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Adnet Crystal Ball

A Small Adjustable Crystal Ball Lamp after Jacques Adnet
A Small Adjustable Crystal Ball Lamp after Jacques Adnet

A Small Adjustable Crystal Ball Lamp after Jacques Adnet

By Tarquin Bilgen Antiques

Located in London, GB

+VAT England, modern A crystal ball lamp with a silver base, after a design by Jacques Adnet.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1940's French Crystal Glass Ball & Pierced Brass Lamps
1940's French Crystal Glass Ball & Pierced Brass Lamps

1940's French Crystal Glass Ball & Pierced Brass Lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A pair of crystal glass ball lamps In the manner of Jacques Adnet and Mathieu Matégot. 3-1/2" glass balls stacked between pierced XI design brass spacers on a gold metal base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 1930s Art Deco Faceted Crystal Glass Jewel Table Lamps
Pair of French 1930s Art Deco Faceted Crystal Glass Jewel Table Lamps

Pair of French 1930s Art Deco Faceted Crystal Glass Jewel Table Lamps

$4,912Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.18 in Dm 9.85 in

Pair of French 1930s Art Deco Faceted Crystal Glass Jewel Table Lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of Art Deco faceted crystal glass table lamps of jewel-like form. The angular base allowing the lamps to sit vertically, or at an angle, much like Jacques Adnet’s Baccara...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

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Pair of Crystal Ball Table Lamps in the Style off Jacques Adnet
Pair of Crystal Ball Table Lamps in the Style off Jacques Adnet

Pair of Crystal Ball Table Lamps in the Style off Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful pair of small crystal ball table lamps in the style of Jacques Adnet, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1930s Crystal Ball Lamp by Jacques Adnet
1930s Crystal Ball Lamp by Jacques Adnet

1930s Crystal Ball Lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

His crystal ball lamp is one such combination and has become a Classic in the repertoire of French design.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Ball Lamp Attributed To Jacques Adnet
Crystal Ball Lamp Attributed To Jacques Adnet

Crystal Ball Lamp Attributed To Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A crystal glass ball lamp mounted on a metal base attributed to Jacques Adnet.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1930s Ball Lamps Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Pair of 1930s Ball Lamps Attributed to Jacques Adnet

Pair of 1930s Ball Lamps Attributed to Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

Fine pair of crystal and chrome table Lamps composed of three spheres with cylindrical chrome spacers standing on circular glass bases. Provenance: Private Collection, Buenos Aire...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1940s Baccarat Sirius Crystal Ball on Nickel Plate Stand
1940s Baccarat Sirius Crystal Ball on Nickel Plate Stand

1940s Baccarat Sirius Crystal Ball on Nickel Plate Stand

By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet

Located in Astoria, NY

A clear crystal ball, on an original nickel plated stand, created by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat, France, in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Glass

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Baccarat Crystal Ball Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Baccarat Crystal Ball Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet

Baccarat Crystal Ball Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

lamp with original shade by French Designer Jacques Adnet. Designed in 1930s, the petite lamps use baccarat crystal ball as the body that sits on bronze base.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Baccarat crystal ball art deco table lamps Jacques Adnet
Pair of Baccarat crystal ball art deco table lamps Jacques Adnet

Pair of Baccarat crystal ball art deco table lamps Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare pair of table lamps with cream color vellum shades by French Designer Jacques Adnet. Designed in 1930s, the petite lamps use baccarat crystal ball as the body that sits on bro...

Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Table Lamp by Adnet, Circa 1930, Art Deco Period.
Table Lamp by Adnet, Circa 1930, Art Deco Period.

Table Lamp by Adnet, Circa 1930, Art Deco Period.

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Table lamp by Adnet, circa 1930, Art Deco period. Table lamp, 1930, Art Deco period by Adnet in crystal ball, nickel-plated bronze base and parchment shade.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Nickel

An Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat, 1930s
An Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat, 1930s

An Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat, 1930s

By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet

Located in BARCELONA, ES

ChatGPT Behold the enchanting allure of Jacques Adnet's Art Deco crystal ball lamp for Baccarat, a sublime symphony of design and luxury.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Giant Crystal Ball Lamp after Jacques Adnet Adjustable on Silver Base
Giant Crystal Ball Lamp after Jacques Adnet Adjustable on Silver Base

Giant Crystal Ball Lamp after Jacques Adnet Adjustable on Silver Base

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A giant crystal ball lamp resting on a circular silver base, after a design by Jacques Adnet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of crystal ball lamps, Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) for BACCARAT, Art Déco
Pair of crystal ball lamps, Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) for BACCARAT, Art Déco

Pair of crystal ball lamps, Jacques ADNET (1900-1984) for BACCARAT, Art Déco

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic pair of modernist table lamps shaped as crystal ball resting on circular bases in silver bronze and stamped «bronze».

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Crystal Ball Table Lamps
Crystal Ball Table Lamps

Crystal Ball Table Lamps

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H 15 in Dm 6 in

Crystal Ball Table Lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of spherical Baccarat crystal lamps, pivoting on a nickel-plated bronze base. (The crystal globe is not attached to the base in such a way as to make the lamp adjustable). In th...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Crystal Ball Lamp After Jacques Adnet
Crystal Ball Lamp After Jacques Adnet

Crystal Ball Lamp After Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A crystal ball lamp with a silver base, after a design by Jacques Adnet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

1930s Crystal Ball Lamp by Jacques Adnet
1930s Crystal Ball Lamp by Jacques Adnet

1930s Crystal Ball Lamp by Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

His Crystal Ball Lamp is one such combination and has become a classic in the repertoire of French design.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Pair of crystal lamps by Jaques ADNET 1940
Pair of crystal lamps by Jaques ADNET 1940

Pair of crystal lamps by Jaques ADNET 1940

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of crystal lamps by Jaques ADNET Baccarat crystal ball lamp base resting on a nickel-plated bronze base allowing the ball to swivel.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Ball Table or Desk Lamp on Metal Base After Jacques Adnet
Crystal Ball Table or Desk Lamp on Metal Base After Jacques Adnet

Crystal Ball Table or Desk Lamp on Metal Base After Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A crystal ball table or desk lamp with a nickel circular base, after a design by Jacques Adnet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Table Lamp
Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Table Lamp

Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Table Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic Jacques Adnet and Baccarat crystal ball table lamp. Nickel-plated bronze base.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Jacques ADNET Crystal Ball Lamp
Jacques ADNET Crystal Ball Lamp

Jacques ADNET Crystal Ball Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Crystal Ball Lamp by Jacques Adnet - circa 1930's Provenance: Private collection - Monaco This item is located at our Jackson Street showroom.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Crystal Ball Lamps by Jacques Adnet
Pair of Art Deco Crystal Ball Lamps by Jacques Adnet

Pair of Art Deco Crystal Ball Lamps by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Important pair of Art Deco lamps by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) with Baccarat crystal Documented in the most important book about Adnet : "Alain-René Hardy et Gaëlle Millet, Jacq...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Crystal Ball Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps
Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Crystal Ball Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps

Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Crystal Ball Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oakland, CA

Rare pair of Jacques Adnet lamps made with Baccarat crystal and a nickel base. The balls can be moved to different positions. These lamps are from the 1940s and are documented in the...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal Ball Sculpture - Jacques Adnet - Baccarat
Crystal Ball Sculpture - Jacques Adnet - Baccarat

Crystal Ball Sculpture - Jacques Adnet - Baccarat

Located in SouthPort, CT

Crystal Sculpture in Nickel by jacques Adnet for baccarat

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Stacked Crystal Ball Boudoir Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Stacked Crystal Ball Boudoir Lamp by Jacques Adnet

Stacked Crystal Ball Boudoir Lamp by Jacques Adnet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stacked crystal ball boudoir lamp, three graduated size stacked balls, with nickeled chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Mid Century Pair of Crystal Ball Table Lamps  Manner of Jacques Adnet
Art Deco Mid Century Pair of Crystal Ball Table Lamps  Manner of Jacques Adnet

Art Deco Mid Century Pair of Crystal Ball Table Lamps Manner of Jacques Adnet

Located in Dallas, TX

Art Deco Mid Century Pair Crystal Ball Table Lamps, Manner of Jacques Adnet Stylish pair Modernist 20th Century tall table lamps.

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Adnet and Black Baccarat Crystal Ball Art Deco Table Lamp
Jacques Adnet and Black Baccarat Crystal Ball Art Deco Table Lamp

Jacques Adnet and Black Baccarat Crystal Ball Art Deco Table Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oakland, CA

Rare Jacques Adnet lamp made with Baccarat black crystal and a nickel base.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Baccarat Sirius Crystal Ball on Nickel Plate Stand by Jacques Adnet
Baccarat Sirius Crystal Ball on Nickel Plate Stand by Jacques Adnet

Baccarat Sirius Crystal Ball on Nickel Plate Stand by Jacques Adnet

By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Baccarat Sirius crystal ball on nickel plate stand by Jacques Adnet The clear crystal ball, on the original nickel plated stand, created by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat, France, in th...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Jacques Adnet and Clear Baccarat Crystal Ball Metal Art Deco Table Lamps
Jacques Adnet and Clear Baccarat Crystal Ball Metal Art Deco Table Lamps

Jacques Adnet and Clear Baccarat Crystal Ball Metal Art Deco Table Lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oakland, CA

Modernist pair of Jacques Adnet lamps designed for the Baccarat company using clear crystal and a nickel base.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Crystal Ball Pair of Art Deco Table lamps
Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Crystal Ball Pair of Art Deco Table lamps

Jacques Adnet and Baccarat Crystal Ball Pair of Art Deco Table lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oakland, CA

Rare pair of Jacques Adnet lamps made with Baccarat crystal and a nickel base. The balls can be moved to different positions. These lamps are from the 1940s and are documented in the...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet and Clear Baccarat Crystal Ball Metal Base Art Deco Table Lamps
Jacques Adnet and Clear Baccarat Crystal Ball Metal Base Art Deco Table Lamps

Jacques Adnet and Clear Baccarat Crystal Ball Metal Base Art Deco Table Lamps

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Oakland, CA

A modernist pair of Jacques Adnet lamps, designed for the Baccarat company, feature clear crystal and a nickel base.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

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Adnet Crystal Ball For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the adnet crystal ball you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, crystal and stone, every adnet crystal ball was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage adnet crystal ball you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the adnet crystal ball you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each adnet crystal ball bearing Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made adnet crystal ball over the years, but those crafted by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Adnet Crystal Ball?

Prices for a adnet crystal ball start at $1,500 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $4,032.

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.