Tomaso Barbi Conchiglia Floor Lamp, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommaso Barbi design Conchiglia floor lamp in patinated brass for Bottega Gadda, Italy.
Brass
Antonia Campi Conchiglia Pottery, Italian 1950s Lamp
By Antonia Campi, Lavenia
Located in New York, NY
An original 1950s Conchiglia glazed ceramic lamp in the form of a conch shell. Societa Ceramica
Porcelain
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Tommaso Barbi 'Conchiglia' (Shell) Nickel Floor Lamp, c. 1970
By Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommaso Barbi 'Conchiglia' (Shell) Floor Lamp, c. 1970 (Italian, 20th Century) Bottega Gadda
Nickel
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
La Conchiglia Max Ingrand's Sublime Design for Fontana Arte, Milano, 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, IT
La Conchiglia table lamp designed with sublime perfection by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Brass
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Max Ingrand's Table Lamp Sublime Design for Fontana Arte, Milano, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
La Conchiglia table lamp designed with sublime perfection by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Brass
Brass
Antonia Campi "Conchiglia" Lamp
By Antonia Campi
Located in New York, NY
Conchiglia glazed ceramic lamp in the form of a conch shell. Societa Ceramica Italiana di
Ceramic
ANTONIA CAMPI "CONCHIGLIA" LAMP
Located in New York, NY
"Conchiglia" glazed ceramic table lamp in the form of a conch shell. Executed by Societa Ceramic
Ceramic
Antonia Campi "Conchiglia” Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An iconographic sculptural conch shaped light lemon colored table lamp by Italian artist , Antonia
Earthenware
Large Antonia Campi "Conchiglia" Lamp Sculpture
By Antonia Campi
Located in New York, NY
The large version of the iconic "Conchiglia" porcelain lamp sculpture by Italy's Antonia Campi
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Bronze "Conchiglia" Lamps by Angelo Brotto
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of gilt bronze by Angelo Brotto for Esperia (labelled). Italy, circa 1990.
Bronze
"Conchiglia" Lamp by Angelo Brotto, edited by Esperia, Italy, circa 1970.
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Gilded bronze lamp, "Conchiglia", original lampshade.
Ormolu
Pair of Antonia Campi Conch Shell Lamps
By Antonia Campi
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Antonia Campi's iconographic "Conchiglia" lamp. The lamps are a graceful pale yellow
Porcelain
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Conchiglia Table Lamp Designed by Buttura & Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
By Luciano Buttura, Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Lucija, SI
70s in Meblo Yugoslavia, The table lamp was named Conchiglia.
Chrome
Buttura & Massoni for Harvey Guzzini Space Age Conchiglia Table Lamp, 1968
By Luciano Buttura, Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Iconic Space Age table lamp by Harvey Guzzini, base in chromed metal and methacrylate diffuser
Chrome
Sold
H 33.08 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
1970's Style, Italian, Sculptural Brass Table Lamps by Esperia x Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Glasgow, GB
Brass table lamps based on an iconic 1970's design. The 'Conchiglia' table lamp, a sculptural
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Iconic 60s Design iGuzzini 'Shell' Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni & Luciano Buttura
By iGuzzini, Luigi Massoni, Luciano Buttura
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover the allure of the Sixties with the Shell (“Conchiglia”) 60s lamp, a timeless icon of
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Conchiglia Desk Lamps by Massoni and Buttura for Harvey Guzzini, 1960s
By Luciano Buttura, Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Luigi Massoni and Luciano Buttura designed these Conchiglia desk lamps for Harvey Guzzini in 1968
Metal
Sold
H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Rare Space Age Table Lamp ‘Shell’ by Luigi Massoni for iGuzzini, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, iGuzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Shell Lamp by Luigi Massoni and Luciano Bottura is a timeless icons of italian lighting
Metal
"Conchiglia" Lamp by Antonia Campi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
being the patron saints of this aesthetic). Campi's sculptural table lamp likewise stretches the
Earthenware
"Conchiglia" Table Lamp by Antonia Campi
By Antonia Campi, S.C.I. Laveno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, serious and playful, the "Conchiglia" lamp reconciles fine art and applied art with no less grace than the
Porcelain
Conchiglia Ceramic Lamp by Antonia Campi
By Antonia Campi
Located in Paris, FR
Shell lamp Conchiglia designed by Antonia Campi for Lavenia in 1954. Pale yellow glazed porcelain
Ceramic
$16,987 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$5,090 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$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
$7,177
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Antonia Campi Italian Modernist ceramic Umbrella stand for S.C.I Laveno 1949
By Antonia Campi, S.C.I. Laveno
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Antonia Campi Italian Modernist ceramic umbrella stand Model C33 for S.C.I 1949 More of a sculpture than an Umbrella stand. Italian iconic MidCentury design piece
Ceramic
$813Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$706 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
$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
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$15,000 / set
H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 33.67 in
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron Lounge Chairs for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for Votre Maison Lounge Chairs. Impressive large scale chairs in French oak with newer eggplant boucle upholstery. Structurally reinforced and n...
Upholstery, Oak
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.