$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chinoiserie Cast Bronze Table Lamp Italian Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
The structure is covered in a low relief chinoiserie design with a beautiful patina. The table lamp is complemented with a chinoiserie lamp shade that is tall and majestic in a neutr...
Bronze
$1,015Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Buddha Sculpture Now A Designer Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Additional information: Materials: Lights, Silk, Wood Color: Beige Period: 19th Century Styles: Chinese, Chinoiserie Lamp Shade: Included Power Sources: Up to 120V (US Standa...
Wood
$315Sale Price|66% Off
Large Antique Regency Table Lamp in Brass And Polished Black Marble
Located in Søborg, DK
Can be fitted with an EU UK or US electrical plug. The Chinoiserie lamp shade is made from a vintage Kimono in our gallery.
Marble, Brass
Vintage Wildwood Chinoiserie English Tea Tin Table Lamp, Artemis Studios Shade
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The lamp and shade weigh a combined 3lbs 15oz.
Brass, Tin
1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade
Located in Miami, FL
1940s Chinoiserie Celadon Porcelain Foo Dog Lamp, Custom Shade Offered for sale is an early 20th century porcelain foo dog statue glazed in celadon green.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Cast Brass w/Damask Shade
By James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie & Hollywood Regency table lamp composed of a cast brass body, push switch on the socket, corded, and original off-white Damask silk-like soft fabric shade.
Brass
Dutch Delft Polychrome Chinoiserie Table Lamp, Makkum, New Coral Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Dutch Delft polychrome chinoiserie table lamp from a vintage ceramic vase by Tichelaar Makkum, hand-painted, circa 1948-1979, and paired with a new coral pleated silk shade.
Brass
1960s F.A.I.P. Chinoiserie Table Lamp With New Shade
Located in Charleston, SC
Large statement table lamp chalk ware on a walnut base. Beautiful birds and flowers adorn this gorgeous lamp. We have paired this lamp with a bold Merlot velveteen shade that has sil...
Metal
Chinoiserie Latte Clr Ginger Jar Lamp Frosting Design Pleated White Fabric Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage chinoiserie ceramic latte colored ginger jar lamp with frosting design & an angular cut off pleated corner white fabric shade.
Metal
Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Table Lamp, Makkum, New Coral Silk Shade
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Dutch Delft blue and white table lamp by Tichelaar Makkum, hand-painted circa 1948-1979, and paired with a new coral pleated silk shade.
Brass
Branch Detail Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Lamp with Black Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pierced blanc de chine lamp on black base with new custom black lampshade. A rotary on-off switch. Adds light and sophistication to any room, desk or side table Measures:...
Porcelain
Handsome Black and Gold Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking glossy black ginger jar ceramic lamp on carved rosewood base having handsome black and gold paper chinoiserie decorated shade.
Ceramic, Paper
Gold Bronze "Foo Dog" Lamps, Shade in Real Parchment, 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze "Foo Dog" (31 x 35 H 55) lamps, shade in real parchment cm 60 x 45 H 50, bronze sculpture early 21st century, lamp assembled, 1950.
Vintage Buddhist Kuan Yin Brown Ceramic Sculpture Figure Table Lamp w/ Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Buddhist Kuan Yin Brown Ceramic Sculpture Figure Table Lamp w/ Sh...
Metal
Antique Oriental Porcelain Bulbous Vase Bird Painted Table Lamp w/ Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oriental Porcelain Bulbous Vase Bird Painted Table Lamp w/ Solid Wood Carved Mounts and Shade. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H (to finial) x 15" H (to light soc...
Porcelain, Wood
Chinese Porcelain Vintage Table Lamp with Yellow Floral Shade, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative Chinese porcelain table lamp. The lamp features a classic baluster or vase-shaped form, commonly used in Chinese lighting design, where porcelain vessels were adapted in...
Porcelain, Fabric, Textile, Wood
Dutch Delft Polychrome Table Lamp, Tichelaar Makkum, New Loose Pleat Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Dutch Delft polychrome floral table lamp by Tichelaar Makkum, hand-painted on a ceramic baluster vase, circa 1890, and paired with a new burnt-orange loose-pleat silk shade and a fab...
Brass
Dutch Delft Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Makkum Polychrome, New Velvet Shade
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
One-of-a-kind Dutch Delft hand-painted Chinoiserie ceramic table lamp by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, paired with a new olive green velvet shade trimmed in Houlès passementerie and a matc...
Brass
Dutch Delft Hand-Painted Ceramic Makkum Polychrome Table Lamp, New Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
One-of-a-kind Dutch Delft hand-painted ceramic table lamp from Makkum tin-glazed earthenware with iron red and cobalt blue florals paired with a new pleated sage silk shade. Newly wi...
Brass
Late 20th Asian Style Rattan & Wicker Basket Table Lamp w/ New White Drum Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Late 20th Century Chinoiserie or Asian style rattan & wicker basket table lamp with a new white linen-like drum shade.
Metal
Unavailable
H 57.5 in D 16 in
Special, "Best of" American Floor Lamp, Nickel-plated with Chinoiserie Shade
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Not many floor lamps are deserving of the Decorum Full Restoration Service, but for this one there was never a question. Every aspect of it is a winner, from the arrow bridge arm to...
Iron
Unavailable
H 20.5 in W 7 in D 9.25 in
Rare 1920s Chinoiserie Table Lamp- Tasseled Pagoda Shade- Exotic Foo Dog Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary exotic 1920s one of a kind chinoiserie table lamp hand woven delicate beautifully designed exquisitely colorful pagoda shape tasselled shade with nicely aged patina bra...
Brass
Antique Chinese Soapstone Ship Sculpture Designer Table Lamp, 1910s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
It includes the custom shade illustrated as well as a beaded pull. Additional information: Materials: Lights, Silk, Soapstone Color: Beige Period: 1910s Styles: chinoiserie ...
Soapstone
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Lamp Stand and Shade
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique decorative chinoiserie lamp, this dates from the 1920s-1930s. The lacquered wood stand is high quality, with stunning oriental designs.
Wood
Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain Chinoiserie Lamp with Shade
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand-painted porcelain Oriental or Chinoiserie lamp with shade Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House. 20th Century Measures: 12"W x 12"D x ...
Porcelain, Wood
Chinoiserie Floor Lamp with Table Base & Linen Painted Shade
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful Chinoiserie floor lamp with shaped linen hand painted shade and polychromed lacquered round table base featuring relief carved landscape and folkloric scenes with figures...
Wire
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 13.78 in
Dutch Delft Polychrome Chinoiserie Table Lamp, Tichelaar Makkum, New Silk Shade
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
The hand-painted ceramic lamp base is paired with a new bespoke loose-pleat burnt orange silk shade.
Brass
Sold
H 18 in W 7 in D 7 in
Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Crane Canister Lamp Leather Shade 27"
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful vintage Chinese / Asian / Chinoiserie table lamp with a painted landscape scene of crane birds and gnarled pine trees with gilt details and brass base.
Metal
Sold
H 20.08 in Dm 11.82 in
Petrus Regout Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1880s, New Shade
By Petrus Regout, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Late 19th-century Dutch ceramic table lamp with hand-decorated Chinoiserie panels from an original Petrus Regout ginger jar with a new tailored custom lampshade.
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Glass Hummingbird Litho Chinoiserie Table Lamp Shade Tropical Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
An intriguing glass table, circa last quarter 20th century. Features a peach / pink glass center with hummingbird lithograph scene. The lamp is centered on a wooden base and has a ...
Linen, Glass
Chinese Bronze Champlevé Lamp and Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful and well-proportioned bronze champlevé enameled lamp base with its unusual matching shade and lovely patina. China, circa 1910-1920.
Bronze
Sold
H 24.81 in Dm 16.54 in
Boch Frères 1870s Handcrafted Table Lamp, Dutch Faience, New Silk Sari Shade
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from an antique Boch Frères Keramis vase (circa 1872-1900) from the “la Chambre des peintres hollandais” (The Dutch Painter’s Cha...
Brass
Zenith Delft Green Table Lamp (1935-1960) with New Slate Blue Linen Shade
By Zenith
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Meet "Fleur," a distinctive table lamp exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from a vintage Zenith Delft Green vase, a rare piece created between 1935 and 1960. The vase origina...
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 8.67 in
Royal Delft Blue-Green Ceramic Table Lamp with New Pink Peacock-Jacquard Shade
By Liberty of London, Royal Delft, Amitābha Studio, Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A petite Royal Delft Delvert ceramic table lamp in the rare blue-green colorway paired with a bespoke luxe blush pink Liberty London peacock jacquard lampshade — perfect for a dressi...
Brass
Sold
H 23.23 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Delft Table Lamp by Makkum, Hand-Painted, 1940s-70s, New Velvet Shade
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Vintage Delft Tichelaar Makkum hand-painted ceramic table lamp with a richly decorated floral body, newly paired with an olive green velvet lampshade trimmed in Houlès passementerie ...
Brass
Sold
H 25.2 in Dm 15.75 in
Royal Delft Hand-Painted Blue and White Table Lamp, 1948, New Pleated Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Delft, Royal Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Large Royal Delft 1948 hand-painted blue and white ceramic table lamp with new pleated silk lampshade in dark terracotta; Dutch delftware vase base, US-wired. Hand-crafted by Amitāb...
Brass
Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century chinoiserie floor lamp with custom shade.
Brass Simulated Bamboo Table Lamp with Coolie Shade A very stylish piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Simulated Bamboo Table Lamp with Coolie Shade A very pretty piece, the base of the lamp is a chunky column turned to look like giant bamboo The lamp is all working, and the ...
Brass
Very Pretty Large Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A large super pretty pale creamy yellow table lamp having raised ceramic cream colored flowers and new silk custom shade. Measures: Lamp is 13" diameter Shade is 13" height, 20" di...
Ceramic
Italian Faience Chinoiserie Design Table Lamp Embroidered Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage 1960's Italian hand painted faience vase table lamp in a stunning chinoiserie pattern, along with a lovely embroidered shade and crystal ball finial.
Crystal
Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Tin Canister Table Lamp Black with Black Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful go anywhere chinoiserie or Asian-style tea tin canister table lamp in great condition.
Tin
Sold
H 19.3 in Dm 11.34 in
Tichelaar Makkum Hexagonal Delft Chinoiserie Lamp, New Velvet Shade (1948-1979)
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
The bold interplay between the dark vase and the rich golden shade makes this lamp an extraordinary centerpiece for any interior.
Brass
Chinoiserie Tall or Floor Lamp with Tiffany Style Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie Arts & Crafts style tall or floor lamp with Tiffany style stained glass shade.
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in Dm 21.66 in
1970's Large Chinoiserie Chapman Regency Brass Table Lamp And Original Shade
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful extra large brass chinoiserie table lamp made by Chapman Manufacturing Company. Dated 1975 and in allover very good condition. Can be used in 110 volt as well as 230 volt a...
Brass
Sold
H 10.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bamboo Floral Ginger Jar Boudoir Table Lamp & Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese ginger jar boudoir / table lamp, hand painted with bamboo and flowers with a wood base and white shade. Measures: 4.25” x 10.75” / Shade - 8.5” x 7.125” / Total He...
Porcelain, Hardwood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
Bronze Crane Bird Figures Oriental Chinese Style Table Lamp with Black Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze crane bird figures oriental Chinese style table lamp with black shade. Item features bronze crane figures, wooden base, original shade, quality craftsmanship, great style and ...
Bronze
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 11.82 in
Royal Delft Blue Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp, 1971, New Pistachio Green Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Hand-painted Dutch Delftware Chinoiserie lamp dated 1971, featuring a classic blue-and-white ginger jar base with a tailored green pistachio silk lampshade and Houlès trim. Professio...
Brass
Chinese Red Egolmise Table Lamp with Gold Asian Motif and Pagoda Shade
Located in Savannah, GA
This striking Chinese red eglomise table lamp features a gold reverse painted motif of flowers, a butterfly, weeping willow tress and pagodas on eight panels partitioned by notched w...
Glass, Wood
Royal Delft Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, 1973, New Pleated Peach Silk Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Hand-painted Dutch Delftware Chinoiserie lamp featuring a blue-and-white ginger jar base with a new custom pleated lampshade in a warm peach color.
Brass
Sold
H 21.26 in Dm 13.78 in
Delft Ceramic Table Lamp, 1900s, Hand-Painted Makkum Polychrome, New Silk Shade
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Antique Delft Tichelaar Makkum hand-painted polychrome ceramic table lamp, early 20th C. Hand-painted Dutch pottery with new navy silk lampshade. Early turn of the 20th-century Delf...
Brass
Royal Tichelaar Makkum Delft Lamp (1948-1965) with New Pleated Blue Shade
By Royal Tichelaar Makkum
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a vintage Royal Tichelaar Makkum Delft ginger jar, Lingzhi is a one-of-a-kind lamp that bridges Dutch heritage and refine...
Brass
Rare Delft Red Table Lamp (1935-1979) with New Old Rose Velvet Shade
By Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam, Willa is a one-of-a-kind table lamp made from a rare vintage Regina Delft Red vase, produced between 1935 and 1979. Regina, ...
Brass
Rare Delft Green Table Lamp (1950-1970) with New Pleated Peach Silk Shade
By Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare vintage Delft Green vase by Velsen Keramiek Sassenheim, Jade Blossom is a one-of-a-kind table lamp. This unique de...
Brass
Sold
H 25.99 in Dm 13.78 in
Desvres Delft Table Lamp by Géo Martel (1900-1920) with New Green Velvet Shade
By Desvres, Geo Martel
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare Desvres ceramic vase attributed to Géo Martel (circa 1900–1920), this Delft table lamp is a striking blend of his...
Brass
Chinoiserie Floor Lamp With Custom Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning design, raised upon giltwood paw feet and featuring fine pen work. Accented with a bell form shade. Measures: Shade is 24" diameter. Diameter at the base is 15".
Silk, Wood
1930s Chinoiserie Lamp with Nautilius Shell Shade.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You will not find a lamp like this anywhere else. This lamp has an all wood base with dark, aged green lacquer and dark gold stenciling throughout. The shade is made of Nautili...
Fantoni Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamp w/ Original Pagoda Shade
Located in Easton, PA
Extraordinary Italian Chinoiserie ceramic and brass lamp depicting two seated figures in deep relief surrounded by vines designed by Marcello Fantoni c.1940's.
Brass
Fantoni Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamp w/ Original Pagoda Shade
Located in Easton, PA
Extraordinary Italian Chinoiserie ceramic and brass lamp depicting two seated figures in deep relief surrounded by vines designed by Marcello Fantoni c.1940's.
Brass
1970s Black and Gold Tole Lamp with Shade
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1970s black and gold tole lamp with matching shade. Wired for US use.
Tôle
1940s Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Lamp with Shade
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, 1940s Chinese red and black lacquered lamp. The piece is made of converted stacking decorative boxes. Includes shade. Shade is in good, vintage condition. Mea...
Wood
English Pair of Georgian Style Chinoiserie Tole Urns, Made into Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant pair of Georgian style Chinoiserie tole urns, made into Lamps. Shade is 20 inches Diameter.
Tôle
Japanese Champlevé Table Lamp, Hexagonal Metal, Modern 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese Champlevé Table Lamp Hexagonal cast metal table lamp with stylized bird-head handles and detailed champlevé enamel decoration in blue and red. Retains its original string s...
Metal
$653Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$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 Glendale, 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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,195 / set
H 36.75 in W 5 in D 7 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Table Lamps by Westwood
By Westwood Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of standing Buddha table lamps in original gilded finish by Westwood Lamp Co., circa 1950s. Shades are shown for proportion and scale and are not included. Height to top of ...
Plaster
Midcentury Jade Matte Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Jade matte glaze ceramic ginger jar lamp on ebonized wood base. Solid brass Chinese "Double Happiness" symbol finial and hardware. Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1950s. Shade not incl...
Ceramic
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Hermann August Kahler Art Deco Danish Ceramic Vase
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Herman August Kahler Art Deco Danish ceramic vase.
Ceramic
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in Dm 11 in
A 19 Century Nanking Porcelain Vase on an Ormolu base turned into a Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large late 19 Century Qing Era Chinese Nanking Porcelain Vase in famille verte crackle glaze decorated with intricate warrior and landscape scenes The vase would have been expor...
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, having a yellow ground with floral decoration. An inset hand painted panel depicting exotic birds flowers and trees. C...
Porcelain
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 16 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Frederick Cooper Tang Dynasty Horse Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Mid-Century Modern plaster Tang dynasty style horse, with a brass rod supporting a vintage custom square shade. The beautiful finish (faux marble) makes this piece sculptura...
Metal
Antique Chinese Bronze Vessels Mounted as Lamps, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Chinese bronze vessels mounted as lamps, a pair Offered for sale is a pair of antique Chinese bronze vessels mounted as lamps. This large and important pair of lamps are wir...
Bronze, Brass
Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of impressive 20th century chinoiserie brass table lamps in the style of James Mont. Solid brass with a wooden base and cap. Ornate brass rings hang from either side of lamps. ...
Brass
Antique Bronze Asian Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique bronze Asian lamp with handles and relief details
Bronze
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.34 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Decorative Table Lamp, Oriental, Bronze, Ornamental Light, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative table lamp. An oriental, bronze ornamental light, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Charming table lamp with pleasingly weathered appearanc...
Bronze
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.