$750Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-Century Female Bust Chalkware Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century chalkware lamp showcases a detailed sculptural bust of a young Polynesian woman elegantly styled with flowing blonde hair and accented by gold accessories.
Plaster
Pair of Mid Century Plasto Lamp Company Figural Chalkware Lamps
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A stunning pair of Figural Chalkware Lamps made by the Plasto Manufacturing Company of Chicago.
Brass
Continental Art Co. Green Fairy Chalkware Lamps with Fiberglass Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A spellbinding duet of mid‑century whimsy and Hollywood Regency glamour, this pair of Continental Art Co. “Green Fairy” chalkware lamps unfolds as a sculptural fairytale in vivid jad...
Ceramic, Plaster, Fiberglass
Postmodern Chalkware Lamps in the Style of Sottsass Marked Vard
By Sottsass Associati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These fanciful and colorful lamps pay homage to the creative days of the postmodern era. These lamps are chalk ware, very heavy and marked Vard.
Ceramic
Mid Century Gold Hollywood Regency Figural Girl Fountain Chalkware Lamp 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century Hollywood Regency style gilt chalkware table lamp in the shape of a Neoclassical female figure seated on an ornate fountain.
Plaster, Paint
Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Lamp by Continental Art Co., 1950s
By Continental Art Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Travelling to the beat of a different design drum... If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's Hollywood, wanted to dance all night at the Tropicana to Ricky Ricardo's band, you may lo...
Plaster, String, Cotton
1960s F.A.I.P. Chinoiserie Table Lamp With New Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
A savory patina enriches the bone colored vintage carved Asian chalkware lamps. Each bit of these lamps were ornately decorated with carved Oriental botanical and figural elements.
Metal
Quartite Creative Corp Mid-Century Modern Genie Lamps
By Quartite Creative Corp.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The genie bottle shaped chalkware lamps were quite popular during the post war Boom.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Avocado Green and Gold Plasto Lamps with Original Shades
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The chalkware lamps are indeed shaped like beehives with gold bands accenting the olive green.
Ceramic
American Modern, Chalkware, Metal, Table Lamps, USA, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Modern, Chalkware, Metal, Table Lamps, USA, 1950s Pair of modernist chalkware and metal ceramic table lamps designed and produced in the US in the middle of the 20th centur...
Metal
Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern atomic plaster and walnut table lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. Features a teardrop-form textured bisque base with ivory flecks with a tall walnut neck abov...
Pottery, Walnut
$1,125Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Charcoal-Glazed Chalkware Rococo Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of urn form Rococo style heavy cast plaster table lamps with a tactile variegated gray glaze and aged gilt finish. Antiqued brass bases with brass stems, harps and sockets.
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,650Sale Price|40% Off
RARE Mid-Century Female Portrait Sculptural Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare German chalkware table lamp featuring a stylized geometric woman’s silhouette as the base.
Ceramic
John Richard Neoclassical Chalkware Amber & Gold Glass Vase Lamp 35"
By John Richard
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage John Richard neoclassically inspired table lamp with painted chalkware column base supporting an amber glass trophy urn shaped vase topped with gold and caged with single lea...
Metal
$1,897Sale Price / set|40% Off
Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Sculpture Continental Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of midcentury Saxon crusader Robin Hood wood nymph themed chalkware figural table lamps. Made by Continental Art Company.
Plaster
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Chalkware Painted Owl Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Chalkware Painted Owl Sculpture Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.
Porcelain
$699Sale Price|45% Off
F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Lomita, CA
FAIP lamps were created at a factory in Brooklyn during the 1950s and '60s that used fired plaster chalkware.
Plaster
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Native American Chief Sculpture by Universal Statuary Corp.
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures, and other home decor that is widely collected today.
Plaster
Elite 93 Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-century modern chalkware table lamp by Elite 93. Decorated with geometric shapes brushed in purple, blue and gold over white.
Plaster
$1,650Sale Price|42% Off
Large James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Large James Mont style Buddha lamp. Painted chalkware Buddha head on black plinth with new black Lucite base.
Wood, Plaster
Pair of Mid-Century Large Antique White Owl Lamps with Original Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The obtuse chalkware (plaster) lamps feature massive owls with jewel-like orange eyes.
Ceramic, Plaster
$244Sale Price|34% Off
Collectible Native American Indian Hunter with Wolf Headresses
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures, and other home decor that is widely collected today.
Plaster
Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust
By Bacci
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust Duron produced chalkware figurines, lamps, wall plaques, busts and retro 50s, 60s African pieces.
Ceramic
Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ A pair of three layer palest pink lamps + Each section comprised of six panels + Matte finish with subtle relief texture + Vessel glazed with shade of pink like a conch shell in...
Rare Pair of Large Teak and Chalkware Lamps by Plasto
By Plasto Usa
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
You don't often see a pair of 1950s lamps with intact tower shades. These teak, brass and chalkware examples by Plasto Mfg.
Brass
Chalkware NYS Ballet Dancer Table Lamp
Located in Frederick, MD
The frame around the vellum is contoured chalkware that gives the lamp texture. The soft glow this lamp gives off makes it perfect for a bedroom lamp.
Ceramic
Midcentury Brown Floral Chalkware Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hollywood Regency chalkware lamp with floral and acanthus carvings and painted in a chocolate brown gloss.
Pair of Intricately Carved Ivory Color Chinese Asian Chalkware Lamps
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A savory patina enriches the bone colored vintage carved Asian chalkware lamps. Each bit of these lamps were ornately decorated with carved Oriental botanical and figural elements.
Ceramic
Pair of Greco Roman Muse Goddess Fountain Woman Chalkware Lamps
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredible pair of Greco Roman muse chalkware lamps. The 36″ tall beautifully modeled lamps capture all the romance and majesty of classical sculpture.
Ceramic, Plaster
Chic Pair of American 1960s Ivory and Brown Lava Glaze Chalkware Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of compressed spheroid form with incised swirl pattern retaining their chic original conical-form shades; 12.5" (top of ceramic) 40" (top of shade).
Ceramic
Midcentury Studio Pottery Chalkware English Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A sculptural textured ceramic lamp. Midcentury, sourced in England, circa 1960s. In perfect condition apart from one small nick (see photos). Since re-wired and PAT tested wit...
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Monumental FAIP Pair of Chalkware Ceramic Table Lamps
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a massive pair of chalkware ceramic table lamps, by F.A.I.P- New York, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
Sold
H 18.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Large Collectible Native American Indian Chief Sculpture Signed Vaughn Kendrick
By Vaughn Kendrick, Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures, and other home decor that is widely collected today.
Plaster
Mid Century Geometric F.A.I.P Style Black Plaster Lamp
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Geometric F.A.I.P style black plaster lamp . The acronym F.A.I.P. stands for Fine Arts In Plaster, a company in Brooklyn, NY that produced lighting and other objects usin...
Plaster
Vintage Pair Nubian Lamps Chalkware Blacksmoor 1950 White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of white and orange figurines that add a pop of color to any room. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Ceramic
Owl Figure White Chalkware Lamps, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s large scale chalkware owl lamps. Lamps are newly repainted in an antique white finish.
Metal
Architectural Chalkware and Metal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Plaster faux cork table lamps with brass colored metal spacer elements. Pair original, circa 1950s - working, clean, original condition, shades not included. Height to top of socket ...
Metal
Sold
H 21 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Carl Romanelli Chalkware Polynesian Prince & Princess Lamp, Pair *Saturday Sale*
By Carl Romanelli
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1953, these chalkware Polynesian prince and princess lamps were originally sculpted by Carl Romanelli.
Continental Art Co. Dancers Chalkware Table Lamps, Art Deco Style, 1951
By Continental Art Company
Located in Miami, FL
Continental Art Co. Dancers Chalkware table lamps, Art Deco style, 1951. Offered for sale is a pair of Continental Art Company Chalkware table lamps of Dancers in the Art Deco sty...
Plaster, Fabric
Collectible Native American Indian Hunter with Gun
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures, and other home decor that is widely collected today.
Plaster
Large James Mont Style Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Large James among style Buddha lamp. Off white chalkware Buddha head on black wood base.
Wood, Plaster
1950s Maria Kipp Table Lamp Shade, USA
By Quartite Creative Corp., Maria Kipp
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Maria Kipp chenille woven shade sitting on a well assorted US made chalkware table lamp by Quartite Creative Corp.
Wood, Chenille
Collectible Native American Indian Chief Statue
By Universal Statuary Corp.
Located in Miami, FL
In the 1950s, they produced chalkware lamps, usually featuring paired male and female figures, and other home decor that is widely collected today.
Plaster
Pair of Retro Chalkware Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cool and kitschy; the best Oriental chalkware lamps ever! Includes the original paper shades and brass planters.
Pair of Mid Century Chalkware Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of svelte and stylish mid century chalk ware lamps. The lamps are light blue with pink, brown, and white accents, and an abstract aquatic motif. Signed Tye of Calif. Each one...
Pair of White Mid Century Chalkware Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graphic pair of Mid Century table lamps with white original patina. The hardware and bases are all original. Working but not rewired by Modernista.
Pair Feather Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair Regency style chalkware lamps; rewired and restored. shades for photos only.
Pair of Neoclassical Lavender Lacquered Cherub and Rams Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Pair of 1960s custom lacquered and hand-painted gold beaded detail chalkware lamps. Features, cherubs playing musical instruments with chariots fruit and figural ram's head s...
Brass
Pair of Chinese Chalkware Figural Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Chinese chalkware figural statues mounted as lamps, circa 1930.
Gritt Co Indian Girl Chalkware Motion Lamp, circa 1928
Located in Portland, OR
Motion lamps, spinner lamps, scene in action lamps these unique table-top fixtures used the heat put out by low wattage bulbs to rotate plastic or metal spinners, which created flick...
Vintage 1950s Plaster Seahorse and Starfish Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic and beautiful example of one of the most sought after chalkware plaster figural lamps from the 1950s, this seahorse lamp has the original dimpled glass panel as well.
Pair of Lamps By F.A.I.P
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of Lamps By F.A.I.P Fashion Accents in Plastic Lamps called "Chalkware"
Pair of Chalkware Lamps Attributed to Frederick Weinberg for F.A.I.P.
By Frederic Weinberg, F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The acronym F.A.I.P. stands for Fine Arts In Plaster, a company in Brooklyn, NY that produced lighting and other objects using fired plaster/chalkware. The lamps have both "Atomic Ag...
Plaster
Pair of Black Figurative Table Lamps by F.A.I.P, 1950s
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A small pair of black figurative chalkware lamps depicting a crouching male and female with white painted textured detail.
Plaster
Midcentury Pair of Monumental Chalkware Glaze "Lava" Lamps By, F.A.I.P.
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century modern Monumental chalkware "lava' table lamps with original shades By, F.A.I.P-New York.
Ceramic, Fabric, Teak
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.
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