Pair of California 1950s Marc Bellaire Lamps
By Marc Bellaire
Located in New York, NY
A fun pair of ceramic 1950s California Pottery lamps by noted designer, Marc Bellaire. These are
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
California Pottery Lamps
Casual Lamps of California Terracotta Monumental Sculpted Lamp Glazed Finish
$788Sale Price|24% Off
H 34 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Casual Lamps of California Terracotta Monumental Sculpted Lamp Glazed Finish
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Lomita, CA
Warm terra cotta tones and beautiful sculpted pottery combine to make this monumental lamp great
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Casual Lamps of California Furniture Monumental Aztec Pattern Hand Painted Lamp
$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 4 in D 8 in
Casual Lamps of California Furniture Monumental Aztec Pattern Hand Painted Lamp
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare find of an extremely large pottery lamp. The incised Mayan-theme etching of this
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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Art Pottery Table Lamp By Tye Of California
By TYE of California
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern, studio art pottery table lamp by Tye Of California features a faceted body with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
California Pottery Ballerina TV Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
California Pottery Ballerina TV lamp from the 1950's by the Sierra Columbia Pottery Company of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Midcentury California Pottery Style Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large midcentury California Pottery style table lamp. This item has been rewired with new hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
California Pottery Equestrian Stallion TV Lamp & Planter by Gilner Pottery
$275
H 10 in W 14 in D 5 in
California Pottery Equestrian Stallion TV Lamp & Planter by Gilner Pottery
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s ceramic TV lamp with small bud planter showcasing a stallion by California ceramics
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Impressive and Large Thomas Toft Ceramic Table Lamp for Tye of California
$2,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 16 in
Impressive and Large Thomas Toft Ceramic Table Lamp for Tye of California
By TYE of California, Thomas Toft
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a rare, wonderful and unusual table lamp signed Tye of California and dated 1955. What's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
California Pottery Ford Model T TV Lamp & Planter by McCoy
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Model T by California ceramics and pottery maker Mcoy Pottery. The lamp is finished in pink embodying
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Art Deco Ballet Dancers TV Lamp, Drip Glaze California Pottery, 1950s
$500
H 10 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Rare Art Deco Ballet Dancers TV Lamp, Drip Glaze California Pottery, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare ceramic TV lamp features two ballet dancers, man and woman, in front of abstract graphic
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
California Pottery Swan Love TV Planter & Lamp by Royal Fleet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
from their heads in a loving embrace by California ceramics and pottery maker Royal Fleet. The lamp is
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Swan Leaf TV Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and white ceramic California pottery Sawn TV accent lamp. The table lamp features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century California Ceramic Pottery Pink Flamingo w/ Open Wings TV Table Lamp
$395
H 9 in W 7 in D 3 in
Mid-century California Ceramic Pottery Pink Flamingo w/ Open Wings TV Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic California pottery flamingo TV accent lamp. The table lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of California Studios Earth Tone & Abstract Black Engraved Decoration
$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in Dm 12 in
Large Pair of California Studios Earth Tone & Abstract Black Engraved Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
California Studios Earth Tone & Abstract Black Engraved Decoration lamps. Each lamp boasts substantial size
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
David Cressey Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Violet Glazed Ceramic
$1,250Sale Price|77% Off
H 32 in Dm 13.5 in
David Cressey Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Violet Glazed Ceramic
By David Cressey
Located in New York, NY
David Cressey Table Lamp, Glazed, Ceramic. Large California Modern hand-thrown glazed pottery lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Lane Glazed Ceramic Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. As a prime example of mid-century California pottery, this lamp reflects the era’s fascination with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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Pair of California Pottery Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of California pottery lamps with horse and rider scene on wood base, signed TWE 54. Rewired
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Mid-20th Century Pottery Lamps by Reglor of California, Signed
By Reglor Of California
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid-20th century pottery lamps by Reglor of California, signed New wiring.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Aqua Glazed Pottery Lamp
By Linard of California
Located in Woodstock, NY
Tall, single glazed pottery lamp. Interesting glazing merges from teal to aqua in color, over a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Cork
Large California Modernist 1960s David Cressey Art Pottery Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Washington, DC
Large modernist 1960s David Cressey art pottery table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
California Tile Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Floor lamp with California tile base. Please see our California tile tables listed on 1stdibs.com
Category
Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by California Pottery in the style of Bob Kinzie
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H 24 in Dm 13 in
Large Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by California Pottery in the style of Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in Pasadena, CA
, California. They produced primarily large textured lamp bases and garden pots. The trio decided to follow the
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey 'Flame' Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stone white over unglazed lamp form, Pro Artisan Collection, Architectural Pottery, Los Angeles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Lamp by Joel Edwards
By Joel Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s hand-thrown glazed pottery lamp by California ceramic artist, Joel Edwards. Signed in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Studio Pottery Ceramic Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A California Studio Pottery hanging lamp. The pendant has an earth toned glaze and decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
1960's California Pottery Lamp
By de Maray
Located in New York, NY
!960's California pottery lamp signed deMaray.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage California Pottery Table Lamp
By California Pottery
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful large vintage California pottery table lamp. This lamp has a floral motif with varying
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
California studio pottery lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A large studio pottery lamp on walnut base signed "AFFILIATED CRAFTSMAN CALIFORNIA"
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
California Studio Pottery Lamp signed
Located in Miami, FL
pottery table lamp with custom silk shade. Incredible drip and bubbled lava glaze in an asian inspired
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Silk
Monumental California Studio Pottery Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Pair of Ceramic Modernist Table Lamps by David Cressey.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut, Stoneware
Large California Art Pottery Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand thrown California art pottery table lamp in colors of white and brown.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of California Art Pottery Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of California Art Pottery table lamps in light earth tones.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Handsome Handmade Pottery Lamps with Incised Decoration, California, 1960s
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H 19 in Dm 7.5 in L 19 in
Handsome Handmade Pottery Lamps with Incised Decoration, California, 1960s
By Warren MacKenzie, Design Technics, Karen Karnes
Located in New York, NY
-century California Studio Pottery. Maker unknown to me, but both lamps bear maker's mark. Hardware and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
California Modern, Pottery Table Lamps Attributed to Ted Saito
By Ted Saito
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful California modern pottery table lamps. Light brown with blue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Pair of Midcentury California Studio Pottery Table Lamps
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous pair of midcentury California studio pottery stoneware table lamps, circa 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
California Modern Superb Pair of David Cressey Pottery Table Lamps
By David Cressey
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $4,850.....Great David Cressey (1916-2013) 1960s pottery table lamps with applied
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Beautiful Stoneware Pottery Table Lamp Signed by Brown California Design
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid century ceramic pottery lamp signed ‘Brown’. This handmade piece has an earth tone matte finish
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of California Pottery Earthtone Striated Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and impressive scale earthtone glazed ceramic lamps with satin brass double pull
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Pottery Lamp by Californian Ceramic Artist David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Art Pottery Lamp by Californian Ceramic Artist David Cressey.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of California Mid-Century Modern Pottery and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of California Mid-Century Modern pottery and brass table lamps 1960's. Sold through Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Style David Cressey Bulbous Textured Table Lamp California Pottery Signed, 1970s
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H 18 in Dm 15 in
Style David Cressey Bulbous Textured Table Lamp California Pottery Signed, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bulbous texturized table lamp Mid-Century Modern Pottery signed Brown circa 1970s Unglazed. In the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Architectural Pottery Table Lamp by David Cressey California Ceramist, 1960s
By David Cressey
Located in Miami, FL
Great David Cressey (1916-2013) 1960s pottery table lamp with applied stringing design with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
California Olive Green Ceramic Table Lamp by David Cressey
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lamp shade not included. Designer: David Cressey. Manufacturer: Architectural pottery. Period
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
California Pro Artisan Ceramic Table Lamps by David Cressey
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lamp shade not included. Designer: David Cressey. Manufacturer: Architectural Pottery. Period
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Porcelain Siamese Figure, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Mid-Century California Pottery lamp base depicting a Siamese figure of a male and female in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Mid Century California Design Pottery Large Table Lamp Base by Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in San Diego, CA
Wheel-thrown pottery with decorated pattern. With beautiful earth tones, great condition no chips
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Monumental Mid-Century Pottery Lamp Studio Pottery
By Bob Kinzie
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking large studio pottery table lamp, California modern circa the 1960's in great condition no
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Haworth California Modern Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Haworth
Located in New Windsor, NY
Haworth of California atomic era table lamp. Circa 1950-60. A wonderful California 20th Century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Studio Pottery Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s hand thrown California studio pottery lamps. The lamps are slightly different as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Tall Mid-Century Modern Indigo Harlequin Art Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque, Mid-Century Modern, California studio, art pottery, table lamp features an indigo
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Affiliated Craftsmen Sudio Pottery Lamp by Bob Kinzie and Phil Barkdall
By Phil Barkdall, Bob Kinzie, Affiliated Craftsmen
Located in San Diego, CA
A pristine example of midcentury California studio pottery, this lamp was designed by Bob Kinzie
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Lamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of geometric tri-color glazed ceramic lamps. Handmade California Pottery in simple
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century, Textured Earthtone Glazed Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of California pottery textured glazed large scale lamps on custom bronze bases. Glazes range
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large 1970's California Pottery Lamp by Ceramic Artist Brent Bennett
By Brent Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 1970's large California pottery lamp by Brent Bennett. The large square shaped organic
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of California Pottery Glazed Lamps
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of California Pottery Lamps, circa 1960s. This set is made of an ivory
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Tye of California Pottery Table Lamps a Pair, 1950s
By TYE of California
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Tye of California table lamps with 1950s caricature reminiscent of the Italian pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Large Pair of Southwestern Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large and Impressive Pair of Southwestern Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California, Incised design
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Late 20th Century American Native American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
California Studio Pottery Glazed Ceramic Lamp Base Signed R.A. Brookes, 1950s
By R. A. Brookes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
California Studio Pottery artist signed R A Brookes glazed ceramic - Lamp base or vase, California
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Awesome Huge Green Thick Drip Glaze Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By California Pottery
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome huge green thick drip glaze table lamp. This lamp is really big standing at 42"t
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Large Mid Century Modern Root Beer Float Drip Glaze Table Lamp
By California Pottery
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very large midcentury pottery lamp with a drip glaze. Lamp with combination of glaze and size, has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of California Art Pottery 1970s Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1970s, California, Mid-Century Modern art pottery stoneware table lamps. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
California Olive Green Ceramic Table Lamp by David Cressey
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic table lamp designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery in the United States in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
MCM California Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Larry and Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM California studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry and Terry Brown, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MCM California Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Larry and Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM California studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry and Terry Brown, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall David Cressey Earthen California Modern Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, C. 1960s
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Bainbridge, NY
California Modern David Cressey for Architectural Pottery glazed ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern California Style Fish Bowl Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern California style fish bowl lamp, circa 1950s. The Nifty 1950s table lamp is done
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Textured & Glazed Pottery Globe Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful California Pottery globe lamp with unique finial in natural tones and textured finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large & Elegant Stoneware Table Lamp by California Ceramic Company, 1970s, USA
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H 16.54 in Dm 10.63 in
Large & Elegant Stoneware Table Lamp by California Ceramic Company, 1970s, USA
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and big-sized Mid-Century Modern stoneware side table lamp. Made by California Ceramic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brent Bennett Lamp, Ceramic, Brown, White, Incised
By Brent Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Brent Bennett lamp, ceramic, brown, white, incised. Chucky hand thrown California studio pottery
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
David Cressey Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp
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H 14 in W 10 in D 10 in
David Cressey Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful speckle glazed lamp by famed American California Archectual potter David Cressey. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Large California Studio Pottery Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Studio Pottery Lamp. Triangular Base. Triangular Shape.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of California Studio Pottery Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair or studio pottery lamps on bronze bases signed Tye of California 1957.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Art Deco Style Kitsch CA Pottery Dancer Lamp by Reglor
By Reglor Of California
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An Unusual Art Deco Style Kitsch CA Pottery Dancer Lamp by Reglor with Original Lampshade. Shade
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
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Mid Century Table Lamp by Tye of California
By TYE of California
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning ceramic table lamp with inner body light for extra glow. Sold with original finial. No shade.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho 1970s Casual Lamps - a Pair
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with timeless charm using this pair of vintage Boho casual lamps from the 1970s. Featuring authentic American style, these lamps blend earthy tones and eclectic...
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by TYE of California
By TYE of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by Tye of California. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Abalone
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California Pottery Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of california pottery lamps available for sale. Each of these unique california pottery lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and wood. There are all kinds of california pottery lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. California pottery lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many california pottery lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but David Cressey, Bob Kinzie and Architectural Pottery produced popular california pottery lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are California Pottery Lamps?
Prices for california pottery lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, california pottery lamps begin at $475 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
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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