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Rare Original 1920s danish table lamp in iridescent glass, perforated lamp shade
Rare Original 1920s danish table lamp in iridescent glass, perforated lamp shade

Rare Original 1920s danish table lamp in iridescent glass, perforated lamp shade

Located in København K, 84

The lamp’s iridescent glasswork base is a focal point, shimmering with a spectrum of colors that shift subtly with changing light.

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Nickel

Chinese Export Porcelain Phoenix Table Lamp
Chinese Export Porcelain Phoenix Table Lamp

Chinese Export Porcelain Phoenix Table Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Colorful phoenix bird representing renewal, rebirth and immortality.. Mounted as a lamp on a molded brass base. Single socket.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

French Crystal Floor Lamp
French Crystal Floor Lamp

French Crystal Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French four-light crystal floor lamp. The body and base made of gilt bronze. Measurements: Height to shade rest 67".

Category

1920s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Metal Floor Lamp
Gilt Metal Floor Lamp

Gilt Metal Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A French gilt metal floor lamp with tripod base, circa 1920s Measurements: Height of body 60" Diameter of base 18".

Category

1920s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Iron

English Ormolu & Bronze Column Lamp
English Ormolu & Bronze Column Lamp

English Ormolu & Bronze Column Lamp

Located in Kent, Dover

An English ormolu and bronze column table lamp on a triform base, formerly for oil.

Category

1890s English Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Schneider Art Deco Lamp
Schneider Art Deco Lamp

Schneider Art Deco Lamp

By Charles Schneider

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base with chestnut decorations, illegible creator's stamp.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Wrought Iron

Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp   This lamp is a statuesque piece
Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp   This lamp is a statuesque piece

Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece, silver-plated on brass with a very large faceted central column, the top of the lamp simulates a candle ...

Category

Early 1900s International Style Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Silver Plate

Arts & Crafts silver plated lamp
Arts & Crafts silver plated lamp

Arts & Crafts silver plated lamp

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Arts & crafts Movement silver plated table lamp with a rivetted base design.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp
Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp

Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Cold Painted Bronze Oil Lamp with Figural Base on Marble Plinth - converted to electric - 12"diam x 24"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as pr...

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Grand Tour Ormolu Lamp
French Grand Tour Ormolu Lamp

French Grand Tour Ormolu Lamp

Located in Tampa, FL

A French grand tour ormolu lamp with four eagles. Lamp has a marble base and comes with its black paper shade with gold on the inside that reflects light.

Category

1890s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble

Brass corinthian column table lamp
Brass corinthian column table lamp

Brass corinthian column table lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass table lamp, having a Corinthian column, raised on a stepped square base.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table lamp
Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table lamp

Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, The patinated bronze base with with Acorn design in wonderful condition gives a great stature to the pink floral app...

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Majorelle Spectacular Art Nouveau Lamp
Majorelle Spectacular Art Nouveau Lamp

Majorelle Spectacular Art Nouveau Lamp

By Atelier Majorelle

Located in NANTES, FR

Ateliers Majorelle art nouveau lamp circa 1905. Wrought iron base with bronze applications.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Telescopic  Brass Floor Lamp   This lamp is a statuesque piece i
Arts and Crafts Telescopic  Brass Floor Lamp   This lamp is a statuesque piece i

Arts and Crafts Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece i

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece in brass with a barley twist central column and a hand beaten round base at the floor , the lamp comes ...

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" Table Lamp (pair available)
Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" Table Lamp (pair available)

Rene Lalique "Rinceaux" Table Lamp (pair available)

By René Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

French Art Deco table lamp with a silvered bronze base surmounted by a Rene Lalique “Rinceaux” glass shade created 1926 27” High x 16.5“ Diameter

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp
Egyptian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp

Egyptian Neoclassical Style Table Lamp

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a neoclassical candlestick made into a lamp with a slate base, dore bronze and the Egyptian is patinated in a dark color.

Category

1880s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Art Deco Chromed Moss Green Fabric Wood Table Lamp Bedside Lamp France 1920s
Art Deco Chromed Moss Green Fabric Wood Table Lamp Bedside Lamp France 1920s

Art Deco Chromed Moss Green Fabric Wood Table Lamp Bedside Lamp France 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

Art deco vintage chromed table lamp or bedside lamp made of maple tree base and a chromed metal stem with beautiful details.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp
Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp

Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp with Green Shade Base Dimensions: 10" diameter x 10" high Height from floor to top of main upright: 57 3/4" Length of adjustable arm inc...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Streamlined Modern Art Deco Brown Vintage Bakelite Wall Lamp Table Lamp, 1920s
Streamlined Modern Art Deco Brown Vintage Bakelite Wall Lamp Table Lamp, 1920s

Streamlined Modern Art Deco Brown Vintage Bakelite Wall Lamp Table Lamp, 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

This wonderful table lamp shows a base with one E 14 socket and an on/off switch, while the adjustable lamp shade features a bracket for an easy fixing.

Category

Early 20th Century European Streamlined Moderne Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bakelite

A Bronze Ostrich-Form Standing Lamp
A Bronze Ostrich-Form Standing Lamp

A Bronze Ostrich-Form Standing Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A bronze standing lamp with square base and ostrich-form pedestal supporting oil form vessel, now fitted with a two-light electrical cluster.

Category

1880s Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

French Sevres Style Table Lamp
French Sevres Style Table Lamp

French Sevres Style Table Lamp

$719Sale Price|20% Off

French Sevres Style Table Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Raised up on giltwood base. (The lamp has been rewired) Dimensions: Height 19.5 inches Width 7 inches Depth 7 inches.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Porcelain

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Lamp

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base decorated with algae and spirals.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Antique Pink Murano Glass Lamp
Antique Pink Murano Glass Lamp

Antique Pink Murano Glass Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1920's Italian blown glass table lamp with gilt base. Measurements: Height of body: 21" Height to shade to rest: 31" Diameter: 7.25"

Category

1920s Italian Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Murano Glass

Single Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Single Opaline Glass Table Lamp

Single Opaline Glass Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French opaline glass table lamp with gilt base. Measurements: Height of body: 23.5" Height to shade rest: 32.75" Diameter: 6.5"

Category

1920s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Opaline Glass

Austrian Table Lamp, Jugendstil, Hoffmannesque
Austrian Table Lamp, Jugendstil, Hoffmannesque

Austrian Table Lamp, Jugendstil, Hoffmannesque

Located in Vienna, Austria

From the lamp shade to the base of the lamp everything harmonises to make a wonderful table lamp.

Category

1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in CA, CA

Simple French Art Deco wrought Iron Floor Lamp on a scrolled tripod base. Requires re-wiring

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Brass Library Lamp
19th Century Brass Library Lamp

19th Century Brass Library Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th-Century English library table lamp. The round base supporting a stem with baluster shaped elements.

Category

1880s English Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp

19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully painted 19th Century Chinese vessel converted to lamp. Wooden base. Custom parchment shade is 10" high x 16" wide.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Enamel

Brass and wood viennese secession lamp, 1910s.
Brass and wood viennese secession lamp, 1910s.

Brass and wood viennese secession lamp, 1910s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Viennese secession table lamp resting on a wooden base, with an ornamental geometric pattern in the down part and supporting a brass tube.

Category

1910s Austrian Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

A Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase Lamp with ebonized base. Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and 17" in height to the top of the bulb socket

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Bronze Roman Goddess Table Lamp
Bronze Roman Goddess Table Lamp

Bronze Roman Goddess Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. late 19th century - early 20th century Bronze Roman goddess table lamp w/ marble & brass base.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Stunning Empire Bronze Cherub Table lamp 1890s France
Stunning Empire Bronze Cherub Table lamp 1890s France

Stunning Empire Bronze Cherub Table lamp 1890s France

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning Bronze Cherub candelabra table lamp . Marble base . Beathiful Patine . comes complete with Light Pink color Silk shade.

Category

1890s French Empire Revival Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Muller Frères Art Deco Lamp
Muller Frères Art Deco Lamp

Muller Frères Art Deco Lamp

By Henri Fournier, Muller Frères

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base representing a treble clef, stamped "le fer forgé Henri Fournier (ironworker in Lyon.)

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental brass standard lamp by Hinks
Monumental brass standard lamp by Hinks

Monumental brass standard lamp by Hinks

Located in Cheshire, GB

Very large, 19th-century brass standard lamp. Having a decorative oil reservoir, above the thick Corinthian column and an adjustable stem, raised up on a large stepped square base.

Category

19th Century British Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Chinese Geometric" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Chinese Geometric" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Chinese Geometric" Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Atop the central rod of each leg is an anthemion, a motif based on the petals of the honeysuckle flower. This is one of the few Tiffany lamps where the base and shade were exclusivel...

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

English Glazed Porcelain Table Lamp
English Glazed Porcelain Table Lamp

English Glazed Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1920's English glazed porcelain table lamp with bronze base. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 22" Diameter: 10".

Category

1920s English Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp
Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp

Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A magnificent venetian figural floor lamp A charming Italian carved wooden figural floor lamp The figure is carved in soft wood which has been prepared with gesso before being pa...

Category

Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Gesso

French Black Porcelain Table Lamp
French Black Porcelain Table Lamp

French Black Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single French circa 1900 porcelain table lamp with gilt bronze base with Chinese porcelain body.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Porcelain

Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft Table Lamp
Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft Table Lamp

Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft Table Lamp

By Fulper Pottery

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Cream colored flambe glazed stoneware and leaded glass lamp by Fulper. Lamp measures 22" high from base to the top of shade.

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Stoneware

1920 French Opaline Glass Table Lamps
1920 French Opaline Glass Table Lamps

1920 French Opaline Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1920's French Opaline glass table lamps with bronze base

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Arts and Craft Floor Lamp
Arts and Craft Floor Lamp

Arts and Craft Floor Lamp

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Arts and Craft Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1918 Mortar Shell converted in to the floor lamp .Brass base and metal,probably from the World War I period .

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Single Art Deco Glass Lamp
Single Art Deco Glass Lamp

Single Art Deco Glass Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French glass ball table lamp with square glass base. Measurements: Height of body: 13.5" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 5.5"

Category

1920s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Glass

Large French Candelabra Mounted as Lamp
Large French Candelabra Mounted as Lamp

Large French Candelabra Mounted as Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's French gilt bronze foliage lamp with urn base. Measurements: Height of body: 34" Height to shade rest: 43" Diameter: 10"

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Table Lamp
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

$1,560Sale Price|37% Off

French Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very unique lamp. The base is ceramic and has a g Murano glass shade.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Ceramic, Murano Glass

Rifle Floor Lamp With Its Lampshade
Rifle Floor Lamp With Its Lampshade

Rifle Floor Lamp With Its Lampshade

Located in Brussels, Brussels

floor lamp with a wrought iron base and an infantry rifle from the early 20th century and a lampshade Original and unique piece formed with a very beautiful wrought iron base as well...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19thC Brass Oil Table Lamp
Late 19thC Brass Oil Table Lamp

Late 19thC Brass Oil Table Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Brass Oil Table Lamp, the base adorned with three Roman soldiers on a mahogany base - converted to electric - 14" diam x 28"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks b...

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Chocolate, Glazed Lamp
Early 1900s Chocolate, Glazed Lamp

Early 1900s Chocolate, Glazed Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A robust, hand-painted and richly glazed table lamp atop a pierced, ormolu base. Surmounted by a custom, pleated, silk shade.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider
Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider

Art Deco Lamp Signed Schneider

By Charles Schneider

Located in NANTES, FR

Art deco lamp circa 1925 wrought iron base decorated with roses.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Ornate Carved Gesso Table Lamp
Italian 18th Century Ornate Carved Gesso Table Lamp

Italian 18th Century Ornate Carved Gesso Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A beautifully patinated, carved and turned 18th century timber candelabra mounted as a table lamp. The elaborate base of urn-like form, decorated in rich polychrome paint with both g...

Category

18th Century Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Gesso

Early 20thC Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Early 20thC Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp

Early 20thC Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp with stepped square base - 12" diam x 24"h- The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the same maker as provides the shades for Down...

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Early Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, Denmark
Early Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, Denmark

Early Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, Denmark

Located in Kastrup, DK

Art Deco table lamp made of solid brass with a turned column and a round, heavy base.

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

19thC Brass 4 Pillar Corinthian Column Table Lamp
19thC Brass 4 Pillar Corinthian Column Table Lamp

19thC Brass 4 Pillar Corinthian Column Table Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

19thC Brass 4 Pillar Corinthian Column Table Lamp, with stepped square plinth base & blackened fluted columns - 14" diam x 28"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handmade silks by the sam...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

Tall brass corinthian column table lamp
Tall brass corinthian column table lamp

Tall brass corinthian column table lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Brass table lamp, having a Corinthian column on a stepped square base.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass

1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp
1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp

1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

From the machined brass fittings to the porcelain base, this lamp is a perfect tribute to the 1930’s physical culture movement, where every aspect of life was tailored towards perfec...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Steel

SCHNEIDER & VOUTIER French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
SCHNEIDER & VOUTIER French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920

SCHNEIDER & VOUTIER French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Voutier” is signed on the wrought-iron base, confirming the lamp’s authenticity and important artistic collaboration.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul Follot Sculpted Floor Lamp
Paul Follot Sculpted Floor Lamp

Paul Follot Sculpted Floor Lamp

By Paul Follot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French, Art Deco floor lamp in sculpted mahogany with original gilding, by Paul Follot, circa 1923. 60 high to top of base.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Table Lamp Enamel
Napoleon III Table Lamp Enamel

Napoleon III Table Lamp Enamel

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Table Lamp Enamel

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Napoleon III table lamp onix base, enamel champlevé, circa 1900 origin France electrified 220 w perfect condition.

Category

Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plate Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Silver Plate Corinthian Column Table Lamp

Silver Plate Corinthian Column Table Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Silverplate table lamp, having a Corinthian column on square stepped base.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Silver Plate

French Art Nouveau Style Floor Lamp
French Art Nouveau Style Floor Lamp

French Art Nouveau Style Floor Lamp

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant French Art Nouveau style floor lamp features an elaborate tripod base, adding a touch of sophistication to any room.

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Base

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Antique Lamp Base For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique lamp base you’re looking for. Each antique lamp base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique lamp base — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique lamp base, those designed in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique lamp base over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Pairpoint Glassworks and Louis Comfort Tiffany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for an antique lamp base can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $140,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.

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