with golden swirls, all with a high gloss finish. What's unique is that both the base and shade are ceramic. The brass la...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1980s
Mid Century Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1980s

Mid Century Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1980s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Mid Century Modern Danish table Lamp Ceramic and Wood c .1980s Marked Working Condition Plug In Measurements: 27.5" H x 8.5" W

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1980s
Mid Century Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1980s

Mid Century Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1980s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

MId Century Modern Danish table Lamp Ceramic and Wood c .1980s Marked Working Condition Plug In Measurements: 27.5" H x 8.5" W

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bartoli sculpture lamp signed by Daniel, 1980's
Bartoli sculpture lamp signed by Daniel, 1980's

Bartoli sculpture lamp signed by Daniel, 1980's

Located in FERROL, ES

Bartoli sculpture lamp signed by Daniel, 1980's Painted baked clay sculpture. It has a small defect at the bottom. The lamp has a linestra bulb with a single 30 cm socket. Measure...

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980s, Pair of Lamps in Gilt Ceramic
1980s, Pair of Lamps in Gilt Ceramic

1980s, Pair of Lamps in Gilt Ceramic

Unavailable|$3,000 / set

1980s, Pair of Lamps in Gilt Ceramic

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of lamps in gilt ceramic. Without the shades.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp, Waterlily Decoration, 1980s
Vintage Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp, Waterlily Decoration, 1980s

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp, Waterlily Decoration, 1980s

Located in Westmaas, NL

This vintage Chinese ceramic table lamp has a beautiful waterlily decoration, and is made during the 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Pair Ceramic Vermillion Red Table Lamps with White Shades
1980s Pair Ceramic Vermillion Red Table Lamps with White Shades

1980s Pair Ceramic Vermillion Red Table Lamps with White Shades

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1980s stunning modern table lamps handcrafted ceramic base in a brilliant vermillion Red with a curved shaped white shade-chrome harp and finial A punch of color for aded style!

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage White Italian Oval Shaped Ceramic Tablelamp, 1980s
Vintage White Italian Oval Shaped Ceramic Tablelamp, 1980s

Vintage White Italian Oval Shaped Ceramic Tablelamp, 1980s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely Italian ceramic table lamp - ovalshaped with relieff striped decor on the bottom of the lamp base.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Black & White Geometric Pottery Lamps in the Style Roger Capron, 1980's
Pair of Black & White Geometric Pottery Lamps in the Style Roger Capron, 1980's

Pair of Black & White Geometric Pottery Lamps in the Style Roger Capron, 1980's

By Roger Capron

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of ceramic pottery lamps with large-scale urn forms featuring a white crackle glaze finish with hand-painted geometric designs in black enamel. The vintage lamps sit on footed i...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1980s Frederick Cooper Gold Damask Urn Lamp with Gilt Detailing
1980s Frederick Cooper Gold Damask Urn Lamp with Gilt Detailing

1980s Frederick Cooper Gold Damask Urn Lamp with Gilt Detailing

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a stunning, 1980s Frederick Cooper gold and ivory, damask motif lamp.

Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Handmade Pottery Lamps by Rick and Anne Petteford, USA, 1980s
Handmade Pottery Lamps by Rick and Anne Petteford, USA, 1980s

Handmade Pottery Lamps by Rick and Anne Petteford, USA, 1980s

Located in Black Rock, CT

Striking pair of 1980's, handmade, glazed pottery lamps finished in saturated teals and lilac. Handmade by accomplished potters, Rick and Anne Petteford in their studio in Sebastopol...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Lamps with a Terra Cotta Finish
Pair of Ceramic Lamps with a Terra Cotta Finish

Pair of Ceramic Lamps with a Terra Cotta Finish

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of generously scaled orb shaped 1980’s ceramic lamps. Featuring a textural finish in a terra cotta color.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Vintage Ceramic Lamps – Black and White, 1980s
Set of 2 Vintage Ceramic Lamps – Black and White, 1980s

Set of 2 Vintage Ceramic Lamps – Black and White, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

2 Vintage 1980s Ceramic Lamps – Black and White, Handmade in Italy, Memphis Style Modern, Retro Home Decor, Bedside Lamps, Gift Lights Add a touch of retro elegance to your space wi...

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Iridescent Flame Ceramic 1980's lamp
Art Deco Iridescent Flame Ceramic 1980's lamp

Art Deco Iridescent Flame Ceramic 1980's lamp

Located in Toronto, CA

Stunning Art Deco sculptural table lamp with a flame design. The lamp have a white ceramic glaze with an iridescent finish. The lamp is in amazing condition, free from any chips, cra...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage ceramic table lamp by Bosa , 1980’s , Italy
Vintage ceramic table lamp by Bosa , 1980’s , Italy

Vintage ceramic table lamp by Bosa , 1980’s , Italy

By Bosa

Located in Delft, NL

Vintage ceramic table lamp by Bosa , 1980’s , Italy

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Off-White Ceramic Lamp
1980s Off-White Ceramic Lamp

1980s Off-White Ceramic Lamp

Located in Brecht, BE

Very elegant and feminine shape on this 1980s off-white ceramic lamp, lamp is 62 cm high with lampshade 92 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Spanish Ceramic Lamp
1980s Spanish Ceramic Lamp

1980s Spanish Ceramic Lamp

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish ceramic lamp. Measurement without screen.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Style Ceramic Three Halo Table Lamps, 1980's
Pair of Art Deco Style Ceramic Three Halo Table Lamps, 1980's

Pair of Art Deco Style Ceramic Three Halo Table Lamps, 1980's

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Very cool pair of table lamps, white glass sphere surrounded by three black halos.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Postmodern Ceramic Geometric Table Lamp
1980s Postmodern Ceramic Geometric Table Lamp

1980s Postmodern Ceramic Geometric Table Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Cool geometric postmodern ceramic table lamp from the 1980s. In great working condition with no chips or major scratches to the ceramic frame.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

1980s Mauve Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp
1980s Mauve Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp

1980s Mauve Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1980s Mauve ceramic sphere table lamp. Just the perfect shape in a fun color- glossy and reflective.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two 1980s Lamps with Green Ceramic Body
Two 1980s Lamps with Green Ceramic Body

Two 1980s Lamps with Green Ceramic Body

Located in Paris, FR

Two 1980s lamps with gilt metal base and green ceramic body.

Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Witt Keramik, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Sweden, 1980s
Witt Keramik, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Sweden, 1980s

Witt Keramik, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Sweden, 1980s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green and white-glazed ceramic table lamps produced by Witt Keramik, Sweden, c. 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Oriental Glazed Ceramic Garden Lamp
1980s Oriental Glazed Ceramic Garden Lamp

1980s Oriental Glazed Ceramic Garden Lamp

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Oriental glazed ceramic garden lamp.

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Silver Glaze Ceramic Urn Lamps, 1980s
Pair of Silver Glaze Ceramic Urn Lamps, 1980s

Pair of Silver Glaze Ceramic Urn Lamps, 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 1980s heavy ceramic lamps in the shape of urns with handles.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Lamps Blue Ceramic Pine, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Lamps Blue Ceramic Pine, Italy, 1980s

Pair of Lamps Blue Ceramic Pine, Italy, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Huge pair of blue ceramic lamps, model of pine cone or pineapple lamps. Nice full ceramic quality. Measures: Height top of ceramic 50cms. In the style of Maison Jansen, Bagues, Palm...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Floor Lamp, 1980s
Vintage Italian Ceramic Floor Lamp, 1980s

Vintage Italian Ceramic Floor Lamp, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Large vintage ceramic floor lamp. Elegant base with a beige fabric lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

“Prancing Horse” Ceramic Lamp, France, 1980s
“Prancing Horse” Ceramic Lamp, France, 1980s

“Prancing Horse” Ceramic Lamp, France, 1980s

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Ceramic lamp illustrating a prancing white horse. Very decorative and in very good condition. Dimensions: D 42 X W 22 X H 12 cm.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Memphis Style 1980s Large Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Memphis Style 1980s Large Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Memphis Style 1980s Large Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming pair of generously scaled ceramic table lamps featuring a Memphis Style Pattern of white, pink, maroon and black triangles on a teal backdrop.

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Pair of Pine Ceramic Lamps by Firlaro, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Pine Ceramic Lamps by Firlaro, Italy, 1980s

Pair of Pine Ceramic Lamps by Firlaro, Italy, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of pine or pineapple black ceramic table or bedside lamps by the editor Firlaro Made in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Black Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, 1980s
French Black Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, 1980s

French Black Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, 1980s

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

“Cobra” model table lamp in black ceramic, produced in France in the 1980s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1980s Black & White Ceramic Lamps
Pair of 1980s Black & White Ceramic Lamps

Pair of 1980s Black & White Ceramic Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of black and white modern ceramic lamps. New fittings (three way switch). The lamps measure 19 inches to the socket and 28 inches to the top of the shade. White sqaure linen sha...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1980's Modern Deco Table Lamp in Black and Gold
1980's Modern Deco Table Lamp in Black and Gold

1980's Modern Deco Table Lamp in Black and Gold

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage Modern Deco Table Lamp Crafted in the 1980s, this lamp showcases a unique and captivating design that blends modern aesthetics with a touch of retro flair. The striking blac...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Dutch Ceramic Prototype Table Lamp / Light Sculpture, Circa 1980s
Dutch Ceramic Prototype Table Lamp / Light Sculpture, Circa 1980s

Dutch Ceramic Prototype Table Lamp / Light Sculpture, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

For sale a fabulous Dutch Postmodern handmade prototype ceramic Table Lamp or Light Sculpture, dating from circa 1980s.   

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Polygonal Black Ceramic Iridescent Table Lamp 1980s Postmodern Vintage Flowers
Polygonal Black Ceramic Iridescent Table Lamp 1980s Postmodern Vintage Flowers

Polygonal Black Ceramic Iridescent Table Lamp 1980s Postmodern Vintage Flowers

Located in London, GB

CREATOR: Unknown PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1980's PERIOD: 1970 - 1979 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Ceramic, glaze, brass, plastic CONDITION: Good original condit...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Ceramic Table Lamps with Gemotric Motif, 1980s
Pair of White Ceramic Table Lamps with Gemotric Motif, 1980s

Pair of White Ceramic Table Lamps with Gemotric Motif, 1980s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of stylish ceramic table lamps with impressed geometric motif, American, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

1980s Pair of Ceramic Lamps in Black Shade
1980s Pair of Ceramic Lamps in Black Shade

1980s Pair of Ceramic Lamps in Black Shade

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Pair of Ceramic Lamps in Black Shade

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Fruit basket table lamp Capodimonte Italy 1980s
Ceramic Fruit basket table lamp Capodimonte Italy 1980s

Ceramic Fruit basket table lamp Capodimonte Italy 1980s

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Large Ceramic Fruit basket Table lamp comes with a Salmon color shade .1980s Italy .One large E27 bulb needed .

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Crackled Glaze table lamps, circa 1980s, English
Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Crackled Glaze table lamps, circa 1980s, English

Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Crackled Glaze table lamps, circa 1980s, English

Located in London, GB

Pair of English table lamps from the 1980s, featuring a vibrant turquoise crackled ceramic glaze that adds a unique texture and depth to each lamp.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Bosa, 1980s, Italy
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Bosa, 1980s, Italy

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Bosa, 1980s, Italy

By Bosa

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Charming dark blue ceramic table lamp signed 'Bosa'. This Italian made table lamp comes with a large fabric shade.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Italian Red and Gold Floral Details Ceramic Table Lamps, 1980s Bosa Production
Italian Red and Gold Floral Details Ceramic Table Lamps, 1980s Bosa Production

Italian Red and Gold Floral Details Ceramic Table Lamps, 1980s Bosa Production

By Bosa

Located in IT

Italian red and gold floral details ceramic table lamps, 1980s Bosa production Two very scenic and big ceramic red and decorative floral motive gold details table lamps.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

White Fabric & Black Ceramic Lamp by Faïencerie de Charolles, France, 1980s
White Fabric & Black Ceramic Lamp by Faïencerie de Charolles, France, 1980s

White Fabric & Black Ceramic Lamp by Faïencerie de Charolles, France, 1980s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A striking study in contrast and form, this ceramic table lamp by Faïencerie de Charolles was crafted in France during the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges
1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges

1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Ceramic Shell-Shaped Table Lamp with Gilded Edges.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1980s Spanish White Painted Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of 1980s Spanish White Painted Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of 1980s Spanish White Painted Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1980s Spanish white painted ceramic table lamps.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

By François Châtain 1

Located in Lille, FR

French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s Very good condition. 38 cm height

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp on a Column, 1980s, Italy
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp on a Column, 1980s, Italy

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp on a Column, 1980s, Italy

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Charming marble look ceramic table lamp with a matching ceramic column This Italian made, over the top lamp comes with it's original lamp shade.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s

By François Châtain 1

Located in Lille, FR

French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s Very good condition. 34 cm height without the lampshade, 44 cm height with the lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Cream Ceramic Shell Table Lamp 1980s USA Vintage Art Deco Miami Post Modern
Cream Ceramic Shell Table Lamp 1980s USA Vintage Art Deco Miami Post Modern

Cream Ceramic Shell Table Lamp 1980s USA Vintage Art Deco Miami Post Modern

Located in London, GB

CREATOR: Unknown PLACE OF ORIGIN: USA DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1980's PERIOD: 1980 - 1989 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Ceramic, brass CONDITION: Very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Chapman Chinoiserie Ceramic, Brass and Bronze Figural Table Lamps - a Set
1980s Chapman Chinoiserie Ceramic, Brass and Bronze Figural Table Lamps - a Set

1980s Chapman Chinoiserie Ceramic, Brass and Bronze Figural Table Lamps - a Set

By E. F. Chapman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer an exquisite pair of sculpted, vintage chinoiserie style table lamps by Chapman, circa the 1980s. Create a beautiful visual in your space with this porce...

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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1980s Ceramic Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1980s ceramic lamp for your home. A 1980s ceramic lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1980s ceramic 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 1980s ceramic lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1980s ceramic lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tim Orr, Chapman Manufacturing Company and La Borne Potters produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1980s Ceramic Lamp?

The average selling price for a 1980s ceramic lamp at 1stDibs is $1,842, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About 1980s Ceramic Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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.