$1,420 / item
Bronze Dome Cantilever Walnut Table Lamp
By Alex Booker Studio
Located in London, GB
Bronze Patina Brass Dome Handturned Walnut Pebble Cantilever Table Lamp. Pure oil finish. Linen Cable. Inline Dimmer.
Brass
$1,014 / item
Natural Linen Cone Walnut Table Lamp
By Alex Booker Studio
Located in London, GB
Natural Linen Cone Shade Handturned Walnut Pebble. Pure oil finish. Bronze Patina Brass. Linen Cable. Inline Dimmer. Sphere III Dim to Warm bulb Included. Designed by Alex Bo...
Brass
$1,487 / item
Double Matte White Glass Dome Oak Table Lamp
By Alex Booker Studio
Located in London, GB
Matte White Glass Domes. Handturned Oak Pebble. Pure oil finish. Satin Brass. Linen Cable. Inline Dimmer. Sphere III Dim to Warm bulbs Included. Designed by Alex Booker Stud...
Brass
$1,758 / item
Fluted Double Sphere Smoked Oak Bronze Table Lamp
By Alex Booker Studio
Located in London, GB
Fluted Reeded Glass Tube Handturned Smoked Oak Pebble. Smoked treatment. Pure oil finish. Bronze Patina Brass. Linen Cable. Inline Dimmer. Sphere III Dim to Warm bulbs Include...
Brass
$3,800
Vintage Book Stack Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's English bound books wood lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height tot shade rest: 28" Base: 10" x 8"
Wood
$1,525 / item
Book Table Lamp by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Book table lamp by Contain. Dimensions: D 7 x W 33 x H 20.5 cm (standard length).
Stone, Brass
Handsome Library Book Press Lamp and Candlestick Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome library book press lamp and candlestick lamp. Attributed to Frederick Cooper, great attention to detail.
Mahogany
Walnut and Fruitwood Book Press Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic table lamp in the form of a Victorian wood screw book press.
Brass
$2,350 / item
Book Ends Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Book Ends Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: D35 x H84 cm Materials: Brushed brass/ black marble/ white cotton shade Other finishes available.
Marble, Brass
$500Sale Price|33% Off
Frederick Cooper Trompe L'oeil Book Motife Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome table lamp having a column that looks like a collection of leather books and having a handsome wooden top and bottom. No shade included.
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century French Leather Faux Book Table Lamp with Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a refined literary accent to a desk, library, or bedside with this distinctive French table lamp, crafted circa 1970. The sculptural base is designed as a stack of faux leather...
Leather
$550Sale Price|42% Off
19th Century Antique Mahogany Book Press Table Lamp with Brass Accents
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Mahogany Book Press Mounted as a Table Lamp. 32.75" H x 13" W x 10.5" D.
Brass
Set of 2 Book Ends Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
The design of this lamp is inspired by book ends. Crafted from black marble, brushed brass and a white cotton shade.
Marble, Brass
Italian modern adjustable reading lamp The Itty Bitty Book Light Zelco Rare 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern adjustable reading lamp The Itty Bitty Book Light by Zelco Rare, 1990s Adjustable reading lamp The Itty Bitty Book Light in white plastic.
Plastic
Gianfranco Fini mod. "Spaziale" light sculpture for New Lamp, Italy ca. 1970
By Gianfranco Fini, New Lamp
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Also published in the book "Light" Lamps 1968–1973: new Italian design by Fulvio and Napoleone Ferrari, number 131.
Stainless Steel
Table Lamp by BD Lumica, Italy, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare comic book lumica lamp whose design is attributed to Willy Rizzo, produced in Spain in the 1970s.
Bentwood
Ennio Lucini, Cespuglio Lamp, 1970 for DH Guzzini
By D. H. Guzzini, Ennio Lucini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
It has also been described as "a desk-cloud, a ghost in the jar" (A. Morello in the book Light: Lamps 1968-1973 by Fulvio and Napoleone Ferrari).
Aluminum
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Stiffel Silk Handmade Lamp Shade in Soft Tan Dove Gray Traditional Transitional
By Stiffel
Located in Round Top, TX
Then, on the other side of the lamp, stand a book or another vertical item and measure the distance from the wall to the book.
Metal
Model 8½ table lamp with optic fibres by Jürgen Fischer for Zanotta, 1960s
By Fischer J., Zanotta
Located in Rotterdam, NL
As described by Fulvio and Napoleone Ferrari in their book on Italian lighting: "Table lamp radiating diffused light.
Metal
Vintage Art Deco Table Lamp With Chrome Base And Frosted Glass Shade French 30's
Located in North Miami, FL
This lamp looks modern yet deco. It is for an intimate setting on a table or desk as an accent lamp. it is electrified and does not show the cord in the photos.
Chrome
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School fringed copper desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s
By Conrad Fehn
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An exceptionally rare, signed Conrad Fehn Amsterdam School desk lamp - identical to the example featured in the famous reference work 'Living in the Amsterdam School' (see in the vid...
Copper
RONSON Art Deco 1920 Polar Bear And Iceberg Desk Lamp In Bronze and Art-Glass
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace.
Bronze, Steel, Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 19 in Dm 11.75 in
c 1930 French Table Lamp Made With Old Leather Books, Manner of Jansen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Book lamp, in the manner of Jansen. The base is fabricated from two old leather books, "Goldsmith Poetic Works" and "Alfred the Great."
Leather
Marble Book
By Koen van Guijze
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
sophisticated and minimal, let the natural stone tell a good story. like the case of a beautiful book, the inside gives light a piece of natural art, a statement when switched on or off
Marble
Scenic HANDEL Desk Lamp with Forest Filigree Overlay
By Handel Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Shade is 7.75" in diameter and 6" high. This lamp is pictured in the Handel Lamp book by Hibel, page 50.
Glass
Unavailable
H 13 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Carved Wood and Iron Book Form Candlesticks Lamps, Italian, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An amusing pair of polychrome and parcel-gilt carved wooden candlesticks in the form of stacks of books with a forged iron candlestick with holder to the top, now electrified as lamp...
Iron
Akii, Nightbook LED Book Light, White
Located in New Milford, CT
Steel / aluminum / acrylic / leather White Measures: 8.5” H x 6” W x .6” D 4w LED AC adapter (AC100-240V) Design by Naoaki Iwamatsu and Takaaki Maeda Designed to ...
Aluminum, Steel
Akii, Nightbook LED Book Light, Grey
Located in New Milford, CT
Steel / Aluminum / Acrylic / Leather Grey Measures: 8.5” H x 6” W x .6” D 4w LED AC adapter (AC100-240V) Design by Naoaki Iwamatsu and Takaaki Maeda Designed to b...
Aluminum, Steel
Akii, Nightbook LED Book Light, Navy Blue
Located in New Milford, CT
Steel / Aluminum / Acrylic / Leather Navy Blue Measures: 8.5” H x 6” W x .6” D 4w LED AC adapter (AC100-240V) Design by Naoaki Iwamatsu and Takaaki Maeda Designed...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Of Unique French Art Deco Style Gilt Mounted Book Form Smokey Cut Rock Crystal Lamps, 20th Century.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of unique French Art Deco Style gilt mounted smokey cut rock crystal book form lamps, 20th century.
Giltwood
Pair of Table Lamps Doves French Pottery
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Table Lamps. Originally Book Ends mounted as Lamps. Double Brass Base.
Brass
Genuine Antique Leather Book Lamp
Located in London, GB
The lamp measures 50cm High without the shade. The book base measures 37cm x 25cm.
Leather, Paper
Sold
H 27.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Three Tier Tall Mid-Century Maitland Smith Book Lamps, Original Shades
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of original Maitland Smith three level book lamps are retaining their original gilt tooled leather shades.
Brass
Late 19th Century Book Lamp, English Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 19th century lamp made from Latin book bindings. Please note: lampshade not included.
Paper
Whimsical Sculptural Maitland Smith Monkey Playing on a Book Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lamp is showing a monkey playing with a ball and standing on a "leather" bound book.
Metal
Sold
H 22 in W 14 in D 7 in
Pair of Vintage Custom Designed Book Lamps with Fashion Decor on Lucite Bases
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Each lamp consists of five books with special binding, decorated with Hermes Fashion Motifs and placed on thick Lucite bases. The books are not glued together and can be slightly twi...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Distressed Faux Stacked Book Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of two distressed wooden stacked book lamps, having a polychrome painted finish. Unmarked.
Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage English Regency Style Leather Book Form Table Lamps by Wildwood - a Pair
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Leather Book Form Table Lamps by Wildwood - a Pair. Each lamp features decorative brass foliate detailing with real leather book form bodies. 4 differen...
Brass
Single Book press lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-196Wood book press lamp with original pasley shade
Wood
Comic Book Lumica Cubic Lamp, Spain, 1970
By BD Lumica
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare cubic lamp by bd lumica whose design is attributed to willy rizzo, produced in spain in the 1970s. Unique lamp by its structure, comparable to a work of art. ...
Metal
1980s Spanish Pair of Book Press Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish pair of book press table lamps.
Bronze
French Leather circa 1920 Book Box as a Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
French Leather Book Box Lamp circa 1920
Leather
19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century French Leather Book Box as a Lamp
Single Mid Century Lamp by Fornasetti w/ "Book" Pattern
Located in Astoria, NY
An original table lamp by Fornasetti with a cylindrical body decorated in a black and white books motif.
Brass
Overlay Scenic Handel Panel Lamp, Original, Signed, circa 1910
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
For an example of this lamp, please consult "The Handel Lamps Book" by Caroline Hibel, John Hibel, and John Fontaine, Page 49.
Metal
Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Stacked Book Table Lamp with Shade
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith tooled leather stacked book table lamp with shade. Item features an original shade, tooled leather book form body, original label, very nice vintage item, quality craf...
Metal
Tony Paul for Verplex Pair of Book Rack Table Lamps
By Tony Paul
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tony Paul for Verplex pair of iron book rack table lamps. Clever, useful design! Perfect for those books next to the bed!
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 23 in W 19 in D 19 in
Handel Bamboo Overlay Panel Lamp, All Original, Base & Shade Signed, ca. 1910
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
Consult the book "The Handel Lamps Book" Hibbel, Hibbel, Fontaine, page 49 bottom, for this same lamp with different color glass.
Metal
Art Deco Style Smoky Rock Crystal Book Form Table Lamp on Giltwood Base
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco style smoky rock crystal book form table lamp on giltwood base Stock Number: LL6
Sold
H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 11.82 in
1960s White Table Lamp with Tablet or Book Stand by Falkenberg Belysning, Sweden
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare and beautiful table lamp with book stand made by Falkenberg Belysning in Sweden.
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 23 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Vintage Equestrian Porcelain Snooty Mr Fox Brass Trumpet on Red Book Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fox Brass Trumpet on Red Book Figural Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Suess Ornamental Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
We discussed this lamp with Paul Crist, the author of the most important book on these lamps, "Mosaic Lamps Vol II," and he agrees it was done by Suess.
Bronze
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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