Art Deco Table Lamp or Piano Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco table lamp or piano lamp, circa 1920s. Polished and stove enameled.
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Blue Dining Table
Brass
Art Deco Table Lamp or Piano Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco table lamp or piano lamp, circa 1920s. Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
Banker's Desk Lamp Nickel Platend with Green-Blue Glass
Located in Wien, AT
Banker's desk lamp nickel platend with green - blue glass.
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Turquoise Blue Crackle Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
- Turquoise blue porcelain - Gilt bronze - circa 1880.
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases as Lamps
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of Chinese export blue and white baluster vases, decorated in fine detail with flowers and
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Blue Bronze Lamps, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of blue Chinese bronze lamps, early 20th Century . Sold with the shades. Measures: Height / 24
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Chinese blue & white ginger jar lamp. Qing Dynasty, made into a lamp in the 20th
Ceramic
A 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a large 19th century turquoise vase made into a table lamp during the early part of the
Ceramic
19th Century Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain / Ormolu Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of French porcelain 19th century Louis XVI style cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and ormolu vase
Bronze
19th Century French Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern, Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue opaline glass oil lantern, lamp was the decorative way to light up your
Opaline Glass
Pair of Dutch Blue and White Delft Horses, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Dutch blue and white delft horses, circa 1840.
Delft
A Tall Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A recently rewired lamp, with brass top and brown flex wire with UK plug socket. A lovely early example of Chinese export porcelain, inspired by Qing Dynasty. A good size.
Porcelain
A Pair Of 19th Century Blue And White Delft Lamps
Located in London, GB
form, with blue foliate decoration throughout, on a white ground, mounted on turned giltwood bases
Ceramic
19th Century Hand Painted Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Vase Lamp
Located in North Salem, NY
Lovely antique blue & white Chinese porcelain vase lamp with turned wood base.
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Spider Shade by Emeralite
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lamp is really eye catching. I am sorry to say that photographs don't show how beautiful the glass looks in person. While we have seen this particular shade on rare occasions, w...
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vases/Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese blue and White vases, depicting flowers, exotic
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Circular Jar / Lamp, Late 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive late 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jar / lamp. Having classical
Porcelain
Antique French Pale Blue Optic Glass And Brass Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French pale blue optic glass oil lamp from the Belle Epoch era, 1890s. Absolutely
Brass
Pair of Swedish Painted Wood Demilunes in Blue, Grey and Beige Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The primary color of these tables is an aqua blue with a lighter beige trim accent. This pair of
Wood
Fulper Vintage Pottery Lamp Art Deco Old Blue Drip Flambe Glaze
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
crystalline blue drip glaze. Circa 1920's. 21" high overall, 10" to top of pottery, 9" across handles, 8" deep
Pottery
Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp Off White and Blue Perched Bird
Located in New Orleans, LA
design of a blue perched bird, leaves, red chrysanthemum, rosewood base and brass cap. The later shade
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
French Bronze-Mounted Blue John Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on a three-tiered ebony base.
Pair 19th C. Chinese Blue & White Canton 'Dragon & Phoenix Vases/ Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair 19th C. Chinese Blue & White 'Canton Dragon & Phoenix Bird' Motif Vases, Now as Lamps China
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of cobalt blue porcelain urns mounted with gilt ormolu. The center candle holder has been
19th Century English Regency Blue John and Gilt Bronze Corinthian Column Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very rare early 19th century English Regency Blue John stone, column lamp, having a gilt capital
Other
Pair of 1920s Japanese Taishō Blue and White Porcelain Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Japanese Taisho period blue and white porcelain table lamps from the early 20th century
Porcelain, Lucite
18th Century Delft Blue and White Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Decorated overall with stylized floral sprays. With custom box-pleated lamp shade by Abat Jour. Vase height is 11".
Ceramic
Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Faience Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Kittery Point, ME
17th Century Dutch Delft Octagonal Faience Vase mounted in brass and decorated with a chinoiserie décor of fighting warriors and exotic landscape. The dimensions indicated herein are...
Faience
Wonderful Pair of French Bronze Ormolu Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urn Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
Sevres cobalt blue porcelain urn form lamps.
Bronze
Pair of French Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Bronze Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French cobalt blue porcelain and bronze lamps. The lamps have been newly rewired and are in
Bronze
A Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in London, by appointment only
A wonderfully decorative 19th-century Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, made for the European
Porcelain
Antique Regency Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Urn Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Regency blue John urn mounted as a lamp. Superb color and striation. The turned urn form
Precious Stone
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Crackelware Vases/ Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese blue and white crackleware vases / lamps, each
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Pink Blue Stained Glass Shade Tiffany Handel Style Parlor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau pink blue stained glass shade Tiffany Handel style Parlor lamp. Item includes 6
Metal
Delft Ceramic Table Lamp, 1900s, Hand-Painted Makkum Polychrome, New Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Antique Delft Tichelaar Makkum hand-painted polychrome ceramic table lamp, early 20th C. Hand
Brass
Exquisite Cast Copper Art Nouveau Wall Sconces & Blue Vaseline Glass Bell Shades
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Quality Cast Copper Wall Scones with Blue Glass Drop Shades SOLD AS A PAIR Beautiful quality cast
Brass, Copper
Blue and White Overlay Glass Lamp from the Iconic Store of Madeleine Castaing
Located in Paris, FR
Blue and white overlay glass lamp from the iconic store of Madeleine Castaing. France, circa 1880
Opaline Glass
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cobalt Blue Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant pair of French Louis XVI style cobalt blue Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu lamps. Each
Pair of Large Antique 19th Century Blue and White Dragon Chinese Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large antique 19th century blue and white dragon Chinese vase lamps. In excellent
Porcelain
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Cobalt Blue Sèvres Porcelain And Ormolu Lamp
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. blue Sévres Porcelain, Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue Sévres Porcelain
Ormolu
Fine Pair 19Th C Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain& Ormolu Dore Bronze Mount Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
French elegance is what you will find in this beautiful 19th century Cobalt Blue set of Sevres urn
Bronze
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Blue & White Ginger Jars Converted to Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A large pair of early 20th century blue and white ginger jars converted into lamps in the style of
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Export Midnight Blue and Gilt-Tole Tea Canister Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each of cylindrical form with corresponding domed caps decorated with broad gilt banding; the shoulders centering plain gilt shields and a thin gilt band, the bodies with a front pan...
Metal, Brass
Gilt Brass Lamp w/ Antique 18th century Blue and Cream Faience Acanthi Fragment
Located in Leesburg, VA
brass table lamp fitted with an 18th century arched Baroque faience volute fragment in the form of an
Brass
Fulper Arts & Crafts Pottery Lamp Oval Incised Mark Blue Crystalline Glaze Ca. 1
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An American Arts & Crafts classic, a Fulper Pottery lamp in a blue crystalline glaze. To confirm
Brass
19th Century French Sevres Hand-Painted Dark Blue Porcelain Lamp on Ormolu Base
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
flowers, leaves, blackberries, and bird, on a rich dark blue background, is highlighted with pure gold and
Ormolu
Pair of Vintage 3 Arm Cast Brass Toleware Bouillotte Lamps with Dark Blue Shades
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
as handles. The toleware metal shades are done in a deep blue with gilt decoration and their height
Metal, Brass
Sold|$5,800
Turquoise Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of turquoise color glazed porcelain table lamps with court scenes and wooden bases, 1920s
Sold|$8,800
Chinese Turquoise Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese turquoise-glazed porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Measurements: Height of body 17" Width 7" Depth 7".
Porcelain
Sold|$495
Antique French Porcelain Swan Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet French porcelain swan lamp in pale yellow with white swan adornments on brass base.
Porcelain
2 Antique French Gilt 5 Arm Candelabra Candle Stick Bouillotte Lamps Tole Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique French gilt candelabra lamps featuring five arms with floral design, acanthus leaves, beading and metal tole shades. Converted to electric. Masures: 13" D x 31" H, can...
Metal
Flavio Poli Pair of Applique Murano Glass Seguso, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, Italy
A pair of applique designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano, circa 1960, Italy.
Murano Glass
Nederland Faience Miniature Milk Jug to the Cat Delft, Late 19th Century
By Delft
Located in Labrit, Landes
Faience Ceramic milk pot from Delft Manufactures. Netherlands, circa 1880. On one side of the milk jug, a boat is represented and on the other side Faithful to the tradition of t...
Ceramic
Sold|$675
1917 Verdelite Bankers Desk Lamp
By Verdelite
Located in Peekskill, NY
Signed by famous maker, Verdelite, Pat. May 8, 1917, this marvellous banker's desk lamp or piano lamp has an original emerald green blown glass shade. The name is from the verdelite ...
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Bauhaus Lamp with Original Glass Shade, Around 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nickel-plated Bauhaus lamp with original glass shade, around 1920s Made in Germany Measures: Deep from 20-40 cm.
Nickel
Sold|$1,195
Chinese Porcelain Temple Jar Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large beautifully hand painted Chinese porcelain temple jar lamp. all-over decoration of leaves vines and peonies with a ebonized lid and base. The shade is for photographic purpos...
Porcelain
Sold|$795
Emeralite "Bankers Desk Lamp"
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
Emeralite was the premiere maker of these bankers lamps. The name signifies quality, and it has become the generic name for bankers lamps. This is a fine signed example of these desi...
Brass, Iron
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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