$3,600
Alabaster Dolphin Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster table lamp shaped as dolphin. Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 26.5".
Alabaster
Late 20th Century Vintage Hand Carved Dolphin Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the timeless beauty of these vintage hand-carved dolphin lamps, presented as a captivating pair. Crafted with meticulous artistry, each lamp exudes the gra...
Metal
Stylized Dolphin Lamp in Opaline Grass and Wood, Aldo Tura Macabo, Italy, 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
This particular and sophisticated dolphin lamp made by Aldo Tura is most likely a unique protoype lamp.
Brass
A wonderful pair of 1940s red Murano dolphin lamps by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of 1940s aventurina Murano glass lamps by Barovier & Toso, modelled as classical dolphins, in deep ruby red and gold Murano glass, with yellow and black eyes.
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Italian Brass and Marble Dolphin Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Brass and Marble Italian Dolphin lamps with dark green paper shades. Lamp shades have a 14" diameter with a height of 9.50".
Marble, Brass
Table Lamp with Dolphins Design, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp with dolphins design, circa 1970 Brass and plastic.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Dolphin Style Brass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, New Shade, New Brass Harp & Socket Dimensions: 21”H x 7”W x 3”D Shade: 10”H x 15”W x 15”D
Brass
Vintage Ormolu and Marble Dolphin Table Lamp Louis Revival
Located in London, GB
The central column stands on four ormolu dolphins raised on a marble socle that rests on an ormolu base.
Marble, Ormolu
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Crystal Lamp 'Mermaids & Dolphin's' by Verlys Glass
By Verlys Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Crystal Lamp 'Mermaids & Dolphin's' by Verlys Glass France, Circa 1935 A rare and exquisite French Art Deco crystal lamp titled "Mermaids & Dolphins" by Verlys Glass...
Glass, Wood
Patinated Bronze Grotto Style Sculptural Lamp Representing a Stylized Dolphin
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze grotto style sculptural lamp representing a stylized dolphin.
Bronze
Murano Mid-Century Dolphin Stem Twin Arm Glass Lamp Stand
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Italian Murano mid-century hand blown glass lamp stand or twin candle stick. The lamp stand is modelled as a twin candlestick standing on a wide rounded base w...
Blown Glass
Pair Of Highly Collectible Mid-Century Casa Pupo Dolphin Table Lamps
By Casa Pupo
Located in Bruton, GB
A striking pair of Casa Pupo ceramic dolphin table lamps, mid-20th century. Executed in a vibrant turquoise-blue glazed ceramic, each lamp is sculpted in the form of an upward-leapin...
Ceramic
Couple Dolphin Design Porcelain Signed by Artist Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Couple Dolphin Design Porcelain Signed by Artist Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Porcelain
French Provincial Brass Double Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic bouillotte lamp rendered in warm brass, distinguished by its sculptural double dolphin motif and clean, tailored black tole shade.
Metal, Brass
French Provincial Brass Double Dolphin Bouillotte Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic bouillotte lamp rendered in warm brass, distinguished by its sculptural double dolphin motif and clean, tailored black tole shade.
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Bronze Dolphin & Swan Green Tole Large Bouillotte Empire Regency Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Bronze Dolphin & Swan 4 Candelabra Light Painted Green Tole Metal Shade Large Bouillotte Empire / Regency Style Lamp
Metal, Bronze
Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A Magnificent Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A magnificent decorative piece, this stunning stand alone lamp has been made from an early 20th Century Electric heating ...
Copper
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Gilt Metal Silver Painted Serpent Dolphin Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H (to finial) x 20" H (to light socket) x ...
Metal
$385Sale Price|30% Off
French Empire Style Brass Delphin Dolphin Koi Fish Orb Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass table lamp featuring a trio of delphins / dolphins / Koi fish supporting an orb and candlestick light.
Brass
$2,243Sale Price|34% Off
Italian Regency Brass, Steel & Wood Floor Lamp Dolphin Animal Figurines Milano
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Regency Brass, Steel, Bronze and Wood 3 Strand 6F tall Floor Lamp with Dolphin Fish Design. US Rewired and comes with Dimmer Foot Switch.
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$3,080Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp
By Hubbell
Located in Dayton, OH
Lamp iluminated by switch along rear. Measures: 66".
Oak
Pair Dolphin Bouillotte Lamps in Solid Brass with Custom Silk Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired from a Bevelry Hills Estate, a pair of solid brass dolphin Bouillotte lamps with custom silk shades, the pair have been completely restored and rewired with 6' silk cords an...
Brass
Louis Philippe Faux Marble & Giltwood Lamp, Dolphin Handles, Italy, C.1950
Located in Chatham, ON
Louis Philippe style faux marble and giltwood table lamp - dolphin handles - completely hand carved softwood with hand painted details over gesso - Italy - circa 1950.
Gold Leaf
Sculptural table lamp in alabaster with decor of fish/dolphin, Swedish Grace
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, sculptural Swedish Grace table lamp in alabaster with metal decor of dolphin. Nice patina, smaller signs of age and wear.
Alabaster, Metal
Monumental Italian Carved Wood Floor Lamp with Dolphin Motif, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental Italian floor lamp, hand-carved from solid wood with polychrome and gilt finish, featuring three sculptural dolphins at the base.
Brass
Frederick Cooper Brass Neo-Classical Style Table Lamps W/ Dolphins / Koi - Pair
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Kennesaw, GA
The dolphin base is a 9” triangle. The pleated linen shades show some wear.
Brass
$1,616Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Hollywood Regency Crystal Dolphin Table Lamp Signed By Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Hollywood Regency Crystal Dolphin/ Sea Creature/ Koi Table Lamp. This lamp is signed by Baccarat.
Crystal
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Hollywood Regency Crystal Dolphin Table Lamp Signed by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful c1940's French Hollywood Regency Frosted Crystal Table Lamp Signed by Baccarat. Figural Sea Creature/ Koi/ Dolphin Fish in full relief.
Crystal
Antique English Victorian Silver Gilt Pewter Table Lamp w/ Regency Dolphin Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Gilt Pewter Heavy Table Lamp with Regency Dolphin Feet and Triple Lights.
Metal
1960s "Trilobi" by Venini Murano Glass Dolphin Italian Design Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp by Venini 1960s Perfect working order.
Murano Glass
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular table lamp, dolphin, glass gold foil, Mid-Century 1960s Murano Italy
Located in Wien, AT
The colorless glass was covered over and over with 24 carat gold foil and then mouth-blown and modeled by hand. The lamp has a round base, the glass has been twisted, then merges int...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Antique Italian Carved and Green Painted Wooden Floor Lamp with Dolphins, c.1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant early 20th-century Italian floor lamp in carved and polychrome wood, featuring gilt dolphins, vine leaves, and grapes in rich green and gold tones.
Wood
Pair of Cast Metal Lamps with Intertwined Dolphins in a Pewter Hue
Located in Houston, TX
The molding on these pieces is fine quality work in the shape of intertwined Dolphins with bases decorated with masques and caducei, resting on Ogden bases molded with acanthus le...
Metal
Art Deco Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Cast Metal Dolphin Base
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A beautiful Art Deco-style table lamp featuring a vibrant sunset-colored art glass globe.
Metal
$1,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1930's French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Koi/ Sea Creature Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Lovely Pair French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Dolphin/ Koi/ Sea Creature Table Lamps. Petite sized at 10" h.
Bronze
Pair of Italian Giltwood Dolphin Fragments on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair 19th-century Italian carved wood fragments in the form of stylized dolphins, now mounted on custom Lucite bases. Originally part of a larger decorative scheme—like...
Gesso, Lucite, Giltwood
Late Empire Trippel Dolphin and Ostrich Candle Sticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very good looking Candle sticks, cast metal with Gold Dore' plated finish . The Dolphins are mounted on a 5 1/2" diameter marble base . The marble base has a twisted rope designed ri...
Bronze
$4,800
Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French bronze desk lamp with dolphins on body. Measurements: Height: 20.5" Diameter: 12”.
Bronze
$2,795 / set
Pair of Italian Carved Alabaster Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Italian Alabaster Lamps. Intricately carved alabaster lamps with intertwined dolphins sitting atop round plinth bases.
Alabaster, Brass
Maison Jansen Neoclassical Brass Floor Lamp, France, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Neoclassical brass floor lamp attributed to Maison Jansen, featuring twin curved candle arms with dolphin-head details.
Metal, Brass
Pair of American Art Deco Brushed Nickel-Plated Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of American Art Deco brushed nickel-plated lamps with dolphin support; each with spheroid body flanked by shell-form handles raised on a lively dolphin support over a ...
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Dore Table Lamp with Glass Globe
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore table lamp with Neptune & dolphins at base holding glass globe with etched stars fabricated from a compote base.
Bronze
A Pair of White, Blue and Gold Samson Vases as Table Lamps
By Edmé Samson
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1850 A pair of mid nineteenth century Samson vases, the white ground decorated with coral and blue floral decoration with gilt details, with gilt chrysanthemums to the...
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze Dolphin Oil Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century Italian Grand Tour style bronze stylised dolphin oil lamp after the antique, circa 1830. Once a functional collectible obtained by a 19th century Grand Tour ex...
Bronze
19th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Dolphins and Lions
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Grand Tour bronze oil lamp in the ancient Roman style with dolphin handles.
Bronze
Pair, Bronze E. Guillemard Style Dolphin Sconces Wall Lamp France Animal Lights
By E. Guillemard
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze Dolphin sconces, wall lamps style of E. Guillemard and made in France in the 1950.
Bronze
Pair of 19th C French Dore Bronze & Enamel 2-Arm Candelabras w/ Dolphin Branches
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Enamel Two-Arm Candelabra/Lamps with Dolphin Branches. Each is cast from incredible dore bronze, the finest quality of gilt b...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Carved Dolphin Lamp
By Beau Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicate carved porpoise is the focal point, mounted on an art mount. We only have one left from the original pod. Belgian linen shade of your choice included.
Wood, Linen
Pair of Dolphin Table Lamps
Located in Hamburg, DE
Midcentury brass dolphin figures. New mounted as lamps. Pair is one of a kind.
Crystal, Brass
Giltwood Neoclassical Dolphin Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A stunning pair of giltwood dolphins custom-mounted as table lamps. The curvy and sassy figural objects will add drama and flare to any space in which they are employed.
Hardwood
Pair of Chapman Dolphin Motif Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical style with cone shaped shades and leaf form finials. The base is appointed with three dolphins. An eye-catching pair.
Brass
Paul Hanson Three Dolphin Brass Table Lamp
Located in Tucson, AZ
Unique brass Paul Hanson three dolphin table lamp. Original white shade with brass colored trim.
Brass
Four Light Iron Floor Lamp with Dolphin Base
Located in Miami, FL
Four-light iron floor lamp with inverted bell-form glass shade and dolphin-form base.
Iron
Pair of Vintage Dolphin Urn Lamps in Ruby
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
This pair of lamps is so rare; we have never seen a pair available before now.
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Xl Brass Candelabra Dolphin Shaped Table Lamps, 1940s
By Charles Maison
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Set of 2x French candelabra table lamps dating from the 1940s in the manner of Maison Charles, full brass structures in a Neoclassic style.
Brass
Unavailable
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
Art Nouveau Austrian Jeweled Chunk Glass Table Lamp with Dolphin Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
Lighting from both the base as well as the shade, this is an unusual and beautiful lamp. Highlighting the chunk glass elements two glass eyed dolphins support the shade.
Lead
Vintage Bronze Dolphin Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Austin, TX
Neoclassical stylized vintage bronze dolphin lamp by Maison Charles. This gilded bronze piece is French and has been newly wired to fit US standards.
Brass
Pair Dolphin Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Nice pair of silvered metal venetian style dolphin table lamps These lamps were from a circa 1930's hotel which has since been demolished.
Barovier Toso Attr. Red Murano Glass Dolphin Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency style table lamp in Murano glass, attributed to Barovier e Toso and produced circa 1940s, designed as a red glass fish with applied clear polvere o’oro glass fins, ...
Murano Glass
Pair of Gilded Brass Dolphin Lamps by J. Charles
Located in Austin, TX
French finely cast Gilt brass table lamps by Jean Charles featuring cast dolphins on base .
Brass
A Pair of French 20th Century Bisque Fired Pottery Dolphin Lamps
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1940 A pair of early twentieth century bisque fired pottery lamps with three entwined dolphins, supported on a circular base.
Ceramic
Sold
H 24.25 in W 13.75 in D 7.75 in
Mid-20th Century Brass Bouillotte Double Dolphin Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass double dolphin bouillotte lamp with black tole shade USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 13.75"W x 7.75"D x 24.25"H Very good original vintage condition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
A wonderful pair of 1940s red and gold Murano dolphin lamps by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of 1940s avventurina Murano glass lamps by Barovier & Toso, modelled as classical dolphins, in deep ruby red and gold Murano glass, with yellow and black eyes.
Brass
Fine Patinated Brass Dolphin Table Lamp, with Green Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century patinated brass dolphin lamp, with wonderful undulating tail, all surmounted on a green marble base.
Marble, Brass
Lamp Comprised of Dolphin Vertebrae
Located in Kent, Dover
An unusual table lamp constructed out of three dolphin vertebrae.
Pair of Brass Dolphin Form Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of brass dolphin form lamps each set on a solid square base.
Brass
An Edwardian Brass Dolphin Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1900 An unusual Edwardian brass lamp in the form of a dolphin, with tail erect and head to the base.
Brass
Silvered Metal Dolphin Form Table Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting with intertwined dolphins. Two light newly wired.
Metal
Vintage Brass Table Lamp Mythical Dolphins 41cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Classic vintage brass table lamp, a square brass base with a central column, along the sides two mythical fish or dolphins made of brass, a square light blue vintage fabric lampshade...
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Lamps
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of continental gilt bronze dolphin form lamps with wood bases, circa 1900. The height from the base to the top of the lamp finial is 31.5", the height of the gilt bronze dolph...
Ormolu
Desk Lamp with Bronze Dolphin, circa 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Desk lamp with bronze dolphin, circa 1900.
Bronze
Pair of Silvered Metal Dolphin Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage silvered metal table lamps with classical round bases under ocean waves and figures depicting sailors folklore mythological dolphins or sea serpents.
Postmodern Ceramic Sculpted Dolphin Beige Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible postmodern ceramic table lamp. Features a sculpted dolphin design around the body.
Ceramic
Brass and Marble Sculptural Dolphin Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage brass and marble sculptural dolphin table lamp pair. Each lamp features a green banker style shade with a sculptural lamp with a leather-wrapped wood base with a trio of bras...
Brass
French Rococo Style Gilt Metal Dolphin Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
French Rococo style gilt metal table lamp, base depicting a dolphin holding a candlestick on his tail. 14" H x 6.25" W x 3.5" D.
Metal
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.
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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.