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“Young Girl at the Fountain” Terracotta Lamp, France, Circa 1880
“Young Girl at the Fountain” Terracotta Lamp, France, Circa 1880

“Young Girl at the Fountain” Terracotta Lamp, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

Numbered on its backside 359/576 Large sculpture made in patinated terracotta, with a servant

Category

1880s French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps
Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps

Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of similar white painted, grey green terracotta lamp bases made from rustic vintage Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Art Nouveau Lamp
Terracotta Art Nouveau Lamp

Terracotta Art Nouveau Lamp

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Terracotta Art Nouveau Lamp

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Terracotta Art Nouveau lamp Origin Austria facade 1904 attributed Goldscheider signature illegible

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Austrian painted terracotta figural table lamp
Austrian painted terracotta figural table lamp

Austrian painted terracotta figural table lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Austrian painted terracotta figural table lamp in the manner of Goldscheider, modelled as an

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Terracotta and Plaster Table Lamp, Included Lampshade Large
Antique Terracotta and Plaster Table Lamp, Included Lampshade Large

Antique Terracotta and Plaster Table Lamp, Included Lampshade Large

Located in Hudson, NY

plaster over the terracotta substrate is wonderfully tactile. As modern as it is old world, this lamp can

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Late 19th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta, Plaster

French Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Musician Mounted as Lamp
French Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Musician Mounted as Lamp

French Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Musician Mounted as Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Elegant French Chinoiserie style terracotta figure of a lute playing musician mounted on a lovely

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta, Walnut

Large French Terracotta Table Lamp, Ribbed Design, Early 20th Century
Large French Terracotta Table Lamp, Ribbed Design, Early 20th Century

Large French Terracotta Table Lamp, Ribbed Design, Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An attractive large scale French terracotta vase with ribbed decoration. Now mounted as a lamp

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamp, Brown Color, 19th Century
Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamp, Brown Color, 19th Century

Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamp, Brown Color, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Tall French neoclassical terracotta Baluster lamp. 19th century Great looking lamp of beautiful

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Northern Italian Lacca Povera Terracotta Vase Lamp
18th Century Northern Italian Lacca Povera Terracotta Vase Lamp

18th Century Northern Italian Lacca Povera Terracotta Vase Lamp

Located in New York, NY

The baluster form terra cotta vase decorated with Chinoiserie decoration including a Court figure waving a banner with an attendant, persimmons, orchids, peonies and other emblems of...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of Italian terracotta oil jars with single handles and adapted as lamps, 19th century. Height

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19th Century Italian Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Table Lamp in Terracotta, Art Nouveau, L. Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, 1930s
Table Lamp in Terracotta, Art Nouveau, L. Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, 1930s

Table Lamp in Terracotta, Art Nouveau, L. Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, 1930s

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

A finely hand-decorated terracotta table lamp from the esteemed L. Hjorth ceramic studio on the

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Poppy Decor, Black Terracotta, "L. Hjort" Denmark, 1920
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Poppy Decor, Black Terracotta, "L. Hjort" Denmark, 1920

Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Poppy Decor, Black Terracotta, "L. Hjort" Denmark, 1920

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

Amazing Art Nouveau earthenware / terracotta table lamp with flower / poppy decorations made in

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Colorful Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Terracotta by L. Hjorth, Bornholm, 1930s
Colorful Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Terracotta by L. Hjorth, Bornholm, 1930s

Colorful Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Terracotta by L. Hjorth, Bornholm, 1930s

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

A finely hand-decorated terracotta table lamp from the esteemed L. Hjorth ceramic studio on the

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Table Lamp Hand Holding Ring Black Terracotta, Signed Jean Marais (1913-1998)
Table Lamp Hand Holding Ring Black Terracotta, Signed Jean Marais (1913-1998)

Table Lamp Hand Holding Ring Black Terracotta, Signed Jean Marais (1913-1998)

By Jean Marais

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This hand sculpture table lamp is in a black luster finish made of terra-cotta by Jean Marais

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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic, Black Terracotta with Owls
Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic, Black Terracotta with Owls

Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Hjorth Ceramic, Black Terracotta with Owls

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Art Nouveau table lamp from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth on the island of Bornholm. The Lamp

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Terra Cotta Chinoiserie Figurine Table Lamps
A Pair of Terra Cotta Chinoiserie Figurine Table Lamps

A Pair of Terra Cotta Chinoiserie Figurine Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

This remarkable pair of Chinoiserie lamps dates to the early 19th Century and reflects the

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Early 20th Century Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Pottery Lamps
Pair Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Pottery Lamps

Pair Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Pottery Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of 19th Century Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa figural pottery lamps. Early pieces were made

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19th Century Japanese Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta, Lucite

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 Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 1920s Table Lamps Made From Sake Jugs on Wood Base
Pair of 1920s Table Lamps Made From Sake Jugs on Wood Base

Pair of 1920s Table Lamps Made From Sake Jugs on Wood Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1920s Table Lamps Chinese Glazed Terracotta Painted Jugs on Wood Base Sake Jugs - Japanese

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1920s Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

19th C Signed Italian Terra Cotta Figural Lamps
19th C Signed Italian Terra Cotta Figural Lamps

19th C Signed Italian Terra Cotta Figural Lamps

By A. David

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c Italian Terra cotta figural lamps signed .

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19th Century Italian Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Majolica Table Lamp by San Zeno Pottery, Art Deco, 1930s
Italian Majolica Table Lamp by San Zeno Pottery, Art Deco, 1930s

Italian Majolica Table Lamp by San Zeno Pottery, Art Deco, 1930s

By Bitossi, DeSimone, Bernard Palissy, Deruta, Gambone Fantoni

Located in Miami, FL

Rare One-of-a-kind Italian Majolica terracotta table lamp by San Zeno Pottery, circa 1930s. This

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Made from a NYC Building Architectural Support Capitol
Table Lamp Made from a NYC Building Architectural Support Capitol

Table Lamp Made from a NYC Building Architectural Support Capitol

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Unusual table lamp made from an architectural remnant from a NYC building. The painted terracotta

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Wood, Terracotta

Pair of Patinated Terra Cotta Lamps from France, circa 1900
Pair of Patinated Terra Cotta Lamps from France, circa 1900

Pair of Patinated Terra Cotta Lamps from France, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

These fabulous French table lamps are in the shape of architecturals called corbels. They are made

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Early 20th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight
French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight

French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful French painted terra cotta urn uplight. Beautiful hand painted details. Add some lighting drama to your home.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four

Located in Bradenton, FL

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four, used as an alternative to candles, dating between 1st and

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta
Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta

Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta

By Salvatore Melani

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT & RARE! WOMAN IN CANOE POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE AND ACCENT LAMP SIGNED S. MELANI ARNOVA

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau Terracotta Clock And Light With Muses, Goldscheider, 19th Century
Art Nouveau Terracotta Clock And Light With Muses, Goldscheider, 19th Century

Art Nouveau Terracotta Clock And Light With Muses, Goldscheider, 19th Century

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Lisbon, PT

This Art Nouveau terracotta sculpture clock and lamp was created around 1887 by the renowned

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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD

Located in Bruxelles, BE

for balsamaria in the shape of busts, balances, terracotta vases, lamps and statuettes depicting

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Located in London, GB

of an ancient Roman terracotta or earthenware oil lamp. The patinated bronze bowl of the lamp is open

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of English Regency Style Egyptian Pilaster Table Lamps
Pair of English Regency Style Egyptian Pilaster Table Lamps

Pair of English Regency Style Egyptian Pilaster Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

figures of women mounted as table lamps.  

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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamps
Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamps

Pair of Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of tall french neoclassical terra cotta baluster lamps 19th century Great looking lamps of

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Basalt Colored Terracotta Urn Lamp
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Basalt Colored Terracotta Urn Lamp

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Basalt Colored Terracotta Urn Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century neoclassical basalt colored terracotta urn lamp new wiring.

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

White Glazed Terracotta Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases, Pair
White Glazed Terracotta Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases, Pair

White Glazed Terracotta Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases, Pair

Located in Cookeville, TN

These lamps have a white glazed crackle finish that covers this pair of terracotta cherubs from

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Terracotta Wine Vessel Lamp
Late 19th Century Terracotta Wine Vessel Lamp

Late 19th Century Terracotta Wine Vessel Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century terracotta wine vessel lamp, white glaze, Chinese.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Terracotta Lamps

19th Century French Terracotta Figural Group Mounted as a Lamp
19th Century French Terracotta Figural Group Mounted as a Lamp

19th Century French Terracotta Figural Group Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

19th century French terracotta figural group consisting of a maiden with a basket and a child

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19th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

19th Century Pair of Terracotta Vases in the Style of Dammousse
19th Century Pair of Terracotta Vases in the Style of Dammousse

19th Century Pair of Terracotta Vases in the Style of Dammousse

Located in BRUXELLES, BE

Paire de vases en céramique à décor d'anémones rouges et blanches sur fond bleu nuit. Monture de bronze à décor de tores , de perles et de feuilles de laurier. Dans le goût de Dam...

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19th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Terra Cotta Chimney Top Lamp
Terra Cotta Chimney Top Lamp

Terra Cotta Chimney Top Lamp

Located in Carmel, CA

Large ornamental French terra cotta chimney cap converted into tall lamp. It is newly wired for US

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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Double Lady Lamp by Andre Fau
Double Lady Lamp by Andre Fau

Double Lady Lamp by Andre Fau

By Andre Fau

Located in Warlingham, GB

Art deco glazed terracotta table lamp. Designed by Andre Fau and produced by the Marcel Guillard

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Of Architectural Fragments Made Into Lamps
Pair Of Architectural Fragments Made Into Lamps

Pair Of Architectural Fragments Made Into Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of fragments made into lamps

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

French Neoclassical Pair of Terra Cotta Baluster Lamps
French Neoclassical Pair of Terra Cotta Baluster Lamps

French Neoclassical Pair of Terra Cotta Baluster Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Each lamp is in the form of a banded baluster standing on a square base. Two pairs are available

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Monumental Danico Art Nouveau Ceramic Lamp, Denmark, Early 1900s
Monumental Danico Art Nouveau Ceramic Lamp, Denmark, Early 1900s

Monumental Danico Art Nouveau Ceramic Lamp, Denmark, Early 1900s

By Horstens Danico

Located in Oslo, NO

Monumental Danico Art Nouveau ceramic lamp, Denmark, circa 1920. Manufactured in Denmark by Danico

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1820s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

Unglazed Han Dynasty Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Unglazed Han Dynasty Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Unglazed Han Dynasty Vase Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Large Chinese Han dynasty unglazed terracotta jar also known as "Hu," mounted as lamp. Unglazed

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Pair of Lamp Terra Cotta Ridge Tiles Mounted on Platinum
Early 20th Century Pair of Lamp Terra Cotta Ridge Tiles Mounted on Platinum

Early 20th Century Pair of Lamp Terra Cotta Ridge Tiles Mounted on Platinum

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of impressive designed ridge tiles mounted as a lamp, terra cotta, 1900. Mounted on

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Early 20th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Carved Alabaster Pendant Lamp Chandelier
Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Carved Alabaster Pendant Lamp Chandelier

Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil Carved Alabaster Pendant Lamp Chandelier

Located in Drottningholm, SE

carved alabaster terracotta coloured pendant lamp made circa 1915. The lamp is in a very nice original

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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus
Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus

Greek Black Glaze Pottery Guttus

Located in London, GB

A black-glazed terracotta guttus (oil-lamp filler) with a spool-shaped foot, a wheel-shaped body, a

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Custom Terracotta Lamp
Custom Terracotta Lamp

Custom Terracotta Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Custom terracotta lamp newly created from 19th century balusters found in the South of France. Sold

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two Custom Terracotta Lamps
Two Custom Terracotta Lamps

Two Custom Terracotta Lamps

Sold|$2,800 / item

Two Custom Terracotta Lamps

Located in Chireno, TX

Two custom terracotta lamps from antique terracotta balusters, newly-wired for use within the USA

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Linen, Terracotta

Pair of Belgian Terracotta Lamps
Pair of Belgian Terracotta Lamps

Pair of Belgian Terracotta Lamps

Located in New York City, NY

Pair of large Belgian terracotta lamps with wide off-white linen lamp shades on euro fitter, newly

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19th Century Belgian Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century, Italian Terracotta Lamps
Pair of 19th Century, Italian Terracotta Lamps

Pair of 19th Century, Italian Terracotta Lamps

Located in Doylestown, PA

base, now mounted as table lamps.

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19th Century Italian Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

A Italian Terracotta Drip Glaze Lamp
A Italian Terracotta Drip Glaze Lamp

A Italian Terracotta Drip Glaze Lamp

Located in London, GB

An early twentieth century terracotta lamp of large scale, with handles to the neck and decorated

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Late Nineteenth Century French Tri Colour Lamp
Late Nineteenth Century French Tri Colour Lamp

Late Nineteenth Century French Tri Colour Lamp

Located in London, England

Tri colour glazed terracotta lamp, evoking tang sancai ceramics. French, c1900 Inquire about this

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19th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Onion Table Lamp
Terracotta Onion Table Lamp

Terracotta Onion Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An unusual early twentieth century terracotta onion, with textured layers, now as a lamp. Please

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Early 20th Century English Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terracotta Floor Lamps
Pair of Terracotta Floor Lamps

Pair of Terracotta Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two 19th century corbels create two graceful and unique floor lamps. The terracotta has a

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Floor Lamp from Terracotta Downspout
Floor Lamp from Terracotta Downspout

Floor Lamp from Terracotta Downspout

Located in Houston, TX

Voila! - You’ve got a one-of-a-kind floor lamp! The terracotta downspout has a thick, worn green glaze

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Late 19th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Terracotta Urns as Lamps
Pair of Terracotta Urns as Lamps

Pair of Terracotta Urns as Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

French pair of terracotta urns from the 19th century now electrified as lamps. Rewired.

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19th Century French Antique Terracotta Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

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Antique Terracotta Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique terracotta lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique terracotta lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and metal. Antique terracotta lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique terracotta lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Terracotta Lamps?

Antique terracotta lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $6,900.

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 Terracotta Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.