$2,574
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Blue Abstract Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1950, Mid Century Signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Circa 1950 Abstract and cubist ceramic table lamp Original perfect condition Blue ceramic glaze color Electrical system is ok / sold without lampshade Signed under the...
Ceramic
$1,521
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
White 20th century design ceramic table lamp by gres du marais 1970 27 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Grès du marais Cubist ceramic table lamp realised circa 1970 Signed by les Gres du Marais White ceramic glaze color Original perfect condition Ceramic height 27 cm Height with ...
Ceramic
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Cubist Face Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand-Painted Sgraffito, Spain
By Amitābha Studio, Alfonso Otero Regal
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Spanish Cubist ceramic table lamp by Alfonso Otero Regal — a bold face design in navy brushwork and sgraffito on an off-white ground, with terracotta accents.
Brass
Marcello Fantoni Early Cubist Figural Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Milan, IT
A striking and highly sculptural ceramic table lamp by Marcello Fantoni, executed in Florence during the 1950s. The piece exemplifies Fantoni’s distinctive mid-century language, comb...
Ceramic
$4,200
H 66 in Dm 8 in
Monumental Mid Century Cubist Modern Table Lamp or Floor Lamp by Marbro in Gold
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extra tall cubist design lamp in the style of Pablo Picasso and produced by Marbro Lamp Co. It features a ceramic form in a gold, black & white glaze, steel base, and brass stem. ...
Brass, Steel
Pair Cubist Sculptural 1940s Heifetz Ceramic Figure Lamps
By Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Cubist Sculptural 1940s Heifetz Ceramic Figure Lamps.. Wonderful grey and charcoal glaze, super stylized, Classic modernist design.
Brass
$550 / set
H 28 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Geometric Ceramic Cubist Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Geometric Ceramic Cubist Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Ceramic
French Bepoke Pair of Sculptural Raku Ceramic Cubist Lamps
By Barbara Billoud
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Pair of French Sculptural Raku Ceramic Cubist Lamps made exclusively for Lerebours Antiques by Barbara Billoud. Set of 2. Lead Time is 11-12 weeks. One pair is currently avai...
Brass
$764Sale Price|44% Off
H 27.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Neo Cubist Mid Century Picasso Inspired Ceramic Gold Brown Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The nod to Dali and Picasso, the glaze and the gorgeous color elevate this lamp into instant statement lighting. At first glance, it resembles a tree, but on closer examination the f...
Ceramic
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Cubist Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist pottery table lamps. These cubist form table lamps feature sculptural matte cream pottery bases imprinted with geometric forms mounted on brass bases. ...
Brass
$1,420 / set
H 23 in W 14 in D 14 in
1950s Cubist Heifetz Ceramic Abstract Face Lamps With Shades, a Pair
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of abstract, ceramic face table lamps by Yasha Heifetz, circa the 1950s. One lamp showcases a woman and the other the face of a man. These moderni...
Ceramic
Art Deco 1920s Reuben Haley for Muncie Pottery Cubist Ceramic Ruba Rombic Lamp
By Reuben Haley, Muncie Pottery
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare, late 1920s Reuben Haley for Muncie Pottery "Rombic" lamp model 220-10. The lamp is shape 220 and it's the 10" version of this design. Reuben Haley's Rombic line for Muncie Pott...
Iron
$552Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in Dm 9.06 in
Postmodern ceramic table lamp with brass & hand-painted finish, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Cubist and Post-Modern style ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1980s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.6 in W 10.2 in D 6.2 in
Midcentury Brutalist Cubist Lamp, Ceramic, Mexico, circa 1960
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
Striking sculptural lamp of a feminine torso, glazed green with graphite hues. Mounted on a black-lacquered wooden base and topped with a black satin shade with gold interior. Lovely...
Satin, Ceramic, Wood
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Black Glazed Ceramic Cubist Bust Lamp Attributed to Heifetz, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Black Glazed Ceramic Abstracted Cubist Bust Lamp Attributed to Yasha Heifetz, Circa 1950s. Abstract human torso posed in a twisted motion mounted on a rectangular self plinth...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 6.5 in
French Art Deco Cubist Marcel Guillard Glazed Stoneware Lamp for Editions Etling
By Etling Paris, Marcel Guillard
Located in Dallas, TX
French Art Deco cubist Marcel Guillard glazed stoneware lamp for Editions Etling. Unusual lustrous "sprtizdecor" glaze and geometric form for a Guillard design. Heavy stoneware /...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A ceramic table lamp on a stepped walnut base with a multi-faceted cubistic relief. White glaze with blue-grey accents. 25" base height.
Ceramic
Heifetz Mid-Century Modern Cubist Ceramic Table Lamps
By Heifetz
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Heifetz Mid-century Modern glazed ceramic table lamps depicting cubist human torsos.
Ceramic
Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianna Von Allesch for Carola Ceramics
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Beautiful 1950's ceramic table lamp by Marianna Von Allesch for Carola Ceramics. Signed at the base.
Ceramic
UNUSUAL PAIR OF CUBIST CERAMIC LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and interesting pair of cubist form ceramic lamps in a soft butter glazed finish. The lamps are newly rewired with adjustable double clusters and silk rayon cords.
Brass
Pair of Large Cubist Inspired Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large ceramic lamps in overlapping forms of Ochre, Burnt Orange, Olive Green and Natural Wheat. This item is located at our Center 44 showroom at 222 East 44th Street.
Sold
H 30.25 in W 7.5 in L 30.25 in
Black Ceramic Modern Cubist Figural Male and Female Table Lamps by RIMA, NY
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These hard to find abstract figural table lamps are made by RIMA, NY, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
LARGE PAIR OF CUBIST STYLE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of large ceramic Cubist style lamps in wonderful tones of mustard, green and orange which are mounted on brass bases and are newly rewired with double clusters and silk ra...
Ceramic
Sold
H 27.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Cubist Crackle Glaze Table Lamp Signed Mariana von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant table lamp was realized by the esteemed designer Mariana von Allesch, circa 1950. It features stylized amorphic and asymmetrical design with striated channel detailing a...
Ceramic
Cubist Figure Lamp by Marcello Fantoni '56, signed
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic matte dark gray volcanic glazed lamp with cubist figures around perimeter. Signature incised "Fantoni '56"
Ceramic
French Ceramic Polychrome Hand Sculpted Table Lamp by Salvatore Parisi
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural multicolor red, green and black beautifully glazed and faceted cubist handmade ceramic table lamp by French artist Salvatore Parisi, stamped in two places.
Ceramic
Rare Art Deco or Cubist Lamp with Sailing Ship Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable example of 1930s Art Deco design influenced by the topsy geometries of cubism, this urn-shaped lamp base is marked by a series of cut-outs on each side, and layered with...
Bronze
Large Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp Shade Dimensions: 11" H x 22" DIA
Ceramic
Unique Cubist Danish Modern Jette Helleroe for Axella Ceramic Lamp, 1970s
By Jette Hellerøe, Axella Stentøj
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique and truly exceptional Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp by Danish designer Jette Helleroe for Axella.
Ceramic
Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and wonderful, hand-made terra cotta table lamp with a strong cubist design. This piece appears to have been hand-carved in clay and then finished with a green glaze and sub...
1950s Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Fulton, CA
Unique 1950s cubical green ceramic lamp with original decorated paper lamp shade. Conical stacked cubes with pyramid detail. Printed shade with matching cubical detail. Very nice ori...
Ceramic, Paper
Sold
H 26 in W 16 in L 26 in
Cubist Ceramic Table Lamp with Abstract Design by Marianna von Allesch, 1950's
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
Marianna von Allesch (1886-1972) Biomorphic ceramic table lamp by German-born ceramicist and glassmaker Marianna von Allesch, sgraffito etched with an abstract, Cubist design.
Brass
Cubist Ceramic Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matte Gold Glaze, Sold without Shade and Tassel
Ceramic, Wood
Human Body Cubist Lacquered Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Human body table lamp, cubist style, made of deep blue lacquered ceramic.
Mid-Century Italian Cubist Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
an outstanding 1950's Italian Glazed Ceramic lamp with a stunning cubist pattern in tones of ivory, pale turquoise, and royal blue, with gold outlines. amazing form and pattern and e...
Ceramic
Cubist Spiral Ceramic Lamps by Marianna Von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ceramic table lamps in a Cubist spiral form of thick folded slabs encircling a brass rod, finished in a vibrant green and deep green glaze with original finials and shades.
Ceramic
Cubist design lamp.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glossy white ceramic cube with incised matte brown details. Rewired. Silk twist cord.
Brass
Pair of Cubist Ceramic Lamps by Marianna von Allesch
Located in Southampton, NY
Very beautiful pair of cubist ceramic lamps. Both have original labels intact on reverse. Marianna von Allesch.New custom shades.
Pair of Custom Billy Haines Cubist Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Fantastic Custom Billy Haines Table Lamps. Designed for the Goetz Residence. Ceramic Body With Satin Nickel Armature.
Ceramic
Ceramic Figural Table Lamps by Marianna Von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of rare Cubist inspired ceramic figural form table lamps mounted on ebonized wood bases by Marianna Von Allesch. c 1950s.
Brass
1970s Italian Pair of Cubist Pottery Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s Italian pair of cubist pottery lamps with custom shades.
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Cubist Reuben Haley Muncie Skyscraper Rombic Ceramic Lamp Rhombic
By Muncie Pottery, Reuben Haley
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco cubist Reuben Haley Muncie Skyscraper Rombic ceramic lamp rhombic Striking lustrous gloss teal drip, glaze. Muncie Shape # 222 - 8.5 inch, designed by Haley. Incised ma...
Ceramic
$9,127 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$6,904 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$7,559 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Ceramic Side Table Small
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Ceramic, Clay
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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