Early 20thC Black Forest Bear Linden Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Black Forest Carved Bear Linden Wood Table Lamp with Harris Tweed Shade - 9"diam x 18"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with e...
Wool, Ash
Large Black Forest Lamp Mountain Goats, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large black forest lamp with two mountain goats on a rack, circa 1880. Electrified and wired for US, include shade.
Metal
Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Night Watchman Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lantern retains its original rustic finish, consistent with age and use. Black Forest lamp, Alpine wood carving, rustic table lamp, night watchman lantern, chalet decor, vintage...
Metal
19th Century German Black Forest Carved Clock Mounted Lamp - No shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional large scale 19th century black forest mantle clock with fine carved mountain goats and tree forms to the body - resting on a gilt wood base and wired for a lamp!
Quartz
Hand Carved Black Forest St. Wooden Floor Lamp of Lantern Holding & Tipsy Guard
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and beautifully sculptured, floor lamp. If you are looking for unique and decorative antiques to bring joy and class to your interior then this marvelous, sculptural floor lam...
Copper
Black Forest Wood Carved with Leaved & Grapes Side Lamp End Wine Table Glass Top
By Black Forrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage black forest wood carved side lamp table with tapered glass top A good looking and well-made piece, the legs are carved from w...
Glass, Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Lamp Night Watchman with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A masterfully hand-carved wooden lamp features a beautiful sculpture of a night watchman with a lantern and halberd. The lantern is made of glass and copper. This beautiful sculpture...
Copper
Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Black Forest Carved Table Lamps with Ibex and Chamois A beautiful pair of wooden carved table lamps depicting an ibex and a chamois family in front of a tree.
Wood
Vintage figural Pendant Lamp a Mountain Climber & Lantern in Black Forest Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning very rare hand carved Black Forest style wood mountain climber lantern or ceiling light.
Metal
Pair of Black Forest lamps with feather shades.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of late 19th century Black Forest carvings, mounted as lamps with feather shades. Carvings depict mountain goats on a rocky base.
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Deer Lamp, a Pair Black Forest Carving by Rhön Sepp 1940s, Germany
Located in London, GB
Deer lamp, a pair of Black Forest carvings by Rhön Sepp, circa 1940s, German.
Wood
Reindeer Wood Lamp by Michelangeli, Italy
By Bottega Gualverio Michelangeli 1
Located in Orvieto, IT
Beautiful wood lamp by Michelangeli, Italy. Made in seasoned solid fir wood this ageing technique of the fir, distinctive of the Bottega G. Michelangeli, takes place outdoor and prov...
Wood
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H 25.2 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Rare Pied Piper of Hamelin Black Forest Carved Wood Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this totally original handmade from Black Forest timber Arts & Crafts large table lamp depicting the pied piper of Hamelin and the children followi...
Wood
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H 34.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Antique German Black Forest Carved Violin Musical Group Table Lamp, c1880
By Black Forest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Black Forest table lamp offers carved sculptural base with music instrument grouping to include violin, bow and book, wired for US electrical use, c1880 Measures - ov...
Wood
Black Forest Swiss Table Lamp Wood Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Black forest style table lamp made of a hand-carved piece of wood.
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Pair of Table Lamps Wood Germany
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Pair of Black Forest table lamps hand-crafted in wood. Transformed from a pair of wood-sculptured bases ca 1880 to lamps by Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel.
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage German Black Forest Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A charming matched pair of vintage black forest table lamps, dating from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, the stands are beautifully carved depicting tree trunks, and each ...
Wood
Pair Black Forest Stag Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of Black Forest Stags made into lamps on custom bases, new shades included.
Wood
Vintage Black Forest Style Lamp with Two Deer
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderful cast lamp in the Black Forest style of wood carving.
Resin
Pair of black forest carved lamps.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of black forest carved lamps with bird and foliage carvings, circa 1920
Brass
Large Black Forest Floor Lamp of Shorebird
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Black Forest Shorebird made into floor lamp. New wiring and wax candle sleeve.
Wood
Pair of Black Forest Lamps with Chickens
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Black Forest carved chickens made into lamps on custom bases. Shades included.
Wood
Carved Black Forest Lamps With Shore Birds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved Black Forest shore birds made into lamps on custom gilt bases, with shades.
Wood
Pair of Black Forest Lamps with Birds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of carved Black Forest pieces with birds, on custom bases for lamps. Shades included.
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Pair of Table Lamps Hand-Carved Sculptures
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
The lamp bases are hand carved with cows from one piece of wood in the autentic style of the 19th century.
Wood
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H 22 in W 8.25 in D 7.5 in
Pair of 1880s Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Table Lamps with Birds in Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Black Forest hand-carved oak table lamps from the late 19th century, with birds in foliage on gilded bases. Born in the later years of the 19th century, each of this pair o...
Wood, Oak
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H 42.72 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Rare circa 1920 Original Black Forest Hand Carved Wood Watchman Lamp
By Black Forrest, Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand carved Black Forest wood Drunk watchman floor or table top lamp There are mu...
Wood
Pair of Black Forest Animalier Lamps, c1880
Located in valatie, NY
This pair of lamps is done in the unique Black Forest style, carved with a typical hunting theme.
Wood
Hand Carved Black Forest Desk Lamp Hunting Scene, circa 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
The item for sale is an original desk lamp in the style of Black Forest or possibly Swiss artisanal craftsmanship.
Canvas, Wood, Jute
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H 17.5 in W 7 in D 5.4 in
Antique Carved Wooden Black Forest Standing Bear Sculpture Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful quality and perfect condition bear desk lamp. If you are a collector of rare, very good quality and highly decorative Black Forest bear sculptures then this fine specimen...
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
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H 15.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Early 1900, Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Owl in Tree Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and truly stylish Black Forest table lamp. With this rare owl table lamp you can create a very nice atmosphere on your desk or on a table in a corner of a room. This fine exam...
Wood
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H 13.2 in W 10.6 in D 5.7 in
Antique Hand Carved Swiss Black Forest Bear Table / Desk Lamp with Maker's Marks
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and all original antique walking bear with lantern light and 'log-cane'. If you are a collector of rare, very good quality, superb condition, all original and highly decorative...
Metal, Wire
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H 13.5 in W 1 in D 1 in
Early 20th Century Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Owl on Book Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Early twentieth century, hand-carved owl standing on beautifully carved books. With this rare owl lamp you can create a very nice atmosphere on your desk or on a table in a corner ...
Wood
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H 26.78 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Rustic Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Lantern Figure Lamp, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Lantern Figure Lamp This impressive hand-carved wooden figure depicts a Renaissance-style gentleman holding a lantern. Crafted in the Bla...
Brass
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H 30.32 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in
Large German Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Lamp Night Watchman with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large German hand-carved wooden sculpture lamp night watchman with lantern from the 1950s. This masterfully hand-carved wooden lamp features a large sculpture of a night watchman wit...
Metal
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H 24.41 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
German Hand Carved Wooden Figurative Sculpture Lamp Night Watchman with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
A masterfully hand carved wooden lamp features a large sculpture of a night watchman with a lantern and halberd. Lantern is made of glass and iron. This beautiful sculpture lamp can ...
Iron
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H 27.56 in W 9.85 in D 14.57 in
Figural Pendant Lamp of a Mountain Climber with a Lantern in Black Forest Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning very rare hand carved Black Forest style wood mountain climber lantern or ceiling light.
Brass
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H 63 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
German Hanging Lamp with Hand Carved Sculpture of Mountain Climber and a Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Wonderful German pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a smiling and cheerful mountain climber in beautifully hand-painted Bavarian traditional clothing in brown, green, whit...
Metal
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H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
Late 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Deer Head Three-Light Wall Lamp, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and rare German hunting wall lamp with three lights on the metal deer antlers. The adorable and life-like finely hand carved deer head is mounted on a wooden plaque ornate wit...
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Pheasant Table Lamps
By Black Forest
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of elaborately carved wood table lamps in the Black Forest style popular in the late 19th century.
Wood
Black Forest Carved Wood Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
German Black Forrest carved hardwood lamp with birds perched in a floral setting, circa 1880-1890. Matching shade is included.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Pheasant Table Lamps
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of elaborately carved wood table lamps in the Black Forest style popular in the late nineteenth century.
Walnut
Pair Black Forest Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Black Forest Epergnes of Deer as Lamps.
Wood
Magnificent Pair of Black Forest Lamps, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the early 1800s the Swiss began carving lovely Black Forest items out of linden wood.
Wood
Pair of Black Forest Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of exceptional quality black forest hand carved epergnes as lamps.
Wood
Companion Pair Black Forest Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A companion pair of 19th c. hand carved black forest epergnes as lamps with 2 - 18" Parchment Shades with trim, and custom bases.
Wood
C 1920s Black Forest Deer Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Black Forest Deer lamp. The base has a deer standing by a tree. Behind the deer, is a small tree and several mushrooms around the base of the lamp. This carving on this ...
Wood
20th Century Black Forest Bear Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest started in the village of Brienz outside the popular city of Berne, Switzerland. Black Forest was driven by the Victorian tourist industry. The carvings became very popu...
Wood
20th Century Black Forest Stag Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful stag or deer lamp. The stag is standing in front of the tree which is the neck of the lamp. The carving is beautiful.
Black Forest started in the village...
Wood
Black Forest Bear Tobacco Box Turned into a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique Black Forest Bear Tobacco Box that has been turned into a lamp. The bear is sitting on a barrel and holding a drinking mug. This is a very fun piece and would lo...
Brass
19th C. Black Forest Bear holding Ball Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest started in the village of Brienz outside the popular city of Berne, Switzerland. Black Forest was driven by the Victorian tourist industry. The carvings became very po...
Wire
Superb pair of finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb pair of 19th century finely carved Black Forest owl table lamps, carved from linden wood.
Wood
Pair of 19 Century Black Forest Wood Carved Candlesticks Electrified
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of 19 Century Black Forest Wood Carved Candlesticks Electrified
Weathered Black Forrest Bear Carving/Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome weathered fragment of a black forrest bear hall tree. This would have been near the top of the hall tree/coat rack. It has been sitting in the back yard of a Pebble Bea...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Bird Table Lamps
By Black Forest
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of elaborately carved wood table lamps in the Black Forest style popular in the late 19th century.
German Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Basel, CH
German Black Forest hand-carved bear table lamp from the 1940s.
Fabric, Wood
Superb 19th Century Black Forest Carved Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crisply carved mountain figures of a fox and bird surrounded by foliage, now electrified.
Wood
Black Forrest Bear Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a early 20th c lamp. It was made in Switzerland. The bear is one of the most used animal of the Black Forrest items.
Wire
Antique Carved Oak Lit Clos Bed From Brittany France
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historic Lit Clos bed from Brittany France now in use as a Cupboard. The Lit Clos was the traditional Country French bed in use when one room served as kitchen, living room and bed...
Oak
Large 19th Century Carved Black Forest Mantel Clock
By Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A Large Black Forest Mantle Clock Constructed in carved linden wood, fitted with a two train eight day striking clock; mounted on a shaped serpentine base, with a moulded edge, th...
Wood
Rustic German Oak & Horn Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic German (19th Century) oak cabinet with horn trim & carved medallions with flip seat bench base and upper section with 2 large stained glass doors and 2 smaller doors.
Oak, Horn, Stained Glass
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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