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
1920s French Antique Dolphin Lamp
Metal, Brass
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
Metal, Brass
$6,800
H 37.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Patinated Bronze Grotto Style Sculptural Lamp Representing a Stylized Dolphin
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze grotto style sculptural lamp representing a stylized dolphin.
Bronze
$425
H 25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
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
Metal
$3,075
H 24 in W 17 in D 6 in
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
Copper
$240Sale Price|20% Off
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
Brass
$3,520Sale Price|49% Off
H 66 in W 15 in D 15 in
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
Oak
$850
H 26.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
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
Metal
$2,261
H 86.62 in Dm 25.99 in
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
Wood
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
Metal
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
Gesso, Lucite, Giltwood
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
Bronze
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
Bronze
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
Ceramic, Porcelain
$16,000 / set
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 6.15 in
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
Bronze
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
Bronze
$3,340
H 14 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in
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
Bronze
$11,850 / set
H 16 in W 11 in D 3 in
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
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
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
Lead
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
Marble, Brass
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
Brass
Silvered Metal Dolphin Form Table Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting with intertwined dolphins. Two light newly wired.
Metal
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
Ormolu
Desk Lamp with Bronze Dolphin, circa 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Desk lamp with bronze dolphin, circa 1900.
Bronze
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
Bronze
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
Metal, Brass
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
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 21.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Cornelius School Sinumbra Argand Figural Bronze Solar Lamp with Dolphins
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cornelius School Sinumbra Argand Figural Bronze Solar Lamp with Ebonized Dolphins and
Bronze
Sold
H 71 in W 16 in D 16 in
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
Brass
Sold
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
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
Metal
Sold
H 24.25 in W 6.75 in D 4.25 in
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
Iron
Sold
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 4 in
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
Bronze
Sold
H 40.5 in Dm 9.8 in
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
Bronze
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
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Crystal
Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Westwood, NJ
Neo Classic 6 Lite Bronze Bouillotte Lamp w Dolphins and Pierced Base.
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
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
Bronze, Enamel
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
Metal
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
Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
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
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
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
Brass
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
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
Marble, Bronze
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
Bronze
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
Bronze, Tôle
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
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 22.25 in W 9 in D 5 in
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
Lucite, Giltwood
Sold
H 18.25 in W 6 in D 6 in
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
Bronze
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
Brass
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
Crystal
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
Iron
Dolphin Form Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Well carved lamp of heraldic dolphin form, with an upended tale, the expressive, detailed head
Wood
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
Wood, Lucite, Silk
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
Silver
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
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.
Marble, Silver Plate
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
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
Copper
Sold
H 32.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique French Verdigris Copper Dolphin Waterspout Mounted as a Custom Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
A marvellous antique French copper dolphin waterspout custom lamp from a wall fountain, circa 1895
Sold
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 2.37 in
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
Bronze
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
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
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
Brass
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
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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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