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19th Century French Table Lamp in Ormolu
19th Century French Table Lamp in Ormolu

19th Century French Table Lamp in Ormolu

Located in London, GB

A large and ornate gilt bronze lamp, modeled as a putto holding the lamp fitting aloft whilst kneeling on a hexagonal base embellished with foliate Rococo decorations. French, c. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Table Lamps Made of French Electrified Bronze Fire Dogs
19th Century Pair of Table Lamps Made of French Electrified Bronze Fire Dogs

19th Century Pair of Table Lamps Made of French Electrified Bronze Fire Dogs

Located in Sofia, BG

Pair of 19th century French table lamps in Louis XVI style made of bronze fireplace fire dogs that were lately electrified.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, France, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A refined late 19th-century French table lamp in gilded bronze, styled in the grandeur of the Napoleon III era.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Giltwood Table Lamp with Ornate Carved Base
19th Century French Giltwood Table Lamp with Ornate Carved Base

19th Century French Giltwood Table Lamp with Ornate Carved Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined 19th century French table lamp, originally a candlestick, has been artfully converted for modern use while preserving its timeless decorative appeal.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Lamp
19th Century French Lamp

19th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 20th-century gilded wood lamp exudes timeless elegance with its classic design and original gold leaf gilding, which remains in excellent condition. The sculpted base features a...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Lamp
19th Century French Lamp

19th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite lamp is an elegant conversion of a 19th-century gilded bronze candlestick, expertly mounted for modern use.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Lamp
19th Century French Lamp

19th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th-century Carcel lamp, originally designed for kerosene, has been expertly converted for modern electrification while preserving its antique charm. Crafted from polis...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Lamp
19th Century French Lamp

19th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French lamp is a masterpiece of Neoclassical design, combining luxurious materials with intricate craftsmanship. The base is made of finely cut crystal, s...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Lamp
19th Century French Lamp

19th Century French Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French lamp showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic elegance. The lamp features a glass base encased in an ornate gilt bronze frame, adorned with...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp, France
19th Century Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp, France

19th Century Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp, France

By Old Paris

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp. 19th century Old Paris porcelain urn converted to a table lamp. A beautiful silhouette in neoclassical style with double scroll han...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp
19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp

19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 19th century brass candle bouillotte lamp with remnants of silver plate, now converted to electric.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Bronze Table Lamp
French 19th Century Empire Bronze Table Lamp

French 19th Century Empire Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century Empire style cast bronze table lamp with new linen shade, converted from gas to electric.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Carved Oak Table Lamp with Rustic Charm
19th Century French Carved Oak Table Lamp with Rustic Charm

19th Century French Carved Oak Table Lamp with Rustic Charm

Located in High Point, NC

A refined example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this carved oak table lamp features intricate detailing along its baluster-form stem and tripod base.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Pair Of Gothic Revival Metal Table Lamps
19th Century French Pair Of Gothic Revival Metal Table Lamps

19th Century French Pair Of Gothic Revival Metal Table Lamps

Located in High Point, NC

This pair of 19th Century French Gothic Revival metal table lamps embodies the ornate craftsmanship of the period, drawing inspiration from medieval architecture and ecclesiastical d...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique French Table Lamp with Green Iron Ornament
19th Century Antique French Table Lamp with Green Iron Ornament

19th Century Antique French Table Lamp with Green Iron Ornament

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French tall table lamp with a green iron ornament which is supported, halted by a black metal base, in good condition.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base
19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base

19th Century French Brass Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th century French brass table lamp features a sculptural silhouette that beautifully reflects the refined aesthetics of the period.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp Base
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp Base

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beauriful 19th Century French gilt bronze Art Nouveau table lamp base.

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite pair of 19th-century candlesticks, crafted from silvered and chiseled bronze, has been beautifully transformed into elegant table lamps. The original candlestick bases...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant pair of 19th-century French lamps showcases timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Silver

Mid 19th century French Blue Porcelain Table Lamp
Mid 19th century French Blue Porcelain Table Lamp

Mid 19th century French Blue Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Just one French a circa mid 19th century blue porcelain table lamp with bronze fittings on sides, in Louis XVI style

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French 19th Century Porcelain Hexagonal Table Lamp
Antique French 19th Century Porcelain Hexagonal Table Lamp

Antique French 19th Century Porcelain Hexagonal Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

Antique French 19th Century Porcelain Hexagonal Table Lamp In very good condition commensurate with age.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp
French 19th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp

French 19th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp

By Loyzaga

Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México

It is our reinterpretation of a 19th century Louis XVI Bouillotte lamp and the designs in the arms and top details are inspired by the study and research of French lighting fixtures.

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2010s Mexican Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Satsuma Urn Table Lamp
19th Century French Satsuma Urn Table Lamp

19th Century French Satsuma Urn Table Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Satsuma urn table Lamp features hand-painted artistry protected by a proprietary glaze that made such artifacts all the rage in 18th & 19th century Europe!

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Brass Table Lamp, Classical Style, Marble Base, France 19th Century
Brass Table Lamp, Classical Style, Marble Base, France 19th Century

Brass Table Lamp, Classical Style, Marble Base, France 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a lamp in brass with a marble base. It has been done in France during the 19th Century. It could fit perfectly with classical american Style. Gold color. A chip on the base. ...

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Antique 19th Century French American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Late 19th Century Glass Jug Table Lamps
Pair of French Late 19th Century Glass Jug Table Lamps

Pair of French Late 19th Century Glass Jug Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Belle Epoque style large bottle form table lamp with maroon lamp shades (PRICED AS PAIR) Good condition consistent with age and use

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

French gothic brass candlestick lamp 19th century
French gothic brass candlestick lamp 19th century

French gothic brass candlestick lamp 19th century

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

A 19th century gothic brass candlestick lamp Hammered brass orb mounted with ruby glass, over knopped stem to trefoil foliate tripod base. Now wired with gold flex, bayonet cap bulb ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Ormolu Table Lamp Late 19th Century
Antique French Art Nouveau Ormolu Table Lamp Late 19th Century

Antique French Art Nouveau Ormolu Table Lamp Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique French Art Nouveau ormolu columnar table lamp with shade, late 19th Century in date.

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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Stone Lamp With Shade
19th Century French Stone Lamp With Shade

19th Century French Stone Lamp With Shade

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A wonderful 19th Century French decorative stone finial, skilfully converted into a stylish and useful lamp. Decorative fluted base with moulded top with a dark shade.

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Antique 19th Century French Country Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Urn as a Table Lamp
Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Urn as a Table Lamp

Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Urn as a Table Lamp

By Jean Gille

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A decorative bisque porcelain urn marked by Jean Gille of Paris, France with a raised blue J over G, dating from 1840-1868. Now converted to a two socket table lamp with brass hardwa...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Pair of Candelabra Table Lamps
French 19th Century Pair of Candelabra Table Lamps

French 19th Century Pair of Candelabra Table Lamps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An adorable pair of 19th century French girandole-candelabra adorned with clusters of amethyst glass fruit and clear droplets, now electrified as table lamps.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp
19th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp

19th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp

Located in IT

19th Century, French Gilt Bronze Buillotte Lamp This elegant table lamp model buillotte was made in France in the early nineteenth century, classic taste with decorative elements Em...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Turquoise Mid 19th Century French Crackle Glazed Antique Table Lamp
Turquoise Mid 19th Century French Crackle Glazed Antique Table Lamp

Turquoise Mid 19th Century French Crackle Glazed Antique Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A superb four handled baluster vase, with exceptional crackled turquoise glaze, now mounted as a lamp with a hand gilded turned base. Height of vase: 15 3/4 in (40 cm) including gil...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th-Century French Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamp with Floral Motif
19th-Century French Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamp with Floral Motif

19th-Century French Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamp with Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French lamp is a stunning example of classic elegance and refined craftsmanship. The base is made from high-quality porcelain, featuring a delicate, hand-painted fl...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Ornate 19th-Century French Bronze Table Lamp with Candle-Style Lights
Ornate 19th-Century French Bronze Table Lamp with Candle-Style Lights

Ornate 19th-Century French Bronze Table Lamp with Candle-Style Lights

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French lamp is a remarkable example of elaborate craftsmanship and ornate design. The lamp features a tall, slender central rod adorned with intricate scrollwork an...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Giltwood 19th Century Fragments Made into Table Lamps
Pair of French Giltwood 19th Century Fragments Made into Table Lamps

Pair of French Giltwood 19th Century Fragments Made into Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of 19th century French architectural fragments made into table lamps.

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Cranberry Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted 19th Century Table Lamps
French Cranberry Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted 19th Century Table Lamps

French Cranberry Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted 19th Century Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of French 19th century cut cranberry glass lamps with gilt metal detailing and plinth bases. Height of lamps: 21 1/4 in (54 cm) including electical fitment and the bas...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France
Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France

Lamp Table 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France

Located in New York, NY

Lamp 19th Century Gilt bronze Metal Shade Neoclassical France . A French Bouillotte lamp made in gilt bronze and a painted metal shade. 3 electrified candle arms.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Wood Fragments Mounted as Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Wood Fragments Mounted as Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Wood Fragments Mounted as Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking pair of 19th-century French architectural fragments has been transformed into table lamps, preserving the sculptural force of the original carved forms.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Lamp
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Lamp

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very attractive 19th century Neo-Classical st. metal lamp with a patinated bronze finish. The lamp is raised on a square base with a bronze color border of acanthus leaves. Above i...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Onyx & Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
French 19th Century Onyx & Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp

French 19th Century Onyx & Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French Neoclassical table lamp from the 19th century, carved from onyx as a column adorned with cast brass fittings at the capital and base in the Corinthian order.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp

Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Tall 19th century french empire bronze ormolu lamp, circa 1860. Here we have a lamp of the finest quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, French, 19th Century
Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, French, 19th Century

Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, French, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Newly re-wired and reconditioned, France, early 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Carved Marble Table Lamp of Bacchus
French 19th Century Carved Marble Table Lamp of Bacchus

French 19th Century Carved Marble Table Lamp of Bacchus

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French Empire style carved marble table lamp featuring a visage of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, to grace the urn of the lamp base. A new, neutral tone linen shade with pleating ...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Bronze Mounted / Black Marble Pair Table Lamp
19th Century French Bronze Mounted / Black Marble Pair Table Lamp

19th Century French Bronze Mounted / Black Marble Pair Table Lamp

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Wonderful pair of French bonze ormolu mounted frame with black marble neoclassical style pair table lamp. Each lamp features a classical architectural column shape form standing on a...

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Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp
19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp

19th Century French Directoire Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table or a buffet with this elegant antique tole lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1870, Resting on a round base, the lamp showcases finely hand-painted scenes with charming ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Pair of 19th Century French Metal Balustrade Table Lamps, Rewired
Pair of 19th Century French Metal Balustrade Table Lamps, Rewired

Pair of 19th Century French Metal Balustrade Table Lamps, Rewired

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Pair of 19th century balustrades converted into lamps. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

English Mid-Century Modern Crystal Table Lamp
English Mid-Century Modern Crystal Table Lamp

English Mid-Century Modern Crystal Table Lamp

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Modern crystal table lamp, English. Striking form, the champhered hexagonal column topped by a square block, all on square base.

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

Materials

Crystal

French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp
French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp

French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A darling, petite table lamp from late 19th century France rising from a brass, candlestick base of shepherd’s hook branches with crystal drops to scatter the light.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Ceramic & Bronze Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Ceramic & Bronze Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Ceramic & Bronze Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of elegant green ceramic lamps with bronze details, having floral motifs all around. They are each standing gracefully on a bronze base. They also have two bronze handles on eac...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassic Marble Bronze Doré Lamps
19th Century French Neoclassic Marble Bronze Doré Lamps

19th Century French Neoclassic Marble Bronze Doré Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French neoclassic marble bronze doré lamps on faux marble bases with hand carved sphynx and lion goddesses. Newly re-wired.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candlestick Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candlestick Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Step into the allure of the past with this pair of 19th-century French bronze candlesticks, thoughtfully transformed into radiant lamps. Electrified with precision, their once-candle...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Faience Pair of Moustiers Style Compana Form 19th Century Table Lamps
French Faience Pair of Moustiers Style Compana Form 19th Century Table Lamps

French Faience Pair of Moustiers Style Compana Form 19th Century Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of large French faience vases, decorated in the Moustiers style, of compana form with bearded satyr heads, both sides of each vase painted with mythological scenes, on...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

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Faience

19th Century French Bronze Cassoullettes Mounted as Lamps
19th Century French Bronze Cassoullettes Mounted as Lamps

19th Century French Bronze Cassoullettes Mounted as Lamps

Located in Richmond, VA

Great pair of fine quality 19th century French bronze cassoullettes mounted as lamps and recently rewired. Original finials now used on the harps of the lamps. Could easily be return...

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Elegant 19th Century French Gilt Wood Table Lamps, Neoclassical Style
Elegant 19th Century French Gilt Wood Table Lamps, Neoclassical Style

Elegant 19th Century French Gilt Wood Table Lamps, Neoclassical Style

Located in Lincoln, GB

An Elegant Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Wood Candlestick Lamps This sophisticated pair of 19th-century French gilt wood table lamps exudes classical charm and a wonderful sense o...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Table Lamps

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Giltwood

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19th Century French Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century French table lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every 19th century French table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 2687 options for an antique or vintage 19th century French table lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century French table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 19th century French table lamp made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century French table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Gagneau Paris, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres and Ferdinand Barbedienne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century French Table Lamp?

Prices for a 19th century French table lamp start at $111 and top out at $170,254 with the average selling for $3,200.

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 19th Century French Table Lamp
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.