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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.0"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D Dimensions of Shade (i...
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.5"H x 6.25"W x 6.25"D Dimensio...
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25"H x 4.5"D Dimensions of Shade (...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75"H x 4.0"W x 4.0"D Dimensio...
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. Moderate patina on brass consistent with vintage age and normal use. Variable position; ...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Rattan, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and orange fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.5"H x 8.5"D Bulb Specifications:...
Fabric, Rattan
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white opaline glass floor lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.875"H x 11"Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Stand...
Glass, Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chrome-plated metal table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.4"H x 4.75"W x 5.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Stand...
Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A white, red-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25"H x 6.5"W x 5.3"D ...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white craquelure glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chip on one side. Dimensions of Lamp (inc...
Brass
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. Dramatic oxidation. Wear consistent with age and moderate use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.0"H x ...
Mirror
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. A green-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.2...
Ceramic
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25"H x 5.0"W x 2.5"D Di...
Glass
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. Some patina to copper. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable position; measured as sh...
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. Imperfections to shade. Patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable position; ...
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. Minor stains to shade. Wear consistent with age and use. Shade has variable position; measured as sho...
Metal
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. Dramatic patina on metal. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of L...
Metal
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. Minor scratches on fixture. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.75"H x 6.0"D Dimensi...
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.5"H x 6.0"D Dimensio...
Fabric, Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.0"H x 5.1"D Dimensio...
Fabric, Wood
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.0"H x 6.5"D Dimensions ...
Alabaster, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5"H x 7.75"D Dimensions of Shade (inc...
Brass
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. Dramatic patina brass. Minor chip to one glass detail. Wear consistent with age an...
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. Dramatic patina brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.75"H ...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Minor imperfections on glass consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.25...
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Likely re-lacquered ...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Marble, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable metal and marble table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dimensions are variable, measured at its most vertical angle. Dimensions of Lamp (inches)...
Metal
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. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x 4”...
Iron
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.875"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) Bulbs...
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5"H x 3.625"W x 5.75"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) Bulbs Bulbs are no...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chrome metal and glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.75"H x 5.0"W x 11.5"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) ...
Chrome
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 presents with moderate discoloration consistent with age and use. One diffuser ...
Brass
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.7"H x 4"W x 4"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3" Top Diameter x 8" B...
Metal
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.9"H x 4.05"Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8" ...
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.6"H x 7.8"W x 7.8"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6" Top Diame...
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.625"H x 4.55"W x 4.55"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.25" Top...
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. The metal shade presents with light staining. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): ...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink opaline glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Stamp indicating glass is sourced in Czechoslovakia. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6” Top Diame...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 19.625"H x 10.5"W x 10.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs Bulbs ...
Bamboo, Rattan
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.625"H x 6.25"W x 8.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Europ...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Copper, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and copper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Scuffs and wear present as illustrated. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12"H x 6.25"W x 6.25"D Di...
Copper
French Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and white fabric table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 32.0"H x 14.0"W x 14.0"D Dimensions of S...
Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-lacquered metal and white opaline glass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.0"H x 12.5"W x 4.0"D Bulb Specifications...
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. The metal shade presents with moderate staining a...
Metal
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.3"H x 4.15"W x 4.15"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5" Top Diameter x 8" Bo...
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11"H x 4.75"W x 4.75"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diame...
Chrome
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. Light oxidation present throughout brass stand. Dimensions of Lamp (inches)...
Metal, 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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.0"H x 5.75"W x 5.75"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 ...
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Brand new lampshades. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.75"H x 15.0"W x 4.625"D Dimensions o...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamps, Copper, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and cream-white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 15"W x 5"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) Bu...
Copper
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.0” Height x 8.0” Diameter Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.7"H x 4....
Metal
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Iron, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-painted iron and green-lacquered metal floor lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 49.5” H x 17” Diameter Bulb ...
Metal, Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-blue-colored glass, metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Very light staining present on lamp. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A Cristal glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 5” Height Dimensions of Lamp wi...
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. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.125“ H x 4.75“ Diameter Bulb Specification...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.0...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal, orange and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.25"H x ...
Chrome
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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 8"W x 8"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom D...
Metal
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. Wear consistent with age and use Shade is adjustable; measured as shown Di...
Metal, 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.
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