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Freies Table Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original Early 20th Century Fully Adjustable Brass "C-Arm" Faries Desk Lamp. The Shade is green
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Freies Table Lamp
Freies Table Lamp
H 25 in W 7 in D 9 in
Original Early 20th Century Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand cut Crystal Bulbs with energy efficiency class A++ to E can be used for this lamp.  
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Original Jugendstil Table Lamps Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Opulent decorated pair of table lamps in the form of a lyra Suitable for US.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-cut crystal glass Suitable for US.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
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H 20.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Maria Theresia Crystal Glass Table Lamp Early 20th Century Original from 1900
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A typical fixture from the turn of the last century, circa 1900, wrought iron with glass-layers. In the centre a handblown and cut glass-vase.
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Early 1900s Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Table Lamp with Glass and Pierced Metal Shade
By Handel Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This table lamp, in the style of "Handel" has a dark, bronze toned patinated metal base with a
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style Brass And Glass Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian Brass and Glass table lamp. It depicts a lamp with a large stained red glass
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass

Handel Co., Arts and Crafts, Palm Tree Table Lamp, Art Glass, Bronze, 1900s
By Handel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Handel palm tree table lamp signed on base and shade Art & Crafts. The shade measures 7.5" deep
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Chicago Mosaic, ca. 1910
By Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very colorful floral leaded glass table lamp was made by the Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co. The lamp
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Metal

Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Handel Bronze Table Lamp. Handel Bronze cast Table Lamp with rare signature stamped on the side of
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Handel Lamp Table Lamp
H 21.5 in Dm 7 in
Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. Marbro
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Onyx Table Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Green onyx table lamp, of urn shape, raised up on circular stepped base. Dimensions Height 14.5
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Early 20th Century British Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Onyx

Onyx Table Lamp
Onyx Table Lamp
H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your living space with this captivating Lamp Table in a rich fusion of brown and turquoise
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1920s Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Table Lamp
Vintage Table Lamp
H 19 in W 8 in D 8 in
Italian table lamp.
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Tall Italian table lamp in bronze, decorated with masks and guirlandes. Grey shade in linen with a
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1860s Italian Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian table lamp.
Italian table lamp.
H 41.74 in Dm 19.69 in
Romantic Table Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
This table lamp diffuses a soft and pleasant light with its molten glass, polychrome finish.
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Early 19th Century Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass

Romantic Table Lamp
Romantic Table Lamp
H 43 in Dm 33 in
Wedgewood Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary green and gold Wedgewood porcelain Empire style table lamp.
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Late 19th Century Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgewood Table Lamp
Wedgewood Table Lamp
H 30.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Benson Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Benson table lamp.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Lamp Table Tables

Benson Table Lamp
Benson Table Lamp
H 19 in Dm 7 in
Figural Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Figural metal table lamp. Newly French wired.
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Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Iron

Figural Table Lamp
Figural Table Lamp
H 17 in Dm 8 in
Electronic Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Electronic table lamp. Located in NY.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Table Tables

Electronic Table Lamp
Electronic Table Lamp
H 19 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Marble Table Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Balluster turned Rouge Royale marble table lamp on a stepped base, new silk shade and custom finial.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Table Tables

Marble Table Lamp
Marble Table Lamp
H 27 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Baroque style Maria Theresia Table Light Candelabra 20th Century Original 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
In Austria, circa 1730 as a competitor to the French crown, the so called "Maria-Theresia-Lüster" was created and established as a new style. The basic set-up is a metal frame, ma...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Painted Table Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
A hand-painted wooden garden lamp with garden decoration. Wired for USA specifications.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Table Lamp
Painted Table Lamp
H 27 in W 24 in D 6 in
Jugendstil Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An illuminated urn, this lamp provides soft mood lighting for a dark evening. Tiny ventilation
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Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Jugendstil Table Lamp
Jugendstil Table Lamp
H 13.25 in Dm 7 in
Single Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood column, with carved dancers on a marble base. Column is from 18th century piece of furniture.
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19th Century Antique Lamp Table Tables

Single Table Lamp
Single Table Lamp
H 34 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Spelter Figural Table Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century spelter table lamp, the figural stem on shaped square base terminating in leaf caped
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Early 20th Century British Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Spelter

Spelter Figural Table Lamp
Spelter Figural Table Lamp
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco table lamp.. Art Deco motif incised hexagonal nickel-plated stem and base with burst
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1850s Art Deco Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 22 in Dm 10 in
White Horsehead Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic table lamp captures the elegance of the Art Deco and Hollywood Regency
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass

White Horsehead Table Lamp
White Horsehead Table Lamp
H 17.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.25 in
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
Located in Mimizan, FR
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp Unusual Table Lamp Oak This can be rewired to US standards or EU and UK
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table Tables

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
H 18.9 in Dm 7.09 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco copper table lamp. Measures: Diameter 29 cm. Height 39 cm.
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
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H 15.36 in Dm 11.42 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Plaster and bras Art Deco table lamp. Measure: Height 40 cm. Diameter 24 cm.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Lamp Table Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 9.45 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large original Art Nouveau table lamp / piano lamp from the 1910s in good working condition. The
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Lamp Table Tables

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Brass, Zinc

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
English Onyx Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's neoclassic onyx and gilt bronze table lamp. Measurements: Height of body
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1920s English Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Onyx

English Onyx Table Lamp
English Onyx Table Lamp
H 17.25 in Dm 5.25 in
Single Mirrored Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Spanish mirrored table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade
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1920s Spanish Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Single Agate Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French agate stone table lamp with gilt bronze elements. Measurements: Height of
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1920s French Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Agate

English Nautical Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English nautical table lamp, ship's wheel. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height
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1920s Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French wrought iron table lamp with painted tole shade. Measurements: Height: 29
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1920s French Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique French Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An antique French "tortoise shell" bakelite table lamp with bronze fittings. Measurements
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1920s French Antique Lamp Table Tables

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Bronze

Antique French Table Lamp
Antique French Table Lamp
H 18 in Dm 5.75 in
Porcelain & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's porcelain table lamps in the form of oil lamps with brass accents
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1920s Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in PALERMO, IT
Table lamp made of patinated bronze, with an elegant female figure finely chiseled at the base of
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp
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H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 6.3 in
1960s Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian table lamp , the lamp has not the shade and is rewired USA. The condition is
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1630s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Table Tables

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Chrome

1960s Italian Table Lamp
1960s Italian Table Lamp
H 20 in W 9 in D 7 in
Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Murano glass table lamp with wooden base. Measurements: Height of body: 23
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1920s Italian Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Single Bronze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 American arts and crafts bronze table lamp with original patina. Measurements
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Early 1900s American Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chinoiserie lacquer table lamp This Chinoiserie lamp has a very unusual background colour it can
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Lamp Table Tables

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Lacquer

Periwinkle Bristol Table Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Periwinkle Bristol Table Lamp. Blue opaline glass, hand painted flowers. Restored and rewired
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Glass

Artisanal Wood Table Lamp
Located in Denver, CO
An unusual artisan made wood table lamp, carved out of one piece of wood. The maker painstakingly
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Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Maurice Dufrene Table Lamp
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco sculpted wood table lamp by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 17” high. .
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication
Located in Wien, AT
Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp Original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Brass

Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
H 18.9 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Carved Wooden Table Lamp
Located in Wien, AT
Carved wooden table lamp Orignal condition
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Table Lamp
Carved Wooden Table Lamp
H 22.84 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Just Andersen Table Lamp
By Just Andersen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Just Andersen table lamp in his signature "Disko" alloy metal, Danish, 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Just Andersen Table Lamp
Just Andersen Table Lamp
H 24.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920s Italian carved alabaster table lamps with interior light. Measurements: Height
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Alabaster

French Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 French porcelain table lamps with gilt bronze bases and hardware
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Early 1900s French Antique Lamp Table Tables

Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Expressive Art Deco table lamp with five arms made out of two colored metal in its original
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Antique, Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Elegant, c. 1860, French, polished, crystal table lamp. The beveled central column above an etched
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19th Century French Antique Lamp Table Tables

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique, Crystal Table Lamp
Antique, Crystal Table Lamp
H 36 in Dm 9.25 in
Floral Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s French porcelain table lamps with gilt and painted wood bases
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1920s French Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Porcelain

Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French opaline glass table lamp with original gilt base. Measurements: Height of
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1920s French Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Opaline Glass

Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Opaline Glass Table Lamp
H 28.5 in Dm 6 in
Carnival Barrel Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Carnival barrel table lamp, newly wired for use within the USA. This charming lamp comes from a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Tôle

Carnival Barrel Table Lamp
Carnival Barrel Table Lamp
H 19 in W 11 in D 11 in
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, The Netherlands, first half of the 20th century. This is a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco table lamp. Blue and white marbled Catalin stem and base, with a multifaceted frosted
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Early 20th Century English Antique Lamp Table Tables

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 7.88 in Dm 4.93 in
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Antique Lamp Table Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique lamp table tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, all antique lamp table tables available were constructed with great care. Antique lamp table tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lamp table tables bearing Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique lamp table tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Bradley & Hubbard are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Lamp Table Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,257, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $575,000 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 Lamp Table Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

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