Pipistrello Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1965
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
Its name derives from the lamp’s distinctive shade—formed by four gracefully curved opaline methacrylate petals—evoking the outstretched wings of a bat in flight.
Aluminum
Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Mimikuchi Bat Handle Table Lamp Signed with Shade
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking and substantial Japanese-style bronze table lamp, featuring an unusual quartered pear-shaped body and dramatic Mimikuchi-inspired flying handles. The body is decorated wi...
Bronze
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Amber Two Murano Glass Table Lamps Italian, 1995
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
Formed by the simple overlapping of a transparent base with a bubble "bat", this lamp also wins us over with its amber/white color.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$533
Tragedy Masks Pompeian Style - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century
By Nicola Fiorillo
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Bat from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century.
Etching
Handmade ceramic table lamp with metallic glaze and ambient light
Located in New York, NY
Artistry in Clay: The lamp's creation involves a blend of hand-formed slabs and the skillful pouring of clay slip onto a plaster bat to create the lamp's distinctive bottom and top.
Ceramic
Owl & Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Black ceramic with owl and bat details. - Originally a paraffin lamp - Made by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Ceramic
Gae Aulenti "Pipistrello" Lamp
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pipistrello (Bat) lamp was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1966 for Martinelli Luce, Italy.
Steel
Gae Aulenti Pipistrello Lamp in White for Martinelli Luce
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gae Aulenti's Pipitrello (Bat) Lamp designed in 1966 and made by Martinelli Luce.
Steel
Pair of Brass Asian Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of unique brass Asian lamps with bat detail. Measures 39" H with shade, 12" H to socket. 8.5" W (at widest part of body), base measures 6" x 6".
Brass
Early Pipistrello Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1965
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Early example of the iconic Pipistrello (bat) table lamp designed in 1965 by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce.
Acrylic
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H 7.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!
By Snider Clock
Located in Peoria, AZ
Snider Clock Lamp Atomic Age Masterpiece! With the "Iconic Golden Glow" Incredible Mid Century Design! Dimensions: Approximately 12" By 7.5 by 7.5 This Snider Clock is one of th...
Metal
Gae Aulenti Pipistrello Lamp for Martinelli Luce (Largest Size)
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in New York, NY
Pipistrello ("Bat") lamp designed by Italian architect Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce in 1965.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Danish Black Terracotta Bat Lamp by Potter L. Hjorth
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Black Terracotta Bat Lamp by Potter Lauritz Adolf Hjorth. The lamp mounted in the round with bat figures.
Vintage English Cricket Bat Lamp
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early cricket bat from England newly constructed into a tall table lamp.
Metal
Large, Original Pipistrello Telescopic Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in Essex, MA
An original, dramatic and large Pipistrello (Italian for 'bat') lamp, designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965 for Martinelli Luce, Italy, its form derived from nature, evoking the curvature...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp White by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
The shape of the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and intense light with a LED system.
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp Black by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
The shape of the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and intense light with a LED system.
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp Black by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
The shape of the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and intense light with a LED system.
Metal
Sold
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp White by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
The shape of the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and intense light with a LED system.
Metal
Sold
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp Black by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
The shape of the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and intense light with a LED system.
Sold
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp White by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
The shape of the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and intense light with a LED system.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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