A Green Ceramic Lamp on a Brass Base
Sold|$1,150
A Green Ceramic Lamp on a Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on a brass base, the lamp has a pleated linen shade.
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Ceramic
Sold|$1,150
A Green Ceramic Lamp on a Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on a brass base, the lamp has a pleated linen shade.
Ceramic
20th-Century Ceramic Table Lamp on Wooden Base
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Ceramic Table Lamp on Wooden Base We present you this ceramic lamp from the 2nd half of the 20th century on a wooden base, which is decorated with geometrical shapes.
Ceramic, Wood
Dutch Hand-Painted Royal Delft Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s
By Royal Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
We’ve paired the blue and white ceramic lamp base with a bespoke tailored white satin lampshade trimmed in a matching cobalt blue, complementing the glaze tones and offering a fresh,...
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Ceramic Base Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1960
1960s Stepped-Base Ceramic Table Lamps, Priced Individually
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic stepped-base table lamps by Haeger. USA, circa 1960.
Ceramic
Peacock Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning color. 20" H to light socket, 33" to top of the finial, brass base is 7" square, diameter of ceramic body at widest point is approximately 8" Shade included.
Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp In Ceramic Base, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, elegant table lamp produced in 1960s. the base is made of ceramic base in the onion shape.
Ceramic, Textile
Large White Ceramic Base Lamp On A Gilded Wood Base
Located in Paris, FR
Large white ceramic base lamp on a gilded wood base. It's terminated by a large brass rod supporting a ring (which is screwed to maintain the lampshade) and two sockets The he...
Brass
Mid-century modern pottery lamp base, known as "Lagun", for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
By Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very cute and handmade vintage ceramic lamp base made by Sven Jonsson, known as "Lagun" from Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Ceramic
Sold|$4,080
Ceramic Table Lamp Base Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp "Albane" signed by Dalo A biomorphic table-lamp, stoneware glazed in deep milky white, forming a stylized woman figure.
Earthenware
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp—Black Glaze w/ Horizontal Stripes
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
As the collector began selling off their collection, I acquired this ceramic lamp base, which was missing its original wooden components.
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp—Robin's Egg Blue w/ Vertical Stripes
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
As the collector began selling off their collection, I acquired this ceramic lamp base, which was missing its original wooden components.
Brass
Cream Ceramic Round Base Pair of Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of cream colored ceramic lamps. Rounded shape base. Base measures 12.5" D x 10" H Belgian linen shades Shade diameter 19.5" Overall height 21".
Ceramic
Monumental Gordon Martz Striped Ceramic Lamp on Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
Grand scale Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios striped ceramic lamp on walnut base with walnut neck and finial.
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage Textured Ceramic Lamp with Danish Modern Wood Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely vintage ceramic lamp with amazing texture and print. Wooden base has a Danish Modern feel.
Brass
Italian Modernist Ceramic Floor Lamp with Brass Tripod Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian floor lamp composed of clusters of sculptural ceramic adornments separated by brass brackets, all supported by a splayed tripod base (ca. 1960s).
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 3
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage MCM ceramic table lamp base. Not wired. Lampshade not included.
Ceramic
Bondia Manises Lamp Base in White Ceramic, 1950s Spain
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautifully detailed lamp base by Bondia Manises in white glazed ceramic on a gilded wooden base.
Ceramic
European Periwinkle Blue Ceramic Table Lamp With Giltwood Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning Spanish 1950s periwinkle blue ceramic table lamp with the original giltwood base is a rare find for those looking to add a touch of vintage sophistication to their home...
Ceramic, Giltwood
Swirled Murano Glass Shade Lamp on Ceramic Candlestick Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Wiring and sockets to US standard, the lamp requires two Edison base bulbs. Very good condition, consistent with age.
Brass
Large Double Faces Ceramic Base Lamp Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Handmade biomorphic sculpture forming lamp-base, stoneware glazed in deep black and decorated with two stylized visages. One of a kind piece signed by the French ceramicists Dalo. ...
Ceramic
Sold|$3,950 / set
Pair of Italian Braided Ceramic Lamps With Gilded Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of elliptical braided lattice ceramic Italian lamps with a brass and wood base.
Brass
1950's Blue Opaline Glass & Ceramic Base Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Small bedside lamp made of chrome, blue opaline glass and ceramic. Produced in former Czechoslovakia in the 1950's. Bulb: 1 x E27 (E26). US adapter included.
Metal
Vintage 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp with Red Base
Located in High Point, NC
Add a splash of color and sophistication to your decor with this stunning 20th-century German ceramic table lamp. Featuring a vibrant red ceramic base with a unique textured pattern,...
Ceramic
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp, Textured Base, Fabric Shade
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this 20th-century German ceramic table lamp. This stunning piece features a beautifully textured ceramic base adorned with intrica...
Ceramic
Table Lamp from the 1980s with Ceramic Base
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a table lamp from the 1980s with a ceramic base. The lamp shade with a gold trim in the color of ecru is made of fabric (H: 26 cm).
Porcelain
1960s Ceramic Glazed Pottery Lamp with Wood Base and Mount
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s ceramic glazed pottery lamp with wood base and mount.
Ceramic
One of a Kind Ceramic Base Lamp Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic base lamp or sculpture vase, stylized face, silver grey stoneware without enamel.
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut Floor Lamp with Ceramic Base
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional Martz floor lamp (Model #P158-28FI) features a ceramic base in alternating 'rings' of beige and light brown offset by a walnut base, stem, ring, and finial.
Ceramic, Walnut
Large ceramic lamp decorated with fabric lampshade and wooden base
Located in Roma, RM
Large ceramic lamp decorated with fabric lampshade and wooden base Product details Dimensions: 105 H × 53 D cm
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Large Ceramic Base Lamp, Unique Piece by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Important Biomorphic gray earthenware base lamp, not glazed, with raw aspect, decorated on the front with a stylized visage incised, creation 2016. All the Dalo's creations are un...
1970s Table Lamp with a Ceramic Base and Ornamental Garlands
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant table lamp featuring a white ceramic base adorned with delicate embossed garlands and floral details.
Ceramic
Sold|$3,963 / set
Pair of French ceramic lamps with steel base circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and elegant pair of French ceramic lamps with steel base France circa 1970 Dimensions Base alone h 31 cm
Steel
Tommaso Barbi Table Lamp, with Brass Base and Ceramic Stem
Located in Catania, IT
Beautiful table lamp made by the great Italian designer Tommaso Barbi, with brass base and ceramic stem, mint shape lampshade in like new condition, lamp produced in Italy at the end...
Brass
1970s Rosenthal Studio Line Table Lamp with Dark Brown Ceramic Base
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The combination of artistic aspiration, functional design, and excellent workmanship still makes objects from this line coveted collector's items today. The lamp is in excellent con...
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Swirl Texture Lamp w/ Walnut Neck & Brass Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking, Mid-Century Modern, ceramic lamp with a carved swirl motif and complex green glaze.
Brass
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of White Ceramic Chinese Export Lamps on Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
We love these. Lamps for their simplicity and versatility. The urn-shaped lamps have a beautiful warm white glaze and are mounted on a round lucite base. Simple, yet elegant, this du...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp Signed under the Base, circa 1980-1990
By Georges Jouve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table with a geometrical shape. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are mentioned only for the ce...
Ceramic
Very Rare Large Golden Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for illustration purposes and as an example of how the lamp bases look with a lampshade. Th...
Metal
Orange Space Age Table Lamp Flower Pattern Ceramic Red Base Mid Century Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Ceramic space age table lamp with orange base and shade.
Ceramic
A Cream Color Ceramic Lamp on Giltwood Base with Linen Shade
Located in New York, NY
A ceramic lamp in a lovely cream-colored glaze with a graceful silhouette.
Ceramic, Giltwood
Vibrant 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp with Yellow Jug Base
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your living space with this vibrant 20th-century German ceramic table lamp, showcasing a bold and sunny yellow color.
Ceramic
1970s Spanish White Glazed Manises Ceramic Table Lamp with Wooden Base
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish white glazed Manises ceramic white table lamp with wooden base; typical of Valencia.
Ceramic
Marianne Von Alish Signed Ceramic Table Lamp Base
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marianne Von Alish, for the Clay and Glass Company in 1947-48. Exhibiting many of the free spirited hallmarks of post war design. Hand formed and decorated, with multiple...
Earthenware
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp, Fiery Red Base, Black Shade
Located in High Point, NC
Add a bold statement to your interior with this striking 20th-century German ceramic table lamp. The vivid, fiery red base is artfully contrasted with a deep black texture, resemblin...
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Martz Lamps with Sgraffito Striped Base
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of ceramic Martz lamps with sgraffito striped base.
Cavallo Ceramic Lamp with Black Vinyl Lampshade and Wooden Base, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Horse shaped ceramic lamp with black vinyl lampshade and wooden base, 1970s.
Ceramic, Wood
A Turquiose Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with a Cerused Oak Base
Located in NYC, NY
A handsome Ceramic Table Lamps with a Cerused Oak Base in a turquoise blue mottled glaze.
Ceramic, Oak
Sold|$2,200 / set
A Pair of Double Gourd Gray Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
A pair of light gray double gourd shaped ceramic lamps on a lucite base with a white linen shade.
Ceramic
Pair of Mottled Orange Glazed Ceramic Lamps on Satin Nickel base
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of mottled Orange glazed ceramic lamps with relief detail on satin nickel bases.
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Pottery Lamps with Wood Base and Embellished Details
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of ceramic pottery lamps with wood base and embellished details.
Ceramic, Wood
1950s Italian Ceramic, Hand-Painted Rall Lamp Base Imported by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking tall colorfull table ceramic base, Made in Italy circa 50s hand painted nice condition sitting on a solid walnut base with polished brass fittings ,I have cleaned and opened...
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamps with Lucite Base
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of white, red, blue and yellow striped vintage Italian ceramic lamps with chrome fittings and a clear Lucite base.
Chrome
Large lamp base in ceramic by George Pelletier. France circa 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful large lamp base in enameled stoneware, with scarification and lighting in the interior of the base. George Pelletier was born in Brussels in 1938.
Ceramic
Striking Large and Colorful, 1960s, Italian, Ceramic Lamp in Walnut Base
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous large ceramic lamp in beautiful colors, orange and yellows lava glaze ceramic style, no chips or cracks in perfect working condition, no lampshade included. The lamp its 25"...
Brass
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp with Red Base and Black Shade
Located in High Point, NC
This eye-catching 20th-century German ceramic table lamp is a vibrant statement piece. The bold red base, with its glossy finish and swirling black accents, offers a dramatic contras...
Ceramic
Art Deco Lamp French "Craquelè" Green Ceramic Wood Base without Lampshade
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and distinctive French lamp made of ceramic and round black lacquered wood base; the main feature of this object is the craftsmanship of ceramic with the "craquelé" effect; t...
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.
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