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Antique Dolphin Lamp

1920s Brass Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
1920s Brass Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade

1920s Brass Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A brass bouillotte lamp with a base of entwined dolphins on a pierced oval tray. The original tole

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1920s French Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Silver Painted Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Metal

Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins,  Electric Table Lamp,   A Magnificent Piece
Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins,  Electric Table Lamp,   A Magnificent Piece

Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A Magnificent Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A magnificent decorative piece, this

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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Copper

Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp
Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp

Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp

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H 18.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.5 in

Antique Gilt Brass Figural Delphin Dolphin Converted Oil Lantern Table Lamp

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century gilt brass converted oil lamp or lantern, featuring a Neoclassical delphin

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp
Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp

Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp

By Hubbell

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and one of a kind antique figural carved oak floor lamp, circa 1920s. Meticulously carved

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1920s Gothic Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Silver Gilt Pewter Table Lamp w/ Regency Dolphin Feet
Antique English Victorian Silver Gilt Pewter Table Lamp w/ Regency Dolphin Feet

Antique English Victorian Silver Gilt Pewter Table Lamp w/ Regency Dolphin Feet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Gilt Pewter Heavy Table Lamp with Regency Dolphin Feet and Triple

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Carved and Green Painted Wooden Floor Lamp with Dolphins, c.1910
Antique Italian Carved and Green Painted Wooden Floor Lamp with Dolphins, c.1910

Antique Italian Carved and Green Painted Wooden Floor Lamp with Dolphins, c.1910

Located in Barntrup, DE

Elegant early 20th-century Italian floor lamp in carved and polychrome wood, featuring gilt

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Cast Metal Dolphin Base
Art Deco Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Cast Metal Dolphin Base

Art Deco Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Cast Metal Dolphin Base

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A beautiful Art Deco-style table lamp featuring a vibrant sunset-colored art glass globe. The shade

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Giltwood Dolphin Fragments on Lucite Bases
Pair of Italian Giltwood Dolphin Fragments on Lucite Bases

Pair of Italian Giltwood Dolphin Fragments on Lucite Bases

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking pair 19th-century Italian carved wood fragments in the form of stylized dolphins, now

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Gesso, Lucite, Giltwood

Late Empire Trippel Dolphin and Ostrich Candle Sticks
Late Empire Trippel Dolphin and Ostrich Candle Sticks

Late Empire Trippel Dolphin and Ostrich Candle Sticks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very good looking Candle sticks, cast metal with Gold Dore' plated finish . The Dolphins are

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1890s French Empire Revival Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Table Lamp
French Louis XV Bronze Dore Table Lamp

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Table Lamp

$3,250

H 14 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore table lamp with Neptune & dolphins at base holding

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of White, Blue and Gold Samson Vases as Table Lamps
A Pair of White, Blue and Gold Samson Vases as Table Lamps

A Pair of White, Blue and Gold Samson Vases as Table Lamps

By Edmé Samson

Located in London, GB

handles to the necks in the form of dolphins. Now mounted as lamps with giltwood bases. With historic

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Jean Boris Lacroix French Art Deco Pair of Seahorse Table Lamps, 1920
Jean Boris Lacroix French Art Deco Pair of Seahorse Table Lamps, 1920

Jean Boris Lacroix French Art Deco Pair of Seahorse Table Lamps, 1920

By Jean Boris Lacroix

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

often drew inspiration from nature and the marine world, as seen in his iconic seahorse lamps, dolphins

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze Dolphin Oil Lamp
19th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze Dolphin Oil Lamp

19th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze Dolphin Oil Lamp

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century Italian Grand Tour style bronze stylised dolphin oil lamp after the antique

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Dolphins and Lions
19th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Dolphins and Lions

19th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Dolphins and Lions

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Grand Tour bronze oil lamp in the ancient Roman style with dolphin handles. The

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Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th C French Dore Bronze & Enamel 2-Arm Candelabras w/ Dolphin Branches
Pair of 19th C French Dore Bronze & Enamel 2-Arm Candelabras w/ Dolphin Branches

Pair of 19th C French Dore Bronze & Enamel 2-Arm Candelabras w/ Dolphin Branches

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Enamel Two-Arm Candelabra/Lamps with

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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Art Nouveau Austrian Jeweled Chunk Glass Table Lamp with Dolphin Motif
Art Nouveau Austrian Jeweled Chunk Glass Table Lamp with Dolphin Motif

Art Nouveau Austrian Jeweled Chunk Glass Table Lamp with Dolphin Motif

Located in Chicago, IL

Lighting from both the base as well as the shade, this is an unusual and beautiful lamp

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Lead

Fine Patinated Brass Dolphin Table Lamp, with Green Marble Base
Fine Patinated Brass Dolphin Table Lamp, with Green Marble Base

Fine Patinated Brass Dolphin Table Lamp, with Green Marble Base

Located in London, GB

A fine late 19th century patinated brass dolphin lamp, with wonderful undulating tail, all

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Late 19th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Marble, Brass

An Edwardian Brass Dolphin Table Lamp
An Edwardian Brass Dolphin Table Lamp

An Edwardian Brass Dolphin Table Lamp

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H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

An Edwardian Brass Dolphin Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1900 An unusual Edwardian brass lamp in the form of a dolphin, with tail erect and

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Brass

Silvered Metal Dolphin Form Table Lamp
Silvered Metal Dolphin Form Table Lamp

Silvered Metal Dolphin Form Table Lamp

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H 23.75 in W 8 in D 8 in

Silvered Metal Dolphin Form Table Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Interesting with intertwined dolphins. Two light newly wired.

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1890s American Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Lamps
Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Lamps

Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Lamps

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of continental gilt bronze dolphin form lamps with wood bases, circa 1900. The height from

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Ormolu

Desk Lamp with Bronze Dolphin, circa 1900
Desk Lamp with Bronze Dolphin, circa 1900

Desk Lamp with Bronze Dolphin, circa 1900

Located in Marseille, FR

Desk lamp with bronze dolphin, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century Bronze Zoomorphe Dolphin Table Lamp, 1900s
Early 20th century Bronze Zoomorphe Dolphin Table Lamp, 1900s

Early 20th century Bronze Zoomorphe Dolphin Table Lamp, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful and large 20th century French Bronze table lamp representing a dolphin. Very nice quality

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Double Dolphin Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
Antique Neoclassical Double Dolphin Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade

Antique Neoclassical Double Dolphin Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning Neoclassical style brass bouillotte lamp with twin dolphins at the base and a cream

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Silvered Bronze Dolphin Table Lamps
Early 20th Century Pair of Silvered Bronze Dolphin Table Lamps

Early 20th Century Pair of Silvered Bronze Dolphin Table Lamps

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 20th Century pair of silvered bronze table lamps in the form of dolphins with ornate acanthus

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Early 20th Century European Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC
Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC

Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC

By Charles Parker

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Aesthetic Movement piano lamp in the manner of Charles Parker offers glass globe over

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19th Century American Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Small Gold Gilt Metal Figural Dolphin Table Lamp
Antique French Art Nouveau Small Gold Gilt Metal Figural Dolphin Table Lamp

Antique French Art Nouveau Small Gold Gilt Metal Figural Dolphin Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Art Nouveau Small Gold Gilt Metal Figural Dolphin Boudoir Bedside Table Lamp with

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Metal

Pair of Italian Gilt Iron Baroque Style 1920s Dolphins Made into Lamps
Pair of Italian Gilt Iron Baroque Style 1920s Dolphins Made into Lamps

Pair of Italian Gilt Iron Baroque Style 1920s Dolphins Made into Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian gilt iron Baroque style dolphin sculptures from the early 20th century, made into

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Iron

Pair of French 1920s Baroque Style Bronze Dolphins Mounted as Lamps on Lucite
Pair of French 1920s Baroque Style Bronze Dolphins Mounted as Lamps on Lucite

Pair of French 1920s Baroque Style Bronze Dolphins Mounted as Lamps on Lucite

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Baroque style bronze dolphin table lamps from the early 20th century, with custom

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Bronze

Large Glass Table Lamp from A Potpourri Or Samovar With Bronze Dolphin Hardware
Large Glass Table Lamp from A Potpourri Or Samovar With Bronze Dolphin Hardware

Large Glass Table Lamp from A Potpourri Or Samovar With Bronze Dolphin Hardware

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Tall glass lamp, repurposed from a large potpourri vase or a large samovar. A large bronze dolphin

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Bronze

19th Century Ormolu Dolphin Stem Candlesticks

19th Century Ormolu Dolphin Stem Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

A pair of early 19th century ormolu candlesticks in the form of well-cast dolphins, supporting leaf

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19th Century British Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Dolphin Candle Holders Early 20th Century
Pair of Baccarat Crystal Dolphin Candle Holders Early 20th Century

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Dolphin Candle Holders Early 20th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Dolphin Candle Holders Early 20th century Good condition Free

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19th Century Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Crystal

Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Located in Westwood, NJ

Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp w Dolphins and Pierced Base.

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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

A Pair of Silver Urns as Lamps, Circa 1880
A Pair of Silver Urns as Lamps, Circa 1880

A Pair of Silver Urns as Lamps, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two urns with lion mask handles and reeded bodies on pedestal bases raised by dolphins. Wired as

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19th Century English Antique Dolphin Lamp

19th Century Pink Cloisonné Lamp on Bronze Paw Feet Mounts
19th Century Pink Cloisonné Lamp on Bronze Paw Feet Mounts

19th Century Pink Cloisonné Lamp on Bronze Paw Feet Mounts

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th Century Cloisonne table lamp, on bronze dolphin feet, Unusual pink ground with floral and

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Late 19th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Bronze, Enamel

French Reverse Painted Rainaud Figural Rare Form Bouillotte Table Lamp
French Reverse Painted Rainaud Figural Rare Form Bouillotte Table Lamp

French Reverse Painted Rainaud Figural Rare Form Bouillotte Table Lamp

Located in Big Flats, NY

floral decoration over painted cast figural lamp having dolphins and two candle lights with gilt drips

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Metal

Massive Solid Brass Mythical Dolphin as a Lamp
Massive Solid Brass Mythical Dolphin as a Lamp

Massive Solid Brass Mythical Dolphin as a Lamp

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass mythical dolphin that weighs an astonishing pounds! In Greek mythology, dolphins are

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1920s North American Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Brass

Brandt, Art Deco Dolphin Whale Lamp or Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron, Alabaster
Brandt, Art Deco Dolphin Whale Lamp or Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron, Alabaster

Brandt, Art Deco Dolphin Whale Lamp or Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron, Alabaster

By Edgar Brandt

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Art Deco Whale lamp or Sconce in wrought iron and Alabaster by Edgar Brandt (more about the artist

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Petite French Brass Dolphin Lamp with Black Silk Shade
Petite French Brass Dolphin Lamp with Black Silk Shade

Petite French Brass Dolphin Lamp with Black Silk Shade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous French brass lamp, done in a dolphin motif, with black silk shade. The fish’s head is

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Brass

Bronze Dolphin Shaped Table Lamp
Bronze Dolphin Shaped Table Lamp

Bronze Dolphin Shaped Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

French bronze dolphin-shaped single table lamp, circa 1900. Measurements: Height of body 8.25

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Early 1900s French Antique Dolphin Lamp

French Bronze Dolphin Neoclassical Style Table Lamp
French Bronze Dolphin Neoclassical Style Table Lamp

French Bronze Dolphin Neoclassical Style Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

French bronze smaller scale neoclassical style table or desk lamp. Exquisitely chased details

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Marble, Bronze

Whimsical Dolphin Bronze Lamp, French ca. 1900
Whimsical Dolphin Bronze Lamp, French ca. 1900

Whimsical Dolphin Bronze Lamp, French ca. 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

dolphin like fantasy fish that appears on lamps, furniture and many other objects. The casting is very

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Dolphin and Swan Bouillotte Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Dolphin and Swan Bouillotte Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Dolphin and Swan Bouillotte Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large and regal pair of late 19th century Bouillotte lamps with dolphin base and swan arms

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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Bronze, Tôle

French Newel Post Lamp with Bronze Dolphins and Flame Shade
French Newel Post Lamp with Bronze Dolphins and Flame Shade

French Newel Post Lamp with Bronze Dolphins and Flame Shade

Located in Barntrup, DE

French newel post lamp from the 1920s with frosted glass flame shade on pedestal base and three

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1920s French Neoclassical Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Carved Baroque Style Italian 19th Century Dolphin Fragments Made into Lamps
Carved Baroque Style Italian 19th Century Dolphin Fragments Made into Lamps

Carved Baroque Style Italian 19th Century Dolphin Fragments Made into Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of carved Baroque style giltwood dolphin fragments from the 19th century, made into lamps

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Lucite, Giltwood

19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze Intertwined Dolphins/ Fish Table Lamp
19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze Intertwined Dolphins/ Fish Table Lamp

19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze Intertwined Dolphins/ Fish Table Lamp

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze Intertwined Dolphins/ Sea Creatures/ Fish Table Lamp. This

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Three Light Table Lamp
Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Three Light Table Lamp

Early 19th Century French Empire Bouillotte Three Light Table Lamp

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Bouillotte lamp with three dolphin decorated scrolled arms. A finely chiselled stem supports the branches

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Brass

Pair of Large Portieux Crystal Candle Holders
Pair of Large Portieux Crystal Candle Holders

Pair of Large Portieux Crystal Candle Holders

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H 20.08 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Pair of Large Portieux Crystal Candle Holders

Located in Paris, FR

Portieux (1705-2012). Crafted in the early 20th century, they are intricately engraved with dolphins, vases

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1910s French Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Crystal

Antique English Solid Iron Dolphin Lamp of Large Scale, circa 1880
Antique English Solid Iron Dolphin Lamp of Large Scale, circa 1880

Antique English Solid Iron Dolphin Lamp of Large Scale, circa 1880

Located in Houston, TX

lamp a definite statement element in an interior. The dolphin first appeared in Renaissance Italian

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19th Century English Antique Dolphin Lamp

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Iron

Dolphin Form Lamp
Dolphin Form Lamp

Dolphin Form Lamp

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H 13 in W 6.75 in D 7.25 in

Dolphin Form Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

Well carved lamp of heraldic dolphin form, with an upended tale, the expressive, detailed head

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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Wood

Pair of English carved dolphins repurposed for lamps
Pair of English carved dolphins repurposed for lamps

Pair of English carved dolphins repurposed for lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of English carved dolphins repurposed for lamps. Custom lucite bases and finials, with custom

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19th Century English Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Wood, Lucite, Silk

American Pair-Point Glass Table Lamp with Dolphin Base
American Pair-Point Glass Table Lamp with Dolphin Base

American Pair-Point Glass Table Lamp with Dolphin Base

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A early-twentieth-century, American lamp with painterly pair-point lamp shade of a marshland and

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Early 20th Century American Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Silver

Pair of Italian Art Deco Alabaster Lamps with dolphins
Pair of Italian Art Deco Alabaster Lamps with dolphins

Pair of Italian Art Deco Alabaster Lamps with dolphins

Located in Chicago, IL

These are a beautifully hand carved pair of alabaster urn shaped lamps. The bases are adorned with

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Lamp

Silver Statue Table Lamp, Boy on a Swimming Dolphin
Silver Statue Table Lamp, Boy on a Swimming Dolphin

Silver Statue Table Lamp, Boy on a Swimming Dolphin

Located in Fairfax, VA

Early 20th century statue in form of a boy on a swimming dolphin that has been made to a table lamp.

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1910s French Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Unique 19th C. Dolphin & Shell Motif Lamp (GMD#2051)
Unique 19th C. Dolphin & Shell Motif Lamp (GMD#2051)

Unique 19th C. Dolphin & Shell Motif Lamp (GMD#2051)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Italian Iron & Brass 3-Lite Lamp with Dolphin & Shell Motif, and Wide Candle or

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19th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Lamp

Antique French Verdigris Copper Dolphin Waterspout Custom Lamp, circa 1895
Antique French Verdigris Copper Dolphin Waterspout Custom Lamp, circa 1895

Antique French Verdigris Copper Dolphin Waterspout Custom Lamp, circa 1895

Located in Houston, TX

A marvelous antique French copper dolphin waterspout custom lamp from a wall fountain circa 1895

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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Copper

Pair of Patinated William IV Bronze Colza-Oil Lamps in the Form of Dolphin-Head

Pair of Patinated William IV Bronze Colza-Oil Lamps in the Form of Dolphin-Head

By Thomas Messenger

Located in Banksmeadow, NSW

border, over a tapered, reeded and fluted font to a dolphin-head support with bulrushes and, an applied

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1830s English Regency Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Lamp
French Art Nouveau Lamp

French Art Nouveau Lamp

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H 18 in Dm 6 in

French Art Nouveau Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

THIS ART NOUVEAU LAMP WITH THE DOLPHIN AT BASE , FACE OF THE BABY IN THE BACK FIRE RED GLASS SHADE

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

Painted Iron Floor Lamp (GMD#1781)
Painted Iron Floor Lamp (GMD#1781)

Painted Iron Floor Lamp (GMD#1781)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Painted Iron Floor Lamp with Dolphin Motif Base and Wax Candle Top - height 66H to top of

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Dolphin Lamp

Pair of Tole-Shade Bouillotte Lamps
Pair of Tole-Shade Bouillotte Lamps

Pair of Tole-Shade Bouillotte Lamps

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H 20 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Pair of Tole-Shade Bouillotte Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

These beautiful lamps are identical in all but two respects: the shape of the fitting where the

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19th Century French Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze & Carved Alabaster Floor Lamp Circa 1860
Gilt Bronze & Carved Alabaster Floor Lamp Circa 1860

Gilt Bronze & Carved Alabaster Floor Lamp Circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

AFL1577 A finely carved alabaster and gilt bronze floor lamp detailed with dolphin heads, foliage

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Late 19th Century American Antique Dolphin Lamp

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

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Antique Dolphin Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique dolphin lamp you’re looking for. Each antique dolphin lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without an antique dolphin lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique dolphin lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Neoclassical and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Dolphin Lamp?

The average selling price for an antique dolphin lamp at 1stDibs is $3,558, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $9,460 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Antique Dolphin Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.