Brown Cut Out Ceramic Lamp, Denmark 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive brown glaze ceramic lamps with a triangular cutout motif on the circumference. Base only 10x5
Ceramic
Simone Ceramic Cut Out Table Lamp c. 1960
Located in Long Island City, NY
Simone glazed ceramic cut out table lamp c. 1960 featuring a newly added shade.
Ceramic, Linen
$850Sale Price|61% Off
Large Sculptural Ceramic Lamp with Biomorphic Cut Outs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Sculptural Ceramic Lamp with Biomorphic Cut Outs, American, circa 1950's.
Brass
French Ivory Ceramic Table Lamp with Cut-Out Motifs, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French table lamp from the 1960s, sculpted in ceramic with a smooth ivory glaze.
Ceramic
1970s Large Ceramic Space Age Table Lamp with Cut-Outs by Ravelli
By Ravelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Space Age UFO shaped ceramic table lamp with a matte beige glaze, orbiting circle cut-outs, a string pull-switch and a light burlap-like fabric, homemade shade.
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-Century Dutch Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with Round Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Dutch orange glazed ceramic table lamp with round cut-outs. This lamp has a regular medium sized based bulb that serves as its main light source and an EU candelabra bulb...
Ceramic, Linen
1980s ceramic Table Lamp with metalic Floral Reliefs Mid-Century Modern Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
What makes this piece particularly special is the openwork (‘cut-out’) ceramic design, which gives the lamp a light and artistic presence.
Ceramic
Pair of Large 'Cut out' Italian Ceramic Lamps
Located in Finchley, London
A pair of statement ceramic white & green table lamps. Rewired to English standards. New silk cord. Shades not included. Shades can be made to order.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Textured Ceramic Lamp with Leaf Cut-Outs and Lit Base
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This gorgeous, Classic 1950s ceramic lamp has a wonderful textured white glaze and charming gold and turquoise leaf cut-aways in the base that is also lit.
Brass
Pottery Ceramic Hanging Lamp 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid Century Glazed pottery / ceramic cut-out hanging lamp with pull switch. Height 18 inch x Width 9 inches
Pottery
Striking Pair of Cut-Out Ceramic Lamps
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Striking pair of cut-out ceramic lamps from the early 1970s. These examples have black glazed forms with linen interiors that light up.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Mobach Ceramic Lamp with Cut-Outs
By Mobach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mobach ceramic table lamp with cut-outs and newer white shade with some markings (shade may vary from photos).
Ceramic
Midcentury W. German Ceramic Table Lamp with Cut-Outs
By Mobach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury W. German ceramic table lamp with cut-outs. This lamp has Dual lighting; one medium base above and a Euro candelabra light bulb below, illuminating the cut-outs.
Ceramic
Large Scale Mid-century Modern Ceramic Lamps With Cut Outs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
FANTASTIC LARGE SCALE MID-CENTURY MODERN WHITE CERAMIC LAMPS WITH LARGE CUT OUTS. THE LAMP LIGHTS UP FROM WITHIN FOR LOVELY MOOD LIGHTING SHOWING OFF THE WONDERFUL ROUND AND OVAL CU...
Ceramic
Mobach Dark Purple Ceramic Globe Table Lamp, Cut-Out Design, 1960s
By Mobach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Mobach dark purple ceramic globe table lamp with cut out design, original socket and newer linen shade.
Ceramic, Linen
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H 24.75 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Large 1970's Space Age Ceramic Table Lamp with Cut-Outs by Ravelli
By Ravelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Space-Age UFO shaped ceramic table lamp with a speckled cream glaze, orbiting circle cut-outs and a beige patterned fabric shade which measures 14" x 10".
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold
H 25.25 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Dutch Blue Glazed Space Age Ceramic Table Lamp with Cut-Outs by Ravelli
By Ravelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Dutch blue glazed ceramic table lamp with cut-outs and fun red shade.
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair Of Mid-century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Lamps Cut Outs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
STUNNING AND COLORFUL PAIR OF MID-CENTURY MODERN DRIP GLAZE LAMPS WITH PEEK-A-BOO CUT OUTS. THIS PAIR IS SURE TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR MID-CENTURY MODERN DECOR. THE BOTTOM PART HAS A LA...
Metal
Mid-Century Moss Green Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lamp with Cut-Outs
By Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Hannie Mein style, moss green glazed ceramic pendant lamp with decorative and functional cut-outs.
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Dutch Two Toned Chamotte Clay Pendant Lamps with Cut Outs
By Herda, Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive set of Mid-Century Dutch two-toned ceramic pendant lamps, exquisitely crafted from tactile Chamotte clay.
Ceramic
Jean Morel Cut-out Ceramic Vintage Lamp, France, c. 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Cut-out ceramic vintage lamp, c. 1950-60, signed: J.
Ceramic
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp with Cut-Outs and Upper and Lower Bulbs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Dutch ceramic table lamp with cut-outs and upper, lower bulbs and newer linen shade.
Ceramic, Linen
2 Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Table Lamps MCM Retro Tiki Wescal
Located in Dayton, OH
Two 1960s mid century modern cut out / reticulated ceramic table lamps in green and orange lava glaze over a matching burlap core with large barrel shades.
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Cut-Out Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful pair of substantial custom handmade ceramic cut-out lamps with organic feel. Cut-out design with glazed trim.
Ceramic
Pair of Autumnal Toned Cut-Out Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A pair of autumnal toned cut-out ceramic table lamps, 1960s. Prices include 20% VAT which is removed for items shipped outside the EU.
1960s French Vallauris Cut Out Pottery Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
1960s French Vallauris cut out pottery lamp.
Ceramic
Hermes Blue Paisley Cut-Out Italian Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite. High design. Elegance. Seductive. These are just a few words that come to mind when describing these impressive works of art. Acquired from an estate in Chicago, these lam...
Metal
Pair of Ceramic Cut Out Lamps with Dual Illumination, circa 1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of ceramic cutout lamps with dual illumination, circa 1970. Beautiful black and white design with independently controlled top and bottom switch to illuminate the column or neck...
Ceramic
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$1,358 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
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
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
Black Ceramic Table Lamp Oatmeal Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed. Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Clay, Linen
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Petite Dudouyt Table Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature corkscrew base. Wonderful rich patina and great small scale Newly rewired with new Linen Shade. France, 1940's
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Parchment and Wood Designed by Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing pair of table lamps in parchment and wood designed by Michel Leo, made in Italy.
Wood
$4,200 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...
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.
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