1920s Bronze Asian Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s bronze Asian table lamp.
1920s Bronze Asian Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s bronze Asian table lamp.
$3,737
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Asian Table Lamp of a Sitting Temple Musicien Gilded Bronze Thailand 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small figural table lamp of a seated temple musician in gilt bronze on a black wooden base. The
Bronze, Foil
1920s Asian Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Asian bronze table lamp.
Bronze
Antique Asian Carved Wooden Architectural Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Milford, NH
figure, converted to a table lamp with maroon rectangular shade. The lamp is in good working condition
Brass
Pair of Asian brass reticulated lotus table lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Asian brass reticulated lotus table lamps
Brass
Asian Pictorial Blue and White, With 8 Figures, Table Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An Asian pictorial blue and white table lamp, the lamp is done in a typical blue on white
Porcelain
Large 1880s Carved Wood Asian Figural Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large 1880s carved wood Asian figural lamp. From a Scarsdale, NY estate.
Wood
$3,750 / set
H 21 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps, Asian, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of blue and white porcelain table lamps was custom-assembled from early 20th-century
Brass
Antique Bronze Asian Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique bronze Asian lamp with handles and relief details
Bronze
Post War Hand Painted Asian Floral Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asian hand painted floral ceramic table lamp on a metal base. Measures 4.5" width x 4.5" depth
Ceramic
$2,450 / set
H 20 in Dm 7.5 in
1920s White Porcelain Asian Vases with Geometric Décor Made into Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of white porcelain vases with pierced geometric décor from circa 1920 made into table lamps
Porcelain, Giltwood
Vintage Asian Crackle Finish Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your decor with this Vintage Asian Crackle Finish Lamp. Perfect
Ceramic
$1,250
H 18 in Dm 7.5 in
Asian Bronze Vessel Table Lamp with Verdigris Patina on Lucite Base, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This distinctive table lamp is crafted from an early 20th-century Asian bronze vessel, mounted on a
Bronze
$2,495 / set
H 22.5 in W 6 in D 6.75 in
Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
This matched pair of table lamps appears to have begun life as late 19th century East Asian oil
Brass, Bronze
1920s Asian painted porcelain cylindrical lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Asian painted porcelain cylindrical lamp 7 x 7 x 22.75 to top of socket 29.25 to top of harp
Porcelain
Asian Bronze Champlevé Dragon Cloisonné Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bronze champlevé lamp with stylized dragon enameled cloisonné design surrounding and gorgeous
Bronze
$1,495 / set
H 30 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Antique Asian Champleve’ Enameled Bronze Urns Fashioned As Table Lamps
Located in Forney, TX
vases, now professionally electrified and fashioned as table lamps. The visually striking Asian antiques
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Asian 19th Century Porcelain Vases Mounted into Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Asian 19th century porcelain vases mounted into lamps with French 19th Century
Ormolu
Pair of 1920s Asian Ceramic Porcelain Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1920s Asian ceramic porcelain lamps wood base hand-painted on porcelain.
$2,277 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 9.06 in
Table Lamp From the Early 18th Century Asian Chino Style Gerhard Wolbeer Berlin
Located in Hannover, DE
Here's a special chance to bring home a unique, top-quality table lamp from the 18th century. The
Brass
$2,850
H 19 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Asian Small Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful small Antique Asian carved fluorite lamp on a bronze base with a custom "Pagoda" shade
Stone, Bronze
$4,905
H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Asian Figural Bronze Table Lamp of a Lying Buddha with Green Shade Myanmar 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
transformed into a figurative table lamp. The disciple has a peaceful face and a resting, elegant posture. His
Bronze, Foil
Antique 19th Century Asian Blue and White Rooster Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 19th-century Asian blue and white rooster lamp beautifully combines American
Metal
$3,850
H 27 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Asian Large Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful large antique Chinese carved fluorite lamp on a bronze base with a custom "Pagoda
Stone, Bronze
Antique Asian Carved Quartz Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Asian Carved Quartz Vase Mounted as a Lamp Offered for sale is an antique hand-carved
Quartz
Asian Etched Bronze & Champleve Enamel Urn Vase as Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
into a lamp; in an urn shape with an intricate greek key motif and handles cast with bird faces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Asian & French Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and high quality Asian and French collaboration 19th century Louis XVI st. Imari porcelain
Ormolu
Pair of Asian Solid Silver and Enamel Lamps – Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of Asian-style table lamps crafted in solid silver and richly decorated with colorful
Sterling Silver
Large Asian Porcelain Sang de boeuf Vase mounted as Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
glaze, mounted as a lamp . dimensions - for vase only - approx 21 in. H x 10.5 in. W note : fine
Porcelain
Pair of Navy and Gilt Asian Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of vintage Asian vases mounted as lamps in navy blue and gilt decoration depicting birds and
Porcelain
1920s Hand Carved Soapstone Asian Figural Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s hand carved soapstone Asian figural lamp on brass base.
Soapstone
French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV Style Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French and Asian collaboration 19th century Louis XV st. Famille Verte porcelain and
Ormolu
$16,300 / set
H 37 in W 8.5 in D 22 in
Pair of French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Régence Style Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique pair of French and Asian collaboration 19th century Régence st
Ormolu
$15,300 / set
H 30 in W 6.75 in D 20 in
Pair of French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
By Theodore Deck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French and Asian collaboration 19th century teal blue fire glazed porcelain
Ormolu
$18,900 / set
H 44.25 in W 20 in D 24 in
Pair of French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative pair of French and Asian collaboration 19th century Louis XV
Crystal, Ormolu
Persian Style Earthenware Vase Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Middle Eastern Persian style 19th-20th century glazed earthenware square vase lamps on
Earthenware
$799
H 6 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Antique Art Deco Ceramic Perfume Table Light with Seated Asian Female & Flowers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
ceramics with hand-painted details and depicts an Asian female seated with a basket of flowers on steps
Ceramic
Imari Style Porcelain Vases Converted to Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th century Imari style porcelain vases converted to table lamps, with later brass
Brass
19th C Ebonised Carved Winged Serpent Gargoyle Table Lamps
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19th c large ebonised carved winged serpent gargoyle table lamps Originally hand
Hardwood
Antique Floral Cloisonne Vase Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a hand-painted antique Asian floral cloisonné vase transformed into a lamp. The pattern on
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous pair of early 20th century hardstone Chinese figural lamps. The finials are jade and come
Stone
Three 19th Century Vases Mounted as Lamps. We will divide the pair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Three 19th Century Vases Mounted As Lamps. We will divide the pair from the single. Amazing color
Porcelain
Importance Chinese Lamp from the Beginning of the 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Importance Chinese lamp from the beginning of the 20th century mounted on gold gilt bronze. H
Porcelain
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 5 in
Pair Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Iron Red Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each hand painted ginger jar with domed lid above a bulbous tapering body raised on a stained wooden base; painted with various figures in a landscape setting divided by cloud scroll...
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Blue and White twin handle lamps / vases, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
) porcelain vases / lamps, each with flared necks, classical motif decoration to the ground, pairs of handles
Porcelain
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in Dm 11 in
A 19 Century Nanking Porcelain Vase on an Ormolu base turned into a Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
into a lamp was done in the 20 Century
Porcelain
$5,343 / set
H 30.12 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
Chinese Hardwood Plant Stands Side Tables Pair Lamp Tables Hongmu Antique Qing
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of Chinese carved hardwood plants stands or side tables in wonderful antique
Hardwood
Han Style Sandcolor Vase Table Lamp
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Chinese Han style vase turned in to a tablelamp. Made from unglazed grey earthenware in a pot shape with subtle sandgrain patina. This vase has a great untouched patina with no cra...
Earthenware
$1,555
H 30.12 in W 17.92 in D 17.92 in
Antique Edwardian circa 1910 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Side End Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lamp table. A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% original and untouched, it
Wood
$1,282
H 18.51 in Dm 11.62 in
Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Side End Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
end lamp table A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% original and untouched
Wood
$1,822
H 28.75 in W 11.23 in D 17.72 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED SiDE END LAMP TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table single drawer Please note the delivery fee
Wood
$1,822
H 27.17 in Dm 14.18 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED & HAND PAiNTED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in China Chinoiserie painted and lacquered side table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Wood
$1,961
H 27.17 in Dm 13.98 in
LOVELY ANTiQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE LACQUERED & HAND PAINTED SIDE LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in China Chinoiserie painted and lacquered side table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Wood
$2,029
H 20.08 in Dm 17.92 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOiSERIE BRASS FRAMED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with rare solid metal brass finish base Please note
Brass
Pair Of Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
mounted as lamps.
Porcelain
Pair Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
mounted as table lamps.
Porcelain
$788 / set
H 19.49 in W 5.22 in D 5.22 in
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Cantonese Enamel Table Lamp Vase Yellow Green
Located in Dublin, Ireland
of octagonal outline now converted to an Electric Table Lamp, raised on six ormolu toupie feet. Qing
Ormolu
Antique table lamp Asia Brass
Located in Würzburg, DE
: 16cm (without shade) Shade diameter: 46cm Article: Antique table lamp Asian lamp made of brass Item
Brass
Asian Style Pewter Table Lamps
Located in Geneva, IL
Pair of tall Chinese pewter altar stick as lamps.
Pewter
Carved Asian Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking large florite lamp with cornelian pc. on the front and interior light. The top of
Pair of Cast Bronze, Asian Motif Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair, cast Bronze, Oriental Design vases, as Table Lamps. Vases are from early 1900's, made into
Bronze
Asian Celadon Craquelure Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian celadon craquelure vase mounted as a lamp; crackle fern green glaze bottle shaped vase on
Porcelain
Cast Copper, Asian Design Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Cast copper, Asian design, converted oil lamp with an Asian finial. The lamp has been polished and
Brass, Copper
Samson Lamp In Asian Style
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great size and shape Samson lamp with Asian Style base.
Porcelain
Pair Of Antique Asian Porcelains Converted into Lamps
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
very early Asian porcelains drilled and made into lamps in the 20th C.
Restored Asian Cloisonné, Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
Asian, restored and electrified, cloisonné oil lamp, shown with 14" drum shade. Lamp is priced
Brass, Iron
Asian Style Celedon Lamp With Figures
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking asian lamp in celedon with carved wood bottom base and carved stone finial
Porcelain
Pair of Carved Green Asian Lamps
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great pair of large flourite lamps with carved wood base and french mounted metal lamp bases
Large Asian Vase Made into Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
and made into a lamp. The vase is 21" by 10" without the base.
Porcelain
Green Asian Style Lamp with Bronze Base
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking green lamp with Asian shape but most likely Not an asian porcelain mounted with a
Bronze
Asian Style Brass Lamp, Mid-19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a cast brass lamp with elegantly scrolled arms and detailed embossing. The lamp
Brass
Asian Celadon Vase Lamp with Intricate Carved Wood & Bronze Base
Located in Irvington, NY
Asian Celadon Lamp with a 12" Base Height. 21" Overall Height Lovely Carved Wood and Bronze Base
Bronze
Flourite Carving Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice Asian carved stone lamp with lid that lifts off to access the bulb.
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Antique Lamps, Pair of Glazed Vase Lamps Black Glazed Lamps
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Spectacular pair of black glazed antique vases converted to lamps. I really love the size of
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Dutch Opaline Table Lamps with Bronze Feet
Located in Werkendam, NL
-provenance stunning Asian enameled table lamps feel free to page through our other adds. Should you be
Bronze
Pair of Rose Canton Lamps
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great pair of drilled vases that have been made into lamps. These are 19th c porcelain.
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Imari Vase as a Lamp
By Imari Porcelain
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful blue, white and red Imari vase as a lamp. Hand-painted birds and flowers adorn the piece
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Blue and Paint Splattered Porcelain Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
Bright blue with splatters of red and white. Bronze mounts. Burner with adjustment dial atop. Twig form feet.
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Metal Mounted Late 19th Century Canton Lamp Bases
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A decorative pair of late 19th century, gilt metal mounted, Chinese Canton lamps. Each with
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Small Antique Carved Walnut Drop Leaf Table Asian Carved Lamp Card Tea Table
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
games table. The top and flaps are all intricately carved with asian figures and scenes and the drop
Walnut
Unavailable
H 34 in W 16 in D 6 in
Large Chinese Wood Carving of He Xiangu, Mounted as a Table Lamp, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Large Chinese wood carving of He Xiangu, circa 1900, mounted as a table lamp. The Daoist
Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Antique Asian Bronze Table Lamp Garden Scene with Birds & Floral in Relief c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Asian table lamp offers cast bronze construction in faceted urn form and having garden
Bronze
1920's Ancestors Asian Male & Female Figural Table Lamps
By Legend of Asia
Located in Denver, CO
Porcelain table lamps in the likeness of ancestor portraits. Each featured on custom handmade brass
Brass
Asian Chinese Style 19th Century Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style 19th century table lamp with a floral decoration and stag head handles resting
Porcelain
Asian Style Elegant Antique Black Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful stately Asian Style table lamp having a black porcelain vase on brown metal base and
Porcelain
1920s Heavily Carved Asian Jade Table Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Asian carved jade/nephrite bird table lamp. Circa 1920. The interior portion lights up separately
Jade, Brass
Japanese Asian Brass Champleve Cloissone Table Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Japanese brass champleve table lamp with colorful enamel detail topped with an etched
Brass, Enamel
Turquoise Asian Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Beautifully hand painted vase with a turquoise background artfully decorated flowers and butterflies'.
Porcelain
Blood Red Asian Inspired Vessels as Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Bold and stunning tables lamps would add a splash of color and sophistication to any room. These
Pottery, Wood
Asian Style Double Gourd Form Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century double-gourd form porcelain vase, now mounted as a table lamp, Imari style
Porcelain
Asian Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Blooming Trees, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of Asian blue and white porcelain vases, transformed into enchanting table lamps, meticulously
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of Asian Vase Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of custom-made 1920s red Asian vases turned into lamps on wood bases.
Asian Blue and White Porcelain Vases Made Into USA Wired Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Asian blue and white porcelain vases made into single light table lamps, wired for the
Porcelain, Giltwood
Sold
H 10.25 in W 2.75 in D 3.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Asian Figures Made into Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these colorful antique lamps on bedside tables, or use them on shelves in a library or study
Brass
French and Asian Collaboration 19th Century Louis XVI St. Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French and Asian collaboration 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Famille
Ormolu
Monumental Asian Female Buddha or Empress Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Chinese empress Wu Zetian, table lamp made of plaster. Huge! 34 inches gorgeous original patina
Plaster
1920s Hand Carved Soapstone Asian Figural Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s hand carved soapstone Asian figural lamp.
Soapstone
Pair of Asian Green and Coral Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Asian slender green and coral lamps with ebonized bases depicting figures. Shades sold
Ceramic
Pair of Asian Bronze Lamps, circa 1910
Located in South Salem, NY
Pair of Asian style stacked bronze lamps with wood bases in a verdigris patina finish, circa 1910
Bronze
Sold
H 25 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Asian Figural Gilt Bronze Urn Form Table Lamp, Battle Scene, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique table lamp offers cast and gilt bronze construction in urn form with a reserve depicting
Stone, Wire, Bronze
Pair, Antique Asian (Thai) Bronze Jars as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of Antique Asian (Thai) Bronze Jars made into Lamps with new plexiglass bases and
Bronze
Bronze Asian Crane Lamp glas mahogany 20th century
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylized Bronze Asian Crane Lamp. Antique bronze Japanese vase converted into a lamp. Stunning high
Bronze
Sold
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Rare Asian Dancer Table Lamp Brown-Black-Gold Colored Myanmar Early 20th Century
Located in Salzburg, AT
A table lamp like a piece of jewelry an eye-catcher. A small, moving Buddhist dancer-sculpture
Bronze, Foil
Chinese Lamp from the 20th Century, Asia Antique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese lamp from the 20th century.
Porcelain
Pair, Solid Brass Vintage Asian Candlesticks as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid Brass Candlesticks as Lamps. Lampshade and finial available for additional cost.
Brass
19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Asian Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early 19th Century Chinese vessel. Sang de boeuf in color. Mounted with very fine French dore bronze mounts.
Bronze
Pair of Black Asian Porcelain Lamps with Fretwork Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of circular porcelain black Asian lamps with fretwork detail to sides and wood bases with
Porcelain
Lamp, China Porcelain, Asia, 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp, China Porcelain, Asia, 19th or early 20th century. Decoration of the Mountain and Chinese
Porcelain
Outstanding Pair of Asian Figural Ceramic Lamps - circa 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Pair of Asian Ceramic Lamps, believed to be Chinese or Japanese, circa 1920's. The
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 23 in W 15 in D 15 in
English 19th Century Victorian Period Metal Lamp Depicting Four Asian Elephants
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period metal table lamp from the 19th century depicting four Asian elephants
Metal
Asian 19th Century Terra-Cotta Vessel Lamp with Wax Seal
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a smaller size lamp and not as easy to find like the large ones. It's been re-wire to USA
Earthenware
Sold
H 29.5 in W 10.5 in D 9 in
Asian Glaze Porcelain and 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and true pair of Asian glaze porcelain with French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu
A Jaw-Dropping Pair of Antique Carved Asian Statutes as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely Amazing pair of antique Asian statues, circa 1890, as custom built lamps. Intricately
Mahogany
Table Lamp, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A table lamp, cloisonné vase mounted as a lamp, Asian Art, Napoleon III period, 19th century. h
Bronze, Enamel
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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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.