Custom Blue and White Dutch Hand-Painted Pharmacy Jar as Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage blue and white vase lamp, newly wired for use within the USA using all UL approved parts
1910s Dutch Antique Blue Dining Table
Brass
Custom Blue and White Dutch Hand-Painted Pharmacy Jar as Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage blue and white vase lamp, newly wired for use within the USA using all UL approved parts
Brass
Delft Blue Table Lamps, Royal Tichelaar Makkum, 1890; New Dupion Silk Shades
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from antique Delft Blue Royal Tichelaar
Brass
Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
generous proportions, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu heavy gauge
Ormolu
Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu heavy gauge stepped circular bases and
Ormolu
19th Century Blue Sèvres Porcelain Vase as a Table Lamp with Brass Mounts
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Sèvres Porcelain blue vase, mounted as a table lamp with Chinese brass mounts
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demilune Tables in Taupe, Cream & Soft Blue Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Swedish demilune tables. This pair of painted wood demilune tables features
Wood
19thc French Louis XVI China Blue Parrot with Porcelain Saxe Flowers Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Louis XVI style Ormolu/ China Blue Porcelain Parrot Among Porcelain Saxe Flowers and
Porcelain
Large Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Blue and White Baluster Vase Table Lamp
Located in Kinderhook, NY
" x 12") having hand-painted underglaze blue 'Canton' variant pattern of architectural landscape on
Brass, Wire
Pair, Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Demi Lune Side Tables with Faux Blue Painte
Located in Round Top, TX
these side tables are finished with a (newer) light gray paint and soft blue painted faux marble top (a
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Blue and White Delft Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century blue and white delft vases with lids, with bulbous body and bases of
Ceramic, Delft
Large Hand Painted Blue and White Earthenware Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A beautifully painted large ribbed vase fitted with 2 brass sockets, and seated on a wood base.
Earthenware
Unique Art Nouveau Pale Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This art nouveau table lamp is designed by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1919. An exemplar
Stoneware
Pair of 18th Century Delft Blue and White Trumpet Vases as Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18th century octagonal form blue and white delft trumpet vases, decorated with sprays of
Delft
Variegated Blue Glaze Vase as a Table Lamp, Mounted with a Brass Base
Located in London, GB
A fine variegated blue glaze Chinese vase with a brilliant turquoise ground, mounted as a lamp with
Ceramic
Sold|$5,400
Pair of French Cobalt Blue Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900's French porcelain table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 18.75" Height to
Porcelain
Pair of Swedish Demi-Lune Tables in Blue Color with Tapered and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Swedish demilune tables. This pair of Swedish painted blue wood demilune
Wood
19th Century Blue and White Delft Vase as a Table Lamp with Brass Base
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century blue and white Delft lamp decorated with oriental scenes and floral motifs
Brass
18th Century Delft Blue and White Porcelain Vase Made into US Wired Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Delft blue and white porcelain vase from the 18th century made into a table lamp mounted on a
Porcelain, Giltwood
Art Nouveau Brass and Yellow and Blue Art Glass Table Lamp Signed Noverdy France
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau brass and "pâte de verre" glass yellow and blue table lamp signed Noverdy France, 1920s
Bronze
Large Pair of Blue and White 19th Century Delft Double Gourd Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of large Dutch Delft vases. Of double gourd form, and decorated throughout with exotic birds amongst stylised floral and foliate decoration in tones of blues on a...
Delft
Large Delft Blue and White Ceramic Ginger Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The covered vase with brass base and mounted rim; decorated with flower-filled classical urns within shaped cartouches; fitted with three bulb sockets. Provenance: From the Collec...
Ceramic
Large 19th Century Sevres Blue Porcelain Vase as a Table Lamp with Giltwood Base
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Sevres dark blue porcelain vase of large scale, now mounted as a lamp with
Porcelain, Giltwood
Art Deco Table Lamp with a Lalique Style Iridescent White and Blue Glass Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare 1920s wrought iron table lamp with a René Lalique style shade. With perfectly hand forged
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,595
1900s French Ochre Blue Patinated Pedestal
Located in High Point, NC
grand antique. Made to be placed against a wall, the original blue-grey paint is visible on its backside.
Wood
Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp with a Lalique Style Iridescent Blue Glass Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
table or desk lamp radiates the most beautiful light imaginable. The design is simply breath taking and
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Flambé Vase as a Table Lamp with Blue and Red Glaze
Located in London, GB
A fine early 20th century Chinese vase with blue and red flambé glaze, now mounted as a lamp
Ceramic
Italian Gilded Bronze and Malachite Table – Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian side table from the late 19th century, featuring a gilded bronze structure with a
Malachite
Antique Blue Painted Small Console Sideboard from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
variety of spaces. The soft eggshell blue paint is gently distressed all over, adding grace to its age
Wood
Sold|$980
Antique Blue Spongeware Single Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique blue sponge ware vase previously converted into a table lamp. Newly rewired with new
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Antique French Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique French blue opaline and gilt bronze lamps, 2nd-half of the 1800s. Perched atop the
Bronze
Sold|$1,100
Antique Delft Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Charming hand painted blue and white Delft vase having an interesting octagonal shape with
Ceramic
1920s Kralik Bohemian Czechoslovakian Blue Opaline Glass Lamp, signed
By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Located in Cordova, SC
1920s Kralik Art Deco blue opaline Czechoslovakian glass lamp. The marking on the base of the lamp
Opaline Glass
Sold|$2,700
Table Lamp by Josef Ekberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg,"Sgrafitto" series, circa 1920. Existing wiring
Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Lamps
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style cobalt blue Sèvres Porcelain, and ormolu garnitures
Gold Plate, Bronze
Sold|$700
Lamp Made from Antique Blue Bottle
Located in Houston, TX
An antique cobalt blue French bottle re-purposed into a table lamp. This beautiful lamp will add
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Robin Egg Blue Painted Wooden Consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly Venetian of antique elements, urn form with smoke and fire carving. The back indicates probably architectural at one point mounted to a wall or similar. Now freestanding wit...
Pair of Blue Lamps in Pottery from the 19th Century, Chinese
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of blue lamps in pottery from the 19th century, Chinese.
Faience
Swedish, 19th Century Drop-Leaf/Gate Leg Painted Light Blue Grey Wood Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the table goes down to a width of 13.25". This painted wood table has a general overall blue/grey wash
Wood
Sold|$1,600
Blue and White Cherry Blossom Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Rich blue and white cherry blossom ginger jar mounted as a lamp. Newly electrified with black silk
Victorian Bronze Cobalt Blue Glass Font Oil Lamp Converted to Electric
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Victorian style cobalt blue cut glass font oil lamp raised on a patinated bronze fluted
Bronze
Sold|$4,000
Pair of Blue-Painted Pedestal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each an antique blue-painted wood pricket Stand converted into a three-light lamps.
Wood, Paint
Sold|$850
Antique Blue And White Asian Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century blue and white porcelain vase as a lamp. Lamp is most likely Japanese but can’t see
Porcelain, Wood
Sold|$1,525
Pair Blue and White Delft Lamps
Located in London, England
A pair of blue and white delft vases decorated with oriental floral motifs and exotic birds
Ceramic
Moser Bohemian Cobalt Blue Art Glass Lamp with Pink Roses
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Savannah, GA
Bohemian cobalt blue Moser Art glass lamp featuring elaborate decoration with hand-painted flowers
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Chinese blue and white jars with lids made into lamps. Measurement to top of socket is 15.5.
Chinese Blue Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Mounted Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A Chinese blue glazed ceramic porcelain vase with floral decoration, mounted on an a finely cast
Ormolu
French Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Glass Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century French gilt bronze mounted blue opaline lamp. Blue opaline fluted glass column with
Bronze
Sold|$2,300
Blue and White Chinese Trumpet Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Chinese trumpet vase lamps. Pair of tall cylindrical shaped trumpet vases in bright
Porcelain
Pair of Czech Enameled Steel Blue Bauhaus Lamps, Restored and Electrified, 1930s
By Drupol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Bauhuas functionalism lamps. Completely restored. New electrifiation Period: 1930-1939 Maker: Drupol - BAG Bronzewarenfabrik.
Metal, Enamel
Sold|$1,500
Pair of Cobalt Blue Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of deep cobalt blue porcelain oil lamps with brass mounts and off-white fabric shades. The
Enamel, Brass
Peacock Blue Chinese Glazed Lamp With Bronze Mounts
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chinese ceramic lamp in a deep peacock blue glaze, featuring molded figural and foliate relief work
Bronze
Jugendstil Floral Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil floral table lamp with opaline glass shade polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 19th century Chinese powder blue porcelain vase or lamp. Having gilded ormolu
Ormolu
Chinese blue and white vase / lamp, 19th century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese 19th Century Blue and White vase / lamp. Having classical oriental motif
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamp, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blue and white hand-painted porcelain ginger jar converted to a table lamp in the early 20th
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Chinese Blue & White Vase Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th century Chinese blue & white vase lamp. Top of baluster form porcelain vase with minor
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Antique Porcelain Turquoise Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of late Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain vases, with a wonderful turquoise glaze and subtle swirling foliate and floral line pattern decoration, now mounted as lamps with...
Porcelain
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.