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Contemporary Murano Glass Can Lamp Brass Ring, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large size of the Can lamp model, Murano glass and brass. Small artisanal production from Murano
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Painted Tea Can Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting pair of antique English painted tole chinoiserie tea can lamps. Very nice patina and a
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass Can Lamp Brass Ring, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Contemporary italian design Large size of the Can lamp model, Murano glass and brass. Small
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pair of Murano Glass Medium Can Lamps Brass Ring, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of medium size of the can lamp model, Murano glass and brass. Small artisanal production from
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Converted Petrol Can Lamp, Automobilia, Decorative, Accent Light, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage converted petrol can lamp. An Anglo-American metal decorative accent lamp by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Bronze Candelabras Now Electrified Can Be Converted Back to Candles
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century bronze candelabras now electrified can be converted back to candles. Nice patination on bronze, heavy weight for stability. Back plates added. Great gothic/ medieval loo...
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Antique 1890s European Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Original Early 20th Century Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand cut Crystal Bulbs with energy efficiency class A++ to E can be used for this lamp.  
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rembrandt Torchiere Table Lamps - a Pair
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Regency style torchiere table lamps made by Rembrandt. On top are frosted glass
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Late 20th Century American Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Metal

Urn-Form Alabaster Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A pair of elegant, carved and polished, alabaster table lamps in the Chinoiserie taste. Each with a
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Urn-Form Alabaster Table Lamps
Urn-Form Alabaster Table Lamps
H 33.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Pair of Tall Walnut & Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps attrib Laurel Lamp co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural table lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co. Tall
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps. The Haloprofil draws its elegance from a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
ENORMOUS pair of vintage lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Marvelous dark Salmon and GOLD painted
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Laurel Lamp Co. H-890 Acid Etched Brass With Leather Base Cuff Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Portland, OR
table. What's included — Lamp only. The EXACT shade you see in the photos is NOT included. I
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age Chromed Table lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age table lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970s A beautiful 1960 - 1970 vintage table lamp by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood and Brushed Aluminium Cylinder Table Lamp by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rosewood and brushed aluminium cylinder table lamp by Laurel, circa 1970. Original wiring
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Adjustable Two-Fixture Brass Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon Laurel pivoting two fixture brass and off-white painted metal table lamp. The stems splay
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Black Lucite Cube Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern black lucite cube table lamps in the Laurel Lamp Company Style. Circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Rembrandt Hollywood Regency, Pair
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A spectacular pair of large table lamps designed and manufactured by the Rembrandt Lamp Company of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp with Acanthus Leaves by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Abstract Solid Welded Brutalist Metal Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine pair of Brutalist lamps possibly by the Laurel Lamp Company. Each of these lamps made
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Marbro Giltwood and Gesso Neoclassical Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of substantial table lamps by Marbro. Wonderfully distressed from natural use, the gilt and
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Westwood Table Lamp att. Tony Paul c. 1950/1970's
By Tony Paul, Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated table lamp having an organic wave like pattern on its cylindrical
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gianfranco Fini Table or Floor Lamp "Quasar" for New Lamp '60s
By Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp
Located in Turin, Turin
Table lamp or Floor lamp model "Quasar" designed by Gianfranco Fini in 1969 for New Lamp. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Wiener Werkstaette Silk and Glass Desk/Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Desklamp with glass-stem brass with the requested finish - the fabric can be delivered with a plugged - or with a leadband –border Most components according to the UL regulations, ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Industries, Inc. dba Torino Lamps and Tables. The company was founded in the late 1960's by two brothers
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Silk and Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp with the requested finish - the fabric can be delivered with a plugged - or with a
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass & Chrome Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern table lamps for sale. From the 1950’s, and in complimenting chrome and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Austro-Hungarian Floral Jugendstil Brass & Opal Glass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
-glass. Can be fixed on a table as well Most components according to the UL regulations, with an
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Early Mid century Rembrandt torchiere table lamp. Hollywood Regency style brass ring with switch
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
H 23 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1970's space age atomic chrome table lamps with both a upper standard edison screw
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Post Modern Raspberry Pink Sorbet Ceramic Lamps by Sunset c. 1980
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Raspberry beret all the way with this pair of large monumental pink sorbet Ceramic Lamps produced
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Marbro *Original* Italian Porcelain Table Lamp! Only 1. Cobalt Blue 1960s Empire
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
***MARBRO ORIGINAL** GILDED EMPIRE STYLE PORCELAIN LAMP! The Only One in The World
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Table Lamps

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Metal, Gold

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps
By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Red Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated red painted metal
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

'Sofi' Metal and Wood Table Lamp by Alvaro Benitez
By Alvaro Benitez, Laurel Lamp Company, Eero Saarinen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Sofi' metal and wood table lamp by Alvaro Benitez. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cubistic Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Table Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the founding period of the historical Wiener Werkstaette. If one consider, that the term Cubism was common several years later, one can imagine how much Josef...
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Genuine Rosewood and Chrome Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
Genuine rosewood attached to the matte chrome finish. A small table lamp ideal for a credenza or
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome and Lucite Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Lucite and chrome lamps by Laurel, circa 1960s. The lamps are 29"tall to top of
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass, Double Knuckle Desk/ Draftman's Lamp, by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Brass Double Knuckle Desk/Draftman's Lamp by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Rare 1960s White
By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! TABLE OR FLOOR LAMP One of the rarest Tony
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM! REMBRANDT "ATOMIC BLENDER" MID CENTURY MODERN TABLE LAMP! MONUMENTAL
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Laurel Sculptural Silver, Brass and Lucite Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
These very sculptural pair of Mid-Century Modern Laurel lamps are unusual, they have brushed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp
By Kaiser Idell, Stilnovo, Louis Kalff, Arteluce, Cosack Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very nice table lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful timeless design with lovely details. The lampshade
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp
Table Lamp
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Space Age Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Minimalist Brass & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare patinated brass & chrome table desk lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow lamp
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20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian table lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian table lamp with a distinctive shade reminiscent of Carlo Mollino's creation. The shade is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian table lamp
Italian table lamp
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 9.06 in
Afo Table Lamp
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
Minutely handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail, this table lamp is best displayed in a
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Afo Table Lamp
H 37.41 in W 40.56 in D 9.06 in
Ambra Table Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning table lamp is the amber-hued version of the grey table lamp and can either be
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2010s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Ambra Table Lamp
Ambra Table Lamp
H 25.99 in Dm 13.78 in
Alpi Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
This unique and exquisite lamp was created to be positioned specifically on a console table, making
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2010s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Alpi Table Lamp
Alpi Table Lamp
H 11.82 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in
Novecento Table Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
Particular nickel finish brass table lamp with a geometric base and stem and a brass helmet shaped
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Novecento Table Lamp
Novecento Table Lamp
H 22.25 in Dm 8.67 in
Buna - Table Lamp
Located in Puebla, MX
The BUNA table lamp takes inspiration from the Buna Shimeji mushroom. Through a process of
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Buna - Table Lamp
Buna - Table Lamp
H 10.24 in Dm 9.06 in
Cancan Table Lamp
By Johanna Grawunder
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Can Can is a kick of light up and down. A multi-directional light, adjustable for maximum flexibility and effect, Can Can easily becomes task, accent and ambient light all at once. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Cancan Table Lamp
Cancan Table Lamp
H 24.41 in Dm 11.82 in
Soundlights Table Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
Thanks to its 'important' height the Soundlight lamp can be used not only as a table lamp but also
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Soundlights Table Lamp
Soundlights Table Lamp
H 53.15 in W 13.78 in D 21.66 in
Atlantide Table Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning table lamp was crafted of exquisite trihedrons of authentic Murano glass positioned
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2010s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atlantide Table Lamp
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
Flavia Table Lamp
By Aiardini
Located in Milan, IT
superb table lamp will bring a sense of symmetry and glamour to a foyer, personal study, or dining room
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Flavia Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large original Art Nouveau table lamp / piano lamp from the 1910s in good working condition. The
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Grey Table Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
A precious addition to a contemporary decor, this table lamp can be paired alongside an identical
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2010s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Grey Table Lamp
Grey Table Lamp
H 27.96 in Dm 13.78 in
Cer Table Lamp
By Aleksandar Ugresic
Located in Beograd, RS
This table lamp is combined with wood and steel. The spacious intensity of this lamp consists of
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2010s Balkan Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cer Table Lamp
Cer Table Lamp
H 31.5 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
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Can Can Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of can can table lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct can can table lamps — often made from metal, organic material and resin — can elevate any home. There are 24 antique and vintage can can table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Can can table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Can can table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made can can table lamps over the years, but those made by Niccolo Spirito, Robert Sonneman and George Kovacs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Can Can Table Lamps?

Prices for can can table lamps start at $450 and top out at $4,079 with the average selling for $975.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Can Can Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A piano lamp is a lighting fixture designed to illuminate sheet music and piano keys so that a pianist can see to play. Normally, the lights feature narrow rectangular or compact round or square bases that can easily fit on a piano top. Some have arms that allow their shades to hang down over the front of the instrument. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of piano lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Pairpoint lamps are lamps with blown glass shades that are collected to this day. Pairpoint is celebrated for three kinds of glass shades: reverse painted landscape shades, blown out or "puffy" reverse painted shades, and ribbed reverse painted shades, many with scenes. Check 1stDibs for a wide range of Pairpoint lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, a portable lamp is a lamp that can be moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor and table lamps mainly fall under the portable lamp category. Shop a range of antique and vintage portable lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Made out of bamboo wooden slats and white rice paper, Shoji lamps can be used as a table, floor or hanging lamp. The rice paper diffuses the light to create a soft glow, and can have gorgeous designs on them. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Shoji lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.

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