Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Laurel, Kovach, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Modern Figural Sculptural Profile Square Base Polished Brass Table Lamps MINT!
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Square Jardiniere Table Lamp Wildwood
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Square Jardiniere Hollywood Regency Table Lamp by Wildwood.
Brass
$820Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Brass And Glass Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Victorian Brass and Glass table lamp. It depicts a lamp with a large stained red glass bulbous creased body decorated with ropes and supported by a brass square shaped base...
Brass
Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Square Jardiniere Table Lamp by Wildwood - a Pair
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Patinated Brass Square Jardiniere Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Wildwood - a Pair.
Brass
Smaller Nessen Studios Brass & Square Walnut Base Table Lamp, C. 1950
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arts & Crafts style Petite Nessen Studios Brass and Walnut Table Lamp. Featuring a square patinated Brass tubular column, atop a square Walnut topped weighted Iron base.
Brass, Iron
c1970s Solid Walnut Brass Inlay Obelisk Style Shape Square Base Table Lamp MINT!
By Al Chapman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c1970s Solid Walnut Brass Inlay Obelisk Style Shape Square Base Table Lamp MINT!
Brass
$2,455 / item
Brass Icon Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Icon Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: 17 W x 14 D x 90 H cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, brushed dark, grey metal, white cotton shade with gold linning A modern...
Metal, Brass
$2,018 / item
Brass Globe Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Globe Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 60 x W 25 x W 13.5 Materials: brushed brass finish, white frosted glass, black marble.
Marble, Brass
$2,101 / item
Brass Another Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Another Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 60 x W 25.6 x 25.6 cm.
Marble, Brass
$1,912 / item
Brass Universe Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Universe Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 43.5 x W 19 x D 7 cm Materials: Brushed brass, white frosted glass, white onyx marble Our glass disc light provides an am...
Brass
$2,136 / item
Brass Tower Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Tower Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 45 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, white marble, brushed grey metal, white perspex diffuser A profile of ...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage Brass Rembrandt Table Lamp – Elegant Neoclassical Design, Circa 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The lamp features a beautifully detailed brass base with fluted and acanthus leaf motifs, resting securely on a square plinth with ornate feet—hallmarks of Rembrandt’s exceptional at...
Metal, Brass
$728Sale Price|49% Off
Tall White Opaline Table Lamp on Thick Square Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall white opaline table lamp on thick square Lucite base Rock crystal finial in brass hardware.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Pyramid Table Lamp, Brass Base, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully simple organic travertine table lamp in a pyramid shape. The lamp base is 7.38" square. The shade as pictured is 17"D x 12"H. Shade is not included. The height of lamp to...
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Italian 1960s table lamps with square glass base, Fontana Arte Style
Located in London, GB
Chic pair of desk / table lamps. Adjustable cream metal shade hangs from adjustable gooseneck curved brass arm with circular tiered detail that hold press button switch.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern 4” Square Solid Marble Tower Shape Base Table Lamp Clean!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern 4” Square Solid Marble Tower Shape Base Table Lamp Clean!
Marble, Brass
$301Sale Price|29% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass Square Gilt and Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Substantial and sturdy best describe this column lamp from the Mid-Century Modern Era. This table lamp features thick lucite column and square base lamp has gilt and brass handware.
Brass
Brass Dance of Geometry Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Dance of Geometry Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 48 x W 14 x D 18 cm.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Solid Murano Glass Gold Swirl Square Cube Lamps with Brass Base, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of solid murano glass square cube lamps with natural brass base. Handmade in Venice using a technique that infuses natural dyes into the glass as it is cast to produce a swirl e...
Brass
Pair of Waterford Crystal Table Lamps with Brass and Marble Base
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Waterford Crystal Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, each with brass mounts and square marble base on four brass bracket feet.
Crystal, Marble, Brass
$2,656 / item
Brass Half in Circle Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Half in Circle Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 55 x W 30 x D 5 cm.
Metal, Brass
Oversized Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Dual-Socket Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque Laurel table lamp composed of an elongated and slim elliptical walnut stem with polished brass rectangular base and accents (ca. 1960s, USA).
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Brass Cherub Table Lamp with Marble Base
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style brass table lamp of a cupid holding a light on a fluted column on a square marble base.
Brass
American Mid-Century Polished Maple Rocket Table Lamp, Brass Base, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century polished maple table lamp in a rocket form with diamond-shaped fins around the bottom, mounted on a square wooden base with brass hardware.
Brass
Stylized Brass Table Lamps by Westwood, Attributed to Tony Paul, 1950s
By Westwood Lamps, Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of Westwood Industries Neoclassical Revival Brass Lamps, attributed to Tony Paul. Featuring a reflective urn form, neoclassical detail with Greek key design to top ...
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Icon Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Icon Table Lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: 17 W x 14 D x 90 H cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, brushed dark, grey metal, white cotton shade with gold linning ...
Metal, Brass
French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Vintage Table Lamp in Shell Form with Brass Base – 1970s Style Elegant French table lamp featuring a sculptural ceramic base in the shape of a stylized shell.
Brass
American Mid-Century Table Lamp, Smoked Glass & Cork Base, Brass Trim
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century table lamp with a square smoked glass base with cork inSets and brass trip and hardware, topped with a matching beige fabric drum shade with a decorative cork ba...
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Another Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Another Table Lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 60 x W 25.6 x 25.6 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, frosted glass, black marble base A marble base table lam...
Marble, Brass
Set of 2 Brass Globe Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 brass globe table lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 60 x W 25 x W 13.5 Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass, black marble Our minimal table lamp h...
Marble, Brass
Set of 2 Brass Universe Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Universe Table Lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 43.5 x W 19 x D 7 cm Materials: Brushed brass, white frosted glass, white onyx marble Our glass disc light prov...
Brass
Waterford “Lismore” Round Cut Crystal Table Lamp-Customized Shade, Brass Base
By Waterford Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Lismore” pattern cut crystal round shaped lamp marked Waterford on the socket. It has an off white shade with customized trim by Blanche Fields of Boston. The brass base is marke...
Crystal, Brass
Set of 2 Brass Tower Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Tower Table Lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 45 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, white marble, brushed grey metal, white perspex diffuser A p...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp with Brass Base, Classical Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Tall Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp This is very heavy piece it is made in solid marble and brass, the lamp has a single fluted marble corinthian style columns set on a ma...
Marble
$6,400 / item
Brass Table Lamp
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
A superb decorative motif made of natural Horn pieces cut to resemble precious stones wraps around its hand-engraved, 24-karat gold-plated brass Silhouette. The square base echoes th...
Gold, Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Brass, Black Granite Base, Riviera Décotation
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in patinated brass with black granite base.
Granite, Brass
1970s domed glass table lamps with brass base, frame and decorative filial
Located in London, GB
Interesting textured square patterned glass top and base with brass detail throughout. Exudes a nice diffused light.
Brass
1970s Gio Batta Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Brass Italian Square Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Italian table lamp is a striking example of Mid-Century Modern design by Gio Batta, blending natural materials with a refined modernist aesthetic.
Brass
Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Brazed Brass "Setterah" Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Bijan, Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Company “Setarrah” H-927 Table Lamp. Featuring a tubular (3/8D) Brass column, "original Brass sculpture" with four handcrafted torch ...
Metal, Brass
Etruscan Brass Horse and Clear Glass Modern Large Table Lamp w/ Lucite Base
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very special and unique lamp. Large, clear glass table lamp with brass Etruscan horses on the top of lamp Finial to the set of four around the upper part of the glass base.
Brass
Small Scale Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Lamp Style of Laurel Lamp Mfg
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small-scale Mid-Century Modern lamp in walnut with brass detail in the style of Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co. It is in wonderful condition having been rewired and given a new socket....
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Brass Dance of Geometry Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Dance of Geometry Table Lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 48 x W 14 x D 18 cm Materials: Brushed brass, Bbrushe grey Metal Inspired by costumes from The Bauhaus...
Metal, Brass
$1,865 / item
Dome Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Dome table lamp by Square in Circle, 2022 Dimensions: H 43 x D 30 cm Materials: Brushed brass, white marble A minimalist table lamp with a bold silhouette brushed brass dome and...
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern “Spaghetti Lamp” Table Lamp with Spun Acrylic Shades, America
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
The lamp is mounted on a square walnut plinth base with chrome collar detail and retains its original toggle switch.
Brass
$2,656 / item
Shadow Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Shadow Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: D 5 x W26.5 x H47 cm Materials: Brushed grey metal/ brushed brass/ white frosted glass Other finishes available.
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Brass Half in Circle Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Half in Circle Table Lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 55 x W 30 x D 5 cm Materials: Brushed brass finish, white frosted glass, dark grey metal Inspired by co...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Contemporary Brass Lamps on Square Marble Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of contemporary brass lamps on square marble bases. Base: 5" square.
Brass
$2,018 / item
Triadic Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Triadic table lamp by Square in Circle, 2022 Dimensions: H 72 cm x Base W 23 x D 15 cm Shade: H 35 x D 35 cm Materials: Brushed brass, white marble, dark bronze, white cotton shad...
Marble, Brass
Brass Table Lamp, France 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass Table Lamp France, 1880 Ormolu and Siena marble table lamp mounted with a bust of Henry IV of France, with a 16-inch pleated silk shade, raised on a square pedestal and giltw...
Brass
Tall Pair of Laurel Lamp Co. Walnut & Smoked Lucite Paneled "Tower" Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Featuring a Walnut rectilinear form, open center, tubular Brass central column, and eight Gray translucent Acrylic panels per lamp on a (5 x 5) square solid Walnut base with Walnut c...
Brass
Early 20thC Brass Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass Table Lamp in the form of a Neoclassical Corinthian column on a stepped square base with frosted and painted glass shade - 8" diam x 22"h - all lights and lamps hav...
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Green Column Lamps with Brass Medallions w/Brass Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of neoclassical-style table lamps featuring bold, architectural column forms finished in a rich emerald green. Each lamp is decorated on all sides with circular brass...
Brass
Brass & Marble Column Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
The lamp is supported below with a square marble plinth base on round brass feet.
Marble, Brass
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Brass corinthian column table lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass table lamp, having a Corinthian column, raised on a stepped square base.
Brass
$988Sale Price|20% Off
Brass corinthian column table lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass table lamp, having a fluted Corinthian column, raised on a stepped square base with leaf detail.
Brass
$2,455 / item
Book Ends Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Book Ends Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: D35 x H84 cm Materials: Brushed brass/ black marble/ white cotton shade Other finishes available.
Marble, Brass
Monumental Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Co. Setterah Table Lamp
By Bijan, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Company “Setarrah” H-927 Table Lamp. Featuring a tubular (.5D) Brass column, "original Brass sculpture" with four handcrafted torch c...
Metal, Brass
Heavy Brass Square Deco style Column Lamp in Blackened Brass with Gold details
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of Deco inspired Square Column table lamps by Andrew Kornat Designs made of solid cast brass with two contrasting finishes of Blackened Brass with Gold Varnish detail...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
A bespoken Stiffel brass lamp with a lotus design base
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass construction with a single socket on candlestick-style enamel tubular stand set in a petaled lotus flower on shaped square base.
Brass, Enamel
Antique Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Square Vase Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single late 19th century Qing dynasty vase converted to a lamp, of square tappering form, decorated throughout with the famille noire palette and white blossoming prunus (hawthorn) b...
Brass
Rembrandt Brass Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental Rembrandt brass table lamp. Measures: 41" height X 7.5" square base.
Square Column Table Lamp in Cork and Brass, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square columnar base wrapped in cork, accented with brass trim and neck. American made, from the 1970s. Does not come with shade or harp seen in images. Body of lamp only.
Brass
Unavailable
H 37.41 in Dm 10.24 in
Curved Amber Glass and Brass Lamp Base with Modern Silk Square Blue Shade
Located in London, GB
With its beautifully curved glass and a traditional metal base the warm tones of amber and brass are gorgeously contrasted by the pale blue of the modern silk shade.
Metal
Unavailable
Marbro Murano Opalescent Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Murano Lamp by the Los Angeles firm, Marbro. The Italian glass is pearl-colored with gold inclusions--giving it an opalescent quality. The glass portion of the lamp, wh...
Brass
Brass Table Lamp by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in London, GB
Part of the latest Formaminima lamp/ two Collection-table light, lamp / two wood features one of the sought-after materials between the fine selection of the first lamp / one Collect...
Brass
Sciolari Travertine and Brass Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Washington, DC
Imposing travertine and brass table lamp. Signed Sciolari. With original shade.
Travertine, Brass
Stiffel Brass and Glass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Fulton, CA
A large-scale pair of solid polished brass lamps in a Federal style oil lamp design. Ribbed column over a square base with a glass detail. Lamps are available with or without origina...
Brass
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
1920s Solid Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp Raised on a Terraced Base
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A good early 20th century solid brass adjustable bankers desk lamp, raised on a terraced square base and brass shade atop, with original fittings and switch. Excellent patina to the...
Brass
Laurel Chess Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair Laurel brass lamps. Chess players on front and back side with plain chess board squares in between and on sides, Black satin metal bases. Brass hardware. Dimensions for base onl...
Brass
Modern Minimalist Handmade Brass Table Lamp by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
Dimensions: H 400 x 250 x 100 mm / H 15,8 x 9,85 x 3,95 in Satin brass base thickness 1,5 mm / 0,06 in Lamp/Two Collection Numbered edition Made to order Handcrafted in Italy Signed ...
Brass
Aldo Tura Lacquered Wood and Brass Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, GB
Unique table lamp by Aldo Tura with burl walnut lacquered square cube body, standing on a brass base and brass finishing’s with two bulb fittings.
Brass
Pair of Stiffel Brass and Ceramic Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid brass square base with shaped feet and brass column top.
Brass
Pair of Brass Pineapple Table Lamps, American, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of brass pineapple form lamps, the pineapple having saw tooth top border, on square tapered brass base, American 1960s. In custom linen shades. Overall height 29 1/2 in, base me...
Brass
Mid-Century 1960s Brass Table Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful and elegant large 1960s table lamp. Square cream lacquered base with open brass body terminating in 4 lights, with the original silk shade with subtle gold embroidery.
Brass
NITA Contemporary Satin Brass & Glass Circular Table Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Tube S Light, 2022 Evolving Nita’s ongoing exploration of light, the Tube suspension light showcases Borosilicate glass tubes typically found in heavy industrial chemical plants. ...
Brass
Brass Column Table Lamp in Art Deco Style, 1970s
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A large massive column base with a smaller square ring superimposed is a strong, strong element of a generally simple lamp form.
Brass
NITA XL Blown Borosilcate Glass & Brushed Brass Table Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Portable table light provides direct and diffused light. The 4 meter cord is revealed within the glass base allowing it to be released when needed.
Brass
Unavailable
H 18 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Lacquered and Brass Table Lamps by Maison Jansen, French, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of lacquered and brass table lamps, rounded body mounted with tall square base, with brass elements joining the upper and lower portions, by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s.
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass table lamp with iridescent glass dome shade
Located in Babworth, Retford
The circular base supporting a splayed square section stem with a domed green iridescent glass shade. The base probably Germany, circa 1910, the later glass shade Bohemian
Brass
Unavailable
H 15.8 in W 3.95 in D 9.85 in
Contemporary Table Lamp Handmade in Green Marble and Brass by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
Dimensions: h 400 x 250 x 100 mm / h 15,8 x 9,85 x 3,95 in Satin brass base thickness 1,5 mm / 0,06 in Lamp/Two Collection Limited Edition of 250 Made to order Handcrafted in Italy S...
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 15.8 in W 3.95 in D 9.85 in
Contemporary Table Lamp Handmade in Red Marble and Brass by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
The minimal structure of the table lamp is made of satin brass squared tubular, gently hanging the diffuser above a minimal thin plate, which in turns shine by a precious golden light.
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 15.8 in W 3.95 in D 9.85 in
Contemporary Table Lamp Handmade in Yellow Marble and Brass by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Porto, PT
Dimensions: h 400 x 250 x 100 mm / h 15,8 x 9,85 x 3,95 in Satin brass base thickness 1,5 mm / 0,06 in Lamp/Two Collection Limited Edition of 250 Made to order Handcrafted in Italy S...
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 32 in W 7 in D 7 in
Van Teal Attributed Sculptural Acrylic / Lucite with Brass Accents Table Lamp
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is an elegant Mid-Century Modern sculptural table lamp attributed to Hivo Van Teal featuring two large standing elliptical-form acrylic / Lucite elements placed on the diagon...
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Chrome and Brass Table Lamps by Tommaso Barbi, Italian, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of square column chrome table lamps, with brass accents, by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s.
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Table Lamps in Turquoise Glass, Brass and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Table Lamps in Turquoise Glass, Brass and Chrome, Italy, 1970s.
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair Of French White Metal And Brass Table Lamps By Maison Charles
Located in Madrid, ES
The square spreading White shade above a stepped star-shaped on square base.
Brass
Amaryllis Table Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
This statement piece will bring elegance and refined luxury to your home, with luxurious bronze hand crafted leaf designs embracing the base paired with a square brass base. There ar...
Brass, Bronze
Ledbury Table Lamp
By Julia Boston
Located in London, GB
The Ledbury table lamp was inspired by a small candle stick from the 1930s. It has four columns on a square base in nickel and black bronze. Shades are available separately. Non U...
Brass, Nickel
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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