$5,500 / item
Fossil Coral, Brain Coral Lamp, Handcrafted
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
This Fossil Coral Brain Coral Lamp is a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and stunning craftsmanship, destined to bring a unique aesthetic warmth and etherial glow to your space.
Brass
Fossil Coral, Brain Coral Lamp, Handcrafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
This Fossil Coral Cone Hanging Pendant is a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and stunning craftsmanship, destined to bring a unique aesthetic warmth and etherial glow to your s...
Brass
Monster Brainy with Hand-blown Glass Brain and Textured Brass
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Monster Collectible : Monster Brainy Unleashing the 'Monster Brainy' -- where bold aesthetics meet functional genius. This concept dares to blend creativity with curiosity, crafting...
Brass
Art Deco Cast & Bronze Patinated Table Lamp with Robed Woman & Original Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The original shade is done with a molded 'brain' patterning, and the lamp has the original 'click' switch as presented in the photos.
Spelter
Pair Rougier "Brain" Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of tube lamps by Rougier. This pair is one of the three different shapes known as the brain lamps by Rougier.
Metal
French Jean Prouve Midcentury Jib Lamp Sconce 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French Jean Prouve Midcentury Jib Lamp Sconce 1950 Original Midcentury lamp from France 1950's designed by jean prouve, master brain in industrial design.
Pair of Faux Brain Coral Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oversized spherical forms. Great detail on the molded brain coral. Original shades and finials.
Stone
A Rougier Brain Lamp
Located in Hollywood, FL
Made especially for the tv series Star Trek, this was a prototype that went into small production
Brass
Vintage Brain Coral Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A brain coral mounted on ebonized base
Coral, Brass
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.