Antique Japanese Lamp
$3,600
Antique Japanese Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s lacquered Japanese table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 15
1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Lamp
Porcelain
$3,600
Antique Japanese Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s lacquered Japanese table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 15
Porcelain
Bronze and Mixed Metal Japanese Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Japanese bronze and mixed metal floral design lamp, 1910. Beautifully decorated with flowers and
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Japanese brass table lamp
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century Japanese lamp in the oriental manner, with ferocious dragons and
Brass
Japanese Meiji Period Carved & Bone Inlaid Bamboo Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Carved Bamboo & Bone Inlaid Lamp—Samurai on Horseback, c. 1900 This
Metal
Antique Side Table, Japanese, Lamp, Jardiniere Stand, Arts & Crafts, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique side table. A Japanese, burr elm carved lamp table or jardiniere stand, dating
Elm
Antique Aesthetic Movement Table Lamp in Japonisme Style
Located in Houston, TX
This very special table lamp is of the Japonisme or Aesthetic Movement Style. The Japanese lamp is
Ceramic
Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Cloisonné enamel vases, each having a Grey
Enamel
Pair of Early 20th-Century Japanese Table Lamps, Floral Motifs, Orange and Blue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This exquisite pair of Japanese table lamps from the early 20th century showcases timeless elegance
Ceramic
Japanese Redware Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Japanese Redware lamp decorated with dragons. Chinese wooden base in a dark dark brown
Pottery
Japanese Inspired Bronze Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late 19th Century bronze vase with gilt blossoming branch, either Japanese or European
Bronze
Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful and large pair of Japanese Meji period bronze elephant handled table lamps the bodies
Bronze
Large Vintage Japanese Imari Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th century Japanese Imari vase porcelain lamp. Features beautiful cobalt blue with red
Porcelain
Japanese Nippon Vase As A Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
Japanese Nippon converted vase lamp, turn of the century to circa 1920s. This fabulous and richly
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb 18th century Japanese Imari vase, decorated in the typical Imari palette of blues and iron
Ceramic
$4,600
Japanese Bronze Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful 19th century oil lamp wired for electricity in early 20th century. See artist
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a really cool lamp made from an old lantern. The light is wonderful coming through the
Bronze
$117Sale Price|35% Off
1920s Cast Bronze Japanese Figurative Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Absolutely gorgeous Vintage Authentic Japanese 'Victorian Couple' Boudoir Table Lamp. The lamp
Bronze
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set
Enamel, Brass
Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and decorative pair of 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each with an
Porcelain
$2,629Sale Price|30% Off
Japanese Bronze Vase as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual Japanese bronze vase, with butterfly handles, now as a lamp. Currently wired for the
Bronze
Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each having the classical
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Urn Converted to Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely Japanese urn was converted to a lamp. The colors on the porcelain urn remain strong and
Ormolu
A Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
for use. The shade is for photographic purposes and not included. The lamp is 34 inches tall to the
Porcelain
Large 18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb large early 18th century Japanese Imari baluster vase, decorated with floral and foliate
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Painted Vase Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Japanese export vase lamp (circa 1900), newly wired for use within the USA. Sold without a
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Japanese Blue lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative and striking pair of Japanese 19th Century blue vases, each with raised lizard
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Floor Lamp / Lantern
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Incredible antique Japanese floor lamp fabricated by hand with primitive, humble wood and painted
Wood, Paper
Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A vibrant Japanese turquoise ground and silver wire cloisonne vase, now mounted as a lamp, Meiji
Rock Crystal, Silver, Brass, Copper
Japanese Champlevé Bronze Elephant Floor Oil Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
A Japanese floor oil lamp, crafted in bronze with a dark lush patina and decorated with enamel in a
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Laquered Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
19th Century Japanese Laquered Porcelain Table Lamp, a true masterpiece that encapsulates the
Porcelain
Kutani Porcelain Elephant Lamp, 19th Century Japanese
Located in El Monte, CA
A unique example of kutani polychrome porcelain mounted as a lamp from the Meiji period. An
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century Japanese Imari facetted vases / lamps, each with classical
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze vases
Bronze
Meiji period Japanese vase / lamp, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decoration and striking Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase with an overlay
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
18th Century Japanese Imari vase / lamp, having wonderful bold colouring to the motif boarders and
Porcelain
Japanese Cloisonne Table Lamp Mounted on Brass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on a brass base
Metal, Brass
Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful classical
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Kutani vases / lamps, circa 1890.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani two handle vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900 Offered for sale is a Meiji period Japanese bronze
Bronze
A Japanese Ceramic Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Japanese hand painted earthenware vase mounted as Lamp. Of fluted ovoid form painted in
Brass, Bronze
Ribbed 19th Century Japanese Imari Antique Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb 19th century Japanese Imari vase, with ribbed body form, decorated throughout in the
Ceramic
$1,450 / set
A Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases converted into electric lamps. The vases are
Ceramic, Wood
$5,770 / set
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of bronze Meiji period lamps highly decorated with elephant head handles and ornate birds on
Bronze
Pair Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Pottery Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th Century Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa figural pottery lamps. Early pieces were made
Terracotta, Lucite
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century antique Japanese Meiji bronze floor lamp. This finely cast, well composed, pedestal
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Column Floor Lamp with Foliate and Bird Reliefs
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Japanese style (19th/20th Century) bronze column form floor lamp with foliate and bird relief
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Inlaid Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional and finely crafted pair of Japanese table lamps from the Meiji period (1868–1912
Bronze
$3,750 / set
Early 19th Century Japanese Arita Vases as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Japanese Arita vases bronze doré mounted converted to lamps. Circa 1820.
Bronze
Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Imari Table Lamp with Gilded Base
Located in London, GB
A fine early 18th century Japanese porcelain vase, decorated in the Imari palette of irons reds and
Ceramic
19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
was converted to an electric table lamp in the first half of the 20th century. Recently re-wired and
Porcelain
A Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Lamps Japanese Moriage Satsuma
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Lamps A pair of large Japanese Moriage Satsuma Handpainted
Ceramic
$16,500 / set
Pair of Japanese Bronze Samurai Figural Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Japanese bronze (19th Century) stylized Samurai figures on rectangular base mounted
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Table Lamps, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Table Lamps, Circa 1900.
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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