François Chatain Ceramic Table Lamp
By François Châtain 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful lamp designed by francois châtain, original shade from the 1970's model Karek.
Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
François Chatain Ceramic Table Lamp
By François Châtain 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful lamp designed by francois châtain, original shade from the 1970's model Karek.
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful lamp designed by francois châtain, original shade from the 1970's model Karek large.
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lamp by Francois Chatain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colorful blue and white French ceramic table lamp with irregularly shaped stacked spheres by Francois Chatain. France, circa 1970s Including shade.
Ceramic, Fabric
François Châtain French Ceramic Catch All Ashtray
By François Châtain 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
François Châtain French ceramic catch all ashtray This large ceramic vessel would be a wonderful addition to any surface Rich burgundy is perfectly accented with marbling detail th...
Ceramic
François Châtain French Ceramic Catch All Ashtray
By François Châtain 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Francois Chatain ceramic catch all ashtray This large ceramic vessel packs the perfect pop of peach It is sure to brighten any surface Wonderful crackle ceramic veining detail throu...
Ceramic
$1,300
H 16.54 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Ceramic Pebble Lamp by François Châtain, Modern Design, Circa 1980
By François Châtain 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual warm shades for this gorgeous ceramic lamp designed by François Châtain in the 1980's, France.
Ceramic
$465Sale Price|45% Off
H 36.23 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in
Large post-modern ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
By François Châtain 1
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Between tradition and avant-gardism, François CHATAIN seeks the exception and makes the object unique and timeless."
Brass
$350
H 2.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Francois CHATAIN Made In France Ceramic Red Glazed Vide Poche Ashtray Bowl
By François Châtain 1
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Francois CHATAIN Made In France Ceramic Red Glazed Vide Poche Ashtray Bowl Circa 1970.
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France.
By François Châtain 1
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s France. Four ceramic pebbles, one gold and 3 off white.
Ceramic
Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
By François Châtain 1
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large François Chatain lamp in speckled yellow, cobalt blue, and light red glazed ceramic, with its original lampshade.
Ceramic
Large pebble ceramic table lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
By François Châtain 1
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large François Chatain lamp in speckled yellow, cobalt blue, and light red glazed ceramic, with its original lampshade.
Ceramic
$929
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Cracked pebble lamp by François Châtain with its original lampshade, France 1970
By François Châtain 1
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Table lamp in cracked pebbles by François Châtain, France. It dates from the late 1970s and has its original wool lampshade.
Ceramic, Wool
$613Sale Price|19% Off
H 80 in W 69 in D 69 in
1980s Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Attributed to François Châtain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and fun glazed ceramic lamp, made in the 1980s, in the style of contemporary artist François Chatain. This large table lamp draws attention thanks to its colorful composition.
Metal
$2,176 / set
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Table Lamps Francois Chatain Ceramic Vase Lamps - A Pair
By François Châtain 1, Robert Kostka, Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Height 17.8in - 45cm (without lampshade and light bulb) Height 25.2in - 64 cm (with lampshade as displayed) Diameter vase 12.2in - 31 cm François Chatain is known as one of the most...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pebble Table Lamp by François Châtain, Ceramic & Brass, 1980s Design
By François Châtain 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculptural “Galets” table lamp, designed by François Châtain in the 1980s, is a striking example of French postmodern design.
Brass
$1,088
H 20 in Dm 16 in
Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France a Charming Piece in Dark Red and Black
By François Châtain 1
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France A Charming piece in Dark red and Black with a Red Coolie Lampshade All working and a great looker The lamp is 20.5” tall, and 16” in dia...
Ceramic
$2,176
H 38.59 in Dm 30.71 in
Large French Table Lamp by François Châtain in Red and Yellow Glazed Ceramic
By François Châtain 1
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Stunning red and yellow glazed ceramic table lamp by François Châtain from the late 20th century. This huge and colourful french table light has an impressive base.
Brass
François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic "Karek" table lamp.
Located in København, Copenhagen
François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic, three-shaped "Karek" table lamp in unique ceramics with gray glaze. 1960/70s.
Ceramic
$960
H 23.23 in Dm 14.97 in
François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large three-shaped "Karek" table lamp.
Located in København, Copenhagen
François Chatain, French ceramicist. Large organic, three-shaped "Karek" table lamp in unique ceramics with gray glaze. 1960/70s.
Ceramic
Large Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France A Charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Francois Chatain Pebble Lamp from France A Charming piece in Oatmeal and Orange /Red with a Coolie Lampshade All working and a great looker The lamp is 33” tall, and 22” in di...
Ceramic
France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare 1980s François Chatain Pebble table lamp is a striking example of French artistic lighting design.
Brass
$2,117
H 9.45 in Dm 17.13 in
François Chatain Ceramic Bowl in Red and Green, Art Deco Style, France, 1980's
By François Châtain 1
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking and beautifully crafted ceramic bowl by French François Chatain, this piece embodies the timeless elegance of the Art Deco style through a post modern lens.
Ceramic
France Pebble table lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare 1980s François Chatain Pebble table lamp is a striking example of French artistic lighting design.
Brass
A Pair of Pebble Lamp by François Châtin France 1990s
By François Châtain 1
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A pair of pebble lamp by François Châtain France 1990s. Signed on the socket.
Ceramic
French Ceramic Table Lamp
By François Châtain 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French colorful ceramic table lamp with colorful irregularly shaped stacked spheres. France, circa 1970s Newly rewired with new linen shade.
Ceramic
French Ceramic Table Lamp
By François Châtain 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful French ceramic table lamp with irregularly shaped stacked spheres. France, circa 1970s Original shade Newly rewired
Ceramic
Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp by Francois Chatain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful and rare giant table lamp by Francois Chatain, a French master in ceramics. This superb lamp has four different colored parts and looks like a flower bulb opening up.
Ceramic, Fabric
François Chatain Lamp
By François Châtain 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Shanghai table lamp by French designer François Chatain, 1990s. It is in crackled golden and anthracite ceramic.
Ceramic
1970s, Huge François Chatain Ceramic Lamp
By François Châtain 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s, huge François Chatain ceramic lamp. Tall lamp base made of white textured ceramic.
Brass
Francois Châtain pebble lamp, France, 1990s
By François Châtain 1
Located in London, GB
Hanging in equilibrium, Francois Châtain skillfully plays with dynamics. The table lamp appears to have a wooden ball delicately float amongst the perimeters of the lamp.
Ceramic
French Ceramic Catch Alls by François Chatain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of 3x ceramic Vide-Poches by François Chatain Bulbous shaped with signature cracked finish.
Ceramic
French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
By François Châtain 1
Located in Lille, FR
French Postmodern Cactus Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s Very good condition. 38 cm height
Ceramic
Large "pebble" ceramic lamp by François Chatain, France 1980s
By François Châtain 1
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Between tradition and avant-gardism, François CHATAIN seeks the exception and makes the object unique and timeless."
Ceramic, Fabric
French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s
By François Châtain 1
Located in Lille, FR
French Postmodern Star Ceramic Lamp by François Chatain, 1980s Very good condition. 34 cm height without the lampshade, 44 cm height with the lampshade.
Ceramic
Post-modern ceramic pebble lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
By François Châtain 1
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Between tradition and avant-gardism, François CHATAIN seeks the exception and makes the object unique and timeless."
Brass
XXL ceramic galet mid-century floor lamp by François Châtain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Oostende, BE
This mid-century pebble lamp by François Chatain is a real classic, but this XXL size is very rare.
Ceramic
Enormous Francois Châtain Orange Red Pebbles Floor Lamp
By François Châtain 1
Located in Hastings, GB
This is a spectacular floor lamp, designed by Francois Châtain, France, in the 1980s. The design replicates huge shaped pebbles balancing on top of each other, in bright primary colo...
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in
XXL Multicolor Ceramic Table Lamp Designed by François Chatain, France, 1980s
By François Châtain 1
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably postmodern, this XXL ceramic table lamp was designed by François Chatain in France during the 1980s. With its commanding form and saturated color p...
Ceramic, Fabric
French yellow orange black floor lamp in glazed ceramic, After Chatain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing glazed French ceramic lamp, made in the 1980s, following the style of the contemporary artist François Chatain. Large in size, this floor lamp draws attention thanks to its...
Metal
Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp by Louis Drimmer, 1980s Design
By Louis Drimmer
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large Drimmer lamp base circa 1980 in orange ceramic, post-modernist design reminiscent of François Chatain's work. Base in very good condition, rare signs of wear.
Ceramic
Sold
H 15.3 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage French Ceramic Lamps Blue Gold Chinoiserie Jars Vase Table Lamps a Pair
By François Châtain 1, Robert Kostka, Henredon, Louis Drimmer, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage midcentury chinoiserie Cobalt Blue Ceramic Table Lamps French 1970s - a Pair Impressive en enchanting blue gold trimmed table lamps. chinoiserie Lamps inspired by the Chine...
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic pebbles lamp by François Chatain, France 1990s
By François Châtain 1
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Between tradition and avant-gardism, François CHATAIN seeks the exception and makes the object unique and timeless."
Ceramic
Table Lamp by François Chatain, France, 1970s
By François Châtain 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very recognizable lamp designed by François Chatain, manufactured in France around 1970.
Brass
Large 1980s French Ceramic Pebble Table Light by Francois Chatain
By François Châtain 1
Located in London, London
Ceramic pebble lamp By Francois Chatain Large size Travertine and marble effect ceramic Shades not included France 1980s.
Ceramic
François Chatain, Table Lamp, Signed, circa 1970, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
François Chatain, Table lamp, Painted ceramic, Signed, circa 1970, France.
Ceramic
French Yellow and Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by François Châtain
By François Châtain 1
Located in Barntrup, DE
French yellow and orange glazed ceramic table lamp by François Châtain from the late 20th Century. This colorful table lamp features an impressive lamp base - pebble-shaped irregular...
Brass
Lamp designed by François Chatain, France, 1970s
By François Châtain 1
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Lamp designed by François Chatain from the 1970s fully original and signed.
Ceramic
1970's France Francois Chatain Pottery Lamp & Shade
Located in Aspen, CO
1970's Unique French Francois Chatain Pottery Lamp with Custom Shade
Pottery
Rare Table Lamp by Francois Chatain, France, circa 1970
By François Châtain 1
Located in Wilnis, UT
Highly recognizable lamp designed by Francois Chatain, made in France around 1970. This rare piece is made from high quality ceramics, shaped like piled up rocks and pebbles, whic...
Ceramic, Fabric
French 1970's Francois Chatain Large Scale Pottery Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
Gorgeous 1970's Francois Chatain large scale lamp from France with custom shade.
Pottery
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$16,703 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$13,527 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
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.