Art Deco Elephant Table Lamp by Voss of Fredericia, Denmark, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Voss Belysning, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, bronzed Art Deco table lamp with motifs of an elephant and exotic birds. Made by an unknown designer and attributed to Voss of Fredericia, Denmark, 1920s-30s. Great c...
Metal
$2,724
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
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. Made in Italy in the 1970s. New electrical system.
Travertine, Metal, Brass
$2,369
H 28.35 in Dm 15.16 in
Midcentury Table Lamp Sculpture Elephant in Travertine and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing sculpture table lamp in travertine shape of a elephant with lampshade in wicker by the Italian Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Dimensions without ...
Travertine, Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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
Victorian Antique Bronze Elephant Pendant Chandelier, France, 1900
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This pendant is simply unique and charming. Produced in France around the year 1900. It has four arms in the shape of elephant heads each holding up a lightbulb and are crowned with ...
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Champleve Table Lamp with Stylized Elephant Head Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive Chinese champleve table lamp of good scale, the 6 sided angular body made of bronze with enamel inlay in foliate designs. The vase rests on a wooden plinth. Circa 1930-...
Bronze, Enamel
$2,739
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Italian Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Mannelli Bros 'circa 1970s'
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in London, GB
A joyful, real travertine stylised elephant will delight art lovers and collectors and provide lighting at the same time!
Travertine
$1,680
H 11.62 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
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. The lamp is crafted in patinated metal with a deep, bronzed finish, re...
Alabaster, Metal
$496Sale Price|33% Off
H 25.6 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Art Deco Elephant Table lamp By Voss Of Frederick’s Denmark
By Voss Belysning
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique ArtDeco elephant table lamp by Voss of Fredericia Denmark from the 1930s. 3 elephants standing on their hind legs in a circle and supporting a globe. Fluted ArtDeco column....
Aluminum
Pair of James Mont Asian Inspired Elephant Handles Brass Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large Asian inspired brass table lamps having molded geometric design and elephant head handles. Mounted on black lacquered bases. Newly wired for US with new three-way brass...
Brass
$11,800
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
A 19th Century French Ormolu Elephant Handle Lamp, Signed F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French Ormolu Elephant Handle Lamp, Signed Barbedienne, Most Probably Commissioned for a Maharajah. This Louis XVI style dore bronze lamp is the quintessential displa...
Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Cast Urn Lamps with Elephant Head Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair cast urn lamps. Solid brass with beautiful relief and detail with solid brass accents. Bronze finish applied and then distressed, revealing brass highlights hidden ...
Brass
$9,000
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
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
$2,200 / set
H 22.25 in Dm 12.5 in
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. UL Listed, each Lamp takes a regular or LED Light bulb....
Aluminum
$2,132
H 28.55 in Dm 14.57 in
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
$1,250
H 9.75 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Art Deco /Art Nouveau Carved Alabaster Elephant Lamp, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in Bernville, PA
Art Deco / Art Nouveau carved alabaster elephant lamp circa 1920-1930s. When illuminated the lamp has a beautiful and warm glow. Has some minor wear and worn edges and possibly a rep...
Alabaster
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! A rare find. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. The lamps are in ...
Wood
$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
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. Newly wired with all new chrome 3 way sockets and hardware. Measures 33" H...
Nickel
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. (Lampshade not included).
Rock Crystal
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24 in W 18.75 in D 9 in
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. No shade included. 24 in H to top of socket 60 watts.
Ceramic
$3,187Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 47 in Dm 7.5 in
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. Newly fitted and rewired...
Brass
$2,961 / item
H 29.14 in Dm 19.1 in
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
$3,554 / item
H 36.03 in Dm 21.07 in
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
$4,000 / set
H 37 in W 18 in D 14 in
Italian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Obelisk Lamps with Pagoda Shades, 1960s
By Meiselman Imports
Located in Miami, FL
This is a stunning pair of large Italian ceramic table lamps inspired by the Bernini obelisk found in the Piazza di Minerva, Rome. The midcentury blue and white pottery features a we...
Ceramic
$1,320 / set
H 21 in W 9 in D 9 in
A Pair of Large 1990s Coastal Style Elephant Table Lamps By Pacific Coast Lamps.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Large 1990s Coastal / Bohemian Style Elephant Table Lamps By Pacific Coast Lamps. Features large bases with Elephants and Botanical Pattern etched details in neutral colors...
Plaster
$7,108 / set
H 59.06 in Dm 21.66 in
Set of 2 Sculptural Elephant Leg Parota Wood Lamps by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base.
Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Wood
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
$19,850 / set
H 28 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Pr. Unusual French Baccarat White Opaline & Bronze Mounted Lamps w Elephant base
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique French Baccarat Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Opaline Crystal Rectangular Lamps with Enamel Decoration. This pair of antique French Baccarat lamps features recta...
Crystal, Bronze
$13,624 / set
H 53.15 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
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
$1,295
H 18.25 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Spelter Table Lamp with Elephant Head Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This unique metal table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp is composed of ...
Spelter
$2,369
H 14.57 in W 30.71 in D 15.75 in
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
$4,146
H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
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. One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French ceramicists Dalo The height dimens...
Ceramic
Natural Bleached Wood Elephant Sconces wth Linen Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of hand-carved, bleached Wood Elephant Wall Sconces with custom-made chocolate brown linen half shades. Antique brass finials. A large and dramatic addition to any room....
Metal
$995
H 9.75 in W 13.25 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Styled Accent or Television Lamp with Cast Gilt Figural Elephants
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco styled figural accent or 'television lamp' is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in the 1950s in the Art Deco style. The lamp has a black rec...
Marble, Metal
$4,146 / item
H 59.06 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Elephant Leg Parota Wood Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base.
Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Wood
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
$6,516 / set
H 36.03 in Dm 21.07 in
Set of 2 Sculptural Elephant Leg Parota Wood Table Lamps by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base.
Linen, Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Wood
$6,487Sale Price|25% Off
H 40 in W 9 in D 9 in
Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marbro company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name "Marbro" from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located ...
Porcelain
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
$1,900
H 31.5 in Dm 15 in
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. Lamp height including harp and lampshade 31.5" tall. L...
Teak, Wood, Cotton
$1,850
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Spelter Metal Elephant Lamp with Crackle Shade by A.P.T. NY
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco spelter metal elephant lamp with crackle shade signed A.P.T. NY. The lamp features 3 enameled green elephants sitting on a column holding up a green glass crackle s...
Metal
$10,418
H 34 in Dm 25.5 in
Amazing Art Deco & Koi Color Alabaster and Brass Elephant Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
First of all, the design is unlike anything you ever saw. The three large elephant sculptures with their detailed ears, tusks and long trunks have a serene and wise facial expression...
Alabaster, Wire, Bronze, Brass
$4,383
H 16.93 in W 20.87 in D 7.09 in
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
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. Additional information: Material: Terracotta Style: 1940s to ...
Terracotta
$2,606
H 34 in Dm 40 in
Rare and Decorative Elephant Theme Hand-Carved Art Deco Era Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
This work of lighting art from the 1930s has five hand-carved arms in the shape of elephant heads.
Glass, Wood
$1,275 / set
H 16.25 in W 8.5 in D 4.6 in
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Elephant & Palm Tree Wall Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of exotic elegance and "Old World" charm to your home with this stunning pair of hand-enhanced wall lantern sconces. These fixtures feature a beautifully detailed relief ...
Steel
$4,860
H 41.34 in W 76.38 in D 68.51 in
Slide Design Crown of Love Pendant Light in Elephant Gray by Moro, Pigatti
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conformity to the European Community Additional Information: Material: Polyethylene Color: Elephant gray (code FG) Year of production: 2015 Light source: E27 Lighting: LED 6x I3 IP...
Plastic
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