Sculptural Chapman Dolphin with Brass Head Antler Tail Brass Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly unusual Mid-Century Modern dolphin sculpture, masterfully combining a solid brass head, fins, and tail with an organically formed antler body. Whether crafted f...
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Pair of Chapman Dolphin Motif Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical style with cone shaped shades and leaf form finials. The base is appointed with three dolphins. An eye-catching pair.
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Chapman Lighting Dolphin Fish Form Brass Table Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Hollywood-Regency/Rococo style table lamp created by the iconic firm Chapman. Manufacturing in the 1970s. All hallmarks are present.
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Lovely Pair of Tall Elegant Brass Dolphin Motif Table Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant tall brass table lamps having stunning triangular shaped bases with dolphins. Measures: bases are 8.5" diameter.
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Chapman 1977 Brass Dolphin Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern style Brass dolphin lamp with resin tail made in the United States by Chapman in 1977 with original foil lined black shade.
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Pair of Hollywood-Regency Style Brass and Horn Dolphin Table Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of Hollywood-Regency/Rococo style table lamps were created by the iconic firm Chapman Manufacturing in the 1980s. The grotto inspired dolphins with upturned Horn-bodies (in...
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Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.