Vintage Pair of Large Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage blue and white ginger jar pair of porcelain lamps. Floral and bird motif. No chips or breaks.
Brass
French Art Deco Carved Wood and Frosted Enameled Glass Two-Light Table Lamp
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very unusual and rare Art Deco period table lamp. The base is made of giltwood and has a beautiful carving of birds and leaves.
Glass, Wood
$825Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Pink Ceramic Dancer Table Lamp 1980s Gold Brass Vintage Swan 1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant ceramic table lamp depicting a dancer with a swan dress like bird that transforms into a lamp.
Ceramic
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Morocco, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Top of the backplate presents two birds flanking the servant lamp protriding from a flower shape.
Brass
Original Art Deco Vanity Set/Ensemble, 1930-1940, European Bird's-Eye Maple
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely ensemble consists of one desk (48.42 width, 29.52 height, 18.50 depth), two barrel-cascets (18.5" diameter, 31.5 height) and two stools (20.86 width, 14.17 depth, 16.53 height...
Wood
$5,550 / item
Decorative Bird Cage Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Romantically inspired by the design of a birdcage, this superb pendant lamp showcases a sleek metal Silhouette with a rust finish complemented by the square tiles in glass and grit t...
Brass
Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Bird Decoration, 20th Century, Marked
Located in NANTES, FR
**Chinese Porcelain Lamp with Bird Decoration, 20th Century, Marked – The base of this porcelain lamp is made of wood.
Wood, Porcelain
Oil Lamp With Bird - Etching by Marcantonio Iacomino - 18th Century
By Marcantonio Iacomino
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Bird from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Marcantonio Iacomino in the 18th Century.
Etching
Hans Bergström Bird Cage Ceiling Lamp Lacquered Metal, Brass, 1940
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, decorated with birds in Brass, by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden (labeled on the inside of the textile screen) This light rarely pops up in the retail market...
Brass
Art Deco Czech Glass with Silver Birds Vases / Lamps / Chinoiserie
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Pair of Czech Glass with Silver Birds Vases / Lamps Presently these are vases, however they would make a great pair of lamps given the form.
Art Glass
$1,866Sale Price|20% Off
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bird Cage Tripod/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bird cage tripod/lamp table having a quality mahogany circular tilt top supported by a mahogany birdcage and a turned carved tapering mahogany ped...
Other
Italian Wall Lamp With Antique Mirror Glass and Bird Lampshades
By Josef Frank
Located in Hannover, DE
I would like to warmly recommend this beautiful wall lamp from Italy. It's a real beauty, and it'll bring a warm, welcoming glow to any room. You and your guests will love it! We are...
Brass
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Woman Holding Oil Lamp With A Bird
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
19th Century Neoclassical Grand Tour Bronze of a woman holding oil lamp with a bird. European Bronze on a marble base unsigned.
Marble, Bronze
Minimalist Led Wall Lamp Sculptural with Contemporary Metal Bird Silhouette Deco
Located in Vilnius, LT
"Flight Shadows" is a philosophical lighting sculpture that explores the profound interplay between form, consciousness, and memory. The design features an elegant arc housing LED li...
Metal
20th Birds Jingdezhen PRoC Eggshell Porcelain Lamp Lantern Chinese Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice decorated eggshell Lantern, 1950s-1970s. Amazing high quality. Provenance: Bought in Hong Kong in 1986. 10-10-18-zee-13 Condition: Overall condition perfect: Size...
Porcelain
$1,883Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Deccan Oil Lamp, Indian, Bronze, Hamsa, Bird, Late 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Deccan oil lamp. An Indian, bronze hanging lamp with Hamsa bird finial, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Bronze
Lovely Antique Lamp Vase with Birds and Turtles Japan Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration Condition Overall condition; Very good. Size: 405mm. Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
Porcelain
Fully Restored Sublime Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bird Occasional Side Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, handmade, Marquetry inlaid occasional table with the finest quality inlaid birds I have ever see This piece is sublim...
Walnut, Hardwood
BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM GREEN MARBLE GOLD BIRD FEET DISPLAY SiDE PLANT LAMP TABLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Showroom Green Marble Bird Feet Table. Discover Unique Treasures from a Luxurious Cobham Showroom Mansion! Exp...
Marble
$9,413Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Peacock Bird French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Gold Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning brass baroque empire chandelier reminiscent of the classic style of the empire era. This is a new reproduction and there are several available to ensure you ca...
Brass
Peacock Bird French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning brass baroque empire chandelier reminiscent of the classic style of the empire era. This is a new reproduction and there are several available to ensure you ca...
Brass
Hanging Mughal Deccani Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Bird India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hanging cast bronze oil lamp in the shape of a beautiful mythical bird peacock figure with hanger chain.
Bronze
Italian Pair of Wood Candle Lamp Urns with Carved Bird Handles, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian carved-wood urns, with single candlestick, in bird motif, from the 19th century. These antique single-candlestick holders from Italy each feature three-dimensionall...
Wood
20th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases PRoC Lamp Fenghuang Bird Vases Roses, Pair
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated pair of vases with a fenghuang scene, second half of the 20th century Condition: Overall condition; some craquele. Size: Approximate 525 mm high total or 20...
Porcelain
Oil Lamp With Hermes God and Birds - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century
By Carlo Oraty 1
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Hermes God and Birds from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Oraty in the 18th Century.
Etching
Oil Lamp With Bird and Caesar Bust - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century
By Giuseppe Aloja
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Bird and Caesar Bust from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the 18th Century.
Etching
$4,168Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Podium Hall Table, French, Birds Eye Maple, Lamp, Side, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage podium hall table. A French, bird's eye maple lamp or side table, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Maple
$1,950 / set
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps, Set of Four
Located in Bradenton, FL
Three of the oil lamps feature decorations including horse, birds and floral motifs.
Terracotta
$893 / item
Small Taupe and Gold Contemporary Wall Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
Small Black and Gold Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
$1,023 / item
Large Black and Gold Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
$1,023 / item
Large Taupe and Gold Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
Small Taupe and Gold Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
$1,048 / item
Large Taupe and Gold Contemporary Wall Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
$893 / item
Small Black and Gold Contemporary Wall Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
$1,048 / item
Large Black and Gold Contemporary Wall Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Add new dimensions to your living space with the CYCNUS lamps series. CYCNUS means ‘swan’ and the entirety of the collection is inspired by this majestic bird.
Aluminum, Brass
$668Sale Price|29% Off
Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano 1960s lamp No problem, The lamp works everywhere in the world This unique Mid-Century Modernist 1960s lamp.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Oak
$479Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano 1960s lamp No problem, The lamp works everywhere in the world This unique Mid-Century Modernist 1960s lamp.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Glass and brass wall lamp by Hans Bergström for ASEA belysning, Swedish modern
By Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
These passions became the driving forces behind his designs, often embodied in intricate details such as driven brass leaves and brass birds adorning cage lamps, chandeliers, and pla...
Brass
“Knight on Horseback”
Located in Southampton, NY
He exhibits some wooden sculptures (birds, athletes, dancers, lamps and standard lamps…), as well as iron musician angels for whom he will be awarded the 3rd prize, a few weeks later...
Iron
Rare Art Deco Patinated Copper Pendant Chandelier, Eagle Relief and Etched Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco pendant light, antique copper chandelier, vintage eagle light fixture, 1920s Art Deco lighting, etched glass pendant lamp, bird chandelier, sculptural ceiling light, patinat...
Copper
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Sara Skolnik 1960s 'Flight of Fancy' Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in New Windsor, NY
Her use of five true primary colors ( Francois d'Aguilon's yellow, red, blue, white and black) gives the canvas energy and motion of the abstracted forms and figures of possibly flow...
Canvas, Paint
Chandelier designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hägersten, SE
These passions became the driving forces behind his designs, often embodied in intricate details such as driven brass leaves and brass birds adorning cage lamps, chandeliers, and pla...
Metal
Beautifully Hand Carved Midcentury Nesting Birds Alabaster Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition sculptural alabaster table lamp from the 1950s. This highly decorative and practical size table lamp is the type of applied arts that really lifts your spirit.
Alabaster
Chinese White Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp, Foliate Design, Circa 1880s
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th Century) white porcelain ginger jar form lamp with foliate & bird details mounted on a round wood base.
Porcelain
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.
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