Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Century Place of Origin: China Styles: Chinese Lamp Shade: Included Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
Lucite
1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade
Located in Antwerp, BE
An early 20th century sculptural table lamp, hand-carved in wood, retaining its rare original
Metal
$1,195
H 23.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Antique Chinese Export Pottery Parrot Roof Tile Table Lamp W / Bamboo Shade
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese Export earthenware parrot roof tile that has been converted into a lamp. The
Pottery, Bamboo, Wood
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 16 in
18th C. Table Lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase & Shade Finial Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. table lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase & Shade Finial Antiques LA . Very fine
Ceramic, Fabric
$6,400 / set
H 26 in W 11 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chinese Ching Dynasty Seated Famille Rose Figurines Designer Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Ching Dynasty seated famille rose figurines now designer table lamps. These lovely
Pottery
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now A Designer Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
: Beige Period: 19th Century Styles: Chinese, Chinoiserie Lamp Shade: Included Power Sources: Up to
Wood
Antique Chinese Porcelain Melon Jar Lamp and Shade
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese porcelain melon jar with foo lion design in coral mounted as a lamp with a
Antique Chinese Blue on White LARGE LAMP with silk shade
Located in Sarasota, FL
High quality Blue and white Porcelain Double Happiness ex-large LAMP having a rosewood stand at
Porcelain
Water Buffalo Lamp with Custom Fortuny Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
An exceptional Chinese export lamp from the early 20th century of an ox or water buffalo with three
Fabric, Wood
A Napoleon III Chinese Dragon Vase With Silk Shade
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
A French Napoleon III blue and gold dragon vase with hand sewn yellow silk shade and red trimmings.
Unavailable
H 26 in W 12 in D 8 in
Foo Dog Lamp with Frederick Cooper Shade and Jade Tassel Decoration
Located in San Antonio, TX
Whimsical foo dog lamp on an original wooden base recently re-wired and with a new Frederick Cooper
Jade
Pair 19th century Chinese crackleware vases as lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Chinese crackleware vases as lamps. Shade not included.
Chinese Bronze Champlevé Lamp and Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful and well-proportioned bronze champlevé enameled lamp base with its unusual matching shade
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Base Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind rare Chinese table lamp with double head and mahogany base, the lamp shade its
Bronze
Antique Chinese Terracotta Base Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Lamp Base with a contemporary look. Only 1 remaining.
Sold
H 31.11 in W 9.45 in D 14.77 in
Chinese Export Hand Carved Hardwood Chinese Ming Dragon Lamp + Shade, circa 1920
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade Chinese Export Hardwood dragon table lamp
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in Lambertville, NJ
porcelain background. This lamp is newly wired and has a newer all silk ivory pagoda shade and carved rose
Porcelain, Rosewood
1900s Chinese Hardwood Carved Lamp with Raw Silk Shade
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand carved solid wood rare Chinese torchiere lamp with custom made conical raw silk shade. One of
Rosewood
Large 'Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures
Clay
Large 'Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures
Clay
Chinese Table Lamp Made In Porcelain With White Shade From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This Chinese table lamp, crafted from porcelain and adorned with motifs of nature, dates back to
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Blue Mellon Shape Porcelain Vase as Lamp with Shade
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese blue mellon shape porcelain vase as lamp with custom blue silk shade.
Large Antique Terracotta Jar Lamp with Shade, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
. One shade is dented. Measures: Height with lamp shade 32" Lamp shade top 10.75" Lamp shade bottom
Terracotta
A Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A Blue and white chinese porcelain lamp with custom shade. China. 19th Century.
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of Chinese Export Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Chinese export lamps in pink shade.
Porcelain
Figural Blanc De Chine Lamp of Quan Yin with an Silk Lotus Flower Shade
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Blanc De Chine lamp depicting a standing figure Quan Yin holding aloft a basket of roses set on a
Porcelain
Sold
H 33 in Dm 10.5 in L 33 in
Famille Rose Vase Lamp with Hand Painted Figures, Chinese 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A famille rose pattern vase with hand painted figures, converted to a table lamp, China, mid-19th
Porcelain
Large Chinese Wine Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted grey green lamp base is made from a rustic vintage Chinese clay jar used
Clay
Large Chinese Storage Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted/grey green lamp base is a rustic vintage Chinese clay jar used for wine
Clay
Vintage Chinese Bamboo Backpack Lamp with Burlap Shade
Located in Malibu, CA
Custom made table lamp created from a vintage Chinese bamboo backpack. Finial & new burlap shade
Bamboo, Wicker
Large Chinese Storage Wine Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted, grey green lamp base is a rustic vintage Chinese clay jar used for wine
Clay
Large Rustic Chinese Storage Jar Lamp Base with Linen Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white/grey lamp base is a rustic antique Chinese clay jar. Chinese lettering is found at
Clay, Linen
Chinese Red Egolmise Table Lamp with Gold Asian Motif and Pagoda Shade
Located in Savannah, GA
This striking Chinese red eglomise table lamp features a gold reverse painted motif of flowers, a
Glass, Wood
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Table Lamp with Black Shade
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Chinese blue and white ginger jar table lamp with detailed inscriptions of sand
Porcelain
Large Antique Terracotta Jar Lamps with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early large rustic organic Chinese unglazed terra cotta storage jar has been mounted as table lamp
Terracotta
Large Antique Terracotta Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
linen coolie shape lampshades included. Height with lamp shade - 26" Jar height - 18" Lampshade top
Terracotta
Large Antique Terracotta Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
Impressive large rustic organic Chinese unglazed terracotta storage jar that has been made into a
Terracotta
Chinese cloisonne lamp with matching shade
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A hard to find turn of the century Chinese cloisonne lamp with matching cloisonne reticulated
Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mint condition 20s Chinese lamp with custom shade, new wiring and hardware.
Rare 19th Century Chinese Paktong Opium Lamp with Original Glass Shade
Located in Concord, MA
19th century Chinese Paktong opium lamp with original glass shade, reticulated base decorated with
Antique Hand-Painted Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamp with Handmade Silk Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
Antique hand painted Chinese Ginger jar as a lamp with handmade silk shade and midcentury wood base.
Ceramic
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$4,025
H 83 in W 73 in D 1 in
Hollywood Regency Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Hollywood Regency black and gold four-panel screen with hand-painted flying cranes. This Hollywood Regency black and gold four-panel screen is a vintage treasure that captures the ...
Wood
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
Metal
French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Raw materials are both the medium and the message." — Paul Rudolph A bold expression of mid-century French Brutalism, this sculptural bar is a striking testament to raw materiality...
Iron
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Located in Kyoto, JP
Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...
Gold Leaf
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
$34,506
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$27,604
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthe...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$15,193
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s gunmetal kitchen is a fully bespoke kitchen system that blends individual functionality with Minimalist detailing. The interior cabinetry is fabricated from solid wood and ...
Metal, Bronze, Steel
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition. Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...
Wood
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.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.