Post Moderne Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Post Moderne period drip glaze ceramic table lamp. The tall baluster vase is elegantly turned and glazed with a black drip glazed with blue flame like edges over a speckled cream b...
Ceramic
$1,075 / set
Brown Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of mid century drip glaze ceramic table lamps with custom shades.
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps on Sculpted Wood Bases - a Pair.
Ceramic
Large Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and impressive ceramic table lamp. This lamp has a beautiful variegated orange, brown, and yellow drip glaze.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp in Royal Haeger Style
By Royal Haeger
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful ceramic drip glaze table lamp. This lamp has multi-colored swirled drips on a brown background and a faux wood metal base.
Metal
Pair of Large Drip Glazed Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1970s pair of large Mid-Century Modern style drip glazed ceramic table lamps that measure 23.00 inches height to top of socket.
Ceramic
Vintage Pair 1960s Drip Glaze Blue Green Table Lamps Newly Wired Brass Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of beautiful blue green drip glaze ceramic table lamps with original brass bases they we had newly plated in brass.
Brass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty ceramic lamp with a drip glaze finish. It has been re-wired and fitted with a new nickel socket. The caps and base were left in their original off white paint. There are som...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning, Large scale Mid Century ceramic table lamp. Lamp features gorgeous high gloss drip glaze in various shades of blue.
Ceramic
Off White And Orange Ceramic Drip Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This ceramic table lamp brings Mid Century character with their sculptural silhouettes and drip-glaze detailing.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Ceramic Drip Glaze Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage pottery table lamp. This amazing table lamp boasts a mesmerizing drip glaze in sophisticated neutral and opulent gold tones. Adorned with a teak detail on the neck,...
Ceramic, Teak
Pair of English Ceramic Drip Table Lamps, Hand Thrown, Glazed Finish
Located in London, GB
Large pair of art studio hand thrown and coiled ceramic stoneware table lamps with brass fittings.
Ceramic
$1,850 / set
Pair of Mid Century Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking pair of mid-century ceramic lamps brings sculptural presence and rich surface detail to any room. Each lamp features a molten, hand-applied drip-glaze that creates beau...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece, beautifully colored and designed. Caught our eye right away. Would stand out in about any setting, modern or otherwise. Comes as shown. Needs lamp shade. ...
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,800 / set
Pair Of 1960's Ceramic Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's drip glazed ceramic lamps. The ceramic lamps have a lovely textured glazed finish and are mounted on Bronzed colored bases. The lamps have been Newly rewired with adju...
Ceramic
Large Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp — Emerald Drip Glaze, Tall Tapered Form
Located in London, GB
Serpentine is a large, hand-thrown ceramic table lamp with a tall, gently tapered body, finished in a drip-glazed emerald and bronze.
Ceramic
1960s Fat Lava Pottery Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze Denmark
By Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Scandinavian Modern Pottery Fat Lava Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze from Denmark 1960s Style of European Raymor Lamp has the European socket to adapt to the lampshade.
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic lamp with a drip glaze in various colors 42x22 Base Only 28x8 Shade Not Included
Ceramic
$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent Pair of Orange Oversized Squatty Danish Lava Drip Glaze Lamps Modern
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top gorgeous pair of orange huge squatty lava drip glaze lamps. These are gigantic colorful pieces of art that are also a fabulous lamps! I love these lamps so much i had to...
Ceramic
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps, 1960s, David Cressey Style
By David Cressey
Located in South Jordan, UT
Pair of David Cressey style glazed ceramic table lamps, 1960 production. The lamp pair has stunning unglazed ceramic bodies with drip glazing and are priced as a pair.
Ceramic
David Cressey Glazed Drip Texture Ceramic Table Lamp for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 35in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp Shade: 12in H x 18in W ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histo...
Brass
$1,447 / set
Mid Century Tan Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Tan Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 21.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 32.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
Ceramic
$1,950 / set
Vintage MCM Drip Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps showcases the vibrant, organic beauty of 1960s artisanal pottery. Each lamp features a sophisticated bulbous silhouette with an e...
Ceramic
Huge Pair Of Orange Drip Glaze Lamps Mid-century Modern Danish
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent huge pair of orange drip glaze lamps with light up bottoms. These amazing lamps retain their original huge drum shades with textured wool trim. The lamps make a huge st...
Ceramic
Lava Red Drip Glaze Hand Thrown Ceramic Body Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Lava red with orange and yellow drip glazed hand thrown ceramic bodied table lamp.
Wood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Large Coral Drip Glaze Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Coral drip glazed ceramic gourd form table lamp with intrinsic bobeche, walnut wood base and partial stem.
Brass
$902Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Drip Glaze Root Beer Float Brown and White Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The layers of glaze, brown, rust, sienna and white are design genius on this 1960s table lamp from an auction of distinctive, vintage lighting. It is vintage but looks like the glaze...
Brass
Blue Green Black Drip Glaze Italian Pottery Ceramic Onion Shape Table Lamp MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blue Green Black Drip Glaze Italian Pottery Ceramic Onion Shape Table Lamp MINT!
Brass
$4,272 / set
A Pair of Ocean Blue Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps.
Located in London, GB
+VAT England, made to order. A pair of ceramic baluster lamps decorated with a dripping ocean blue glaze to the rim, on a pale celadon ground. Height 30.00cm Height with shade 55.0...
Ceramic
Elegant Pair of Drip Glaze Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage drip glaze ceramic double gourd lamps, circa 1980s. Exceptional range of color and finish. Sublime jewelry for any room. Excellent restored condition. The ...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue Ceramic Drip Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue Ceramic Drip Glazed Pottery Table Lamp on Teak Wood Base.
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps showcases the expressive beauty of the drip glaze technique, a hallmark of 1970s artisanal ceramic design.
Brass
Belgian Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair, Flambé Drip Glaze, New Silk Shades
By Amitābha Studio, Thulin
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A pair of Belgian Art Deco ceramic table lamps, baluster vases in a flowing flambé drip glaze from Faïenceries de Thulin.
Brass
Large Mid Century Textured Drip Glaze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual graphic black and white glazed table lamp, on turned wood base. This stunning example is in very good, original, clean and working condition. The black and white color way ma...
Ceramic
$438Sale Price|25% Off
Paul Hanson Cobalt Blue Drip Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp w/Shade
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Paul Hanson Cobalt Blue Drip Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Table Lamp with Matching Shade Beautiful drip desi...
Brass
$896Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with Cream Fuchsia Green Drip Lava Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome large Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp with a cream, fuchsia, and green lava drip glaze on a wood base.
Metal
Danish Art Nouveau MA&S Tall Ceramic Table Lamp Purple Beige Drip Glaze, 1920s
By Daniel Folkmann Andersen, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a tall ceramic table lamp from Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S).
Metal
Pair large Modernist Drip Glazed Ceramic / Iron base Lamps / Fantoni Style
By Gambone Fantoni
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair large Modernist Drip Glazed Ceramic / Iron base Lamps / Fantoni Style...I believe these to be made in Italy ?
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Pottery Lamps
By David Cressey
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of large boxy shape ceramic table lamps from the Mid-Century Modern era.
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) drip glaze lamp is a true statement piece, featuring a beautifully rounded ceramic body with a rich brown and golden yellow glaze that ...
Metal
Large Mid Century Orange Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A large mid century orange drip glaze lamp. Vibrant orange color with hints of yellow and green drips into the brown base. Expertly mounted on a brass and brown metal base. Wired and...
Ceramic
$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Gorgeous Pair of Cobalt Blue Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of large scale cobalt blue drip glaze lamp with their original floral lamps shades.There is a slight dimpled texture to the glaze which is a rich cobalt blue. The bras...
Ceramic
Mid Century 1960s Large Splatter Drip Glaze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Mid-Century Modern vintage stacked urn lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. The ribbed, urn-shaped ceramic base with stacked balls has a deep Tuscan yellow high gloss glaze w...
Ceramic
Monumental 1960s Lava Drip Glaze Studio Craft Pottery Table Lamp MCM
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A monumental ceramic table lamp featuring a light pink, taupe and brown colorway of drip lava glaze.
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Twentieth Century Peacock blue and green drip glaze table lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
Vibrant but graceful peacock blue ,green and a touch of yellow drip glaze ceramic 1960s Italian table lamps with their original shades .
Ceramic
Pair Mid-Century Modern Drip Flambe Ceramic Table Lamps Haeger 1950s
By Haeger, Royal Haeger
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking pair of vintage ceramic table lamps feature Modernist bulbous form with elongated neck, decorated with blue flambe drip glaze and mounted on solid wood bases.
Ceramic, Pottery, Fruitwood
$1,871Sale Price / set|25% Off
Mid-20th Century MCM Ceramic Orange & Black Glossy Drip Glaze Lamps, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic orange & black glossy drip glaze table lamps with new black linen-like drum shades, a pair.
Metal
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Richly-Colored American 1960s Gourd-Form Drip-Glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of compressed form covered overall in an ivory and brown drip-glaze over a caramel ground, measures: height 12.5" to top of ceramic, 25" to top of shade.
Ceramic
Studio Art Pottery Jar Table Lamp with Sgraffito and Drip Glaze Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage studio pottery lamp features complex hand-painted decor on white ceramic or porcelain body. The design explores underwater environment with marine imagery used in all p...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Chic Pair of Large-Scale Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps in Caramel and Sultanabad Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of drip glaze ceramic vessels as custom lamps. Fabulous scale, form and range of color. Lovely solid brass petal neck detail. Exceptional materials and craftsmanship....
Brass
Tall Design Technics Taupe Mottled Drip Glaze Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1960's
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Lee Rosen for design-technics glazed geologic art pottery table lamp. Small footprint.
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Of Mid-century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Lamps Danish
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of mid-century modern orange drip glaze lamps with XL original textured shades. These lamps are very large and colorful with their thick orange glaze dripped over a ma...
Ceramic
Pair of Royal Haeger Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Drip Table Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful pair of table lamps attributed to Royal Haeger. These ceramic lamps have a ginger jar shape with a vibrantly colored drip glaze.
Brass
Italian Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp with Running Glaze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Raw looking italian table light executed in a chamotte clay type with running drip glazes in light green, white and brown. Studio-made in Italy circa 1970-75. It comes mounted with a...
Ceramic
Pair of Drip Glaze Lamps, Black with Shades of Blue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Pair of Drip Glaze Lamps, Black with Shades of Blue Possibly Danish made Base of lamps are 4.75" Height with harp 28", without harp 15.75" Both lamps in good working condition. Cera...
Brass
Huge Squatty Drip Glaze Lamp Mid-century Danish Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Over the top gorgeous huge squatty lava drip glaze lamp. This is one gigantic colorful piece of art that is also a fabulous lamp! I love this piece so much i had to own one for mysel...
Brass
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
A Richly-colored American 1960's Gourd-form Drip-glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
of compressed form covered overall in an ivory and brown drip-glaze over a caramel ground
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 25.5 in Dm 16.5 in
1960s Turquoise Blue Lava Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a magnificent 1960s turquoise blue lava drip glazed ceramic table lamp on walnut wood base.
Ceramic
Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A small Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp with a thumbprint drip glaze. Includes vintage lampshade.
Ceramic
Pair of Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Gorgeous colors and a lovely, graceful shape. RELOCATION SALE. REDUCED from $1500 to 460.00 Bases are 8" diameter at the widest, 13" tall, linen shades (not included) are 1...
Ceramic
Pair of Large Drip Glazed Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1970s pair of large Mid-Century Modern style drip glazed ceramic table lamps that measure 23.00 Inches Height to top of socket.
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Polychrome Drip Glazed Ceramic Ovoid Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stunning midcentury polychrome drip glazed ceramic ovoid form table lamps, circa 1960s.
Brass
Large-Scale Drip Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A 1960s ceramic lamp with a multi-color drip glaze. Primary colors are white, black and light brown. Vintage shade included. Ceramic portion of lamp measures 23.5 inches in height.
1960s Pair of Walnut and Turquoise Ceramic Drip Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Victoria, BC
Unique pair of 1960s ceramic drip glazed lamps on brushed metal base, with solid walnut necks. Exceptional condition - includes original shades. Measures: Shade diameter 16.25". ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Tall Orange Drip Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dark grey ceramic vase with a bright orange drip glaze. Beautiful color combination. Lucite base. The height of the lamps from bottom to top of ceramic is 22 inches.
Ceramic
Beautiful Pair of Lime Green Glaze Drip Ceramic Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of lime green midcentury lamps with a glazed drip finish in good condition still has the original wiring, shades not included.
Unavailable
H 45 in Dm 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Monumental Ceramic Drip Glaze Table Lamps and Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Quintessential Mid-Century Modern monumental ceramic "Fat" drip glaze lava lamps with original fabric shades. This coveted pair of lamps feature a bright white and beige grou...
Brass
Dramatic Drip Glaze Table Lamp in Ocean Blue, circa 1960
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A ceramic table lamp with dramatic drip glaze in ocean blue, circa 1960.
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of American Ceramic Drip Glaze and Brass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of American ceramic drip glaze and brass table lamps. This pair of ceramic lamps features an avocado green ground with turquoise, brown and shades of green.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burnt Mustard Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century era drip glaze ceramic lamp. The lamp is finished in a Classic burnt mustard tone. Stamped on bottom: Bassman lamp. Height is 24 3/4" without...
Ceramic
Mid Century Akron Ceramic Lava Drip Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Make a striking statement with this Mid-Century Akron ceramic lava drip lamp, a true gem from the retro design era. Known for its dramatic textures and bold color contrasts, this lam...
Ceramic
Monumental Drip Glaze Light
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A striking, overscale Mid-Century, Danish light in a vibrant drip glaze motif. Having an eye catching inferno red and orange overall color palette.
Ceramic, Paint
Unavailable
H 17 in W 12 in D 8 in
Happy Tears "Drip" Table Lamp, Molten, Metallic Glaze on Stoneware, Linen Shade
Located in New York, NY
Tear Drip Lamp Water signifies change, and these handmade Tear Drip ceramic table lamps are a beautiful reminder of the transformative power of nature and light.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Lamps Pair with New Drum Shades
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of pristine Mid-Century Modern drip glaze lamps in a rich cinnamon/gold/burnt orange palette. Fantastic condition. Include new, textured, Mid-Century-appropriate drum shades whi...
Ceramic
Pair of Blue-Green Drip Glaze and Gilt Royal Haeger Attributed Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent pair of midcentury drip glaze lamps in blue and green tones, with particularly excellent variegation to the glaze and pleasing craquelure, believed to be Royal Haeger. Hard...
Metal
Ceramic Glazed Cubes Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
An excellent lava/drip glazed cubes lamp in mottled brown and green tones. Demountable and wired with a new UL socket and brass socket sleeve. Several custom-made shades available if...
Pair of Sinuous Ceramic Table Lamps
By Marioni
Located in Calenzano, IT
Pair of sinuous ceramic table lamps and shades. Sinuous ceramic table lamps decorated in platinum hand painted over a dripped glazed surface.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s. A beautiful biomorphic rendering of a nautilus shell with mottled surface, glazed in shades of la...
Ceramic, Wood
1970s Lava Glaze Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Great 1970's lamp with gorgeous drip glaze over a textured matte glaze, reminiscent of igneous rock.
Ceramic
Pair of Curvy Ceramic Table Lamps
By Marioni
Located in Calenzano, IT
Pair of curvy ceramic table lamps and shades. Sinuous ceramic table lamps decorated in Platinum hand-painted over a dripped glazed surface.
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Decorative Rings
By Marioni
Located in Calenzano, IT
Pair of ceramic table lamps with decorative rings and shades.
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Jar Form Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of midcentury jar form ceramic table lamps, circa 1950s-1960s. These artisan thrown lamps are drip glazed in natural earth tones mounted in turned wood bases and wired ...
Brass
Pair of Graphic Postmodern Ceramic Jar Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of graphic Postmodern ceramic jar form table lamps, circa 1970s-1980s. These highly decorative artisan crafted polychrome drip glazed lamps are designed with an incised...
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Midcentury polychrome ceramic jar form table lamps, circa 1960s. These stunning and graphic Artisan thrown ceramic drip glazed lamps are wired with brass fittings.
Brass
Unavailable
H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Art Deco Muncie Pottery Skyscraper Designs Attributed to Ruben Haley
By Muncie Pottery, Reuben Haley
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Muncie Pottery Skyscraper Designs Attributed to Ruben Haley. Lamp base. Original pair of uncommon skyscraper lamp-base designs by Haley for Muncie, in pleasing rose over t...
Ceramic, Wood
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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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.