A Beautiful Antik Danish Library Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A beautiful antique Danish library table lamp in brass and with opaline shades. The brass has a
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Library Table Lamps
Brass
A Beautiful Antik Danish Library Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A beautiful antique Danish library table lamp in brass and with opaline shades. The brass has a
Brass
$4,400
H 46 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Black Marble / Gilt Bronze Single Library Table Lamp By Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exceptional gilt bronze and black marble base table lamp. Made by the famed maker F. Barbedienne
Marble, Bronze
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
Alabaster, Brass
$775
H 26 in W 9 in D 9 in
Electrified Antique Vintage Wood and Brass Kerosene Lamp with notable provenance
Located in Leesburg, VA
library table lamp. From the home of Tyen, iconic photographer and makeup design director of the
Brass
$2,500
H 24 in W 17 in D 7.5 in
Black Bakelite & Nickel "Skyscraper" Library Bookend Table Lamp, 1920's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Deco Manufacturers Finishing Company, Lib-O-Lite library bookend desk, table lamp. Featuring
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel
Art Nouveau "Marabou" Library Lamp, Austria 1890s
Located in Trieste, IT
Art Nouveau Marabou Library Lamp, Austria, 1900s Beautiful library lamp in original condition. E27
Metal
Antique Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp, 1890
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp This is a very unusual piece, the lamp has a round
Brass
$750Sale Price|54% Off
H 23.5 in W 14 in D 8 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass, Glass Library Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass, Glass Library Lamp with Glass Shade Offered for sale is a late
Brass
$4,312
H 37.5 in Dm 8.5 in
French Large Victorian Gilt Bronze Blown Glass Library Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb large Victorian style gilt bronze library oil lamp converted to electric, France 1870-1879
Bronze
Tall Tiffany Studios Geometric 20” Vine Border Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Shade and Library Base Table Lamp In perfect original
Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 23 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
history and classical imperial imagery. Traditionally associated with desks and library tables, this
Metal, Ormolu
Arts and Crafts Period Wicker Library / Lamp / Side Table C. 1910
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An Arts and Crafts period wicker library / Lamp table C. 1910 from a Rhode Island estate, These
Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Oak, Paint
Arts and Crafts Period Wicker Library / Lamp / Side table C. 1910
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An Arts and Crafts period wicker library / Lamp table C. 1910 from a Rhode Island estate, These
Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Oak, Paint
Heywood-Wakefield Oak Veneer Side Table with Rattan Skirt, 1920s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare lamp - library side table, attributed to the Heywood Wakefield Company of Gardner
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke, Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Forney, TX
, petite bureau plat writing desk, library table or center table, lamp stand, hall console or sofa table
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Library Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
antique library brass table lamp.
Brass
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp. It works. It holds 75 W bulb
Brass
Italian Silver Library Lamp, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
On a round foot, decorated with channels and pearl friezes, the heart-shaped screen attached to the handle by an arrow, re-plated for electricity Lucerna, Rome, circa 1800. Full Si...
Silver
Antique Fog and Mørup Piano or Library Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model from the early E-6000 Series Fog & Mørup lamps dating back from just after the turn of the
Chrome, Brass
Art Nouveau Marabou Library Lamp, Austria or Hungary, 1900s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Beautiful library lamp in original condition. E27 Edison bulb fitting compatible with US and UK
Metal
Tiffany Studios "Library" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios New York "Library" glass and bronze desk lamp. A domed hand blown glass shade in
Sold
H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
2 Antique French Art Deco Heavy Bronze 2 Light Library Table Lamp Bases
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique two light heavy brass table lamps with art deco styling and floral motif. Three
Bronze
Brass Library Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique articulating desk lamp with ornate finials and frosted glass shades with etched floral motif.
Metal
Italian Grand Tour Silver Table Library Lamp Depicting Mercury, Rome, 1830
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Italian grand tour silver table library lamp depicting mercury, Rome, circa 1830, after the
Marble, Silver
Italian Grand Tour Silver Table Library Lamp Depicting Mercury, Rome, 1830
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Italian grand tour silver table library lamp depicting mercury, Rome, circa 1830, after the
Marble, Silver
Pair of English 19thc Brass Library Lamps
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Pair of English 19thC Brass Library Lamps, Mounted on ebonised timber bases. Later
Brass
Pair of English 19thc Brass Library Lamps
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Pair of English 19thC brass library lamps, mounted on ebonised timber bases. Later
Brass
Late 19th C Renaissance Revival Library Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th C. Renaissance revival library lamp with trapezoidal shade decorated with acanthus
Metal
Brass & Black Metal Library Lamp, France, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass & Black Metal Library Lamp, France, circa 1920 With a solid brass base and glossed metal
Metal, Brass
Vintage Brass Library Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, industrial-style brass library desk lamp with period milk glass disk shade and Edison bulb
Tall 19th Century Gilt Bronze Study Room / Library Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Tall 19th century gilt bronze double handled urn shaped relief moulded study room / library lamp on
Marble, Bronze
1920s Brass Library Lamp w/ Green Glass Hemisphere Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 2-light desk lamp with acorn pull string switches, a green glass shade (white interior), and a
Brass
Industrial style Brass Library Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
19TH C. BRASS LIBRARY LAMP WITH ORIGINAL MILK GLASS SHADE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. SOLID BRASS CLEVELAND SAFETY LIBRARY LAMP - HOUSE ARGOND. DATED 1871 WITH ORIGINAL MILK
Brass
19th Century Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
goods. Perfect for period interiors, stately desks, libraries, or bedside tables, this lamp offers both
Silver Plate
Pair of unusual French Library Table lamps.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of unusual English Library Table lamp.Solid copper and Bronze.
Copper
Chinese Han Dynasty Unglazed Vase as Petite Library Table Lamp
Located in Wichita, KS
A small Chinese Han Dynasty unglazed terracotta jar, 'Hu,' that has been mounted as a library table
Terracotta, Ceramic, Linen
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 5.91 in
Blue English Wedgwood Porcelain Gilt Bronze Victorian Library Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Adorable pair of English Wedgwood porcelain table lamps gilt bronze Victorian library oil lamp
Bronze
Bronze Gothic Revival Double Amber Slag Glass Shaded Library Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique bronze Gothic Revival double amber slag glass shaded library table lamp. Three sockets each
Bronze
French Empire Green Painted Table Bouillotte Candlestick Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Green Painted Library Table Lamp, France Charming French desk lamp with narrow brass
Metal, Bronze
Antique Brass and Emerald Glass Double Light Library Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Very stylish double light library lamp. Two emerald green glass shade lined with white glass over
Brass
Early 20th Century Steel and Cast Iron Library Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, library desk lamp features an ornate cast iron base and stem with a brushed
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 44 in D 7 in
adjustable Double Headed "Faries" All Brass Library Lamp with Green Shades
By Faries
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1920 patented articulating Faries Brass Library Desk Lamp. Featuring Green enameled Brass shades
Brass
Sold
H 38.19 in W 69.69 in D 14.18 in
England Green Gilded bonce Billiard Lamp - Library / Pool table lamp, 20s
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and unique billiard lamp or pool table lamp made at the beginning of the 20th century in
Bronze
Sold
H 21 in W 12 in D 9 in
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Wall Mount Sculpture Spout Water Feature Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a console a table a library by a nice table lamp. For an outdoor garden or indoor setting. A
Stone, Limestone
Sold
H 15.75 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Wall Mount Sculpture Spout Water Feature Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
that could be used on a console a table a library by a nice table lamp. For an outdoor garden or indoor
Stone
French Bronze Library Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Tole Shade, 2 lights gracious Library Style Lamp with pair of bird decoration
Pair of 19th C. Gilt Fragments Converted into Library Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful painted, carved, wooden fragments featuring a leaf and berry motif on a simple, two-tiered, dark, metal base. Priced as a pair.
Early 20th Century Bankers Lamp by Emeralite
By Emeralite
Located in Fulton, CA
Period bankers / students / library table lamp by Emeralite Lamp Company. Circa. 1920. Beautiful
Metal
Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique library desk brass lamp. Rewired and in working condition. Measures: Height 18"-12.5".
Brass
Early Emeralite Single Shade Desk or Library Lamp
By H. G. Mcfaddin & Co
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. They are often referred to as "library" lamps, or "lawyers" lamps. The glass shade is quite unique
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
Banker Desk or Library Lamp, Art Deco Style Early 20th Century, Brass
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Ar Deco library lamp Beautiful brass table brass banker desk or library lamp, early 20th century
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in W 8.5 in D 14.5 in
Emeralite 8734 Series Double Library Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, Rewired
By H. G. Mcfaddin & Co
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. They are often referred to as "library" lamps, or "lawyers" lamps. The glass shades are quite unique
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black waln...
Brass
$13,511 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840. Dimensions 122 inches (310 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 96 inches (244 cms) High.
Oak
Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Sourced from a cathedral in the south west of England, this arched gothic front door dates from the mid 1800s. On the front, it features vertical oak plank batten construction detail...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
Marble Bakery Store Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Marble Top Confectioners / Bakery Table Overall Dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high Materials: Maple, Oak & Marble
Marble
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milano, MI
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is walnut veneer and...
Walnut, Burl
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
$15,861
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.