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Striking Pair of French Art Deco Turquoise Crackle-Glazed Urns Now Lamps
Striking Pair of French Art Deco Turquoise Crackle-Glazed Urns Now Lamps

Striking Pair of French Art Deco Turquoise Crackle-Glazed Urns Now Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking and robust pair of French Art Deco turquoise crackle-glazed urns now mounted as lamps; each large-scaled urn with sweeping flared neck tapering to a flared foot; now drill...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Exquisite Restored Pair of Crackle Double Gourd Lamps by Marbro, Italy, c 1960
Exquisite Restored Pair of Crackle Double Gourd Lamps by Marbro, Italy, c 1960

Exquisite Restored Pair of Crackle Double Gourd Lamps by Marbro, Italy, c 1960

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

A breathtaking seldom found pair ceramic lamps by Marbro, circa 1960. Beautiful large-scale double gourd crackle form in a pale Sultanabad blue. Fabulous etched banding detail. Exqui...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Cerulean Blue Crackle Glazed Lamps by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co
Pair of Large Cerulean Blue Crackle Glazed Lamps by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co

Pair of Large Cerulean Blue Crackle Glazed Lamps by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co

By Frederick Cooper

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of large ceramic lamps with a Beautiful Cerulean blue crackle glaze. The lamps are mounted on turned wooden and brass bases and they have been Newly rewired with adju...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of  Large 1950's Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Green Crackle Glaze
Pair of  Large 1950's Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Green Crackle Glaze

Pair of Large 1950's Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Green Crackle Glaze

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of 1950's ceramic lamps with a beautiful crackle glaze. The lamps sit on brass bases and they have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro
Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro

Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Mid Century Space Age Modern pottery lamp in white crackle glaze, circa 1960's. 40" high overall, 22" to top of pottery, 8 1/2" square. Excellent vintage condition, we...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Tall Mid-Century Modern White Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Lamp by Stiffel
Tall Mid-Century Modern White Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Lamp by Stiffel

Tall Mid-Century Modern White Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Lamp by Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall ceramic and brass torchère style table lamp by Stiffel. A rare find, this circular lamp with white crackle glaze, has long been a difficult find for Stiffel lovers.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Spelter Metal Elephant Lamp with Crackle Shade by A.P.T. NY
Art Deco Spelter Metal Elephant Lamp with Crackle Shade by A.P.T. NY

Art Deco Spelter Metal Elephant Lamp with Crackle Shade by A.P.T. NY

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Art Deco spelter metal elephant lamp with crackle shade signed A.P.T. NY. The lamp features 3 enameled green elephants sitting on a column holding up a green glass crackle s...

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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.
Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.

Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.

By Stiffel

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful large pair of ceramic lamps by Stiffel lamp company. The lamp bodies have a beautiful Jade green glaze finish and are Mounted on black finished bases with Antiqued bronzed ...

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Ceramic Crackle Glaze Elephant Side Table
White Ceramic Crackle Glaze Elephant Side Table

White Ceramic Crackle Glaze Elephant Side Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1960’s white crackle glazed ceramic elephant side table. Can be used indoors or outdoor.

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Dragon Motif Crackle Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Dragon Motif Crackle Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp

Dragon Motif Crackle Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This striking ceramic Asian lamp features a traditional crackle glaze finish that adds depth and texture to its surface. A powerful dragon motif winds gracefully around the body, evo...

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20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Marigold Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1920s
Chinese Marigold Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1920s

Chinese Marigold Lacquer Altar Table, c. 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

The surface is brushed with glossy orange lacquer, applied atop the well-worn original finish for renewed vibrancy and a one-of-a-kind crackle. Additional Dimensions: Table Apron t...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Pine

A pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House lacquer Chinoiserie finish side tables
A pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House lacquer Chinoiserie finish side tables

A pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House lacquer Chinoiserie finish side tables

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Winnetka, IL

A pair of crackled lacquer Chinoiserie finish side tables with hand painted animals on top by Rose Tarlow

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21st Century and Contemporary Adam Style Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Creme Narrow Depth Finished Gilded Iron Hollywood Regency Style Console Table
Creme Narrow Depth Finished Gilded Iron Hollywood Regency Style Console Table

Creme Narrow Depth Finished Gilded Iron Hollywood Regency Style Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Hollywood Regency Style Crackle-Painted and Gilt Iron Console Table – Timeless Glamour and Modern Elegance This striking Hollywood Regency style console table embodies the perfect b...

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1990s Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Iron

1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style Console Table and Mirror
1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style Console Table and Mirror

1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style Console Table and Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

1980s Oriental Accent Hitchcock Style console table and mirror. Crackle lacquer Paint on console top.

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Late 20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Single Midcentury Italian Table Lamp
Single Midcentury Italian Table Lamp

Single Midcentury Italian Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single circa 1960's Italian crackle glaze porcelain table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 23" Height to shade rest: 36" Width/depth: 8.5"

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Christopher Spitzmiller Double Gourd Table Lamp, Porcelain & Silk
Christopher Spitzmiller Double Gourd Table Lamp, Porcelain & Silk

Christopher Spitzmiller Double Gourd Table Lamp, Porcelain & Silk

By Christopher Spitzmiller

Located in Astoria, NY

Christopher Spitzmiller Style Double Gourd Table Lamp, white crackle glazed porcelain above gilt base, Festoni label to underside, with single bulb fitting and pleated silk shade.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Silk

Single Pink Glass Table Lamp
Single Pink Glass Table Lamp

Single Pink Glass Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French pale pink crackled glass table lamp with silver tone base and hardware.

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Orange Porcelain Table Lamp
Large Orange Porcelain Table Lamp

Large Orange Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1940s French ginger jar orange-glazed porcelain table lamp with crackled finish and wooden base.

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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

The Bradburn Home Neoclassical StyleTwo-Drawer Faux Bamboo Crossed Leg Table
The Bradburn Home Neoclassical StyleTwo-Drawer Faux Bamboo Crossed Leg Table

The Bradburn Home Neoclassical StyleTwo-Drawer Faux Bamboo Crossed Leg Table

By Bradburn Gallery

Located in Germantown, MD

Two-drawer faux bamboo crossed legs table with crackle paint finish by The Bradburn Home Gallery.

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

Mid 20th Century Distressed Louis XV Style Side Tables, a Pair
Mid 20th Century Distressed Louis XV Style Side Tables, a Pair

Mid 20th Century Distressed Louis XV Style Side Tables, a Pair

Located in Morristown, NJ

A quality pair of 20th c. Louis XV style side tables, faux crackled and distressed finish, unmarked.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio

Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: White crackle matt stoneware and white matt opal. Sculptural table lamp.

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opal

Pair of Ivory Porcelain Table Lamps
Pair of Ivory Porcelain Table Lamps

Pair of Ivory Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960s Italian ginger jar shaped porcelain table lamps with crackled glaze, brass handles and bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ge Type Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ge Type Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ge Type Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Ge Ware Type Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp, the crackle glazed vessel mounted on a chased brass base and surmounted by two bulb fittings. 26.75" H x 6.75" Diameter.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Glazed Blue Porcelain Table Lamps
Pair of Glazed Blue Porcelain Table Lamps

Pair of Glazed Blue Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940's French vase-shaped turquoise blue crackle-glazed porcelain table lamps with nickel-plated bases.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Brass and Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Brass and Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of repousse brass table lamps with crackled glass insets on body. Dark and gold patina.  

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Spanish Revival Ceramic Table Lamp by Benlloch, New Loose Pleat Shade
1960s Spanish Revival Ceramic Table Lamp by Benlloch, New Loose Pleat Shade

1960s Spanish Revival Ceramic Table Lamp by Benlloch, New Loose Pleat Shade

By Manuel Benlloch, Amitābha Studio

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Spanish Revival green and ivory crackle-glazed ceramic table lamp, hand-painted by Benlloch of Manises, Valencia, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oriental Porcelain Hexagonal Flower Decorated Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Vintage Oriental Porcelain Hexagonal Flower Decorated Ginger Jar Table Lamp

Vintage Oriental Porcelain Hexagonal Flower Decorated Ginger Jar Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oriental Porcelain Hexagonal Flower Decorated Crackle Glazed Ginger Jar Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury White Craquelure Pottery Table Lamp with Black Shade
Midcentury White Craquelure Pottery Table Lamp with Black Shade

Midcentury White Craquelure Pottery Table Lamp with Black Shade

Located in Chicago, IL

1960s Midcentury European craquelure / crackle white pottery table lamp on black block square base, with black lamp shade.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Celadon Ceramic Charger Plate with Crackled Glaze – Elegant Table Decor
Vintage Celadon Ceramic Charger Plate with Crackled Glaze – Elegant Table Decor

Vintage Celadon Ceramic Charger Plate with Crackled Glaze – Elegant Table Decor

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its beautifully crackled texture, the celadon color not only accentuates the artistry but also brings a subtle sophistication to any setting.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

56" Nardini Studio White & Red Reticulated Pottery Table Lamp
56" Nardini Studio White & Red Reticulated Pottery Table Lamp

56" Nardini Studio White & Red Reticulated Pottery Table Lamp

By Nardini Studios

Located in Chicago, IL

Monumental white ceramic vase form table lamp with crackle glaze finish and red glazed Asian Style characters.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Table Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Table Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Table Lamps With "Crackled/Textured" Finish - a Pair.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamp, Turquoise Glaze
Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamp, Turquoise Glaze

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamp, Turquoise Glaze

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian vivid turquoise / blue glossy crackle glaze ceramic table lamp in ovoid form with a tapered neck leading to a brushed pewter metal stem and functioning cupped lig...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Pewter

Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery table lamps circa 1950s Impressive pair of blue crackle glazed table lamps by Phil Mar Corp.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

S.S. United States Rectangular Pedestal Dining Tables
S.S. United States Rectangular Pedestal Dining Tables

S.S. United States Rectangular Pedestal Dining Tables

By Dorothy "Dot" Marckwald

Located in Hanover, MA

The tops of all these tables are a sheet of black micarta or bakelite which has by now crackled throughout.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Holstein, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Holstein, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Holstein, 1960s

By Holstein Keramik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern hand made and hand decorated warm white crackle glazed ceramic table lamp with dripping dark purple glaze around the neck and down the belly of the lamp.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic

Ceramic Hand Painted Red Ginger Jar Table Lamp by Frederick Cooper
Ceramic Hand Painted Red Ginger Jar Table Lamp by Frederick Cooper

Ceramic Hand Painted Red Ginger Jar Table Lamp by Frederick Cooper

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The lamp is in very good condition and is a wonderful lamp for beside the bed or on an end table. The Red Crackle finish has a hand painted series of Chinoiserie style flowers and r...

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Lacquer

Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Greek Key Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Greek Key Black Lacquered Coffee Table

Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Greek Key Black Lacquered Coffee Table

By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful large scale Greek Key or Asian Scroll black crackle lacquered coffee table or cocktail table By Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measur...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam
Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam

Green Crackled Porcelain Table Water Pipe with Metal Strapping from Vietnam

Located in Leuven , BE

The bowl of the Vietnamese water pipe is jar-shaped. The metal handle allows easy carrying and moving of the object. The pipe stem that is normally places in the water tank, is missi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Greek Key Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Greek Key Black Lacquered Coffee Table

Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Greek Key Black Lacquered Coffee Table

By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful large scale Greek Key or Asian Scroll black crackle lacquered coffee table or cocktail table By Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measur...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Carved Folk Art Painted Table and 6 Chairs
Large Carved Folk Art Painted Table and 6 Chairs

Large Carved Folk Art Painted Table and 6 Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Carved Folk Art Painted Table and 6 Chairs This is a Large, Wide Table it seats 6 or 8 people very comfortably, it has a very unusual crackle painted top The table has turne...

Category

Vintage 1920s Anglo-Indian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pine

In the Gio Ponti Style Overlapping Cocktail Tables '2 Pieces'
In the Gio Ponti Style Overlapping Cocktail Tables '2 Pieces'

In the Gio Ponti Style Overlapping Cocktail Tables '2 Pieces'

By Cesare Lacca

Located in North Miami, FL

Extremely rare and sculptural these knife-edge amorphic shaped tables with crackle lacquer top designs (vintage and original).

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Sculpted Wood Japanese Style Lamp with Silk Shade, Red & Gold
Sculpted Wood Japanese Style Lamp with Silk Shade, Red & Gold

Sculpted Wood Japanese Style Lamp with Silk Shade, Red & Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality sculpted wood Japanese style lamp, with custom silk shade. Red and gold crackle finish. This Japanese style table lamp was hand-crafted with attention to details, fr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo

Bitossi Ceramic & Fused Glass Lamp, Italy 1960's
Bitossi Ceramic & Fused Glass Lamp, Italy 1960's

Bitossi Ceramic & Fused Glass Lamp, Italy 1960's

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Large stepped table lamp in crackled ceramic with fused glass orange & Yellow patterns.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Gold Mercury Glass Lamp
Gold Mercury Glass Lamp

Gold Mercury Glass Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970's French crackled mercury glass column shaped table lamp with metal base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Large French Porcelain Lamp
Large French Porcelain Lamp

Large French Porcelain Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian crackled porcelain table lamp with gilt base. Measurements: Height of body: 20" Height to shade rest: 29.5" Diameter: 10.5" (widest point)

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large French Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Large French Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Large French Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large circa 1940s French yellow crackle-glazed porcelain table lamps. Measurements: Height of body alone: 25.25" Diameter: 10.5" (widest point)

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

White and Blue Porcelain Lamps
White and Blue Porcelain Lamps

White and Blue Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large white and blue crackled porcelain table lamps with floral decoration.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamp, Glossy Glaze
Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamp, Glossy Glaze

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamp, Glossy Glaze

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian green / blue glossy crackle glaze ceramic table lamp in ovoid form with a tapered neck leading to a brushed pewter metal stem and functioning cupped light socket,...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Pewter

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Crackle Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the crackle table you’re looking for. A crackle table — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a crackle table, we have 389 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a crackle table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right crackle table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made crackle table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stiffel, Steve Chase and Frederick Cooper are consistently popular.

How Much is a Crackle Table?

The average selling price for a crackle table at 1stDibs is $2,300, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $30,048 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.