Chinese Carved Jade Lamp
Chinese 1930's Carved Jade and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Chinese carved jade figure table Lamp, 1930's with Silk Shade, Guan Yin Figures on bronze bases
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Chinese Unique hand-carved jade stone table lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Chinese table lamp, hand-carved from jade, represents a true rarity and a masterpiece of Asian
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Brass
Antique Chinese Bronze Mounted Carved Jade Quartz Lamp with Teakwood, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese bronze mounted carved jade quartz lamp with teakwood, Circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
1920s Heavily Carved Asian Jade Table Lamp
Located in Garnerville, NY
Asian carved jade/nephrite bird table lamp. Circa 1920. The interior portion lights up separately
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Brass
Pair of Chinese Jade Quanyin Figures Mounted as Candelabra Lamps
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese carved jadeite figures of standing Quanyins on their original carved wood bases
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
1920's Chinese Jade Quartz Table Lamp.
Located in Fairfax, VA
Antique Chines hand carved green jade table Lamp with rosewood and brass base, there is night light
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Brass
Antique Chinese Jade Bird Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese table lamps dating from the early 20th century featuring hand-carved jade figures
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
1960s Italian Ceramic Bamboo Lamp with Antique Chinese Jade Finial
Located in New York, NY
Italian ceramic cylinder lamp with hand-painted bamboo motif on brass base. Antique Chinese white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Gu Copper Lamp W/ Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gu copper lamp
Nephrite jade - hand carved
Antique copper finish
Hand repousse
Natural silk
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Copper
Small Early 20th Century Chinese Green Quartz Lamp with a Jade Finial
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A relatively small but beautifully carved Chinese green quartz lamp with a removable carved bird
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Bell Shape Lamp, Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bell shape lamp
Bai Jade Peking glass
Hand carved
Stainless steel
Limited edition
Each piece
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 18.75 in W 9.13 in D 9.13 in
Large Carved Jadeite 'flourite' Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
only the body of the lamp base lit from within can provide a beautiful warm glow. While carved in China
Category
Vintage 1930s Southeast Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Pair of Chinese Export Jadeite Stone Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
of the lamp base lit from within can provide a beautiful warm glow. While carved in China the stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
19th Century Chinese Pair of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek Quartz Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of hand-carved quartz lamps were originally potpourri vessels that were converted to lamps in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Metal
Large Chinese White Porcelain Reticulated Lamp, 1940
Located in Norton, MA
on the body of the lamp.
The finale is a carved jade. The vase is in excellent condition, with no
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Green Hardstone Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese jade-colored hardstone lamps with carved teak and gilt metal bases and pierced gilt
Category
20th Century Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Lamps with Carved Aventurine Phoenixes, Jade Finials, Cloisonné
Located in Austin, TX
buildings and trees. The finials are made from jade. The lamps are in working condition.
Aventurine is
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass, Enamel
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Nest of Four 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Tables
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality nest of four 19th century Chinese hardwood tables. Having carved foliate decoration to the frieze.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Large Chinese Nephrite Jade Stone Sculpture Hand Carved Fine Art Dragons Statue
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning large Chinese hand carved genuine jade sculpture (tested as nephrite jade) depicting dragons and koi fish. The original owner provided details that this sculpture was create...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 13 in W 30 in D 2.25 in
1800s Jeweled Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
Large ornate Jeweled Victorian Brass Student lamp with 13 cut glass stones and decorative cutouts plus clear glass chimney. This brass lamp is unsigned and most likely 1870s. The hei...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Pair of E. F. Caldwell & Co. Dore Bronze Mtd. Carved Rose Quartz & Enamel Lamps
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of marked E. F. Caldwell and Co. Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted hand-carved rose quartz and enamel table lamps. Mounted on two dore bronze open work bases with ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 15.5 in W 4 in D 5.25 in
English Scorched Bamboo Chinoiserie Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, English lacquered table made of scorched bamboo in the chinoiserie taste. The top features a lacquer floral motif with a distressed finish. The bottom shelf has a lacquer flora...
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
An extraordinary example of a burlwood natural organic wood coffee or display table and desk hand crafted from a rare golden camphor wood root and burl.
This table would make a spe...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
Mid-Century Italian Modern Travertine Stone Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
41in H x 4.50in W x 4.50in D
Shade
11in H x 15in W x 15in D
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern f...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Pair Of Vintage Brass Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th century vintage brass Chinoiserie table lamp with wooden base. Harp and finial included, no shade. Height measurements are from wooden base to finial. Wired and in worki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MARBRO LAMP CO Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian chinoiserie style table lamp by Marbro Lamp Co. Made of porcelain in an urn style, hand painted with a multi-color chinoiserie scene with gold accents, gold painted handles,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog lamps were the property of Valley Castle in Cornwall Connecticut.
Fu dogs are actual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Blanc De Chine Figural Lamps of the Goddess Guanyin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mounted as lamps, each dressed in a white flowing robe holding a large lotus flower standing on decorative brass stands.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 16 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Chinese Famille rose foo dog motif vase, now as a Lamp
Profusely decorated with numerous foo dogs and lions in a colorful lush landscape.
Measures: 6" diameter base, 8" d...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Asian Small Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful small Antique Asian carved fluorite lamp on a bronze base with a custom "Pagoda" shade in red silk and vintage metallic trim. Newly re-wired with a gold silk cord. A bala...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Bronze
H 19 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Foo Dog Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Blanc de Chine Chinese Foo Dog Lamps with new shades.
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Bamboo Table c1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
Square table with black lacquer wood top and intricate bamboo design. Completely handcrafted showing no nails or metal hardware. China, early to mid-20th century.
Category
20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain ginger jar table lamp mounted on Ming style brass base. Classic urn vase shaped body is decorated with Chinese motifs, foo dogs and b...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Foo Dog Lamp with Frederick Cooper Shade and Jade Tassel Decoration
Located in San Antonio, TX
black shade. The figure is mounted on a carved wooden base with original museum mount and an added jade
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Pair of Bird Lamps
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Custom made Asian carved stone lamps with custom shades and jade finials.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Pair of Chinese Rose Pink Quartz Guan Yin Equestrian Statues
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Chinese Rose Pink Quartz Equestrian Statues hand carved and crafted . Seated Guan Yin atop
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Carved Jade Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
CHINESE CARVED JADE LAMP.
HAND CARVED JADE WITH LIGHT IN CENTER OF CARVED JADE LOWER SECTION
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Chinese Carved Jade Figure Mounted on Carved Rosewood Base, now lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite lamp is made of 19th century carved Chinese jade, circa 1880 on a carved rosewood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Made of two pieces of jade and it is intricately carved sitting on double base, carved rose wood
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Table Lamp, Circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Chinese Art Deco era carved jade table lamp. Featuring a carved scholar stone style mount
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Brass
Carved Jade Quartz Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Carved Jade Quartz Lamp
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Chinese Jade Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
CARVED CHINESE JADE LAMP WITH LIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE JADE
Materials
Brass
Single 19th Century Chinese Jade Rooster Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 19th century Chinese jade rooster lamp French mounted on doré bronze base. The shade is
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Antique Late 19th C. Chinese Carved Green Jade Foo Dog Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Late 19th century carved jade lamp of a chinese figure sitting on a foo dog. It sits on a carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Brass
Antique Chinese Gold Bronze Mounted Carved Jade Quartz Lamp, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese Gold Bronze Mounted Carved Jade Quartz Lamp on Teakwood Base, Circa 1900's.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
H 25.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Antique Chinese Jade Quartz Lamp.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chines Hand Carved Jade Quartz Lamp with Teak and Bronze Base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Chinese Carved Female Figure in Jade, Guanyin with Dore Bronze Base Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Chinese 1930s carved jade sitting on doré bronze base table lamp.
Chinese jade import to Europe
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
H 20.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Well-Carved Pair of Chinese Jade Lamps in the Manner of Edward Farmer
By Edward Farmer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-carved pair if Chinese jade lamps with later mounts; in the manner of Edward Farmer; each
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Green Jade Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A heavily carved incense burner (Koro) of light green jade, mounted as lamp. Shade not included.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Carved Chinese Hardstone Box as Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
a carved Chinese hardstone footed box with Foo lion heads as handles, top is a filagreed band of
Category
Chinese Table Lamps
Jade Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A jade carving mounted on carved rosewood, made into lamp with custom shade
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Jade and Nephrite Carved Hard Stone Translucent Lamp on Reticulated Bronze Base
Located in Houston, TX
Jade / nephrite carved hard stone urn that is electrified and shines
Beautifully through the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
H 26 in W 9 in D 6 in
Large 19th Cent. Chinese Gilt Bornze Mtd Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Phoenix Lamp
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
An extremely fine quality and quite large, 19th century Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted hand-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Chinese Export Vase as Table Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an absolutely gorgeous Chinese vase converted to a table lamp.
The top has a custom gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury Chinese celadon porcelain greenware vase converted to a table lamp. Features a bulbous
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Bronze Lamps on Rosewood Bases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of c. 1920's Chinese patinated bronze table lamps on carved rosewood bases with jade finials
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Blanc De Chine Meiping Vase Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
lamps with two bulb sockets, topped with carved jade finials. Measures: 46" H x 11" W x 8" D.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Zitan
Extraordinary Antique Asian Carved Soapstone Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
1940s. Large-scale, this beautifully carved snuff bottle shaped jade colored soapstone vessel is itself
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Celadon Porcelain Vase Table Lamp With Carved Jade Finial
Located in New York, NY
Chinese celadon porcelain vase table lamp with a foliate motif, mounted atop a wood base. The piece
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Celadon, Wood
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Green Quartz Covered Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair are carved in relief with birds, leaves and flowers, raised on wooden pierced and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Guanjin Figure Jadeite Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare amber and opaline jadeite Guanjin figure, 19th century, mounted on brass and brass-plated copper stand with silk shade.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree
By Edward Farmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Edward Farmer Chinese Carved Jade & Agate Dragon Inkwell W/ Gold Gilt Filigree.
Edward I. Farmer
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Inkwells
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Bronze
H 4.375 in W 8.375 in D 4.5 in
Outstanding Pair of Asian Figural Ceramic Lamps - circa 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Pair of Asian Ceramic Lamps, believed to be Chinese or Japanese, circa 1920's. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Jade and Brass Finial
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Jade and Brass Lamp Finial
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Lighting
Materials
Jade, Brass
Exceptional Pair of Sino-Mongolian Silvered Copper Incense Burners
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Sino-Mongolian silvered copper incense burners embellished with carved Jade
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japan Fine Antique Hand Cast Bronze Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
well as an indoor gallery chock full of select antique Asian Buddhas, old Chinese jades, Fine pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Jade and Brass Lamp Finial
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s carved jade lamp finial. Finial is mounted on a brass base and fits a standard harp. Measures
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinese Lacquered Giltwood Buddha Statue Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
customized to a table lamp.
Fabric shade and carved jade final.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Three Chinese Carved Jade Figural Sculptures of Laughing Buddha, Budai
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of three Chinese carved jade figural sculptures feature seated and laughing buddha, 20th
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
19th Century Famille Rose Ginger Jar Table Lamps with Bird and Flowers
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful pair of late 19th century Chinese Famille rose ginger jar lamps with hand-painted bird
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Guanyin Jade Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A Chinese carved jade lamp of Guanyin from 1920 on a carved wood base with gilt bronze double lotus
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Chinese Carved Jade Vessel Fitted as a Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Antique carved jade lidded urn table lamp .Mounted on a highly carved wood support resting on
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Carved Lavender Jade Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of lavender jade Mandarin duck mates swimming amongst water lilies and birds.Jade is made in
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
A pair of of Chinese Jade carved figures, converted to lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese Jade carved 19th century figures, electrified
silk shades
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Chasecraft Asian Jade Urn Form Table Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
Fabulous carved jade urn form table lamp with hollowed center having a light. Mounted to a carved
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Carved Green Quartz Temple Lion Lamp
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A nice touch of the old Orient. The finial appears to be jade.
The pull chain adds a nice
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Jade, Brass
Chinese Deco Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
original and have a subtle Asian pattern with blue piping. The finials are carved jade.
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Jade Quartz Asian Table Lamp Style of Edward Farmer
Located in Southfield, MI
Well done jade quartz carved table lamp in the style of Edward Farmer, dating to the 1920's. Hollow
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Carnelian, Brass
Antique Chinese Porcelain Robin's Egg Blue Vase Lamp Carved Base Bronze Hardware
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Chinese porcelain vase lamp in robin's egg blue glaze with carved rosewood base and good
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Carved Pink Quartz and Green Jade Lamps on Original Brass Bases
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Recently cleaned and rewired, ready for your home! Brand new custom silk shades with pink jade
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Carved Bone and Jade Foo Dog Accent Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charming antique carved foo dog mounted on a jade and bronze base. Recently updated with a lucite
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
19th Century Cloisonne Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
tiered Stand. Light green carved globe jade finial adds to the Ambience.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Metal
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Chinese Carved Jade Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese carved jade lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese carved jade lamp — often made from jade, stone and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese carved jade lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese carved jade lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Chinese Carved Jade Lamp?
The average selling price for a Chinese carved jade lamp at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $9,650 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right table-lamps for You
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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