LBM Table Lamp - Clay- by Moisés Hernández for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the innovative architecture of fellow Mexican Luis Barragan, Moisés Hernández designed the LBM Table Lamp to reflect his fascination with monolithic geometry, color, lig...
Steel
Pair Japanese 19th c. Ceramic Martaban Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of lamps that have been created with antique 19th century Japanese storage jars and are attributed to Billy Haines. The rustic Japanese terra cotta pottery gi...
Brass
Asian Clay Vase Table Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
An original Asian clay container made into a table lamp. The vase has a basket weave motif throughout and has two big black crabs and a small black conch as ornaments. There is an un...
Clay
A Sung Dynasty Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Sung Dynasty Vase made into a lamp from the Jolo Sea, Philippines shipwreck Recovery.
Clay
White Glazed Chinese Ceramic Lamp - Pair available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Asian hand made glazed white ceramic vases converted to table lamps. The vases are mounted on a plexiglass square base. 20th century.
Clay
Large 'Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures: Height 27.5 vessel H: 17 vessel diameter 14 in.
Clay
Large 'Han Dynasty’ Vessel Lamp, China with Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Han Dynasty’ vessel lamps, China Clay, some polychrome with ring/mask embellishments Measures: Height: 26.5 Vessel Height: 15.75 Vessel Diameter. 13.5 in. .
Clay
Large Rustic Chinese Wine Jar Lamps with Shades, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Almost a matching pair of large table lamps made from rustic vintage Chinese clay wine storage jars with a black and white mottled pattern and ribbed surfaces around the tops.
Clay, Linen
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Showcase Lamps with Removable Chinese Elephants
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of Lucite and chrome showcase lamps with removable Chinese elephant offers a playful yet sophisticated blend of sculptural art and modern lighting.
Chrome
Large Antique Jar Lamps with Shades, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two similar early large rustic Chinese unglazed terracotta storage jars that has been mounted as a table lamps. The vase has beautiful aged patina from being buried perhaps for centu...
Clay, Linen
Han Dynasty VaseLamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Antique Han Dynasty Vase Lamp Wired For The USA. Three Available, Size and Color Vary Slightly . Black or White Paper Shade Included.Vase is 14" dia. x 18" h, With Shade 30" h.
Clay
Chinese Clay Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Chinese clay pot lamp, lamp shade not included.
Clay
Large Chinese Storage Wine Jar Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted/grey green lamp base is a rustic vintage Chinese clay jar used for wine storage.
Clay
Pair of Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of similar white painted, grey green terracotta lamp bases made from rustic vintage Chinese clay jars used for wine storage.
Clay
Rustic Chinese Earthen Ware Pottery Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large handsome two-tone green glazed Chinese water jar lamp comes with two handles, tan linen shade mounted European style and cord switch. The lamp is electrified for USA use. Mea...
Clay, Pottery, Linen
Large Chinese Storage Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted/grey green lamp base is a rustic vintage Chinese clay jar used for wine storage.
Clay
Large Chinese Wine Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted grey green lamp base is made from a rustic vintage Chinese clay jar used for wine storage.
Clay
Large Chinese Storage Jar Lamps with Shades, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large rustic Chinese clay jar lamp bases has a mottled black and white pattern and en relief ribbing circling the tops.
Clay, Linen
Pair of Antique Chinese Vessel Lamps With Shades
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique Chinese unglazed terracotta handcrafted belly jars are now lamps electrified for US use with Belgium linen shade. Not an exact match since they are both hand mad...
Clay, Linen, Plastic
Large Rustic Chinese Storage Jar Lamp Base with Linen Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white/grey lamp base is a rustic antique Chinese clay jar. Chinese lettering is found at the bottom of one side.
Clay, Linen
Large Chinese Storage Wine Jar Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted, grey green lamp base is a rustic vintage Chinese clay jar used for wine storage.
Clay
Ceramic Han Dynasty Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic Han Dynasty Lamp. Please note certificate of authenticity is available. The Height to top of bulb fitting is 16". The Height of the Vase itself is 13.38". Diameter is 9.25"
Brass
Large Terracotta Jar Lamp/Base Only
Located in Sheffield, MA
The large white painted, grey green terracotta lamp base is made from rustic vintage Chinese clay jars used for wine storage.
Clay
Pair of Lamps, Old Clay Pot Lamps
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Spectacular lovely old pair of clay pots converted into Lamps with old grey tone linen lampshades handles are drake head ornaments The old pots are dark-grey /black Height 60 ...
Clay
Pair of Lamps, Old Clay Pot Lamps
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Spectacular lovely old pair of clay pots converted into Lamps with old grey tone linen lampshades handles are drake head ornaments The old pots are dark-grey /black Height 60 ...
Clay
Old Clay Pot, Lamp, Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Spectacular lovely old clay pot converted into a lamp with an white linen lampshade (taupe as well available) Handles are drake head ornaments The pot has a dark-grey /black colo...
Clay
Chinese Han Vase Lamp
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Chinese Han Dynasty vase made into a lamp. There are 2 of these, priced as each.
Clay
Rare Pair of Chinese Mudmen Lamps with Shades
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Pair of Chinese Mudmen Lamps with Shades
Clay
Old Clay Pot, lamp, lamp with linen shade
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Spectacular lovely old clay pot converted into a lamp with an old grey tone linen lampshades handles are drake head ornaments The pot has a dark-grey /black color Height 60 cm incl...
Clay
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$7,810 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Statement Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brass-Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$8,510 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,500 / item
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
FINLEY Shade Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Textured Black Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can be ...
Ceramic
Modern Brass Pendant Light by Garnier et Linker, France
By Garnier et Linker
Located in Paris, FR
Plaster pendant light This luminaire was conceptualized by Garnier & Linker in 2022. This pendant light is composed out of a lamp shade in plaster hung by dark natural brass pat...
Brass
Anagram Table Lamp, Rice, Steel by Sam Weller for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Sam Weller's Anagram Table Lamp fuses functionality with visual appeal to create a table lamp with a robust construction and strong personality. Featuring a generously curved, gloss...
Steel
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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