Sang De Boeuf Glazed Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant table lamp with a bulbous ceramic body in a deep sang de boeuf glaze, set on a brass footed base with laurel banding.
Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Brass
Sang De Boeuf Glazed Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant table lamp with a bulbous ceramic body in a deep sang de boeuf glaze, set on a brass footed base with laurel banding.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silvered Mercury Glass Table Lamp Circa 1950
Located in Litchfield, CT
Mid-Century Modern silvered mercury glass table lamp circa 1950. Bulbous shape with many reflective surfaces.
Mercury Glass
Table Lamp "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic lamp in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed with a white colored luster glaze.
Ceramic
Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bulbous glass table lamp of diminutive stature of opaque white glass beneath a white acrylic upper section which acts as both a diffuser for the light source as well as a holder for ...
Table Lamp "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic lamp in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed with a white colored luster glaze.
Ceramic
Classical Brass Table Lamp by Chapman c. 1970's
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Brass table lamp having a bulbous form base, with a candlestick column that supports two pull chain sockets.
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceramic table lamps in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed with a white colored luster glaze.
Ceramic
A Large Pair William IV Style Brass Column Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century William IV style brass column lamps with bulbous base supported on a square plinth, the column rising out of the bulb and decorated with leaf shoots.
Brass
Marcello Fantoni Speckled Grey Glaze Pottery Lamp, Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Raleigh, NC
This lamp has a bulbous urn shape with a walnut base.
Pottery
1940's Porcelain Table Lamp Style of Henri Matisse
By Henri Matisse
Located in Rochester, NY
Measures 26" h to top of finial x 5" wide at brass plated base x 5" w across bulbous part lamp x 13" h to top of porcelain x 17" h to top of socket, Great looking.
Brass
Pair of Postmodern Iridescent Crackle Glazed Studio Pottery Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A sculptural pair of Postmodern studio pottery table lamps featuring bulbous organic forms and a luminous iridescent glaze.
Ceramic
Vintage Pierced Blanc de Chine and Bisque Porcelain Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage bulbous pierced single lamp, of grand scale. The globe-form Blanc de Chine bottom portion surmounted by a cylindrical pierced top of unglazed bisque porcelain.
Porcelain
Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bulbous glass table lamp of diminutive stature of opaque white glass beneath a white acrylic upper section which acts as both a diffuser for the light source as well as a holder for ...
Glass, Acrylic
1950s Turquoise Blue Chinese Modern Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Standing at 30 inches tall, it is the perfect size for a nightstand, side table, or any other space that needs a touch of vintage class. The lamp's 8 inch base provides a sturdy foun...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Pierced Blue and White Floral Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of table lamps features bulbous ceramic bases adorned with intricate blue floral motifs on a white background, echoing traditional designs.
Brass
Large Glazed Ceramic Fish Scale Lamp, France, 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful French 1960s lamp with a bulbous fish scale motif glazed ceramic base in dark brown and flecked off-white, painted bright citrus yellow inside (visible in the openings bene...
Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Lavender Ground Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of 19th/Early 20th Century Chinese Lavender Ground Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Lamps on French Ormolu Mounts. Each lamp is of bulbous form with a gorgeous ligh...
Ormolu
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps in Acid Green
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bulbous shaped ceramic lamps with a matte acid green background glaze which contrasts with a Dark Forest green, ochre and white over glaze sitting on satin nickel bases.
Ceramic
Pair of Table Lamps "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceramic table lamps in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed with a white colored luster glaze.
Ceramic
1970s Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Beige Marble Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of handmade Italian polished solid marble lamps with a bulbous form. Marble is a fantastic mix of beige neutrals and sandy tones.
Marble
Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Cloisonne Vase fitted as an electric table lamp. The bulbous vase form with tall narrow neck and flared mouth having a rich dark blue background with variegated blossoms of...
Enamel
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, Linen Shades, 1970
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Ceramic Table Lamps with Linen Shades A superb large set of 20th century bulbous ceramic table lamps All in good working condition with original used shades , the lamps are...
Ceramic
Sand Color Ceramic Table Lamp in Wrought Iron Stand
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1970s ceramic lamp in original wrought iron base stand. The large bulbous ceramic lamp base (17 inch diameter) has circular cut away decorative design elements.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, Sweden, 1960s
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful bulbous brass table lamps by Henrik Blomqvist for Tranås Stilarmatur.
Brass
Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Pierced Shade 1950s Standing Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Westport, CT
High quality In the Style Stilnovo solid brass standing lamp with four bulbous pierced shades. With touch pole censer for on and off and dimmer.
Brass
Murano Glass Lamp with Gold Inclusion and Green Prunts
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and chic Murano glass table lamp having a bulbous glass gold fleck body and applied green prunts as decoration.
Gordon and Jane Martz M-166 Lamp for Marshall Studios white with tan incisions
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This model 166 lamp shows a bulbous form in a soft light gray white glaze with tan accented sgraffito highlighting the bulbous form.
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair Mid-Century Modern Drip Flambe Ceramic Table Lamps Haeger 1950s
By Royal Haeger, Haeger
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking pair of vintage ceramic table lamps feature Modernist bulbous form with elongated neck, decorated with blue flambe drip glaze and mounted on solid wood bases.
Ceramic, Pottery, Fruitwood
Two Antique Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps
Located in London, GB
The lamps’ bulbous cloisonné enamel bodies feature depictions of colourful flowers against blue grounds.
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Industrial Mid Century Modern Copper Metal "Ship Turbine" Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Postmodern Beach House Ceramic Plaster White Bulbous Table Lamps by Sunset Cosco - a Pair. Item features purple/blue/green "wave/shell" feathered decorations.
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz M-166 Lamp for Marshall Studios yellow white and tan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This model 166 lamp shows a bulbous form in a yellow white and brown horizontally striped glaze.
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass and walnut table lamp, circa 1960 Bulbous brass base with a walnut neck Very sleek and elegant Measures: 6" diameter at the base x 8" at the body x ...
Brass
Vintage White Stippled Ceramic Orb Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Orb/bulbous-form table lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics (ca. 1960s, USA).
Brass
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Stunning vintage table lamp features elongated bulbous ceramic or pottery base, decorated with striking celadon glaze.
Ceramic, Pottery
Dramatic Over Scale Post Modern Plaster Floor Lamp c 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic oversize ceramic floor lamp of bulbous form with contrasting dark toned, textured glaze at the upper section, which appears to drip down onto the smooth creme colored bottom...
Plaster
Set of 2 "Chamotte" Table Lamps by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic lamp in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed with a white colored luster glaze.
Ceramic
Pair of Organic Modern Mocha Brown Ceramic and Wood Table Lamps
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage tall ceramic and wood baluster table lamps features elongated bulbous ceramic bodies with multi-tiered textured pattern, mounted on round wooden bases and topped with...
Brass
Table Lamp B-075, Designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960's
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stamped ‘Bergbom B-075 B-075’ With its bulbous shape, this playful lamp’s intriguing proportions make it a unique Scandinavian collectable.
Brass
1960 Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, Large Octagonal Design, Good Condition
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Bulbous octagonal brass table lamp This is an unusual Lamp it has a large brass 8 sided stepped base I have shown the lamp with it’s lampshade but this is somewhat worn now...
Brass
White Swirl Murano Glass Table Lamps 1970s Hollywood Regency Minimalism sofa bed
Located in London, GB
The lamps have a bulbous hourglass shape with an easy design that would make them fit in almost most interiors. they would look great in a bedroom's bedside tables, living room or on...
Blown Glass
American Mid-Century Table Lamp, Brown Porcelain with Teak Base, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brown porcelain 2 tier bulbous shaped round lamp with a round teak base.
Brass, Metal
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical White Porcelain Brass Ormolu Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style White Porcelain Bulbous Table Lamps with Ornate Polished Brass Ormolu - a Pair.
Brass
Exotic Anglo-Indian Repoused Oil Lamp with Alligator Handles, Now Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Made in India circa 1880 for the English market, this striking lamp features a bulbous form intricately adorned with detailed repoussé work depicting Indian figures amidst lush lands...
Brass
Signed Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp with Crystalline Glaze and Moss Green
Located in Seattle, WA
signed studio pottery ceramic table lamp featuring a bulbous base finished in a complex crystalline glaze with tones of pale blue, white, green, and subtle lavender.
Ceramic
Large Pair of 1970's Balloon shaped Lamps with an Ivory Glaze
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Extra large Balloon shaped ceramic lamps with An Ivory Glaze. The bulbous shaped lamps sit open on polished brass bases which have been Newly rewired with adjustable polish ...
Brass
Textured Table Lamp by Gary DiPasquale, American Post-War Design, 19
By Gary Dipasquale
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design grey and white textured bulbous square base table lamp with a glazed tapered and flared neck (GARY DIPASQUALE) Ships with shade.
Ceramic
$7,349Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Exceptional Sang de Boeuf Ox Blood Table Lamp, Decorative Handles
Located in Lomita, CA
Chinese Sang de Boeuf lamps typically feature bulbous or pear-shaped bodies with elongated necks, reminiscent of traditional Chinese vases.
Copper
A Pair of White Marble and Ormolu Classical Greek Style Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of White Marble and Ormolu Classical Greek Style Table Lamp These are heavy little lamps made in solid marble with ormolu mounts, the lamps are set on small feet with a bulb...
Marble
Gordon and Jane Martz M-166 Lamp for Marshall Studios black with white and tan s
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This model 166 lamp shows a bulbous form in a black base with alternating tan and white vertically striped accents.
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Oversized White Ceramic Table Lamps by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, bulbous-form ceramic table lamps in matte white glaze designed in the 1960s by Lee Rosen for Design Technics.
Brass
Large Scale Aldo Londi Studio Ceramic Lamp for Bitossi Imported by Raymor 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold artistry and rhythmic geometry that defined Londi’s mid-century studio work. The lamp’s bulbous body is finished in a rich raw umber matte ...
Ceramic
Large Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Lava Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Lava Glazed Sculptural Bulbous Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Ceramic
French Sèvres Porcelain Still Life Flowers Ormolu Cobalt Blue Table Lamp Bronze
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste Porcelain and Ormolu with Twin Handles modelled as Lions heads, Electric Table Lamp of traditional bulbous form and of outstanding quality, and good...
Ormolu
Pair of 1940s Silver Plated Table Lamps with Bious-et-Augax Armorial Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Created in England during the second quarter of the 20th century, each of this pair of silver plated lamps features a bulbous body adorned with a Bious-et-Augax armorial crest showca...
Silver Plate
$3,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Pair of Vintage Faux Marble Ceramic Lamps by Tye of California, Los Angele
By TYE of California
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and large pair of vintage 1950's faux marble ceramic lamps by Tye of California, Los Angeles; each large lamp of bulbous form with long everted neck above on ovoid body ra...
Ceramic
Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Glazed Red Vase Made into Lamp, c. 19th century
Located in Southampton, NY
One Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf glazed red vase, c. 19th century, made into a lamp. Round bulbous gourd form with an elegant clean neck glazed in deep red glaze.
Ceramic
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Forged Bulbous Vase, Roycroft Inn East Aurora NY
By Roycroft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Forged Bulbous Vase/Oil Lamp Base Roycroft Inn at East Aurora, NY USA, circa 1905 Available for acquisition is this fine Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper ...
Copper
Handblown Mosque Glass Lamp in Mameluke Style Gilded with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Madrid, ES
Dimensions: 35 cm high and25 cm diameter These were used as oil lamps. Large round bulbous body rising to a narrower waist, above which the top section is flared.
Cut Glass
Handblown Mosque Glass Lamp in Mameluke Style Gilded with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
These were used as oil lamps. Large round bulbous body rising to a narrower waist, above which the top section is flared.
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Pendant Perforated Brass Lamps, 1960's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Uccle, BE
His company produced over 2,000 separate lamps in fifty years. Jakobsson’s own body of work includes laminated pine pendant lamps, large bulbous glass chandeliers, all manner of mute...
Brass
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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