Pair of Original 1950s Italian Carrara Marble Chess Horse Lamps Fully Serviced
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Italian Carrara marble chess piece horse knight lamps They are in absolutely stunning condition, fully serviced w...
Carrara Marble
Large Horse Head Chess Knights Carved Alabaster Lamps Italy 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This beathiful pair of horse head lamps represent knights from a chess set.
Alabaster
Horse Head Chess Knights Carved Alabaster Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely pair of horse head lamps represent knights from a chess set.
Alabaster
Pair of Table Lamps white pottery Horse Heads in the shape of Chess Figures
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of white pottery horse heads in the shape of chess figures mounted as lamps.
Pottery
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.
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