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Cinnabar Table Lamps

19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Wood

Large, Republic Period, Cinnabar Lamps
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elaborately carved pair of grand-scale, Chinese, Cinnabar vases turned to table lamps. Each
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps

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Other

Chinese Cinnabar Lamp with Dragon Motif
Located in New York, NY
Chinese cinnabar lamp with a dragon motif & floral design, on a wooden base.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Enamel

Chinese Cinnabar Lamp with Dragon Motif
Chinese Cinnabar Lamp with Dragon Motif
H 30 in W 6.25 in D 5.5 in
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a stunning 19th Century Chinese lacquer Cinnabar vase lamp. Lamp features carved scenes of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Lacquer

Large Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Chinoiserie faux Cinnabar lacquer vase lamp Mid 20th century. Baluster-shaped vase cast in
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Pottery

Pair Chinese 18th Century style Cinnabar lacquer vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative and good quality pair of 18th Century style Chinese Cinnabar lacquer vases
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Lacquer

Pair of Art Deco Vanity Table Lamps with Quan Yin Figures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of Art Deco vanity table lamps date to the 1920s thru the 1930s and are
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Chinese Famile Verte and Coral Tall Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous pair of Chinese Famile verte and coral tall table lamps. Mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1950s hand carved Chinese figurine lamps by James Mont. The cinnabar lamp bases
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps
Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps
H 31 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

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Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Marvelous Pair of Hand Carved Antique Chinese Cinnabar Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fanciful "faux coral" made of driftwood with cinnabar red polychrome wash. From south of France
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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James Mont 'Flame' Cinnabar Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Table, 1952
By James Mont
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James Mont 'Flame' cinnabar lacquered chinoiserie dining table, 1952. James Mont cinnabar
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James Mont 'Flame' Cinnabar Lacquered Chinoiserie Dining Table, 1952
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
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By Frederick Cooper
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Cinnabar Chinese Style Table Lamp
Located in Oaks, PA
Cinnabar Chinese Style Table Lamp, A fine Hollywood Regency Example, in a rare white color
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Cinnabar Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cinnabar table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cinnabar table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and lacquer. Cinnabar table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Cinnabar table lamps bearing Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many cinnabar table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Frederick Cooper and The Marbro Lamp Company produced popular cinnabar table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Cinnabar Table Lamps?

Prices for cinnabar table lamps start at $395 and top out at $8,650 with the average selling for $2,150.

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.

Questions About Cinnabar Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
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    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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