Blue Poterie du Marais Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pale blue glazed gourd lamp with a slight ring decor 20x16 Base 12x6
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Blue Poterie du Marais Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pale blue glazed gourd lamp with a slight ring decor 20x16 Base 12x6
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A crystal-glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Glass
1950's Stitched Leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Newly re-wired
Metal
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Newly re-wired
Bronze
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark brown-lacquered wood and brass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Ceramic
French 1950's Saddle Stitched Leather Square Column Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's saddle stitched leather square column lamp attributed to Longchamps and in the style of Dupre-Lafon and Jacques Adnet. Base is 7-1/2 inch square and height is 18 inc...
Brass
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade included Newly re-wired
Wood, Oak
1950s Large French Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ceramic lamp from France, 1950s. Glazed ceramic base in blue, grey, and green tones with light brown speckled coloring. Newly rewired with new tapered linen shade. Takes one ...
Ceramic, Linen
Rare Pair of French Sculptural Cerused Oak Lamps, 1950's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful pair of highly sculptural lamps of cerused oak. Exhibiting a somewhat primitive, yet modern aesthetic, the lamps are striking in nature. Lamps have been newly rewired. N...
Oak
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
1950's Torch desk lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Torch light desk lamp made in France. Polished brass base, perspex cone shade. 40 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL. Rewired with E-26 ...
Brass
Pair of Sycamore Lamps. France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Round carved solid sycamore table lamps. 12x7 Base Only
Sycamore
$6,500 / set
Brown "Grenade" Ceramic Lamps, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue & brown glazed table lamps with a geometrical pattern reminiscent of a grenade. Base size only 16x8.
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-lacquered metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Tall Pair French Style Brass, Lucite & Walnut "Scroll" Table Lamps, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of sculptural french style scrolled Brass Wire and Walnut Table Lamps. Featuring four joined curved S shape patinated Brass wire forms, a top lightly restored solid grained Wal...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Parchment, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wood and dried floral-decorated parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of French 1950's Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Hanover, MA
Fine example of 1950's French whimsical lighting design from the house of Disderot.
French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable copper and pink glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Copper
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Paper, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red parchment paper and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
Creuze Artisans, Table Lamp, France, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning ceramic La Borne style table lamp from the 1950s and wool tapestry lampshade by Creuze artisans. Excellent condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 49 x 30.2
Ceramic, Wool
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable metal and blue-colored opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
$607Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Vintage French Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage midcentury table lamp was manufactured in France in the 1950s.
Brass, Aluminum
French Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
Tripod Brass & Leather Lamp, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Leather-covered two-part stem lamp on a tripod bronze base
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and brass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and purple fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black, red-lacquered metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Mirror, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mirror glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Mirror
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored blown glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Glass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange alabaster and brass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Alabaster, Brass
Black & White Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Teardrop shaped lamp with a raised pattern dual glaze. Base size only 18x9
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Bronze, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and bronze or bronze-colored brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Bronze
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, red and black lacquered metal table lamp or desk light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and blue-lacquered table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and light blue-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal and glass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green black-lacquered metal and green-glazed ceramic table lamp with removable ashtray designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and beige fabric band table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable red-lacquered metal and brass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
1950's Blue Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Dimensions given without shade / No shade included Re-wired
Leather
French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Chrome
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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