Bitossi Fish Scales Lamp, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large lamp in matte brown glaze augmented with a vivid yellow enameled abstract pattern. Size of base only, wired.
Ceramic
Large Glazed Ceramic Fish Scale Lamp, France, 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful French 1960s lamp with a bulbous fish scale motif glazed ceramic base in dark brown and flecked off-white, painted bright citrus yellow inside (visible in the openings bene...
Sophisticated Pair of Custom Large Fish-Scale Glaze Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of large-scale ceramic double gourd vessels, circa 1995, as new custom lamps.
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Danish Modern Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp Blue Fish Scales Decor, 1960s
By Einar Johansen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
The body of the lamp shows a repeated pattern which seems to be inspired by fish scales.
Stoneware, Fabric
Casa Pupo Pink Glazed Fish Scale Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Late 20th Century
By Casa Pupo
Located in London, GB
A pink glazed ceramic table lamp base, attributed to Casa Pupo, of waisted baluster form with a repeating fish scale relief.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hand Finished Brass Koi Fish Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand finished cast brass stylized koi fish lamps with detailed scales and fins. Rewired for use in the USA.
Brass
Italian Pottery Fish Lamp by Ivo De Santis for Gli Etruschi, Florence, Small
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Fish Table Lamp (Small Model) by Ivo De Santis for Gli Etruschi, Florence, c. 1955–65 A charming small-scale ceramic fish-form table lamp, designed by Iv...
Pottery, Wood
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring a stunning tapered square iron shade with frosted glass panels adorned with a stylized fish-scale fretwork pattern, this lamp exudes sculptural beauty and sophistication.
Wrought Iron
Danish Søholm Table Lamp in Einar Johansen Style, Dusty Lilac and Dusty Yellow
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
The lamp is decorated with a glossy dusty sand yellow and dusty lilac colored glaze turning into turquoise over a pattern in style of fish scales The lamp base in incised Søholm + D...
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fish Scale Porcelain Table Lamps with Wood Bases
Located in Southampton, NJ
Elegant pair of vintage porcelain table lamps featuring a classic Chinese fish scale relief pattern across the ceramic bodies.
Porcelain, Wood
1960s Italian Ceramic Fish Motif Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian ceramic table lamp detailed by abstract fish motifs. Large-scale lamp base that is fully restored with a black lacquer turned walnut base and newly added polished brass...
Brass
20th Century Porcelain Decorated Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Porcelain Three Light Lamps Decorated With Coy Fish And Fish Scale Motif.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Fish Scale Table Lamp
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau leaded & stained glass "Jeweled Fish Scale" table lamp by, Tiffany Studios with yellow jeweled cabachons against an intense yellow-white heavily mottled & dic...
Bronze
Heinrich Porcelain Table Lamp
By Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heinrich German porcelain fish scale table lamp. Handsome design that sits on a raised round wood base.
Porcelain, Wood
Sophisticated Pair of Large Fish-Scale Glaze Ceramic Double Gourd Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of large-scale ceramic double gourd vessels, circa 1995, as new custom lamps.
Nickel
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H 29 in W 6 in D 5 in
Porcelain Blue & White Fish Scale Table Lamp with Swan Detail, Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Toledo, OH
An unusual porcelain table lamp by Frederick Cooper. This beautiful lamp features a trophy form with swan handles and a blue fish scale surface.
Porcelain
Large Fish Scale Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large wooden block carved with fish scales, adapted to lamp
Pair of White Ceramic Asian Fish Scale Lamps
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of white ceramic lamps with an Asian fish scale motif.
Ceramic
Bronze Lamp with Original Fish Scale Shades
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL AMERICAN BRONZE DESK LAMP WITH THE ORIGINAL IREDESANT FISH SCALE SHADES.
Bronze
Bitossi Aldo Londi Fish Lamp, Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Whimsical Aldo Londi designed fish lamp with scales and pierced eye holes. It still has its paper label attached.
Pottery
Art Nouveau Figural Young Female Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early 20th century figural table lamp with fish scales design glass shade. Lamp base is spelter with cold paint finish.
Spelter
Great Pair of Fish Scaled Brass Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Here is a beautiful pair of brass lamps with fish scale detail.
Brass
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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