Maitland Smith Bronze Figural Elephant Table Lamp Faux Tooled Leather Shade (A)
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Bronze Figural Elephant Table Lamp Faux Tooled Leather Shade (A).
Bronze
Pair Chinoiserie White Glazed Ceramic Elephant Table Lamps Asian Animal Motives
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Chinoiserie Style Pair of Off-White vintage glazed ceramic Table Lamps with Elephant 2D Motives and deeply incised base.
Aluminum
Frederick Cooper Hollywood Regency Ceramic Elephant Safari Palm Tree Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Cooper Hollywood Regency Porcelain Elephant Safari Palm Tree Table Lamp on Painted Metal Base.
Metal
Vintage Ross & Seeley Chinoiserie Tall Blue White Porcelain Elephant Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ross & Seeley Chinoiserie Tall Blue and White Porcelain Elephant Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 46" H (to finial) x 36" H (to light socket) x 8.25" W x 7.2...
Porcelain
Midcentury Pair of Table Lamps Elephant in Travertine and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of sculpture table lamps in travertine and brass shape of a elephant by Fratelli Mannelli.
Travertine, Metal, Brass
Vintage Boho Hand Carven Trio of Elephants Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible pair of hand carved table lamps. They highly coveted trio of elephants with all their tusks intact!
Wood
Art Deco, Elephant Table Lamp with Alabaster Globe, Early 20th Century, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Art Deco table lamp depicting an elephant carrying an alabaster globe, dating from the 1920s–1940s.
Alabaster, Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze Figures of the Elephants Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Fine cast gilt bronze figures of the kneeled elephants mounted as lamps, embellished with rock crystals, circa 1920.
Rock Crystal
$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage pair of Wood Carved Elephant Table Lamps Newly Lacquered & Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage wood carved elephant table lamps. These have been newly lacquered in a gloss white.
Nickel
Vintage Italian Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Mannelli Bros 'circa 1970s'
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in London, GB
A vintage travertine whimsical elephant table lamp by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s).
Travertine
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Elephant Bust Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two dramatic white ceramic table lamps in the shape of an elephant bust, sitting on a cool piece of Lucite.
Ceramic
Ceramic lamp with an "elephant skin" effect, by Gilles Caffier, limited edition
By Gilles Caffier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Textured ceramic lamp with an "elephant skin" effect, by Gilles Caffier, signed, dated, and numbered /60 Lampshade Diam. 37 x 27 Lamp Diam. 18 x 47 Total 37 x 72.5 Brown 2015 42/60 ...
Ceramic
$3,187Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Tall Hand-Carved Hardwood "Trio of Elephants" Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of expertly carved, one of a kind, trio of elephants table lamps. Carved from two pieces of hardwood, the single piece base and the baluster style stem.
Brass
Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with Rings and Elephant Head Motif, Europe, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed ceramic table lamp with rings and elephant head motif. Made in Europe during the 20th century.
Ceramic
French Modern, A Vintage Table Lamp in Stone with Elephant Motifs, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid century table lamp in stone. Made in France in the 1970s. The lamp features a unique stone base adorned with intricate elephant motifs, blending natural elements with ...
Stone
Pr. Unusual French Baccarat White Opaline & Bronze Mounted Lamps w Elephant base
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
France, Circa: 1880 Height of Lamp without Electrical Fitting: 15 inches
Crystal, Bronze
Set of 2 Sculptural Elephant Leg Parota Wood Lamps by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sculptural Elephant Leg Parota Wood Lamps by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Floor Lamp: Ø 55 x H 150 cm.
Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Wood
Small Elephant Leg Parota Wood Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Elephant Leg Parota Wood Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 48.5 x H 74 cm.
Wood, Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene
Huge 1970s Elephant Tusk Lamps in Resin by Marie-Claude de Fouquières
By Marie-Claude de Fouquieres
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of orange elephant tusk lamps. Ordered in 1974 Great condition Re-wired
Resin
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The lamp is composed of a metal body with three cast spelter elephant heads on the sides, with the trunks functioning as feet.
Spelter
Medium Elephant Leg Parota Wood Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Elephant Leg Parota Wood Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 53.5 x H 91 cm.
Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Wood
Large One of a Kind Ceramic Sculpture Lamp base "Elephant" by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Large hand-sculpted ceramic lamp base, stylized elephant stoneware glazed in Khaki color enamel.
Ceramic
Art Deco Styled Accent or Television Lamp with Cast Gilt Figural Elephants
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The lamp has a black rectangular marble base and an upright painted metal shade.
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1970s Large Ceramic Elephant Table Lamp, Tusk Finial, Plug-In
Located in Stamford, CT
Measures: 34" to sockets. 19.5" to top of ceramic body. Takes two standard bulbs. Tusk style finial.
Ceramic
1980s Heavy Metal Chrome Elephant Floor Lamp as Side Table Postmodern Design
Located in München, DE
Very rare chrome metal elephant as a floor lamp or table lamp. Great postmodern design from the 1980s.
Metal, Chrome
1970's Indian Carved Teak Wood Elephant Sculpture Lamp w/ Haitian Cotton Shade
Located in New York, NY
Indian hand carved teakwood lamp with three elephants on lotus flower base. Features original Haitian cotton string lampshade.
Teak, Wood, Cotton
Large Elephant Leg Parota Wood Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Elephant Leg Parota Wood Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 55 x H 150 cm.
Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Wood
Set of 2 Sculptural Elephant Leg Parota Wood Table Lamps by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sculptural Elephant Leg Parota Wood Table Lamps by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Medium: Ø 53.5 x H 91 cm.
Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Wood
Elephant Table Lamp Hand Carved Wood and Copper Aldo Tura for Macabo Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Not many Aldo Tura pieces can be compared to this unique table lamp, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Aldo Tura lamps were done in small editions and the detail and level of ...
Copper
$318 / item
Gold Elephant Black Candle Box
Located in Paris, FR
Candle box gold elephant black made in porcelain with elephant on the lid. In black finish porcelain in 24-karat gold-plated. Include paraffin wax with single wick. Delivered in ...
Gold Plate
$318 / item
Gold Elephant White Candle Box
Located in Paris, FR
Candle box gold elephant white made in porcelain with elephant on the lid. In white finish porcelain in 24-karat gold-plated. Include paraffin wax with single wick. Delivered in a lu...
Gold Plate
SABINO France opalescent Art Deco 1930 glass "Elephant and cub" signed.
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp in Art Deco glass signed SABINO opalescent Elephant and cub with chrome base signed on the base and piece.
Art Glass
$2,062 / set
Elephant Set of Two Tealight Holders
Located in Paris, FR
Tealight Holders Elephant Set of Two with aluminium in brass vintage finish and with clear glass. Candles not included. Dimensions: L30.5xD24xH64cm each. Set of Two: 1750,00€. Unit...
Brass
Regency Style Bronze Elephant Candle Holder Sconces
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of elephant candle sconces in cast bronze. Regency style with a hint of colonial fauna. Each elephant head has a twisted gilt bronze candle holder suspended from its trunk. Us...
Bronze
Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful and large pair of Japanese Meji period bronze elephant handled table lamps the bodies cast with three toed dragons holding pearls and birds,in wonderful condition. 22" h...
Bronze
Travertine Table Lamp by Fratelli Manelli
By Fratelli Manelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Travertine elephant table lamp manufactured by Fratelli Manelli in Italy, circa 1970s.
Travertine, Chrome
Chinese Gilt Brass Mounted Celadon Porcelain Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid 20th Century Chinese Gilt Brass Mounted Celadon porcelain lamp with molded elephant ring handles and matching finial.
Brass
$1,756Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of circular Geometric Postmodern 1980s Table lamps
Located in Madison, WI
Very incredible pair of 1980s ceramic table lamps in elephant gray. Sculptural, bauhaus shaped, in the manner of Hollywood Regency meets Memphis Milano.
Ceramic
Antique Italian Florentine Hand-Carved & Gilt Finished Floor Lamp & Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The lamp is paired with a contemorary artisan made shade with hand-crafted panels with decorative elephants.
Gesso, Softwood
$11,175 / item
Light Elephant Wall Lamp by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Light elephant wall lamp by Imperfettolab 2011 Designer : Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 100 x D 135 X H 95 cm Materials: Fibreglass Nature and its creatures immersed in a dream...
Fiberglass
Vintage Elephant Oil Lamp by Ibuki, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Elephant Oil Lamp by Ibuki, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Ceramic Wall Lamp with Elephant Decoration by Alexandre Constanta
Located in Marseille, FR
Ceramic wall lamp with elephant decoration by Alexandre Constanda in Vallauris, dimension 50 cm by 46 cm by 29 cm.
Terracotta
Elephant Grey Cupole 80 Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Cupole 80 Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 40 cm.
Other
Anglo-Indian Teak Elephant Lotus Lamp Side Table Mid 20th Century
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A vintage Anglo-Indian lamp or side table from the mid 20th century. The table features four matching relief carved panels to the octagon shaped top and three matching elephants on ...
Teak
Rare Indian bronze Elephant oil Lamp Hindu Asian art antiques C 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Rare and sculptural Indian bronze oil lamp cast in the form of an elephant with raised lamp column and dish.
Brass
Stunning Realistic Hand Painted Elephants Head Side End Lamp Table Round Glass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this realistically cast hand painted Elephants head side table with beautiful serene expression A wonderful looking piece, the look in the eyes is so dee...
Glass, Resin
1900 Elephant Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Marseille, FR
Elephant wall lamp from 1900 in bronze mounted on a carved wooden mandala.
Bronze
Anglo Indian Export Hardwood Elephant Inlaid Side Lamp End Wine Table Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small Anglo Indian hand carved Rosewood & inlaid side table I have two other versions of this table listed under my other items, o...
Hardwood
Rare Anglo-Indian Export Taj Mahal Elephant Hardwood Inlaid Side Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Anglo Indian hand carved rosewood and inlaid side table depicting the Taj Mahal I have two other versions of this ta...
Hardwood
$1,131Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Satsuma Porcelain and Bronze Vase Transformed into a Lamp 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
The feet are in the shape of an elephant's head. Transformed into a lamp at the beginning of the 20th century, this vase has a removable leather compartment containing the electric...
Bronze
Lovely Antique Satsuma Lamp Vase Set with Cranes and Turtles, Japan 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration of cranes and turtles. With elephant handles. Both lamps are working! The additions are bronze Condition: Overall condition; Vase 1; res...
Earthenware
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.
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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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