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One Copper Naturally Oxidized Vessel Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Three Copper naturally oxidized vessel lamps sold individually. Standard US UL wiring
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
1970s Brown Ceramic Vessel Lamp On Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ceramic vessel lamp on wood base . Height is to top of socket. Needs rewiring.
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pottery Vessel Now a Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A pottery vessel with interesting shell encrustations converted into a lamp.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Shell
Pair of glazed ceramic vessel table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of glazed ceramic vessel table lamps with brass ball details.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of ceramic vessels in cobalt and white with lamp application. The vessels are newly
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Table Lamps
Unusual Scientific Distilling Glass Vessel as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual scientific glass vessel, formed primarily of three clear glass distillation flasks, with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Silver Textured Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of silver textured vessels with lamp application. The newly wired lamps come with dual
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Pair of Brutalist Style Wooden Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of gold glazed wood vessels with lamp application, the lamps are newly wired. The hardware is
Category
2010s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of elegant white glazed vessels with lamps application.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of elegant white glazed vessels with lamps application.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of "Ripple" Textured Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of "Ripple" textured ceramic glazed vessels with lamp application. The vessels Stand 15" high
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Pair of Large Textured Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of large textured ceramic vessels with lamp application. Finished in a satin pale gold, the
Category
Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps
Pair of Glazed Textured Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Great tall gray textured ceramic vessels with lamp application. These lamps have a beautiful glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Pale pistacho lidded vessels with lamp application.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Pale pistachio/brushed charcoal lidded vessels with lamp application, wonderful over sized
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Fabulous Pair of Blown Glass Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of blown glass vessels as custom lamps. Thick and heavy fluted form with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Pair of Faux-Snakeskin Vessels and Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of handmade faux-snakeskin vessels as custom-made lamps. Handsome wood form
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Jaw-Dropping Pair of Cloisonne Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Copper
Etched Nickel Over Brass Lion's Head Vessel Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusually shaped metal double spouted vessel with etched nickel over brass detailing and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 17th Century Chinese Brown Terracotta Vessel as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1680
A late seventeenth century Chinese terracotta vessel with earthen glaze, with
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Vintage Bronze Hu Vessel Inspired Table Lamp with Mythical Creatures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage cast bronze Chinese Hu vessel style table lamp from the Mid-20th Century, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Unique Pair of Large Cast Metal Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique newly wired pair of large cast metal vessels with lamp application. The hardware is brushed
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Table Lamps
Unique Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique pair of newly wired, hand-carved wood vessels with lamp application. The hardware is brushed
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Burl
Unusual Custom Pair of Textured Brass Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
A unique pair of vessels we found that we envisioned to make great lamps. The hand-textured brass
Category
2010s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unusual Pair Of Camel & Black Ceramic Vessels With Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of Camel & Black ceramic vessels with lamp application. The hardware has a blackened
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps
Unusual Pair Of Chinese Ceramic "Topiary" Vessels With Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of Chinese ceramic "Topiary" vessels with lamp application. The hardware is polished
Category
Vintage 1960s British Table Lamps
H 29.5 in W 5.38 in D 5.63 in
Graphic Pair of Large-Scale Ceramic Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of large-scale vessels, circa 1990, as newly built custom lamps. Beautiful form
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Exquisite Pair of Portuguese Ceramic Basketweave Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely pair of handmade ceramic vessels as custom lamps. Striking tornado form with a textured
Category
1990s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Extraordinary Pair of Polish Blown Glass Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
finials shown in the photos.
A stunning pair of Eastern European blown glass vessels as custom-made lamps
Category
1990s Polish Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handsome Pair of Vintage Cerused Wood Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of vintage cerused wood vessels as custom-made lamps. Lovely wood form with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Asian Porcelain Vessel Table Lamp with Cobalt Brushwork and Gilded Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian porcelain vessel table lamp with custom gilt wooden base, wired for the USA. This striking
Category
2010s Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Pair of Whimsical "Swimming Fish" Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique pair of whimsical "swimming fish" ceramic vessels with lamp application in cobalt blue on
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 28.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Unusual Pair of Cream Colored Ceramic Filigree Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of cream colored ceramic filigree vessels with lamp application. The vessels are newly
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Table Lamps
Elegant Bronze Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application with Brushed Brass Hardware
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant bronze ceramic vessels with lamp application. The custom contoured bases and caps along
Category
1990s Spanish Table Lamps
Majestic Pair of "Wave" Pattern Black, Glazed Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Majestic pair of "Wave" pattern black, glazed vessels with lamp application. The vases are 25
Category
Late 20th Century French Table Lamps
Extraordinary Pair of Oversize Iridescent Pearl Murano Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
Spectacular Pair of Handmade Glaze Portuguese Ceramic Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Easter Island Style Ceramic Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Exquisite Pair of Handmade Brass Studded Gourd Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage handmade brass studded gourd vessels as custom lamps. Exceptional range
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Eastern European Blown Glass Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of Eastern European blow glass vessels as custom-made lamps. Fabulous organic shape
Category
Vintage 1980s Polish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Exquisite Pair of Handmade Portuguese Ceramic Vessels as New Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Staggering Pair of Blown Glass Italian Cloud Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Killer pair of large-scale Italian glass vessels, circa 1980, as newly built custom lamps
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Large Pair of Ceramic Vessels with "Scallop" Inset Pattern and Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of ceramic vessels with "scallop" inset pattern and lamp application. The vessels are
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Great Tall Chic Embossed Ceramic White Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Great Tall chic Embossed Ceramic white Vessels with Lamp Application. The beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sterling Pair of Steel and Brass Brutalist Medallion Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Exceptional Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Textural Ceramic Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Pair of Handmade Glaze Portuguese Ceramic Vessels as New Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
H 38 in W 8 in D 8 in
Installation Ready: Pair of Aquamarine and Cream Glazed Vessels as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
The lamps are shipped completely installation ready including the new shades, harps and finials
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
H 34 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Elegant Pair of Vintage Bamboo Vessels, circa 1980, as New Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Qilin Altar Vessels Table Lamps - USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of blue and white porcelain altar vessel table lamps, each richly decorated with intricate
Category
2010s Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
James Mont Style Brass Chinese Wine Vessel 'Hu' Vase, Now as a Lamp
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
James Mont style brass Chinese wine vessel (Hu) vase, Now as a Lamp, of good size and weight
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Striking Pair of Hand-Made Bamboo Vessels, circa 1990, as New Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Graphic Pair of Large-Scale Hand-Painted Ceramic Vessels as Custom-Made Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of large-scale hand-painted ceramic vessels as custom-made lamps. Tall, elegant
Category
1990s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Unique Pair of Elegant Vessels in a Soft Patina Metal Finish
Located in Bronx, NY
A unique pair of elegant vessels in a soft patina metal finish with lamp application. Our lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s European Gothic Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted 19th Century Chinese vessel converted to lamp. Wooden base. Custom parchment
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Murano Art Glass Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful Murano blown art glass vessel as a custom-made lamp. Fabulous form with
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Art Glass
Japanese Bronze Lamp, 19th c.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a large Japanese Meiji period bronze vase now mounted as a lamp
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Bronze, Brass
19th Century Satsuma Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese satsuma vase or lamp. Having
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Two table lamps in Lighted Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Purple and black glass vasques illuminated by LEDs all around.
Measure: One: H 32 x 30cm
The second: H 10cm x 33cm.a
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
Vibrant Pair of Modern Tangerine Ceramic Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of ceramic vessels as custom lamps. Beautiful form with excellent texture and
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Pair 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases / Lamps
By Satsuma
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma porcelain vases / lamps
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Phenomenal Pair of Custom-Made Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of blown Murano vessels as custom-made lamps. Fabulous form with a stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
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Vessel Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vessel lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vessel lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. We have 213 antique and vintage vessel lamps in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Vessel lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Vessel lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large vessel lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller vessel lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.94 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Vessel lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marcello Fantoni, Donghia and Seguso Vetri d'Arte are consistently popular.
How Much are Vessel Lamps?
Vessel lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
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 Vessel Lamps
Prices for most vessel lamps on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
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