$1,322
H 16.54 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s
Bronze
$1,180
H 23.2 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
Bouillotte French Lamp Gild Bronze 4 lights Flora Motive Empire Style
Located in Sweden, SE
well into the next century. Often made of brass, is a table lamp that typically consists of two to four
Bronze
$1,650
H 28 in Dm 15.5 in
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Patinated Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire neoclassical regency bronze patinated Bouillotte lamp with 3 candelabra
Bronze
$2,500 / set
H 28.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Pair 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamps in Charles X style, later
Bronze
$6,500
H 37.5 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in
French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Empire st. Bronze and Ormolu lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most impressive French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Empire st. patinated
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$915
H 22.84 in W 11.42 in D 10.24 in
Antique Desk Lamp / Table Lamp Empire circa 1900, Gold-Plated Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique desk lamp / table lamp Empire circa 1900, gold-plated bronze. Solid bronze, fire-gilt
Bronze
Empire Style Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire style late 19th Century French candlesticks mounted as lamps, with tripod base
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French Empire bronze urns converted to lamps. The base measurement is 4 inches
Bronze
$4,400
H 34 in Dm 18 in
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze & Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze & patinated bronze oil lamp.
Bronze
$6,500
H 36 in W 6 in D 6 in
A fine 19th century French Empire green marble and gilt bronze mounted lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Empire marble and gilt bronze mounted lamp.
Marble, Bronze
$2,950 / set
H 23.5 in Dm 8 in
Pair Fine Quality Rams Head Bronze Ormolu French Empire Marble Rams Head Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
at them and said, “Yes. Those. Put them in the palace.” This striking pair of French Empire bronze
Marble, Bronze
$1,394
H 18.9 in Dm 9.85 in
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s
Bronze
$1,250
H 30.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.4 in
French Empire Regency Baccarat Style Glass Crystal Urn Table Lamp w/ Brass Swans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Regency Baccarat Style Glass Crystal Urn Table Lamp w/ Brass Swans
Crystal, Brass
$395
H 29.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage French Empire Style Ribbed Glass Column Gold Table Lamp Made in Poland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Hollywood Regency Polish Ribbed Glass Column Gold Table Lamp. Circa
Metal
$595 / set
H 32 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Gold Brass Metal Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century
Metal
$3,500 / set
H 41.25 in Dm 11 in
Pair of French 19th Century Empire Cut Glass and Bronze Candelabras / Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and impressive French 19th century Empire cut glass and two-tone bronze
Bronze
$1,250
H 30 in W 5 in D 5 in
French Empire Regency Baccarat Style Glass Crystal Urn Table Lamp w/ Brass Swans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Regency Baccarat Style Glass Crystal Urn Table Lamp w/ Brass Swans
Brass
$3,200
H 29 in W 7 in D 7 in
19t Century Pair French Empire Lamps Paris Porcelain (Rust) Ormolu Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Scottish Etched Glass Compote. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate
Porcelain
Large Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Urn, Amphora Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large, heavy Empire style gilt and patinated bronze Amphora table lamp decorated with fine
Bronze
French Empire Style Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Black and Gilt Tole Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful quality brass bouillotte lamp with gilt decorated metal shade. Fine details throughout
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candelabras Converted to Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th Century Empire Style bronze candelabras converted to table lamps, having D'ore
Bronze
$3,500 / set
H 24 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns, Wired as Lamps. Featuring ornate
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Urn Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of 19th century French Empire gilt bronze and crystal urns mounted as lamps. Circa 1890
Crystal, Bronze
Wooden Empire-Style Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930s French wooden lamps with bronze fittings, neoclassic style, with original patina
Fruitwood
$1,850
H 24 in Dm 14 in
French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Candelabras Bouillotte Lamp Silk Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / Neoclassical bronze three candelabras bouillotte lamp with silk shade.
Bronze
$1,250
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Empire Trumpet Arm Tole Metal Shade Nickel Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Style Trumpet Arm Tole Metal Shade Nickel Bouillotte Desk Lamp. Item features
Metal
19th Century French Empire Lamp, Doré Bronze with Cherub Detail
Located in Dallas, TX
Doré bronze and metal French empire lamp.
Metal, Bronze
Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Empire style bronze bouillotte lamp, having three swan form candle arms, raised on a circular
Bronze, Tôle
French Candelabra in Empire Style silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver, finely engraved, silvered. On three claw-feet, several times structured, fluted column-shaft. Measures: Height: 73.5 cm, diameter 25 cm.
Brass
Pair of Antique French Empire Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French Empire red porcelain and ormolu-mounted lamps, attributed to Sèvres. The
Ormolu
Pair of Candelabra Lamps in the Empire style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Pair of Empire style Candelabra, now turned into lamp. Gilt & Patinated Bronze on
Marble, Bronze
Empire Dorè Patinated And Bronze Candelabra Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century bronze and patinated candelabra mounted as a lamp. Lamp features a lovely patinated
Bronze
French 19th century Empire/Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Tole lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Empire/Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Tole lamp
Metal, Ormolu
$2,649Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 15 in W 4.5 in D 5.15 in
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
French empire pair of candle holders lamps. Exceptional pair of antique candleholders, created
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
First Empire Bronze Dore Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1804-1815 first empire bronze dore lamps with curved handles and lion heads. Attributed to
Bronze
$6,800
H 23 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Griffon Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Empire gilt bronze bouillotte lamp with three scrolled arms, interior griffon heads
Bronze, Tôle, Tin, Wire
Two Classic Colum Table Lamps, 1960s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two almost identical classic Colum table lamps. The Marble is on one lamp bigger. The Hight is
Marble
French Gilt Bronze and Onyx Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French gilt bronze and onyx table lamp. 23 1/4" tall to the top of sockets. Shade is for photos
Onyx, Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Lamp by Chibout
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
mercury gilding and patination. Now wired as a lamp, it is signed twice by Pierre Chibout. Pierre Chibout
Bronze
$1,850
H 22 in Dm 16.5 in
French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Candelabra Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Empire / Neoclassical bronze basket form with three candelabra bouillotte lamp
Bronze
French Oil Opaline and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Converted French oil white opaline and brass table lamp.
Brass
$1,495
H 28.25 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
French Empire Style Bouillotte Lamp with Blue Tole Shade and Gilt Bronze
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
functionality. Whether placed on a desk, console, or side table, this French bouillotte lamp provides a warm
Brass, Metal
Late Empire Lamp Dore Gold Finish Single Socket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single late Empire lamp. Has the doré gold finish. With lady face plaques and lion paw feet. Has
Brass
$10,430 / set
H 21.66 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Silvered-Bronze and Cut-Glass Urn Lamp Bases, French Empire Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of silvered-bronze and cut-glass urn lamp bases in the French Empire style American, 20th
Silver Plate, Bronze
$1,950
H 32 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Arm Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire / Neoclassical bronze three candelabra arm having winged graces
Bronze, Metal
20th Century Empire Style French Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, finely engraved and silvered. Three stylized horn-formed rolling candlesticks. (T-Mr-14-Bas).
Bronze
$2,250 / set
H 23 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, wired as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, wired as Lamps with Shades
Bronze
$14,000
H 27 in W 6 in D 7 in
Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra Made Into Table Lamps Each
Bronze
Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage French pair of large table lamps made of hand crafted marble with a new round
Marble, Bronze
$9,900 / set
H 37 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage French pair of large table lamps made of hand crafted marble with a new round
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A twin handled Empire urn in gilded bronze, the two arms decorated with medusa heads, and classical
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire style cast brass three arm electrified lamp, c. 1935
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass French Empire style engine turned three arm candle lamp with adjustable boulette shade
Brass
French Pair Empire Dore Bronze Winged Putti Candelabras
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Wonderful pair of French Napoleon III Empire style gilt doré and patinated bronze neoclassical four
Bronze
$48,500 / set
H 35 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Table Lamps by Thomire à Paris
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and highly important pair of empire gilt bronze and rock crystal table lamps. Both are
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$14,100
H 45.75 in W 11.25 in D 10 in
French 19th Century Empire St. Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. Belle Époque period Vert de Patricia
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze and gilded bronze five-light candelabra, in the Napoleonic Empire style with two-bulb
Ormolu
Pair of 19th c. French Empire Style Electrified Candelabra
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of nineteenth century French Empire style candelabra. Each gilt-trimmed bronze candelabrum
Bronze, Gold Leaf
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.