Sold|$4,200
Pair of Design Technics with Incised Pattern
By Design Technics
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning early Pair of Lamps by Design Technics with an incised basketweave design. These lamps
Ceramic
Sold|$630
Fab Yellow "Bamboo" Ceramic Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD NOV.2009 Terrific pair of yellow glazed ceramic lamps with incised decoration of a bamboo
Ceramic
Pair of Model M221 Jane and Gordon Martz Lamps in Matte Black with Tan Incising
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of matte black model M221 lamps designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios in
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold|$3,800
Aldo Londi/Bitossi Ceramic Lamps
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand decorated and incised ceramic lamps on gilded wood bases. The graphic pattern accented
Brass, Gold Leaf
Sold|$4,200
Pair of Marianne von Allesch Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural stoneware ceramic lamps with incised details by Marianne von Allesch.
Ceramic
Sold|$2,800
Ceramic Table Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striped ceramic table lamp with vertically incised decoration
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A light grey incised ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of
Ceramic
Sold|$1,100
Vintage Lacquered Ceramic Lamp Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of deeply incised vintage ceramic lamps in lantern form in white lacquer finish.
Sold|$5,500
Pair of Oval Ceramic Lamps, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970s Pair of oval fired ceramic table lamps incised with abstract geometric motifs. From
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Chocolate Brown Ceramic Table Lamps
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chocolate brown glazed ceramic lamps with incised horizontal pinstripes with
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed incised ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of
Ceramic
Ulla Winbladh, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
By Ulla Winblad
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed incised ceramic table lamp designed by Ulla Winbladh and produced by Alingsås
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed incised ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden and dated 1956
Brass
Pair of Blue Stampato Ceramic Lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of heavily glazed blue/green ceramic lamps with incised/stampato details on a satin
Ceramic
Geometric Ceramic Lamp with Abstract Decor, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970s Geometric fired ceramic lamp with incised abstract geometric motifs Rewired for use
Ceramic
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Ceramic Table Lamp
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lee Rosen for Design technics incised tree like ceramic table lamp. I have seen lamps with this
Ceramic
Pair of Gordon Martz Chalk White Pinstripe Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of chalk white glazed ceramic lamps with incised vertical stripes in a tan glaze.
Ceramic
Pair of 1970's ceramic lamps with silver glaze
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of white ceramic lamps, two horizontal incised bands with silver glaze. shade not included
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Lamps in the Style of Georges Jouve
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s pair of incised ceramic lamps probably made in Vallauris. No shade provided. Dimensions are
Metal
Pair of Copper Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of Mid-Century copper glazed ceramic lamps with elongated incised ceramic column necks
Copper
Pair of Gold Glazed Ceramic TOTEM Lamps by Bitossi/Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of 22-karat gold glazed ceramic TOTEM lamps with incised details and smooth finish
Brass, Gold
1960s Ceramic Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant sandy hued ceramic lamp with swirling incised markings on a rounded base newly rewired
Brass
Pair of 1950's Sky Blue Ceramic Lamps on 22kt Gilt Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sky blue ceramic lamps with incised and gold gilt application sitting on gilt bronze base.
Ceramic
Pair of Swedish Gold and Platinum Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic pair of 22kt and platinum glazed ceramic lamps with incised texture.
Gold
A Large-Scale Ceramic Table Lamp with Period Shade
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wonderful and large Ceramic "Vase" Lamp featuring incised decoration to the exterior in a modernist
Hand Painted Turquoise, Blue, & Green Ceramic Bodied Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Large bodied ceramic table lamp with incised pattern and banding. Beautifully colored in blue
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Orange Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Chimera Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Italian orange and dappled light brown and grey ground glazed ceramic lamps
Metal
Monumental and Fine Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi, 1960
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in South Charleston, WV
Bitossi, circa 1960 Measures: 38" tall x 7" wide. This incised ceramic lamp is a meticulous
Large Pair of Soholm Ceramic Lamps Denmark 1960 Scandinavian Modern
By Soholm Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Scandinavian modern ceramic lamps with incised flower motif on the front and reverse
Clay
1950's Pair of Earth Tone Ceramic Lamps by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby
By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of earth tone glazed ceramic table lamps with an incised leaf design. The lamps have
Brass
Sold|$995
Sunny Yellow Bitossi Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Single warm yellow glazed ceramic lamp with incised decorative pattern, by Bitossi.
Ceramic
Sold|$2,800
Pair Of Gourd Form Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ceramic table lamp bases with incised decoration and creamy speckled glaze. Newly rewired
Ceramic
Sold|$975
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Blue and Green Glaze Incised Ceramic Table Lamp on Brass base
Ceramic
Sold|$1,800
Midcentury Table Lamp by Design Technics
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Large ceramic table lamp with incised textured decoration and white glaze. Signed with DT mark
Ceramic
Sold|$1,800
Gordon & Jane Martz Large Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design large incised ceramic table lamp for Marshall Studios. Shade not
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold|$10,500
Large Yellow Bitossi Table Lamps. Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large Incised ceramic table lamps with a rich yellow glaze. 25x7 Base Only
Ceramic
Mid Century Studio Pottery Lamp, Bob Kinzie, 1960s
By Affiliated Craftsmen, Bob Kinzie
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a handmade incised ceramic lamp by Bob Kinzie for Affiliated Craftsmen, circa 1960s
Brass
Sold|$12,500
Georges Jouve Large Table Lamp
By Georges Jouve
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful and rare Jouve red ceramic table lamp. Underside incised with artist's mark and “Jouve
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Design Technics Table Lamps
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
DESIGN TECHNICS Pair of large ceramic table lamps with incised leaf decoration that reveals
Bob Kinzie Design for Affiliated Craftsmen Lamps
By Bob Kinzie
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of ceramic table lamps with incised decoration designed by Bob Kinzie for Affiliated Craftsmen
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Blue & Tan Striated Lamps by Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale heavily glazed ceramic lamps with incised details in tones of blue and tan.
Sold|$5,731 / set
Pair of Elliptical Table Lamps by Roger Capron, France, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of glazed ceramic table lamps with incised figural decoration. New elliptical fabric shades
Terracotta
Sold|$6,800
David Cressey Incised Ceramic Lamps
By David Cressey
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of hand incised ceramic hour-glass shaped lamps featuring a cream matte glaze with
Hardwood, Ceramic
Nila Keramik, Table Lamp, Incised Stoneware, Alingsås, Sweden, 1960s
By Nila Ceramic
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, incised stoneware table lamp, designed and produced by NILA, Alingsås Sweden, 1960s. Sold
Stoneware
Martz Ceramic Lamp Earth Tones Incised Teak Signed
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in New York, NY
Martz ceramic lamp Earth tones incised teak signed. Moss greenish brown in color, the rounded
Ceramic
Swedish Studio, Ceramic Incised Patterned Stoneware Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Greige ceramic lamp with greige glaze and darker biscuit brown incised pattern. No chips or
Stoneware
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
Pottery, Stoneware
Design Technics Periwinkle Ceramic Incised Table Lamp, 1960s
By Design Technics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s pottery lamp by Design Technics in a flippant, blue / purple glaze and with hand-tooled
Ceramic, Pottery
Georges Pelletier French Glazed and Incised Ceramic Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Chicago, IL
A large French ceramic table lamp by the French artist Georges Pelletier. Beautiful varying shades
Ceramic
Martz Glazed and Incised Ceramic Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
signature near the cord outlet. Lamp measures 29.5" high from base to the top of finial. Ceramic portion is
Ceramic
Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp Octagon Shape Incised Decoration
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French ceramic table lamp in octagon form with cream, gray ochre glaze and incised
Ceramic
Munk Keramik, Table Lamp, Glazed Incised Ceramic, Enköping, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp, in glazed and incised ceramic, likely stoneware. Produced by Munk Keramik, Enköping
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised "Partridge" Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Handcrafted Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Earthen Partridge Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp. Handcrafted
Ceramic
Pair of Incised Pewter Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century hand incised pewter glazed ceramic lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms. Rewired for
Nickel
American Craft, Table Lamp, Incised Ceramic, Rattan, Brass, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp. In ceramic, brass. By unknown studio craftsman. With assorted vintage rattan
Brass
American Craft, Table Lamp, Incised Ceramic, Teak, Brass, America, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp. In ceramic, teak and brass. By unknown studio craftsman. Stated dimensions
Brass
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps Pair Incised Brown White Signed, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi ceramic table lamps pair incised brown white signed, Italy, 1960s. Ceramic bodies are in
Ceramic
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.
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