Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Ball Lamp by Stiffel
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Stamford, CT
Lamp is newly rewired with new double socket. Lamp takes 2 standard bulbs (not included).
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Brass Column Floor Lamp
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Stamford, CT
Newly rewired with new brass double socket. Lamp takes two standard bulbs (not included).
Brass
Pair of Fine French Charles X Candelabra Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast patinated bronze five light candelabra, now mounted as double socket lamps with gilded column form with foliate and anthemion, capitals, fluted shafts, acanthus detail, rising o...
Bronze
Pair Of Bronze French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The lamps with double sockets having bead pull chain operation, adjustable finials and old silk covered cords with on/off switch.
Metal, Bronze
Antique Hammered Copper Urn Double Socket Table Lamp
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique Hammered Copper Urn or Jug Table Lamp with double pull chain lamp sockets and contemporary lamp shade from Simon Blake Interiors.
Copper
Oversized Stiffel Brass Table Lamp with Double Socket
By Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large table lamp was manufactured by Stiffel in the 1960s and features a double socket and three illumination settings.
Brass
$1,925Sale Price / item|44% Off
Sputnik Table Lamp - Solid Brass or Polished Nickel
By Beyond Gorgeosity
Located in Hanover, MA
Polished to a mirror finish. Double socket lamping in solid brass on 6 inch high stem with double pull chain.
Brass, Nickel
Midcentury Chrome Double-Socketed Table Lamp by Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Kensington, MD
Dress your room up with this large chrome lamp from respected manufacturer Kovacs. Statement piece lamp from the 70s will lend a disco vibe to your space. Chunky like women’s jewelry...
Chrome
Early 20th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Double Socket Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century capodimonte porcelain double socket table lamp Beautiful hand painted mythological Roman scenes featuring Romulus and Remus 5.75" diameter at the base x 8" d...
Porcelain
Vintage Blown Amethyst Glass Table Lamp with Enameled Metal Double Socket
By Macy's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking blown glass bottle fashioned as a lamp with the addition of a gold-painted wooden base and a blue enameled metal double socket (all parts are original - the gold wooden base...
Metal, Enamel
Pair Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Urn Shape Table Lamps Brass Double Sockets
Located in Miami, FL
All Art Deco Period, hand carved, US rewiring and made in Italy circa 1930-1940s. The lamp holders are made out of brass with 2 inches expandable Shade Holder, double cluster socke...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
$950Sale Price|24% Off
Monumental Midcentury Hand Carved Marble Table Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
The intricate hand carved white marble base is nicely marbled and sits on a gold wood platform and has brass fittings and double head sockets. The lamp has been professionally rewire...
Marble, Brass
Aldo Londi Monumental 1950s Italian Metallic Jewel Glaze Ceramic Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi metallic jewel glaze ceramic lamp. Circular ebonized wood base. Original double socket hardware with pull chains.
Pottery
$1,850
Marcello Fantoni Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid century double gourd ceramic lamp by Marcello Fantoni. Lamp features double sockets with original hardware/wiring in good working order.
Ceramic
Leather Floor Lamp, Camel, Capa, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 18” Ø x 61” H 46 cm Ø x 154 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 9 Panels 18” Ø x 9...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Cobalt, Capa, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 18” Ø x 61” H 46 cm Ø x 154 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 9 Panels 18” Ø x 9...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Berry, Capa, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 18” Ø x 61” H 46 cm Ø x 154 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 9 Panels 18” Ø x 9...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Camel, Doma, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 15” Ø x 64” H 38 cm Ø x 163 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 7 Panels 15” Ø x 1...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Black, Doma, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 15” Ø x 64” H 38 cm Ø x 163 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 7 Panels 15” Ø x 1...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Cobalt, Doma, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 15” Ø x 64” H 38 cm Ø x 163 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 7 Panels 15” Ø x 1...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Black, Capa, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 18” Ø x 61” H 46 cm Ø x 154 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 9 Panels 18” Ø x 9...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Berry, Doma, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 15” Ø x 64” H 38 cm Ø x 163 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 7 Panels 15” Ø x 1...
Brass
Leather Floor Lamp, Emerald Green, Capa, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 18” Ø x 61” H 46 cm Ø x 154 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 9 Panels 18” Ø x 9...
Brass
French Gray Shagreen & Bone Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
French grey shagreen table lamp. Shagreen and bone overlay on solid wood. New polished nickel double cluster socket.
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Leather Floor Lamp, Emerald Green, Doma, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
MATERIALS Natural Grain Leather 5 Color Options Natural Brass Hardware (Wax Sealed) TOTAL DIMENSIONS 15” Ø x 64” H 38 cm Ø x 163 cm H SHADE DIMENSIONS 7 Panels 15” Ø x 1...
Brass
$1,500 / set
Pair of Greek Key Chrome Table Lamps
By Visual Comfort
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Each lamp has a double bulb socket. Lamp shades sold separately.
Chrome
$3,360 / set
Pair of 1980s Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic pair of 1980s chrome ball lamps. Double sockets, excellent quality, labeled Norman Perry Lamp Co.
Chrome
$675Sale Price|50% Off
Maison Jansen Style Brass Arrow Directoire Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Newly rewired with brown silk braided cord. Original double socket has new interior components. Lamp does not require a harp.
Brass
$1,800Sale Price|50% Off
American Chapman Lighting 1980s Sculptural Table Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
A 1980s American sculptural polished bronze table lamp with double sockets and silk cord by Chapman lighting.
Brass, Bronze
French 1940s Neoclassical Nickel-Plated Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Recently nickel-plated and professionally rewired with a new double-cluster socket assembly, the lamp is in very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear consistent wit...
Bronze, Nickel
"Tete de Femme" Floor Lamp Styled After Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Bradenton, FL
This one has the added bonus of not costing $250,000 but is in the style of and not by Giacometti. Tall off white lamp with double sockets. No shade provided.
Resin
Floor Lamp in Rattan, Brass and Parchment, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
The top is also made in solid brass and hosts a double E27 light socket. The lamp has been professionally rewired and tested it's fully compatible with both US and EU/UK standards.
Brass
Pair Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vases fitted as Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large and stunning pair of late 19th century Chinese Pale Celadon Crackle Glazed Dragon and Flaming Pearl Vases that have been adapted to lamps with double socket fitt...
Brass
Carved Wood Urn Shape Table Lamp Marble Base
Located in Toledo, OH
Carved wood urn shape double socket table lamp with marble base. Lampshade not included.
Wood
Antique European Art Nouveau Lustreware Porcelain Peacock Vase Table Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This vase has been converted into a double socket table lamp. The design features intricate floral and hexagonal patterns framing a peacock motif, along with a scene of insects among...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Glass Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage table lamps with double sockets on each. Semi clear glass lamps with brass hardware.
Glass
$960Sale Price|49% Off
Antique Wedgwood Jasperware Ram's Head Table Lamp, Circa 1920s
By Wedgwood
Located in Elkhart, IN
Raised on a classical pedestal base and professionally mounted as a double-socket table lamp, this piece offers both sculptural beauty and everyday function.
Pottery
Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Side Table Floor Lamp by Nardini Studios
By Nardini Studios
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency floor lamp by Nardini Studios of Los Angeles CA with double lamp socket and a gold leaf glass table over sculptural base.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage Matte Nickle Plated Mounted On a Black Granite Base Geometric Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Matte Nickle Plated Mounted on a Black Granite Base Geometric Sphere Table Lamp, Double Sockets, can be used 25v each Socket, Cord Dimmer Switch,
Granite, Metal, Pewter, Nickel
Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Stylized Metal Mesh Shade Arts & Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Bronze candle stick base with a double cluster socket. Some oxidation on lamp base on one side, see pic.
Metal, Bronze
$6,415Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamps, circa 1955–1975
Located in Antwerp, BE
The adjustable brass stem is fitted with double sockets. Dimensions per lamp: Marble base height: 15.75 in (40 cm) Width: 11 in (28 cm) Depth: 4.75 in (12 cm) Total height adjustabl...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Samson Armorial Jar Lamps
By Edmé Samson
Located in Solebury, PA
The porcelain bodies are intricately hand-painted with delicate pastel shades, gilded accents, and the elaborate heraldic motif. Each lamp is mounted on a circular wooden base with d...
Porcelain
Original Table Lamp, Lead Glass Shade, Base with Acorn Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American lead glass lamp with double sockets. Has the acorn pull chains.
Glass
Chinese Export Blanc De Chine Porcelain Cylindrical Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Lamps have double sockets with hanging pull chains.
Porcelain
Pair, Frederick Cooper of Vintage Bronze Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Miami, FL
Double cluster sockets, each lamp uses 2 max. 60 wattage light bulbs.
Bronze
Pair of Italian Modern Artist Studio Matte Bisque Pottery Fruit Lamps w/ Shades
By Fantoni, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Newly rewired with new cords and high end bronze color double sockets. Each lamp has four sides with hand-carved fruits and leaves. apple, lemons, grapes and pears.
Ceramic
Early to Mid-20th Century Molded Glass Table Lamps for Restoration, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early to mid-20th century molded glass table lamps for restoration, circa 1940 Early 20th century elegance in need of restoration Truly a pair of magnificent "diamond i...
Glass
1970's Brass and Glass Two-Tier Floor Lamp with White Linen Shade
By Stiffel
Located in Morristown, NJ
c. 1970s, American floor lamp with a brass column supporting two round glass table surfaces, the top issuing a rod topped with double-cluster sockets with individual lamp pulls, unm...
Brass
Large Scale Carved and Molded Clay Egyptian Pharoah Head Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Measures: 11" wide x 9" deep x 13" high at the base The head measures 17" wide x 9" deep x 14" high The overall height is 27" high to the top of the clay head x 42" high to the...
Clay, Teak
Two Socket Sísísí Cónicas GT1 by Equipo Santa & Cole for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Available options include black or white cable and circular metallic canopy in satin nickel, textured white, or textured black finish for double or simple lamp socket. Sísísí is a ve...
Metal
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Turquoise Double Sconce Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp / sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus White Double Sconce Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp / sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Turquoise Double Sconce Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp / sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Yellow Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp / sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Pink Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp / sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus White Sconce Double Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp/sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Gray Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp/sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Industrial Style Linear Suspension Lamp by Relco Milano, 1980s, Italy
By Relco Milano
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial style double socket linear suspension lamp by Relco Milano, 1980s Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
Dunbar Snack Table Floor Lamp, Model 4856, Designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass tripod base and distinctive brass finial. Solid brass double Edison swivel sockets and lamp cluster body with pull chains and adjustable shade riser and new brown nylon l...
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Modern Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa 197...
Metal, Brass
Norman Perry Inc. Art Pottery Double Socket Lamp
By Norman Perry
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a stunning Norman Perry, Inc. lamp with a rich art pottery body with wood cap and base, circa 1970. Streaks of green and gold enliven the richly textured brown pottery. The t...
Pottery, Wood, Paint
Pair of 18th century Delft Lamps
Located in Kensington, MD
Delft ceramic incensors now wired as double socket lamps (20'h to top of vase) View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com
Ceramic
19th Century Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Nicely mounted on an ornate bronze base fitted with a double socket lamp fixture. The measurements of the porcelain alone is 11" high and 10" diameter.
Modernist Gilt Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Very Bold Stylish Lamp with Double Socket and Original Tassle Pulls
Ceramic
Beautiful French Art Deco Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
In original Art Deco era condition, there is some tarnishing on the round chromed base. Double light socket pull chain lamp fixture. The sculpted ball and leaf design base has an org...
Gold and Silver Glass Table Lamps
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of Hollywood Regency style vintage églomisé glass table lamps in gold and silver. Tasseled pulls control double cluster sockets.
Mid-Century Modern Brass Column Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1970s Mid-Century Modern brass three tiered column floor lamp with double socket on a square base. Made in the United States.
Brass
Giacometti Inspired Sculptural Enameled Metal Tree Form Lamp
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Deep brown toned 1970s sculpted tree trunk lamp with matching finial. Nicely formed with a brass “T” bar double pivoting lamp socket and pull chain switches.
Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps with Malachite Veneer "Stone"
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of Mid-Century table lamps with malachite veneer. Two (2) beautiful malachite table lamp with double sockets, pull chains, new wiring, silk shades as seen in photos.
Stone, Malachite, 14k Gold
Sold
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau SlagGlass Double Socket Lamp W Illuminated Base
Located in Esperance, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique art nouveau slag glass lamp, that is all original.
Slag Glass
Sold
H 30 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Warren Kessler Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Vessel Double Socket Lamp Pair
By Warren Kessler
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of bronze lamps feature verdigris patination on etched bodies imitative of an archaic Asian style, twin dragon form loop handles and brass electric double light fi...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage French Floral Metal & Enamel Two Socket Table Lamp C.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage French floral metal & enamel two socket table lamp c.1940s Lovely lamp with hand crafted metal flowers with enamel The double socket lamp is French, wired for US socket...
Metal
Sold
H 22.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Arts & Crafts Phoenix School Reverse Painted Textured Glass Landscape Scene Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Reverse Painted Textured Glass Landscape Scene Double Socket Lamp in the Manner of Phoenix c1920 Measures - 22 1/2" x 16" x 16"
Glass
Exceptional Pair of Coquina Stone Cylinder Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Newly rewired and nickel plated double socket lamp. Base is a solid cylinder of natural coquina coral stone.
Nickel
19th Century English Tole Store Tea Caddy Converted to Lamp
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid 19th century English tole store tea caddy, fashioned into double socket lamp. Original polychromed paint decoration with black, red, and gilt decoration and numbered "27."
Tin
Decorative Chinoiserie Tray Table Stick Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A decorative chinoiserie tray table / stick lamp. The finely decorated tripod base supporting a chinoiserie decorated column leading to a glass covered chinoiserie tabletop terminati...
Modern Chrome Double Socket Floor Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern chrome double socket floor lamp with chrome body and heavy weighted grey steel base has two light sockets.
Chrome
Pair Antique Kutani Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair antique Japanese Kutani porcelain sake bottles converted to double socket lamps. Painted with traditional Kutani colors in a diaper pattern of florettes.
Vintage Reticulated Capodimonte Lamp with Green Background and Double Socket
Located in Houston, TX
The lamp measures 25 inches tall to the top of the lamp and the height to the brass beck is 16 inches. It is 7.5 inches at its widest point and rests on a square 6 inches by 6 inches...
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Brass Table Lamp with Double Socket
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful Japanese Meiji cloisonné table lamp. It features an enamel finish with a black field and purple, blue and pink iridescent iris flowers. The shade shown in the photo is no...
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 4 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Walter Von Nessen Double Socket Brass Cylinder Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in West Chester, PA
An original double socket cylinder table lamp in an antique brass finish by Walter Von Nessen.
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Oversize French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Urn Form Table Lamp, 2-Socket
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized French neoclassical double socket table lamp offers cast bronze base in urn form having swag, scroll and foliate decoration with central cherub mask and double handles, ...
Bronze
Mabro Hollywood Regency Japanese Chrysanthemum Table Lamps
By Mabro Murano
Located in Astoria, NY
The lamps have been fully restored with all new wiring and hardware including a double socket cluster.
Ceramic, Wood
Marbro Jade Green Ceramic Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Lamps have been rewired and feature double pull chain sockets.
Brass
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze and colors on this tall ceramic table lamp, circa 1950s made by the Marbro lighting company in perfect working condition with brass fittings and double head sockets.
Brass
Seguso for Marbro Lamp Co. Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Lamps in Mint Green
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Astoria, NY
The lamps are fully restored with all new wiring and hardware including a double socket cluster.
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Chrome Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair of Dumbell shaped Chrome Lamps with double sockets.
1940s French Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940s brass tripod floor lamp with flat legs and double Edison bulb sockets.
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.
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