1 of the 2 Amber Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Beige Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking vintage amber glass base with an elegant, sculptural bubble silhouette. The warm amber ...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 XL Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking vintage amber glass base with an elegant, sculptural bubble silhouette. The warm amber ...
Ceramic
1920s Art Nouveau Hand-crafted Seagull Table Lamp by West for P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
1920s Art Nouveau hand-crafted seagull table lamp by West for P. Ipsens Enke The hand-crafted art nouveau table lamp was designed by West in 1927 and feature flying seagulls. The...
Ceramic
1920s Art Nouveau Hand-crafted Table Lamps by Georg Thylstrup for P. Ipsens Enke
By Georg Thylstrup, P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two 1920sArt Nouveau hand-crafted table lamps by Georg Thylstrup for P. Ipsens Enke The hand-crafted art nouveau table lamps were designed by Georg Thylstrup in 1927 and feat...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 XL Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking vintage amber glass base with an elegant, sculptural bubble silhouette. The warm amber ...
Ceramic
Pair of Large Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional pair of large ceramic table/floor lamps, Germany/Denmark, 1960s.
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 of Soholm Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben 19
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 ceramic table lamps by Soholm, 1960s. Sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in rich blue or grey tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishes.
Metal
1920s Art Nouveau Hand-crafted Table Lamp by Georg Thylstrup for P. Ipsens Enke
By Georg Thylstrup, P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
1920sArt Nouveau hand-crafted table lamp by Georg Thylstrup for P. Ipsens Enke The hand-crafted art nouveau table lamp was designed by eorg Thylstrup in 1927 and feature two craws ...
Ceramic
Pair of Holmegaard Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pair of glass table lamps by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s. Sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in Persian blue tones.
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Ceramic Floor/Table Lamp, Hans Henrik Petersen "HPK", Denmark, 1930s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Large and impressive ceramics floor/ table lamp handmade at "HPK keramik" workshop in Denmark in the 1930s. The conical base is made from stoneware with an amazing matte burned glazi...
Stoneware
1 of the 2 XL Ochre Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s. This unique table lamp features a striking vintage amber glass base with an elegant, sculptural bubble silhouette. The warm amber ...
Ceramic
Pair of Beige DL/30 Table Lamps by Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s
By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of DL/30 table lamps made by Annelise and Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus in the 1960s. The colour of both pieces is beige or 'grain'. Although both pieces are very simila...
Ceramic
1 of the 3 XL Orange Red Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six orange and red floor and table lamps, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The bases ...
Ceramic
Pair of Soholm Lamps with Custom Brique Lampshades René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in beige, brown and orange tones.
Ceramic, Silk
Soholm Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamp by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishes.
Metal
Maria Philippi for Søholm Bornholm No. 3043 – Danish Modern Blue Glazed Stonewar
By Søholm Stentøj, Maria Philippi
Located in Rødekro, DK
A striking example of Danish ceramic artistry, this handcrafted stoneware table lamp was designed by Maria Philippi for Søholm, Bornholm, Denmark.
Stoneware
Pair of Soholm Lamps with Custom Round Brique Lampshades René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in beige, brown and orange tones.
Ceramic, Silk
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attribution mark. Up to 250V (Europe/UK S...
Metal
Pair of Soholm Lamps with New Silk Blue Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue or grey tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishes.
Metal
Pair of Blue Braun Soholm Lamps with Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in brown and blue tones.
Ceramic, Silk
Pair of Brown Blue Soholm Lamps with Custom Lampshades René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in brown and blue tones.
Ceramic, Silk
Margrit Linck-Daepp White Totem Lamp, Custom Tapered Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp by Margrit Linck-Daepp. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique pres...
Ceramic
Glazed Blue Soholm Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamp by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue and brown tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishes.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Up to 250V (Europe/UK St...
Metal
Soholm Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamp by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue or grey tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishes.
Metal
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Antique Herman A. Kähler HAK Painted Pottery Lamp
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique Herman A. Kähler HAK painted pottery lamp from the 1920s Original label still on the base. Rewired and ready to plug in. Can be fitted with a US or EU plug. One repair to the...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Soholm Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue tones.
Metal
1 of the 2 Soholm Lamp with New Silk Blue Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue or grey tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishes.
Metal
1 of the 2 Large Soholm Lamp with New Blue Silk Custom Made Lampshade Houben, 19
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Ceramic large table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Metal
1 of the 2 Large Inge Lise Koefoed Lamps, Custom Made Neutral Lampshade R. Hoube
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Heavy quality large table floor/table lamps by Inge Lise Koefoed. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique p...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Inge Lise Koefoed Lamps, Custom Made White Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Heavy quality large table floor/table lamps by Inge Lise Koefoed. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique p...
Ceramic
1 of the 3 XL Ceramic Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three ceramic floor table lamps, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The bases with blue...
Ceramic
Large White Brique Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Octagonal Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality white and brique ceramic floor table lamp, 1970s Denmark. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
White Brique Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Neutral Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality white and brique ceramic floor table lamp, 1970s Denmark. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
XXL Elongated Ovoid Ceramic Table Floor Lamp with Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table lamp. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. The lamp ha...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Stunning Table Lamps by Jeppe Hagedorn, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Floor Lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn, Denmark 1960s. This stunning ceramic base with earthy tones and a beautiful glaze is a real eye catcher and a statement piece. The lampshade ...
Ceramic
Large Blue Green Ceramic Table Floor Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique table/floorlamp by Howards, Denmark 1970es This ceramic lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior.
Ceramic
XXL Elongated Ovoid Ceramic Table Floor Lamp with Green Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table lamp. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. The lamp ha...
Ceramic
XXL Elongated Ovoid Blue Ceramic Table Floor Lamp with Lampshade by R. Hoube
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table lamp. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. The lamp ha...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamp, Denmark, 1960s. A sculptural high-end piece made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed dark blue tones.
Metal, Brass
Tue Poulsen Table Lamp Scandinavian Modern Ceramic in Earth Colors, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful 1960s design by Danish ceramics artist Tue Poulsen. Handcrafted table lamp in chamotte stoneware with glazing in earth colors. Great condition. Original burned red shade. M...
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Candlestick, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative candlestick in brown ceramic. Made by Asta in Denmark, 1960s. Great condition.
Ceramic
Soholm Stentoj Danish Modern Brown/Tan Ceramic Lamps
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of Danish modern ceramic lamps with an abstract sectioned melon form and terrific brown and tan glaze. Retrofitted with satin brass hardware and new wiring for use in th...
Brass
European Chinoiserie Table Lamp in Red and Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
A European Chinoiserie ceramic table lamp. Decorated with an exotic gilt vine motif, hand painted with jade green hearts at the center of vine leaves and red throughout the body. The...
Ceramic
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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