Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A carved soapstone lamp base, unusual because of the color of the stone; reddish, brown and black
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Sandstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A carved soapstone lamp base, unusual because of the color of the stone; reddish, brown and black
Sandstone
Antique Chinese Carved Green 'Jadeite' Quartz Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
A Chinese carved stone lamp mounted on a carved rosewood base. The carved stone is often referred
Quartz
Chinese Soapstone Carved Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
ain intricately carved Chinese soapstone vase as custom table lamp with six (6) foo dogs chasing a
Soapstone
Single Antique Carved Chinese Wood Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single Chinese hand carved solid wood table lamp, with mountain scenes, circa 1920s
Wood
Chinese Carved Green Fluorite Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A 1920s Chinese carved green fluorite table lamp. The lid removes to reveal a lightbulb in the
Stone
Early 20th century carved Chinese hard wood floor lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century carved Chinese hard wood floor lamp circa 1920. Carved in heavy hardwood
Hardwood
Wood Chinese Table Lamp, with Hand Carved Butterfly Decoration Pa, China 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a table lamps in wood, handcarved. With butterfly decor pattern. It has been made in china
Wood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Carved Green Quartz Censor, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Green Quartz Censor, Now as a Lamp A captivating Chinese-carved green quartz censor
Quartz, Metal
$956Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese carved wood Buddha sculpture lamp. Later electrified with Lucite base and custom
Lucite
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Green Jadeite Quartz Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A relatively large Chinese carved stone lamp mounted on a stepped brass and a carved wood base. The
Quartz
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Green (Jadeite) Quartz Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Chinese carved quartz lamp mounted on a brass and a carved rosewood base. Presented with a pagoda
Quartz
1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade
Located in Antwerp, BE
An early 20th century sculptural table lamp, hand-carved in wood, retaining its rare original
Metal
Large Chinese Carved and Painted Wooden Buddha Head Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese carved bleached wood table lamp with Buddha head on a square giltwood base with a giltwood
Glass, Wood
Archaistic Chinese Carved Agate and Gilt Metal Lamp
Located in New York, US
dancer and was mounted as a lamp in the early 20th century. It is mounted on a carved giltwood base and
Agate, Metal
Pair Of Compatible Antique Chinese Hand Carved Green Quartz Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of compatible antique Chinese hand carved green quartz covered jars mounted as electrified
Quartz, Metal
Pair of Fully & Highly Carved Chinese Deity Figural Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
pics to appreciate, carved minx at the base of the larger figure. Truly works of art. Lamped in the
Brass
1960s Chinese Decorative Mahogany Hand Carved Wood Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Chinese Table Lamp No shade. Double socket with matching wood
Brass
$396Sale Price / set|20% Off
Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Carved Wooden Base Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Decorative Chinese Flying Foo Dogs Table Lamps is a striking blend of traditional
Ceramic, Fruitwood
Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp, Circa 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp on French Bronze Base with Longevity
Metal, Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Mounted Carved Jade Quartz Lamp with Teakwood, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese bronze mounted carved jade quartz lamp with teakwood, Circa 1910.
Jade
Chinese Unique hand-carved jade stone table lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Chinese table lamp, hand-carved from jade, represents a true rarity and a masterpiece of Asian
Jade, Brass
$862Sale Price|30% Off
Midcentury Carved Oak Chinese Monk Wood Figure Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage carved oak modernist Chinese monk wood figure lamp modeled much after the style of Jascha
Oak
Highly Decorative & Richly Carved Oriental Giltwood Table Lamp, China Circa 1950
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The intricately carved and richly gilded column depicting scholars, attendants and figures on
Lacquer, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Antique Pair Ormolu Hand Carved Bovine Candlesticks Table Lamps Chinese Japanese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine and quite rare Pair of Asian Hand Carved Bovine and ormolu early Victorian
Silver Plate, Ormolu
Fine Antique Chinese 19c Relief Carved Celadon Porcelain Vase Table Lamp 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine 19c Chinese relief carved celadon glaze handled vase, decorated with scrolling vines
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now A Designer Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now a Designer Lamp. It is beautifully mounted and includes
Wood
$4,800 / set
Pair of Antique Chinese Stone Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique circa 1930's carved stone lamps with floral motif. Measurements: Height of body: 11
Stone
1940s Hand Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase Table Lamp On Pierced Metal Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Hand Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase Table Lamp On Pierced Metal Base Vase of Flowers & Birds
Soapstone, Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Orange Carved Cinnabar Vase Jardiniere Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Orange Carved Cinnabar Vase Jardiniere Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Figure Table Lamp on Carved Giltwood Base Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Figure Table Lamp on Carved Giltwood Base, Circa 1890-1910.
Rose Quartz, Wood
Large Carved Jadeite 'flourite' Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
only the body of the lamp base lit from within can provide a beautiful warm glow. While carved in China
Quartz
Vintage Carved Black Marble Small Oriental Urn Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Carved Black Marble Small Urn Form Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamp On Ebonized
Marble
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Large Table Lamp w/ Birds & Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Large Table Lamp w/ Birds & Flowers. Circa Early 20th
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Carved Solid Teak Wood Block Bamboo Chute Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Solid Teak Wood Block Bamboo Chute Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Chinese style wood lamp with fretwork design carving. Ships without a shade
Wood
$950 / set
Vintage Pair of Chinese Abacus Lamps
By ABCO
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of mid century Chinese Abacus Lamps made in Honk Kong.
Wood
Very Rare circa 1780-1800 Chinese Rootwood Carved Statue of Buddha Table Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1780-1800 rootwood carved
Wood
Chinese Carved Gourd Cricket Cage and a Modeled Cricket
Located in Norton, MA
This is a very noticeable and expensive hobby in the Chinese culture for keeping crickets as pets
Wood
Carved Green Quartz Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Chinese carved green quartz table lamps with one interior light
Quartz
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural
Wood
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Prunus Vase, Now as a Lamp Early 20th Century, China Dimensions: Height: 24 in
Porcelain, Wood
$14,000 / set
Pair of Carved Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of 20th century Chinese carved rock crystal covered vases mounted on 20th century French or
Rock Crystal
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Chinese Export Jadeite Stone Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
of the lamp base lit from within can provide a beautiful warm glow. While carved in China the stone
Quartz
Pair of Chinese Off-White Floral Porcelain Table Lamps on Carved Mahogany Base
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Chinese Off-White Floral Porcelain Table Lamps Mounted on Mahogany Base Measures: 5" in
Porcelain
Table lamp Rosewood - Shoulao - God of Longevity Prosperety - China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful large antique Chinese sculpture of the god of luck Shou Lao/Shouxing Lao the immortal
Rosewood
Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century antique Chinese hand-carved and polished translucent rose quartz carving of a standing
Bronze
Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century antique Chinese hand-carved and polished translucent rose quartz carving of a standing
Quartz, Bronze
Mid-Century Chinese Abacus Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Raymondville, TX
wood suanpan body with Chinese character carved panel sides and gold metal accents. Both are in good
Metal
Pair Antique Carved Wood & Tole Lamps with Hand-Painted Chinese Scenes, Ca. 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique carved wood and tole lamps with hand-painted Chinese scenes, circa 1890-1910.
Metal
$992Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Chinese Red & White Peking Glass Vases, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Red and White Peking Glass Vases, Now as Lamps China 20th Century This elegant
Glass, Wood
Archaistic Brass Chinese Hu Vessel Urn Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Archaistic Brass Chinese Hu Vessel Urn Table Lamp This vintage Chinese urn is created in the style
Brass
Pair of Chinese Red Cinnabar Lacquer Gilt Bronze Mounted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A striking and finely crafted pair of Chinese red cinnabar and gilt bronze mounted lamps. Each lamp
Bronze
Large 51" Tall Foo Lions Fine Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp Base MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 51" Tall Foo Lions Fine Carved Mahogany Floor Lamp Base MINT!
Mahogany
Pair of Chinese Jade Quanyin Figures Mounted as Candelabra Lamps
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese carved jadeite figures of standing Quanyins on their original carved wood bases
Jade, Bronze
Pair Chinese Mirror Black Baluster Vase Lamps Gilt Prunus Decoration, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
distinctly Chinese symbolic language. The vases have been mounted as lamps with carved ebonized wood bases
Metal
Hand Carved Nanmu Wood Foo Lion Lamp with Dual Bulb Inlet
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming vintage Asian hand carved foo lion figure lamp. Made with Nanmu wood, a super durable
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Famille Verte Chinese Export Crackle Ware Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Famille Verte Chinese Export porcelain crackle ware vase lamps on carved
Ceramic, Hardwood
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.