$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Tall Striped Turquoise Blue Ceramic Lamp Walnut Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous tall striped blue and turquoise table lamp with its original drum shade. The lamp retains its original wiring in working condition.
Ceramic, Walnut
Modern White Textured Ceramic Table Lamp by Aerin for Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Topped with a classic linen drum shade, the lamp provides a warm, even glow that enhances both ambient and task lighting.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Metal and Wood, German Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The square bars of the base can also be found in the shaft of the lamp. The drum-shaped shade is covered in two parts.
Metal
Striking Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Floor Lamp with Table, France, ca. 1920–1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its tall, slender column rises elegantly to a large drum-shaped shade. The lamp is fitted with a later resin shade from the 1960s, which complements the piece’s character and scale; ...
Resin, Wood
Mouth blown Glass Collared Column Lamp in Clear Cristallo and Bronzed Brass
Located in London, GB
Such that the open ends can be joined in the middle with the hand cast Brass disc and two semi circular bands that hold the stem together with the use of hand made brass screws - all...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Funky Pair of Mid-Century Modern Asian-Inspired Table Lamps - Unique Design
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This is a matching pair of vintage table lamps, each featuring a distinctive cylindrical base and a wide, gently tapered drum shade.
Metal
Eiffel Tower Paris Pencil Reed & Bend Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted tall Mid-Century Modern Eiffel Tower Paris pencil reed, cane & bamboo floor lamp with Drum Shade. It is wired for the U.S. and uses a regular or LED bulb.
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Handmade Yves Floor Lamp in Hammered Brass and Walnut Matte by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Topped with a neutral fabric drum shade, the Yves lamp diffuses a soft, inviting glow, making it an ideal addition to elegant living rooms, bedrooms, or refined office spaces.
Brass
Art Deco Gilded Wood Palm Tree Table Lamp, France, 1940, Unique Design
Located in Austin, TX
It has been newly wired to fit US standards and includes a silk blend white drum shade. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.
Gold Leaf
Model "2822" Floor Lamp with Geometric Elements by KLK, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design features charming contrasts, such as, the square brass base that grounds the lamp, and the drum shade, which breaks the angularity of the base.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Extendable Wall Lamp with Black Metal Frame and Drum Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Mid-Century Italian wall lamp. This industrial style wall lamp has a black enameled metal frame with an extendable drum shade balanced by a counterweight light switch!
Metal
$2,815Sale Price|20% Off
Maison Charles Pomme de Pin 'Pine Cone' Table Lamp in Matt & Polished Nickel
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in London, GB
Each section of the Pinecone is hand cast individually and set on the hand cast stepped Bronze plinth The lamp has 3 x E14 Lamp holders max 40 Watt each pointing down (as with all M...
Brass, Bronze
French Pair Empire Dore Bronze Winged Putti Candelabras
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Each lamp comes with a black round parchment paper drum shade.
Bronze
Gianni Pinna Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This surface-mounted fixture lamp features a drum-shaped shade made of hammered copper, showcasing the artist's distinctive style.
Copper
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Floor Lamp, Lacquered Wood
By Tommi Parzinger, William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
Includes the lamps original silk drum shade showing some signs of wear to the interior with years of use to go.
Brass
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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