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Charles Catteau Boch Frères Keramis Pineapple Table Lamp, New Silk Shade
Charles Catteau Boch Frères Keramis Pineapple Table Lamp, New Silk Shade

Charles Catteau Boch Frères Keramis Pineapple Table Lamp, New Silk Shade

By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau, Amitābha Studio

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

An Art Deco Belgian ceramic table lamp from a Boch Frères Keramis Pineapple vase by Charles Catteau, circa 1925–1930, paired with a new bespoke pistachio silk lampshade and matching ...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Charles Catteau Pineapple Table Lamp, 1920s, New Pleated Ikat Lampshade
Art Deco Charles Catteau Pineapple Table Lamp, 1920s, New Pleated Ikat Lampshade

Art Deco Charles Catteau Pineapple Table Lamp, 1920s, New Pleated Ikat Lampshade

By Boch Freres Keramis, Amitābha Studio, Charles Catteau

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Art Deco ivory ceramic pineapple table lamp for eclectic and Bohemian interiors — a 1920s Boch Frères Keramis base by Charles Catteau with a new Ikat silk shade in blue and green.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco “Pineapple” Lamp, Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis, c. 1925
Art Deco “Pineapple” Lamp, Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis, c. 1925

Art Deco “Pineapple” Lamp, Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis, c. 1925

By Charles Catteau, Amitābha Studio, Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Converted using non-invasive methods to preserve the integrity of the original ceramic form. About Boch Frères Keramis Founded in 1841 in La Louvière, Belgium, Boch Frères Keramis b...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp

Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Pendant Lamp – European Design (circa 1950-1960) This exceptional ceramic pendant lamp dates back to the mid-20th century and was likely crafted in Belgiu...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid-Century Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp with Palm Leaf Detail
1960s Mid-Century Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp with Palm Leaf Detail

1960s Mid-Century Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp with Palm Leaf Detail

Located in London, GB

A Mid-Century Belgian table lamp with original shade. Hand-painted ceramic base with palm leaf motif.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Farion Art Deco Belgium Blue Crackle Lamp
Farion Art Deco Belgium Blue Crackle Lamp

Farion Art Deco Belgium Blue Crackle Lamp

By Farion

Located in Seattle, WA

Belgium blue crackle and wrought iron trimmed art deco lamp made by Farion. Stamped on the bottom. Original wiring. Shade not included. First height measurement listed to top base. ...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Palm Leaf Ceramic Lamp
1960s Palm Leaf Ceramic Lamp

1960s Palm Leaf Ceramic Lamp

Located in London, GB

Hand-painted ceramic base with palm leaf motif. The lamp has an elegant cream shade with a thin gold braid edge and a hoop brass finial.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

a rare M.L Baugniet ceramic lamp. Circa 1935.
a rare M.L Baugniet ceramic lamp. Circa 1935.

a rare M.L Baugniet ceramic lamp. Circa 1935.

By Marcel Louis Baugniet

Located in Brussels, BE

A rare M.L Baugniet table lamp. Cream ceramic.Circa 1935.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Glazed Vase Lamp by Rene Houben
Ceramic Glazed Vase Lamp by Rene Houben

Ceramic Glazed Vase Lamp by Rene Houben

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

A magnificent table lamp made of a ceramic vase. Ceramic piece which display a stunning sapphire blue center. Beautiful texture and color. Object is in excellent condition. The l...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Rogier Vandeweghe / Amphora, Table lamp
Rogier Vandeweghe / Amphora, Table lamp

Rogier Vandeweghe / Amphora, Table lamp

By Rogier Vandeweghe, Amphora

Located in Brussels, BE

Tall red glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Rogier Vandeweghe (1923) and executed by Amphora, a Belgian ceramic workshop located in Brugges (B).

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1900s Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp
1900s Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp

1900s Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

The base of the lamp is a classic Belgian ceramic pot, adorned with a striking blue floral motif that stands out against the natural grayish tone of the ceramic.

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20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1900s Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp
1900s Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp

1900s Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s Belgian ceramic table lamp beautifully combines rustic charm with functional simplicity.

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20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Belgian Ceramic Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Belgian Ceramic Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Belgian Ceramic Floor Lamp

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century Belgian ceramic floor lamp.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp

20th Century Belgian Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

A 20th century ceramic table lamp produced in Belgium, this antique pottery piece is magnetized with haptic force.

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Country Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Belgian Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
Vintage Belgian Ceramic Vase Table Lamp

Vintage Belgian Ceramic Vase Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

This eclectic-styled ceramic lamp comes from 1900s Belgium. The typical country pot is finished with a vivid blue salt glaze, appealing in its azure palette complemented with warm to...

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Country Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Belgian Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, Belgium, 1950s
Belgian Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, Belgium, 1950s

Belgian Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, Belgium, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue, gold-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in Belgium, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tall Vintage Belgium Ceramic Table Lamp
Tall Vintage Belgium Ceramic Table Lamp

Tall Vintage Belgium Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Tall table lamp made of a beige ceramic with brown decors all-over. Contemporary matching lampshade.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Amphora Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium
Amphora Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium

Amphora Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium

By Rogier Vandeweghe

Located in Brussels, BE

Black and red ceramic lamp by Rogier Vandeweghe for "Amphora," circa 1960, Belgium.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Red Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium
Red Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium

Red Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium

By Oswald Tieberghien

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare Oswald Tierberghien table lamp, circa 1960, Belgium. Hand-thrown and pierced ceramic.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Amphora Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium
Amphora Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium

Amphora Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, Belgium

By Rogier Vandeweghe

Located in Brussels, BE

Black and red ceramic table lamp by Roger Vandeweghe for Amphora ; circa 1960, Belgium.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Midcentury Belgium Unique Ceramic Floor Lamp Artist Made
Midcentury Belgium Unique Ceramic Floor Lamp Artist Made

Midcentury Belgium Unique Ceramic Floor Lamp Artist Made

Located in London, GB

A unique artist made floor lamp. Signed internally, c1980s. Original shade retained but there are some marks. The ceramic pottery base is in good condition. Since re-...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Amphora, Belgium, 1960s
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Amphora, Belgium, 1960s

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Amphora, Belgium, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

An off-white and brown glaze striped ceramic table lamp with original jute shade produced by Amphora 1960s, Belgium.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp by Regina, Belgium, 1970s
Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp by Regina, Belgium, 1970s

Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp by Regina, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Herentals, BE

The ceramic lamp base with floral motif is fitted with a new, round, custom-made and handmade lampshade in blue-green fabric. The lamp is equipped with 1 E 27 fitting and a gold-col...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Red Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern red ceramic table lamp - Belgium, 1950s European.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Belgian Linen Shades
Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Belgian Linen Shades

Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Belgian Linen Shades

Located in Houston, TX

Two oversized table lamps with natural linen shades from Belgium. Beautifully glazed in turquoise, blue and green. Hand-painted glaze, so the pattern is not identical, although the c...

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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

1970s Red Ceramic and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Massive, Belgium
1970s Red Ceramic and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Massive, Belgium

1970s Red Ceramic and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Massive, Belgium

By Massive Lighting

Located in Herentals, BE

A vibrant and rare table lamp designed and produced by Massive Belgium in the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Pair of White Belgian Ceramic Table Lamps with Galvanized Shades, circa 1940s
Pair of White Belgian Ceramic Table Lamps with Galvanized Shades, circa 1940s

Pair of White Belgian Ceramic Table Lamps with Galvanized Shades, circa 1940s

Located in Houston, TX

One of a kind pair of heavy glazed white ceramic table lamps with grey galvanized bases and shades. Newly French wired for use in the USA from vintage parts with all UL listed wiring...

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Large Scale Country House Lamps Belgian, c1970
Large Scale Country House Lamps Belgian, c1970

Large Scale Country House Lamps Belgian, c1970

Located in Southampton, GB

Large scale country house lamps Belgian circa 1970 Receded based with a green colouration in between Height ( with shades ) - 88 cm to top of the finial Dimensions:W: 18cm...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Belgian 1930s Art Deco Crackle Glazed Table Lamp
Belgian 1930s Art Deco Crackle Glazed Table Lamp

Belgian 1930s Art Deco Crackle Glazed Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An off-white crackle glazed ceramic table lamp of stepped, geometric, urn-like form by Boch Frères Keramis - stamped.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Amphora
Ceramic Table Lamp by Amphora

Ceramic Table Lamp by Amphora

By Amphora

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Ceramic Table Lamp by Amphora Designed by Rogier Vandeweghe, this table lamp is a nice example of his work during the 1960s. The hand-thrown red glazed ceramic, model 157 (sales cata...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage ceramic table lamp, 1960s
Vintage ceramic table lamp, 1960s

Vintage ceramic table lamp, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking sculptural mid century ceramic table lamp. Beautiful vintage lamp shade.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Two Black Ceramic Table Lamps
Two Black Ceramic Table Lamps

Two Black Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in Chireno, TX

Two black ceramic table lamps with complementary linen shades (measurements include shades). Newly-wired for use within the USA. Priced individually.  

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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Ceramic

Pair of Custom Ceramic Lamps
Pair of Custom Ceramic Lamps

Pair of Custom Ceramic Lamps

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of custom ceramic lamps coated in a hand-applied aged gesso finish, newly-wired for use within the USA, with complementary gray linen shades (measurements include shades). Price...

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2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Ceramic, Gesso

Vintage Ceramic Night Table Lamp, 1960s
Vintage Ceramic Night Table Lamp, 1960s

Vintage Ceramic Night Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Midcentury table lamp with a red ceramic base and a white glass shade with a brass and 'scoubidou' handle.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Ceramic Vase-Shape Table Lamp
Black Ceramic Vase-Shape Table Lamp

Black Ceramic Vase-Shape Table Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Black ceramic vase-shape table lamp painted with plum and chartreuse color decoration, (circa 1960-1980). Newly wired for use within the USA using all UL listed parts. Include compli...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Ceramic

Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp by Emiel Laskaris
Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp by Emiel Laskaris

Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp by Emiel Laskaris

Located in Montreal, QC

Modernist ceramic table lamp by Gerhard Liebenthron.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Pair of Red Ceramic Lamps by Oswald Tieberghien
1960s Pair of Red Ceramic Lamps by Oswald Tieberghien

1960s Pair of Red Ceramic Lamps by Oswald Tieberghien

By Oswald Tieberghien

Located in Brussels, BE

Oswald Tieberghien (born 1936) is a Belgian artist and ceramist. He founded his own ceramic studio in Eeklo in 1955.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large White Glazed Ceramic Long-Neck Vase Lamp
Large White Glazed Ceramic Long-Neck Vase Lamp

Large White Glazed Ceramic Long-Neck Vase Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Large white glazed ceramic long-neck vase lamp newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Lamp does not include shade, which is sold separately (listed dimensions are ...

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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Red Ceramic Table Lamp by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora
Red Ceramic Table Lamp by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora

Red Ceramic Table Lamp by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora

By Rogier Vandeweghe

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This nice ceramic lamp is designed by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid century ceramic table lamp with tangerine lampshade
Mid century ceramic table lamp with tangerine lampshade

Mid century ceramic table lamp with tangerine lampshade

Located in Herentals, BE

This beautiful table lamp features a leaf and berry motif in blue, green and orange-brown tones finished with a gold rim on a white background. The lamp base is mounted on a black wo...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Large European Midcentury Ceramic Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade
Large European Midcentury Ceramic Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade

Large European Midcentury Ceramic Lamp with Custom Parchment Shade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large European midcentury ceramic lamp, circa 1970s-1980s Ceramic, parchment, bronze Measures: height 38.5”, diameter 14" Diameter bottom of shade 19” New custom parchment shade.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Parchment Paper

Brutalist Red Ceramic Table Lamp by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora
Brutalist Red Ceramic Table Lamp by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora

Brutalist Red Ceramic Table Lamp by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora

By Rogier Vandeweghe

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This nice ceramic lamp is designed by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Near Pair of Chinese Han Lamps with Handmade Belgian Linen Shades
Near Pair of Chinese Han Lamps with Handmade Belgian Linen Shades

Near Pair of Chinese Han Lamps with Handmade Belgian Linen Shades

Located in Jesteburg, DE

A beautiful pair of unglazed Han dynasty style vases of very elegant baluster form. Expectedly mounted as lamps. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. Shade handma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Han Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large lamp base in ceramic by George Pelletier. France circa 1970
Large lamp base in ceramic by George Pelletier. France circa 1970

Large lamp base in ceramic by George Pelletier. France circa 1970

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful large lamp base in enameled stoneware, with scarification and lighting in the interior of the base. George Pelletier was born in Brussels in 1938.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Late MC Table Lamp in Ceramic by Bellino Lighting with Custom-Made Lampshade
Late MC Table Lamp in Ceramic by Bellino Lighting with Custom-Made Lampshade

Late MC Table Lamp in Ceramic by Bellino Lighting with Custom-Made Lampshade

Located in Herentals, BE

Spherical, ribbed ceramic lamp base by Bellino lighting Belgium with a bespoke lampshade from a silky vintage fabric.

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Vintage 1980s Belgian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Mid-Century Lamp
Mid-Century Lamp

Mid-Century Lamp

Sold|$1,250

Mid-Century Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Glazed ceramic lamp with shade from Belgium.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Candleholder by Yves Bosquet, Belgium
Candleholder by Yves Bosquet, Belgium

Candleholder by Yves Bosquet, Belgium

Located in Brussels, BE

Candleholder by Yves Bosquet, Belgium

Category

20th Century Candle Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Table Lamp, 1970
Brutalist Table Lamp, 1970

Brutalist Table Lamp, 1970

Located in Hilversum, NL

Superb robust vintage ceramic lamp from seventies. A real eye-catcher in a brutalist interior! The lamp is designed in the shape of a triangle and is made of earthenware/ceramics. ...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp Pierre Culot
Table Lamp Pierre Culot

Table Lamp Pierre Culot

By Pierre Culot

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Table lamp in glazed ceramic made by Pierre Culot In 1980 . The fixture is made in bronze.

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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Copper Flower Table Lamp
Brutalist Copper Flower Table Lamp

Brutalist Copper Flower Table Lamp

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This Brutalist table lamp can be dated in the 1970s. It is made of patinated copper and plastics on a ceramic base. This beautiful shaped lamp was inspired by a water lily interpre...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Large Terracotta Table Lamp
Large Terracotta Table Lamp

Large Terracotta Table Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Large blue-gray color terracotta table lamp, handmade in the style of a Primitive water jar, newly-wired with a complementary linen shade (measurements include shade).  

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2010s Belgian Primitive Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Ceramic

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Belgian Ceramic Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Belgian ceramic lamp for your home. A Belgian ceramic lamp — often made from ceramic, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 141 variations of the antique or vintage Belgian ceramic lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Belgian ceramic lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Belgian ceramic lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Belgian ceramic lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georges Pelletier, Boch Freres Keramis and Eric Willemart produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Belgian Ceramic Lamp?

A Belgian ceramic lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,904, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $24,600.

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 Belgian Ceramic Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.