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Finnish 1930's curly birch table lamp
Finnish 1930's curly birch table lamp

Finnish 1930's curly birch table lamp

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Discover timeless elegance with our Finnish 1930's curly birch table lamp. This exquisite piece is

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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Birch

Etched Art Glass Table Lamp, European 1930's
Etched Art Glass Table Lamp, European 1930's

Etched Art Glass Table Lamp, European 1930's

Located in Nantucket, MA

A very rare table lamp for ambient light use. The art glass shade is etched with a floral pattern

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Early 20th Century Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Pair 1930’s Empire Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Pair 1930’s Empire Cut Crystal Table Lamps

Pair 1930’s Empire Cut Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very nice cut crystal table lamps with bronze fittings, French Empire style. newly UL

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1920s French Empire Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique 1930 Chinoiserie Lacquer Table Lamp with Floral Design
Antique 1930 Chinoiserie Lacquer Table Lamp with Floral Design

Antique 1930 Chinoiserie Lacquer Table Lamp with Floral Design

Located in Godshill, 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 Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Lacquer

Charming Baroque Revival Table Lamp, Giltwood, Burgundy Shade, 1930
Charming Baroque Revival Table Lamp, Giltwood, Burgundy Shade, 1930

Charming Baroque Revival Table Lamp, Giltwood, Burgundy Shade, 1930

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Charming carved and gilt baroque style lamp This is a very decorative piece, with its delicate

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Early 20th Century Baroque Revival Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Giltwood

Art Deco Table Lamp by Genet & Michon, Glass & Metal, France, 1930
Art Deco Table Lamp by Genet & Michon, Glass & Metal, France, 1930

Art Deco Table Lamp by Genet & Michon, Glass & Metal, France, 1930

By Genet & Michon

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Art Deco table lamp by the renowned designers Philippe Genet and Lucien Michon, featuring the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp With Glass Lampshade, 20th Century, Austria ca. 1930
Art Deco Table Lamp With Glass Lampshade, 20th Century, Austria ca. 1930

Art Deco Table Lamp With Glass Lampshade, 20th Century, Austria ca. 1930

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Unusual table lamp from the Art Deco period in Austria around 1930. An absolute extraordinary piece

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Murano Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Elegant Design, Circa 1930
Vintage Murano Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Elegant Design, Circa 1930

Vintage Murano Opaline Glass Table Lamps, Elegant Design, Circa 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Unusual model for these beautiful elegant old Murano lamps, suitable for a sitting room or a

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Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese porcelain table lamp. Late Qing / Republic period, ca. 1900–1930.
Chinese porcelain table lamp. Late Qing / Republic period, ca. 1900–1930.

Chinese porcelain table lamp. Late Qing / Republic period, ca. 1900–1930.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Chinese porcelain table lamp from a cylindrical vase. Late Qing / Republic period (c. 1900–1930

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco "Poppy" Table Lamp, Signed "A. Ducobu", France, Circa 1930
Art Deco "Poppy" Table Lamp, Signed "A. Ducobu", France, Circa 1930

Art Deco "Poppy" Table Lamp, Signed "A. Ducobu", France, Circa 1930

Located in Beirut, LB

This lamp perfectly embodies the elegance of the Art Deco period. The design features a stylized

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal

Marble and Chrome Table Lamp, Art Deco Period, Signed France, 1930
Marble and Chrome Table Lamp, Art Deco Period, Signed France, 1930

Marble and Chrome Table Lamp, Art Deco Period, Signed France, 1930

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Marble and chrome table lamp. Art Deco period. Signed France, 1930.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Cantagalli Majolica Urn Table Lamp with Warrior Portrait, Italy 1930-1950
Cantagalli Majolica Urn Table Lamp with Warrior Portrait, Italy 1930-1950

Cantagalli Majolica Urn Table Lamp with Warrior Portrait, Italy 1930-1950

By Cantagalli

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The striking hand-painted majolica lamp features the portrait of a warrior surrounded by

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Gold Art Deco Table Lamp by Franz Ehrlich, Brass, Germany, Circa 1930
Gold Art Deco Table Lamp by Franz Ehrlich, Brass, Germany, Circa 1930

Gold Art Deco Table Lamp by Franz Ehrlich, Brass, Germany, Circa 1930

By Franz Ehrlich

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, vintage Art Deco German cubistic office lamp made of hand crafted polished brass, designed

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1930
Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1930

Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1930

By Jules Leleu

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of French Art Deco Table Lamps Attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1930 A stunning pair of

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Chinese Art Deco Pottery Lamp, circa 1930
Chinese Art Deco Pottery Lamp, circa 1930

Chinese Art Deco Pottery Lamp, circa 1930

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Chinese Art Deco pottery lamp, circa 1930.  

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.
Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.

Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Gold Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron and Daum Nancy Glass Table Lamp, France, circa 1920-1930
Wrought Iron and Daum Nancy Glass Table Lamp, France, circa 1920-1930

Wrought Iron and Daum Nancy Glass Table Lamp, France, circa 1920-1930

By Daum

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Wrought iron and Daum Nancy glass table lamp. Art Deco period, France, circa 1920-1930. Glass

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Wrought Iron

Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940
Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940

Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique clamp-on industrial task lamp with sliding telescopic arm and adjustable head

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Glass Shade, France, Circa 1930
Art Deco Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Glass Shade, France, Circa 1930

Art Deco Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Glass Shade, France, Circa 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco wrought iron lamp with a conical glass shade. France, CIRCA 1930.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Iron

Small gilt metal Bauhaus desk lamp c.1930’s
Small gilt metal Bauhaus desk lamp c.1930’s

Small gilt metal Bauhaus desk lamp c.1930’s

By Josef Hurka

Located in London, GB

Small Bauhaus desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napak. Sold fully rewired & pat Tested. Small rust marks

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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930
Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930

Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Art Deco piano lamp in bronze and brass, circa 1930.

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1920s Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Plaster moulded and decorated Cherub Lamp Circa 1930's Grey Velvet look shade
Plaster moulded and decorated Cherub Lamp Circa 1930's Grey Velvet look shade

Plaster moulded and decorated Cherub Lamp Circa 1930's Grey Velvet look shade

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Plaster moulded and decorated Cherub Lamp Circa 1930's Grey Velvet look shade. Illuminate your

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Art Deco French Metal Work Lamp, Light Green, Circa 1920-1930
Vintage Art Deco French Metal Work Lamp, Light Green, Circa 1920-1930

Vintage Art Deco French Metal Work Lamp, Light Green, Circa 1920-1930

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

condition. The late industrial table, desk lamp is composed with two adjustable arms, featuring a one light

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Glass Flowers Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1930
Pair of Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Glass Flowers Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1930

Pair of Art Deco & Art Nouveau Amber Glass Flowers Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1930

Located in Coimbra, PT

Adorable pair of Art Deco and Art Nouveau amber glass flowers gilt table lamps, circa 1930

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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Decorative Accent Lamp, English, Cast Alloy, Copper, Converted, C.1930
Vintage Decorative Accent Lamp, English, Cast Alloy, Copper, Converted, C.1930

Vintage Decorative Accent Lamp, English, Cast Alloy, Copper, Converted, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

lamp, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Of fascinating form and decorative appeal, with

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal, Copper

art deco night light lamp in the style of Argy Rousseau circa 1930
art deco night light lamp in the style of Argy Rousseau circa 1930

art deco night light lamp in the style of Argy Rousseau circa 1930

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Mouscron, WHT

art deco night light lamp in the style of Argy Rousseau circa 1930 minimal shine on the top of the

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930
Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930

Art Deco Piano Lamp in Bronze and Brass, circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco piano or reading lamp in bronze and brass, circa 1930.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Art Deco Copper and Enamel Double Bankers Desk Lamp, c.1930
Antique Art Deco Copper and Enamel Double Bankers Desk Lamp, c.1930

Antique Art Deco Copper and Enamel Double Bankers Desk Lamp, c.1930

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed double headed bankers lamp. c.1930 High quality copper construction, twin

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Simonet Frères Éditeurs and Henri Dieupart, Electric Veilleuse lamp, circa 1930
Simonet Frères Éditeurs and Henri Dieupart, Electric Veilleuse lamp, circa 1930

Simonet Frères Éditeurs and Henri Dieupart, Electric Veilleuse lamp, circa 1930

By Simonet Et Dieupart, Simonet Freres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Simonet Frères Éditeurs and Henri Dieupart, Electric Veilleuse lamp, circa 1930 Extremly Rare

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chrome and Copper Lamp, American 1920's-1930's
Art Deco Chrome and Copper Lamp, American 1920's-1930's

Art Deco Chrome and Copper Lamp, American 1920's-1930's

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional Art Deco period chrome and copper table lamp. In excellent original condition. Newly

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Art Deco Round Layered Wooden Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Round Layered Wooden Table Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco Round Layered Wooden Table Lamp, 1930s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Art Deco round wooden table lamp, circa 1930. The body is constructed with circular layers made of

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's
Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's

By Herbert Terry

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's Model 1227 (1938

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century French Chrome and Leather Table Lamp with Embossed Crest
Early 20th Century French Chrome and Leather Table Lamp with Embossed Crest

Early 20th Century French Chrome and Leather Table Lamp with Embossed Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a man's office or desk with this elegant antique chrome and leather table lamp. Crafted in

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Chrome

Rare Art Deco Bauhaus German Zenith Brass & Glass Table Lamp
Rare Art Deco Bauhaus German Zenith Brass & Glass Table Lamp

Rare Art Deco Bauhaus German Zenith Brass & Glass Table Lamp

By Zenith

Located in New York, NY

sensational unique table lamp of the German Bauhaus Period 1920's - 1930's. The design has a more modern

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco Brass & Ceramic Lamp
Swedish Art Deco Brass & Ceramic Lamp

Swedish Art Deco Brass & Ceramic Lamp

Located in London, GB

Unusual Swedish ceramic and brass table lamp from the 1930's deco period. Lovely design and

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lady Lamp
Art Deco Lady Lamp

Art Deco Lady Lamp

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Lady Lamp. A better than average art deco / nouveau lady table lamp. Original 1920’s/1930

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Onyx, Zinc

Pair of Art Deco Early 20th Century Italian Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Early 20th Century Italian Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Early 20th Century Italian Lamps

Located in Madrid, ES

. Table lamps; Possibly Italy; c. 1930. Marble. Electric. Working. Dimensions: 59 x 38 x 38 cm (x2). These

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Marble

Industrial Bauhaus Art Deco Period Black Metal Desk or Banker's Lamp by Erpees
Industrial Bauhaus Art Deco Period Black Metal Desk or Banker's Lamp by Erpees

Industrial Bauhaus Art Deco Period Black Metal Desk or Banker's Lamp by Erpees

By Erpees

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful and stylish Erpees table lamp from 1920-1930. If you have an Art Deco or midcentury desk

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Antique Monumental Pair Silver Plated Art Deco Table Lamps 20th Century
Antique Monumental Pair Silver Plated Art Deco Table Lamps 20th Century

Antique Monumental Pair Silver Plated Art Deco Table Lamps 20th Century

By A. Wilcox 1

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning monumental pair of Art Deco fluted column table lamps, Circa 1930 in date and

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Silver Plated Table Lamps, circa 1930
Silver Plated Table Lamps, circa 1930

Silver Plated Table Lamps, circa 1930

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful pair of 1930s French silver plated table lamps wiring to be completed on purchase.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Table Lamps 1930

Ceramic Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Amphora, 1920 - 1930
Ceramic Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Amphora, 1920 - 1930

Ceramic Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Amphora, 1920 - 1930

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Very rare Art Nouveau ceramic table lamp by Amphora. Represented flowers at relief. Name on the

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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 20th century (1930's) Sevres table lamps
Pair of 20th century (1930's) Sevres table lamps

Pair of 20th century (1930's) Sevres table lamps

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Bronx, NY

This hand painted pair of Sevres table lamps is designed in a baluster/urn shape form. The color is

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Early 20th Century German Baroque Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal

Cristian Dell Double-Lamp, 1930
Cristian Dell Double-Lamp, 1930

Cristian Dell Double-Lamp, 1930

By Christian Dell

Located in Bern, CH

This table lamp was designed by Christian Dell and produced by Kaiser Idell in the 1930s. It is

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Table Lamps 1930

Table Lamp Made from a Belgian Industrial Iron Fragment, circa 1930
Table Lamp Made from a Belgian Industrial Iron Fragment, circa 1930

Table Lamp Made from a Belgian Industrial Iron Fragment, circa 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

A table lamp made using a Belgian iron fragment from a factory, circa 1930. Newly wired and with a

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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Iron

1925-1930 Swedish Grace Art Deco Pair of Pewter Table Lamps
1925-1930 Swedish Grace Art Deco Pair of Pewter Table Lamps

1925-1930 Swedish Grace Art Deco Pair of Pewter Table Lamps

Located in Drottningholm, SE

A very rare pair of Swedish pewter table lamps 1925-1930, with three eagle claws holding a ball as

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Pewter

Very Rare Swedish Grace Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp, 1925-1930

Very Rare Swedish Grace Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp, 1925-1930

Located in Drottningholm, SE

A very nice Art Deco Swedish grace pewter table lamp, made circa 1925-1930. There are three eagles

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Pewter

Black Bakelite Table Lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole, England, circa 1930
Black Bakelite Table Lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole, England, circa 1930

Black Bakelite Table Lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole, England, circa 1930

By Eric Kirkham Cole

Located in Zohor, SK

Iconic industrial table lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole. Gooseneck and black bakelite body and shield

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Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Sheet Metal

1925-1930 Swedish Grace Art Deco Brass and Glass Table Lamp
1925-1930 Swedish Grace Art Deco Brass and Glass Table Lamp

1925-1930 Swedish Grace Art Deco Brass and Glass Table Lamp

By Bohlmarks

Located in Drottningholm, SE

A beautiful 1925-1930 brass table lamp with a nice light bluegreen glass shade, most likely made by

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Child Clown Lamp French Bronze on Spelter, circa 1930 Signed
Art Deco Child Clown Lamp French Bronze on Spelter, circa 1930 Signed

Art Deco Child Clown Lamp French Bronze on Spelter, circa 1930 Signed

Located in Blackpool, Lancashire

A wonderful and charming Art Deco lamp on marble. The sculpture is spelter lined with a fine layer

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Spelter

Rare Miniature Version of Eric Kirkman Cole Desk Lamp, England, circa 1930
Rare Miniature Version of Eric Kirkman Cole Desk Lamp, England, circa 1930

Rare Miniature Version of Eric Kirkman Cole Desk Lamp, England, circa 1930

By Eric Kirkham Cole

Located in Zohor, SK

Unique and rare mini version of the iconic table lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole. Bakelite base and

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Metal

Large Belgian Art Deco Black and Gold Stained Leaded Glass Lamp, circa 1930
Large Belgian Art Deco Black and Gold Stained Leaded Glass Lamp, circa 1930

Large Belgian Art Deco Black and Gold Stained Leaded Glass Lamp, circa 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare large Belgian Art Deco lamp. The elegant tiered wood foot bears the weight of the leaded

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Stained Glass

Gilded Candelabra, English, Superb Pair, circa 1930
Gilded Candelabra, English, Superb Pair, circa 1930

Gilded Candelabra, English, Superb Pair, circa 1930

Located in Honiton, Devon

Beautiful gilded pair of candelabra in excellent condition. English, circa 1930s. These delightful candelabra are an attractive and imposing size, standing 20 ins high with a circum...

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Early 20th Century English Rococo Antique Table Lamps 1930

Materials

Brass

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Antique Table Lamps 1930 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique table lamps 1930 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, every antique table lamps 1930 was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique table lamps 1930 — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique table lamps 1930 made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique table lamps 1930 over the years, but those crafted by Kaiser Idell, Siemens and Christian Dell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Table Lamps 1930?

An antique table lamps 1930 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $24,700.

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.