A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Sold|$6,000
A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of monumental blanc de chine Foo Dogs on custom bases French mounted as lamps with original
Sold|$6,000
A Pair of Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of monumental blanc de chine Foo Dogs on custom bases French mounted as lamps with original
Sold|$3,250
Pair Polychrome Porcelain Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Multicolored porcelain Chinese foo dogs mounted as lamps, with new custom silk shades and original
Brass
Sold|$4,250
Pair Polychrome Porcelain Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Multicolored porcelain Chinese foo dogs mounted as lamps, with new custom silk shades and original
Brass
Sold|$6,800 / set
Chinese Qing Foo Dog Porcelain Table Lamps in Iron Red
Located in Astoria, NY
Classic iron red foo dogs / lions. Each vase has one large foo dog on the front of the vase surrounded by
Porcelain
Striking Chinese Cinnabar Table Lamp with Foo Dog on Lid
Located in Hopewell, NJ
shape with handles and detailed foo dog finial as well as 3 carved feet. 27.5” H to finial x 12” W x 10
Wood
Sold|$3,600
Beautiful Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
The colorful palate of these amazing glazed lamps boasts hues of golden yellow, jade green, lapis blue and cream. They sit atop their original polished brass bases. They are newly r...
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Blue Foo Dog/Lion Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramic blue foo dog/lion table lamp. No shade, distressed look with great patina.
Ceramic
Sold|$495
Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Small gilt metal Foo Dog lamp, 1950s.
Metal
Regal Gilt Foo Dog On Stylized Rock Plinth Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt plaster food dog statue on gilt styled rock formation base table lamp with stepped and
Pair Antique "Foo Dog" Lamps with Dresden Flowers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique "Foo Dog" Lamps with Dresden Flowers
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Blanc de Chine Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two super stylish white porcelain foo dog sculptural lamps with fabulous ornately pleated custom
Porcelain
Pair of Turquoise Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps, SALE
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Turquoise Blue ceramic Foo Dog lamps on scrolled Rosewood bases with black
Ceramic
Sold|$2,700 / set
Vintage Bronze Foo Dog Lamps by Remington Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
The dramatic bronze Foo Dog Lamps by Remington Lighting exude a majestic presence, blending
Bronze
Sold|$1,750
Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two stylish matched foo dog motif lamps having blue and white coloration, ebonized black wooden
Stunning Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Chinese Lion Foo Dog Guardians Table Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lion Foo dog guardian table lamps A very decorative and rare vintage pair of table lamps depicting
Ceramic
Vintage Pair of Light Blue Foo Dog Plaster Dining Table or Console Table Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of plaster foo dogs in a very light blue lacquer. These are very heavy and can support
Plaster, Lacquer
19th Century Guanyin Carving Foo Dog Rose Quartz Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Chinese carved rose quartz figure mounted as a lamp, depicting Guanyin holding a foo
Rose Quartz
Antique Chinese Crackle Glaze Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Crackle Glaze Table Lamp with Foo Dog Motifs and Ornate Bronze
Bronze
Chinese Black Porcelain Dragon Lamp with Foo Dog Handles
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant hand-painted Chinese porcelain dragon lamp with foo dogs at handles. Shade measures 14" D x
Porcelain
Pair of Gilded Foo Dog lamps attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of gilded carved wood foo dogs on cerused oak bases attributed to James Mont.
Sold|$2,395 / set
James Mont Style Foo Dog Chinoiserie Brass Lamps Vintage Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage James Mont Style Foo Dog Chinoiserie Brass Table
Brass
Armature Lamp Featuring a Chinese Foo Dog by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Sophisticated table lamp featuring a ceramic Chinese guardian lion, (known in the west as a foot or
Linen, Wood, Ceramic
Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps of Black Painted Bases
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Small pair of carved wood Foo Dog lamps on black painted bases with black paper shades.
Foo Dog Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass Lamps, James Mont Style, Pair
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
featuring intricate carvings of the orient and foo dog heads and legs. Glamorous style of James Mont. These
Brass
Antique Late 19th C. Chinese Carved Green Jade Foo Dog Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Late 19th century carved jade lamp of a chinese figure sitting on a foo dog. It sits on a carved
Jade, Brass
Sold|$2,200 / set
Gilt Foo Dog Lamps in the Manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s
By Tony Duquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt Foo dog lamps, in the manner of Tony Duquette, circa 1940s. The foo dogs themselves
Metal
Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Blue and White Foo Dog Ginger Jar Lamps, a Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foo dog design. Rests on a gilt base with brass hardware. Acquired from a Miami estate.
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Style Elaborately Carved Red Lacquer and Gilt Foo Dog Themed Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This unique table features a red lacquered top with symbolic cut-outs above four Foo Dog headed and
Wood
Modern Waterfall Style Lucite Ottoman/Coffee Table in Foo Dog Patterned Velvet
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Houston, TX
Unique Lucite ottoman or coffee table recently outfitted with a lush turquoise foo dog and swirling
Velvet, Lucite
Pair of Ming Dynasty Chinese Incense Holders
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of turquoise glazed pottery foo dog incense holders. Wonderful as table decoration or candle
Pottery
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Carved Hardwood Marble Top 36" Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
butterfly and foo dog carving, very nice antique table. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36.5" H x
Marble
Stylish Pair of Asian Foo Dog Table Lamps on Waterfall Black Lacquer Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye-catching pair of glamorous Chinese Foo dog table lamps having wonderful color palette of
Ceramic
Sold|$650
Vintage Turquoise Foo Dog Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Turquoise Foo Dog lamp on black wood base.
Porcelain
Sold|$6,500
Pair of Chinese Brass Foo Dog Table Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
table lamp bases standing on black wood bases and sheltered by black and silver lamps shades. Wired
Brass
Chinese Hand Carved Wood Foo Dog Table Sarreid, LTD Spain Glass Top
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Toledo, OH
Solid wood carved Chinese Foo dog side table. Two brass plates hold an oval glass top. Some cracks
Wood
Pair of Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps on Coral Stone Bases, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor
Located in Camden, ME
An unusual pair of Foo dog table lamps mounted on coral stone bases in the style of Michael Taylor
Stone
Sold|$450
Pair of Turquoise Foo Dog Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of turquoise foo dog lamps with shades.
Ceramic
Striking Turquoise Asian Foo Dog Garden Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking Asian muted turquoise glazed ceramic garden seat with foo dog motife.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,143
Pair of Turquoise Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English turquoise glazed foo dogs on plinths, as lamps.
Porcelain
Sold|$3,850
Pair of Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of turquoise glazed ceramic Foo dogs mounted into lamps on gilt bronze bases.
Ceramic
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Antique Foo Dog Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
foo dogs sitting on cushions. Measurements: Height 15 Width 12 Depth 4.5.
Vintage Ceramic Green Foo Dog/Lion Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramic green foo dog/lion table lamp. No shade, distressed look with great patina.
Ceramic
Regal Gilt Foo Dog on Stylized Rock Plinth Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt plaster food dog statue on gilt styled rock formation base table lamp with stepped and
Late 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A male foo dog sculpture in cast bronze, produced in China late 19th century, repurposed as a table
Bronze
Turquoise Ceramic Asian Foo Dog Lamps, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of turquoise ceramic Foo dog lamps on hand-carved Chinese rosewood pedestals with
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Chinese Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of late 19th century French Chinese Foo dogs converted to lamps. The lamps are French mounted
Porcelain
Foo Dog Pair of Lamps Black, Grey and Gold Large Living Room Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These beautiful pair of large Foo dog lamps are a matching left and right pair. They are hand
Composition
Foo Dog Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass Lamp, James Mont Style
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
featuring intricate carvings of the orient and foo dog heads and legs. Glamorous style of James Mont. This
Brass
Substantial Pair of Carved Stone and Lucite Asian Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This pair of carved stone and lucite Foo Dog lamps is nothing short of incredible. These lamps are
Ceramic, Plaster
Exquisite Chinese Famille Rose Foo Dog Motif Vase, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Chinese Famille rose foo dog motif vase, now as a Lamp Profusely decorated with numerous
Brass
A pair of 1950s ceramic foo dog lamps on decorative brass base
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1950s turquoise ceramic foo dog lamps on decorative brass base with orignal shades with
Ceramic
Pair of Blue and White Foo Dog Lamps Attributed to Billy Haynes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of foo dogs mounted as lamps on wood base with custom silk shades.
Stiffel Large Chinoiserie Ceramic and Brass Dragon / Foo Dog Lamps by Edwin Cole
By Edwin Cole, Stiffel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
unique crackle lines of the sea green and gun metal ceramic bodies. Patinated brass dragons / foo dog
Brass
Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
base that makes it more stabile and attractive. It is large enough to be used as a small table. Foo dog
Wood
Pair Italian Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Seats, Stools or Side Table 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed
Majolica
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Foo Dog Ceramic Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blue glazed pottery lamps with black lacquer bases and custom linen shades. Attributed to James Mont.
Pottery
Vintage Foo Dog Table Lamp White Round Shade
Located in Pataskala, OH
Vintage Foo dog table lamp Mid-Century Modern lamp Simple round white shade Ceramic white base
Ceramic
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.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
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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