C.N. Burman & co, Wall Light, Iron, Vinyl, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and blue green vinyl wall light designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.4” H x 8.3” W x 3.9” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): no backplat...
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lacquered Fiberglass Round Beehive Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lacquered Fiberglass Round Beehive Table Lamps by C.N. Burman & Co - Pair. Circa Late 20th Century.
Fiberglass
Vintage Mid Century Brutalist CN Burman Lamps
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century C N Burman brutalist lamps. Fantastic brutal design with deep carved detail.
Resin
1970s Buttery Yellow Ceramic Chinoiserie Pair of Table Lamps Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of vintage glamour to your space with these 1970s Buttery Yellow Chinoiserie Table Lamps by C.N. Burman Co. These Mid Century pieces feature intricate designs and a uniqu...
Ceramic
1970s Red and Chrome Table Lamp by C.N. Burman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool red and chrome colored plastic desk lamp by C.N. Burman. Cast in a single form with a cylindrical base and notched gear link top.
Plastic
Pair of Stacked Wood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stacked blond and black painted wood lamps Signed "C.N. Burman, 781 River st, Paterson 4, N.J."
Nickel
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century circa 1950-1960
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century (circa 1950-1960) A refined pair of mid-20th-century ceramic table lamps, French in origin, each featuring a hand-crafted cerami...
Brass
Large Glazed Brutalist Mid 20th century Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Large Brutalist Glazed Mid-20th-Century Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair Offered for sale is an overscale Mid-century Modern pair of ceramic lamps glazed in a rich dark chocolate color. T...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, green and cream-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.1” H x 6.6” W x 8.2” D Back Plate Dimensio...
Metal, Brass
$521 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Round Wooden Table Lamps with Original Lampshades, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of French wooden table lamps dating from the 1970s, featuring beautifully rounded spherical bases with a warm brown finish and visible natural wood grain. Each lamp is topped wi...
Wood
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7” H x 5.8” W x 8.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5” H x ...
Metal, Brass
$1,660
H 18.71 in W 6.89 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Lantern Wall Light by French Designer, Wrought Iron, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco lantern wall light or sconce. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original patinated wrought frame and lantern with original colored glass shades. Re...
Wrought Iron
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Brass presents with moderate patina as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensio...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Dramatic patina on metal. Wear consistent with vintage age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25"H x 9.3"...
Metal
Rare Pair of Table Lamps, Glass and Wood, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
Glass, Wood
Italian Glass and Brass Wall or Ceiling Light, Circa 1980s
Located in Palermo, PA
This expressive light fixture dates from the 1980s and can be mounted either on the wall or the ceiling, making it both versatile and decorative. Though modest in size, it has a stro...
Brass
$1,145
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 10.24 in
Exclusive Italian Design Single Sconce with Top Glass Shade, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive Italian Design Single Sconce with Top Glass Shade, 1950s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamps is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and...
Metal, Brass
Large Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a chrome base, made by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good c...
Chrome
$906Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 18.12 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Wall Lamp, France, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal wall lamp. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...
Metal
1940's American Art Deco Metal Corner Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Wonderful metallic painted galvanized metal art deco corner wall light
Vintage Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps, C. 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of table lamps made of murano glass and marble base. Original from the 1960’s. They are in absolutely great condition and they work as well. No shade included. Dime...
Marble
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and acrylic wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Brass presents with moderate patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.93”H x 9.75”W...
Brass
$2,038 / set
H 8 in W 12 in D 6.2 in
Pair Swedish Designer Sconces, Sweden, 1980s, Wall Lights made of Japanese Paper
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Pair of rare swedish designer wall lights made of Japanese paper and metal, Sweden, 1980s. Both sconces in good vintage condition, no damages. Each sconce takes one E27 screw base ...
Metal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$8,130 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,038 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce for Örsjö
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition by Örsjö of the classic Swedish design th...
Metal
$5,409 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$1,010 / item
H 6.7 in W 5.5 in D 3.3 in
Fun Guy Stained Glass Sconce in Brushed Nickel by Frangere Studio
By Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine-polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy wall sconce celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophistication. A labor...
Aluminum
$1,717 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
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.