Erté Luminaire "L'amour"
By Erté
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Of etched glass, illuminated base, numbered 63/250 limited edition, signed "Erté" and manufacturer's name, good condition, chip on back foot that does not affect appearance. Size: 1...
Art Glass, Bakelite
Erté Luminaire "Flames of love"
By Erté
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Of etched glass, illuminated base, numbered 63/250 limited edition, signed "Erté" and manufacturer's name, good condition, chip on back foot that does not affect appearance. Size: 19...
Art Glass, Bakelite
Art Deco Luminaire "The Dancer" by ERTE
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Erté (Romain de Tiroff, Russian 1892-1990) Luminaire "The Dancer" from 1987, in etched glass, inscribed Erte 54/250 on bakelite post, diameter 17¾in
Glass, Bakelite
Art Deco Luminaire "The Wave" by Erté
By Erté
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Erté (Romain de Tiroff, Russian 1892-1990.) Luminaire "The Wave" from 1987, in etched glass, inscribed Erté 51/99 on bakelite post, diameter 17¾ in.
Bakelite, Glass
Sold
H 18 in W 12 in
Erte Original Etched Crystal Glass Luminaire Sculpture Tassels Signed Art Deco
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
Erte Hand Etched & Signed Glass Luminaire Sculpture "Tassels" with an Illuminating Base, listed with the Submit Best Offer option ACCEPTING OFFERS NOW: What we have here is nearly ...
Glass
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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