Vintage Ceramic Swan Duck Lamp Crackle Glaze
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Outstanding crakle glaze ceramic Duck Lamp. Great expression. White with splashes of browns and green.
Ceramic
$1,795 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Blanc De Chine Duck Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fun pair of Mid-Century blanc de chine ceramic duck lamps mounted on wooden bases with gilt accent.
Ceramic, Wood
Large Ceramic Duck Table Lamp on Polished Brass Base
By Birgit Israel
Located in London, GB
Large ceramic table lamp on polished brass base. A classically inspired piece with elegant lines and shape. Measures: 62 cm high x 25 cm diameter Lampshade is not included.
Brass
Duck Table Lamp, 1960-1970
Located in Diemen, NL
A nice very detailed ceramic duck table lamp, very realistic made in the 1960s or 1970s, this is a typical item you would like to see in your interior.
Pair of "Chinese" Ceramic Duck Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large ceramic table lamps. The bases are in the form of Chinese bronzes with a very naturalistic gilded duck sitting on top.
Antique Duck Egg Blue Ceramic Vase Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s duck egg blue ceramic vase made into a lamp. Giltwood turned wood base and double cluster socket.
Giltwood, Ceramic
Pair of Art Pottery Lamps with Duck Egg Glaze
Located in London, GB
A pair of art pottery lamps of ovoid form, with dappled pale Celadon glaze.
Ceramic
Kovacs Style Ceramic Duck Head Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great whimsical desk lamp in the manner of George Kovacs. Ceramic Duck head on a gooseneck stem.
Brass
George Kovacs Whimsical Duck Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
George Kovacs whimsical Mid-Century Modern desk lamp with adjustable arm and ceramic duck head.
Ceramic
Pair of French Ceramic Duck Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of French painted ceramic lamps depicting a duck pair. Believed to be designer work from the 1950's.
A Pair of Duck Egg Blue Ceramic Table Lamps 1950s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Duck Egg Blue Ceramic Table Lamps 1950s
Ceramic
$541Sale Price|57% Off
H 22.84 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Large Swan Lamp Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Regina Italy 58cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large Hollywood Regency style table lamp in the shape of an elegant swan, on a black base made of resin, with a black plastic lampshade, gold-colored on the inside, classy design lam...
Brass
Large Art Pottery Dripping Pattern Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dripping vase pattern ceramic table lamp on oiled walnut base.
Ceramic
Two Elegant White Porcelain Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two elegant white porcelain Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamps on a brass base. Measures: Diameter 16 cm. Height 36 cm. The lampshades are not included in the price.
Brass
Rare Pair Of Vintage Italian Ceramic Parrot Table Lamps
Located in Bruton, GB
Pair of large, sculptural vintage Italian ceramic table lamps in a striking high-gloss white glaze, modeled as perched parrots atop naturalistic tree trunks. These highly decorative ...
Metal
Blanc de Chine Parrot Lamps Mid Century Modern Glamour
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Glamorous Blanc de Chine Parrot Lamps on Black Lacquer Bases, probably Italian, circa 1950s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. They measure 18"h to the top of the ...
Brass
Italian Swan Cachepot Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Italian swan cachepot sculpture. Lovely ceramic swan in the form of a small planter cachepot, beautifully rendered with stamp marks for Este. Italy, mid 20th century Dimensions: 6.2...
Ceramic
Pair of White Murano Glass Lamps with Alabaster Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous pair of large Murano glass lamps in the style of Barovier and Toso. The lamps feature a double stepped alabaster bases which supports the ovoid shaped Murano glass body with...
Alabaster, Brass
Italian Chrome Duck Table Lamp with Original Shade, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A delightful Italian table lamp dating from the 1970s, combining playful sculptural design with refined Mid-Century Modern aesthetics. The highly polished chrome-plated duck-shaped b...
Metal, Other, Chrome
Hand Painted Glazed Italian Terra Cotta Swan Planter Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental terra cotta swan from Italy. The piece is a wonderful addition to the garden or lanai. Made of dense material and able to withstand the elements. Works well as a centerp...
Terracotta
Figural Pottery "Bird Nest" Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very unusual figural "bird nest" table lamp.
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern wood and ceramic table lamp USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 31.5"H. Good original vintage condition.
Ceramic, Wood
$475 / set
H 26 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Textured Ceramic Table Lamps, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern white textured ceramic table lamps, circa 1950 White textured ceramics. Vintage lamps wired and ready to illuminate. Each lamp measures 7" diameter x...
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Table Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern white ceramic table lamps in a rough texture. Wired for the US and each lamp take a regular or LED bulb. The Table Lamps are in good original condition wi...
Brass
$1,200
H 16 in W 17 in D 8.25 in
Large Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Swan Sculpture Planter or Jardinière - 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A very large Italian ceramic swan tureen, centerpiece, or planter. This lovely Hollywood Regency piece is from Italy and hand-painted in a lovely creamy white. The inside is hollow, ...
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of 19th Century French Opaline Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of 19th century French opaline lamps, formerly oil. Measures: Height 80 cm. Diameter 17 cm. Please note: The price is per piece.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century French Opaline Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Mid Size French White Opaline Table Lamps. Feature gold Trims. Brass base topped with gold accent foliage. Measures 5.5" in width, 5.5" in depth and 19.5" in he...
Brass
$4,013
H 22.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Italian Floral Foliage Globe Pendant Light in Polychromed Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Multicolor Foliage & Flowers Pendant Light Fixture, Polychrome Iron, Italy, 1950s-1960s. One of a kind polychromed iron foliage flower bush pendant light. This stunning pendant l...
Metal, Iron
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$9,000 / set
H 34 in W 36 in D 13 in
Pair of Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass consoles by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
Felt "Apaya Ponyo" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Exemplifying Aqua Creations' warm and organic style, the statuesque Apaya floor lamp rises to a height of 180 cm/ 70.9” and is made from hand-crafted Merino and Mohair wools. All pie...
Felt
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
Vintage White Parrot Bird Tropical Table Lamp Newly Wired
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful ceramic parrot bird table lamp. Fantastic detail in expression and large presence. Possibly Italian. Newly wired, 3 way socket, brass hardware. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Ceramic
$2,425 / item
H 3.94 in W 6.7 in D 20.08 in
21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide. Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$21,213
H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 157.49 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Panoplie Iron Double Loop Bench, Boucle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bench with curved and looped iron base painted in a matte black finish, inspired by French design. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in an ivory boucle fabric. Designe...
Iron
$890 / item
H 10 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Transcendence 1 by Ango, Handcrafted Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence 1 is a sophisticated pendant light first launched at Maison et Objet, Paris in January 2023. Flux lines of luminescence that have been created in a new composite Materi...
Organic Material
$145 / item
H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist shell keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Length including...
Brass
$18,117
H 1.19 in W 3.75 in D 4.34 in
“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box. “Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid depicting a central plant whose leaves, veins, and roots radiate sym...
Bronze
$7,800
H 35.44 in W 5.52 in D 3.75 in
Fontana Arte Max Ingrand Pendant Lamp 2259, Glass Pantinated Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model no. 2259 designed by famous designer Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. It is made of solid brass with a na...
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.