20th Century French Art Deco Lady Statue Lamp
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 20th Century French Art Deco statue lamp in plaster. Standing lady holding a glass ball
Glass, Plaster, Paint
Kneeling Lady Table Lamp, Art Deco, France, Circa 1920
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Kneeling lady with ball table lamp A table lamp featuring a kneeling lady holding a ball above her
Glass
Art Deco Lady Lamp
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Lady Lamp. A better than average art deco / nouveau lady table lamp. Original 1920’s/1930
Onyx, Zinc
French Art Deco Lamp with Lady and Glass Globe Shade
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Deco Lamp with Lady & Glass Globe Shade A charming example of an early 20th
Marble, Spelter
French 1930s Art Nouveau Blue Glass Lady Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
feet. Beautiful art nouveau piece in great vintage condition. Local rewiring recommended. France, circa
Metal
Limoges perfume lamp Lady Fortune
By Limoges
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Limoges working perfume lamp depicting Lady Fortuna on a die. Will work with both 110 and 220 Volts
Porcelain
$6,307
H 12.01 in W 18.12 in D 4.93 in
Art Deco Bronze Lamp Sculpture Seated Lady with Vase by Jean Lormier France 1925
By J. Lormier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Art Deco bronze lamp sculpture of a seated lady with vase, combining bronze, glass and
Marble, Bronze
$2,750
H 37.75 in W 19 in D 15 in
Huge Bronze Sculpture Of Lady With Wheat Table Lamp By August Moreau
By August Moreau
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Sculpture Lamp by A.Moreau. It depicts a young peasant girl sculpture wearing a
Bronze
$3,400
H 17.75 in W 10 in D 9 in
Nausicaa Art Deco Lamp Lady at a Fountain by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nausicaa, Art Deco style lamp lady at a fountain. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays
Marble, Metal
$4,963
H 27.17 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco style lamp lady with ball by VERITE Fayral & Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp lady with ball by VERITE Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$5,139
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Nausicaa Art Deco Style Lamp Lady at a Fountain by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nausicaa, Art Deco style lamp lady at a fountain. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays
Marble, Metal
$1,300
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 8.5 in
Art Déco Perfume Lamp of Dressed Up Lady and Masked Man with Cloak by Argilor
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco perfume lamp of dressed up lady and masked man with cloak by Argilor
Enamel
$1,420
H 52 in W 24 in D 14.25 in
Vintage 1980s French Winged Lady Angel Fairy Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage 1980s French Winged Lady Chandelier Pendant Lamp Origin: France, circa 1980s Attributed
Brass
Figurative Lamp of Lady Liberty
By Fonderies de Tusey
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A figurative patinated bronze floor lamp perhaps depicting a representation of Lady Liberty
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Lady Lamp by Limousin
By Limousin
Located in Warlingham, GB
French spelter Art Deco lady lamp - a signed piece by Limousin (signed to the light-up base). Hand
Composition, Spelter
Petite French Art Deco Table Lamp or Night Light With Nude Lady
Located in San Francisco, CA
the overall curvaceous design of the lamp. The lady herself has found a rather unusual pose, and her
Brass, Iron
Double Lady Lamp by Andre Fau
By Andre Fau
Located in Warlingham, GB
Art deco glazed terracotta table lamp. Designed by Andre Fau and produced by the Marcel Guillard
Terracotta
Pair of 1930s Art Noveau Lady Lamps
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Hollywood, FL
Very Rare, Superb Pair Antique Art Nouveau Heavy Spelter Cast Metal Lamps w Dancing Ladies and
Spelter
Original Art Deco Figural Twin Lady Lamp
Located in Brighton, GB
Original and rare French silver plated Art Deco figural lamp depicting two ladies holding aloft the
Bronze
Unavailable
H 48.01 in W 18.01 in D 11.03 in
Mila Floor Lamp / Pink Lady Collection / Angélique Delaire
By Angélique Delaire
Located in London, GB
The Pink Lady Collection is a special capsule, created with the deep and meaningful intention of
Oak
Original Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze Lady Lamp
Located in Brighton, GB
Original Art Deco silver plated bronze lady lamp on a circular marble base with original crackle
Bronze
Unavailable
H 39.4 in W 15 in D 12 in
Huge Impressive Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Lady Lamp Signed Henri Honore Ple
Located in London, GB
A superb stunning and very large Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Dore figural lamp of a lady with flora and
Bronze
Unavailable
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Table Lamp Shaped Sculpture of a Lady in Porcelain and Opaline Balloon
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Art Deco table lamp shaped sculpture of a young lady in porcelain or ceramic and opaline . Opaline
Porcelain, Opaline Glass, Ceramic
21st Century Unique Sculptural Lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century unique sculptural lamp Lady Red by Fantôme Patinated oxidized copper; Gold tilting
Zinc
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Alma #2 Wall Lamp Reversible / Pink Lady Collection / Angélique Delaire
By Angélique Delaire
Located in London, GB
ALMA: means “Scholar”, “Worker”, “Young girl” REVERSIBLE / WOMAN SILHOUETTE EMBROIDERY This collection is distinguished by its lively, joyful motifs representing women's bodies in m...
Cotton, Linen
Art Deco Figural Lamp by Limousin
By Limousin
Located in Warlingham, GB
French spelter Art Deco double lady lamp. A signed Limousin. The top section is the lamp cover and
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Ball Emile Carlier, France, 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculptural lamp with lady holding a ball signed by the French artist Emile Carlier on a
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Ball Emile Carlier, France, 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculptural lamp with lady holding a ball signed by the French artist Emile Carlier on a
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Carved and Gilt Lady Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning statement lamp of a lady holding up the light. She is elegantly carved all the way around
Metal
French Table Lamp Mounted on Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp mounted on a dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn The lamp was mounted on
Glass
Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Ball by Emile Carlier, France, 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp lady holding a ball by Emile Carlier White metal with silver and golden patina on a
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Ball by Emile Carlier France 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp lady holding a ball by Emile Carlier White metal with silver and golden patina on a
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 18.9 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Art Nouveau bronze lamp with lady by Ferville Suan & Degué, france 1900.
By Degué, Charles Georges Ferville-Suan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bronze lamp with lady by Ferville Suan, patinated bronze with glass shade signed Degué
Bronze
Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Antique Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Antique Table Lamp, a captivating piece that seamlessly blends
Bronze
French 19th Century Carved and Gilt Roman Lady Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Wood carved Roman gold and gilt woman resting on a round wooden base, black shade with gold interior, U.S wired.
Metal
Sold
H 22.05 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco lamp lady holding a glass globe by Enrique Molins Balleste, France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp with semi-nude lady holding a glass globe signed by Enrique Molins Balleste
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 22.45 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco lamp lady holding a glass globe by Enrique Molins Balleste, France 1930
By Enrique Molins-Balleste
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp with semi-nude lady holding a glass globe signed by Enrique Molins Balleste
Marble, Metal
Lady Table Lamp in Bronze on Marble Base
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp Lady in bronze. Patinated on marble base with two round Lamps. Elegant exceptional piece.
Marble, Bronze
Lamp Art Deco Lady in Gunmetal on Marble Base. SOLD
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Art Deco Lady in Gunmetal on Marble Base with Two Round Lamps,
Art Deco Original Cold Painted Spelter Lady Figural Lamp, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a
Spelter
Art Deco Figural Lamp Sculpture Lady with Swan by Uriano, 1930
By Ugo Cipriani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely Art Deco figural lamp, lady sitting on a rock looking at a swan in the water. Signed by the
Onyx, Marble, Metal
Sold
H 27.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
Art Deco Alabaster Domed Table Lamp Depicting a Seated Lady at a Street Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Art Deco Alabaster Domed figural table lamp. A fine sculpture of a seated woman on a street lamp
Alabaster
Sold
H 18.31 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Art Nouveau Double Light Table Lamp with Lady by Lucien Alliot, 1900
By Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau figural lamp lady in long dress holding two candles by Lucien Alliot. Patinated Art
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in L 17.72 in
Art Deco Silvered Lady Lamp Nausicaa Fayral Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish Art Deco sculptural table lamp by Pierre Le Faguays, titled Nausicaa. The lamp is a
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 4.34 in L 17.72 in
Sculpture Lamp Enigme in the French Art Deco Style an Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France Beautiful sitting lady Table
Marble, Spelter
Antique Bronze, Lady w/ Lamp Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
antique finish that will have guests wondering at its true age. An Antique Bronze Statue, Lady raised arm
Bronze
Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Ball by Emile Carlier, France, 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp lady holding a ball by Emile Carlier. White metal with silver and golden patina on a
Marble, Metal
Art Nouveau Lady Lamp Stella Spelter Original Signed a Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful lady in full dress with drapery above her head with the light inside. Milti-patina
Spelter
Fine Large Art Deco Silver plated Bronze Lady Lamp Circa 1920s
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Large Art Deco Silver plated Bronze Lady Lamp Circa 1920s Art Deco nude lady wearing headdress
Silver Plate
Bronze Sculpture of a Lady 19th C., Mounted as a Lamp Signed A. Carrier
Located in Houston, TX
the base A. Carrier. Graceful sculpture with exquisite lines, mounted as a lamp.
Bronze
French Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Globe
By Carlier
Located in Bochum, NRW
An Art Deco bronze figure lady table lamp, circa 1930, holding aloft a marbled glass globe. This is
Bronze
Art Deco Lady Figurine Table Lamp Bronze Sculpture, French circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a stunning figurine table lamp of a nude lady bronze Figurine sculpture made in France
Bronze, Wire
French Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Globe by Carlier, 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco lamp with lady holding a ball signed Carlier. Artist/ Maker: Emile
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 14.18 in
French Table Lamp Mounted on Green Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Green table lamp mounted on a dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn The lamp was
Glass
Sold
H 30 in W 9.75 in D 7.75 in
Large French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Of Lady with Rose Lamp, Pedro Riqual
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large French 19th century bronze sculpture of lady with a lit yellow rose glass lamp shade, signed
Bronze
Sold
H 24.41 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
French Art Deco Lamp Lady with Ball by Emile Carlier on Marble Base, 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large model Art Deco lamp with lady holding a ball signed by the French artist Carlier on a fine
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Lamp Dancing Nude Lady Holding a Glass Ball Emile Carlier, France, 1930
By Carlier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco lamp nude lady holding a ball signed by the French sculptor Emile Carlier. The
Marble, Metal
French Figural Bronze Lamp with a Lady Reading This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Figural Bronze Lamp with a Lady Reading This charming piece has a good colour, the lovely
Tin
Art Nouveau French Brass Matt Gilt Finish Table Lamp in the Form of a Lady
Located in Verviers, BE
/ side lamp light. This example, in the original matte gilt finish, has a serious Art Nouveau form of
Brass
Sold
H 8.3 in W 9.8 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Egyptian Style Bronzed Lady Sculpture & Moonlight Silhouette Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco work of (lighting) art for a marvelous atmosphere. This 1920s table lamp perfectly shows
Bronze
Sold
H 63.4 in W 18.1 in D 10.6 in
Large Art Deco Style Bronze & Glass Lady Sculpture Floor Lamp after A. Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect for you. This large and highly decorative, vibrant lady floor lamp is in the best condition
Bronze
Sold
H 30 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Lady Figures on Pedestals Adapted as Lamps, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of lady figures on pedestals adapted as lamps, late 19th-early 20th century.
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in W 22.45 in D 5.52 in
Table Lamp Seduction Lumineuse Lady with Glass Ball by Fayral and Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
Lighted item table lamp, sculpture "Seduction Lumineuse" Lying lady playing on the steps with a
Marble, Spelter
Sold
H 9.06 in W 22.45 in D 5.52 in
Table Lamp Seduction Lumineuse Lady with Glass Ball by Fayral and Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Lighted item table lamp, sculpture "Seduction Lumineuse" Lying lady playing on the steps with a
Marble, Spelter
Sold
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Nausicaa Art Deco Style Lamp Lady at a Fountain by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nausicaa, Art Deco style lamp lady at a fountain. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Nausicaa Art Deco Style Lamp Lady at a Fountain by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nausicaa, Art Deco style lamp lady at a fountain. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Female Figure, Statue Lamp by Balleste
By Enrique Molins-Balleste
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
symmetry between this lovely Art Deco lady and she reaches out to the world. Original finish. French Art
Spelter
Sold
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
French Art Deco Sculpture, Delassement Lumineux, Lamp by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
lady Table lamp, sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter) Socle in black marble (could have a different
Marble, Spelter
Sold
H 17.72 in W 4.34 in D 7.88 in
Sculpture Lamp Enigme in the French Art Deco Style an Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France Beautiful sitting lady Table lamp
Marble, Spelter
Sold
H 17.72 in W 4.34 in D 7.88 in
Important French Art Deco Sculpture, Enigme, Original Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France Beautiful sitting lady Table lamp
Marble, Spelter
$6,891 / set
H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Table Lamps ENIGME Max Le Verrier Nude with Globe
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp nude holding a globe ENIGME signed Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast at the Le Verrier foundry in Paris. Patinated ...
Marble, Metal
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Art Deco King Size French Walnut Bed, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Superb and extremely glamorous 1930s Art Deco bed. Originating from France this bed boasts the most wonderful veneers. Totally original and having been through our workshops has been...
Walnut
$8,759
H 12.8 in W 20.08 in D 4.73 in
Offrande Art Deco Table Lamp Kneeling ladies Fayral & Daum Le Faguays Le Verrier
By Daum, Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Offrande Art Deco table lamp with kneeling nudes holding a Daum glass shade signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays & Daum Nancy France. Executed by Max Le Verrier. Patinat...
Marble, Metal
$2,919
H 6.7 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Lamp in Spelter and Marble
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
CUEILLETTE LUMINEUX illuminated pair of figures by Max Le Verrier Original Max Le Verrier Contemporary sculpture in Art Deco style Color patinated white bronze and marble Han...
Marble, Spelter
$4,092
H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Lamp Seated Nude with Drape Guerbe & Max Le Verrier, Rèverie
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rèverie Art Deco style lamp seated nude with drape holding a globe by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier. France. With Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary...
Marble, Metal
$52,032
H 73.23 in W 36.62 in D 20.87 in
CLARTE Life Size Art Deco Bronze Lamp Standing Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarté life size Art Deco bronze lamp standing nude with globe by Max Le Verrier. Patinated bronze on octagonal wooden base and with crackled glass globe. Design 1928. Posthumous cas...
Bronze
$4,665
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Lumina Sculpture Clarté Lamp Nude Dancer with a Ball by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Lumina Famous, very decorative Art Deco object. Slightly smaller than the famous Clarté Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Original Max Le...
Marble, Spelter
$5,080
H 16.93 in W 8.67 in D 5.71 in
Art Deco Lamp Nude with Vase by Fayral P. Le Faguays Daum Vers L'oasis 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier, Daum
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp kneeling nude holding a vase by Fayral, Vers L'oasis, with Daum glass shade. Patinated Art Metal on Portor marble base. France 1930. Orange pâte de verre glas. Fa...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp circa 1930s
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp circa 1930s Gold Colour with silver Skirt Standing on Black Marble circular base Recently Re wired & Pat Tested Clear Crackle Glazed Shade Good original c...
Spelter
$4,905
H 11.82 in W 20.87 in D 6.3 in
Max Le Verrier lighted Sculpture Aube French Art Deco vintage Table Lamp
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
“Aube” (French. break of dawn) Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonymes from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962). His good friend and col...
Marble, Spelter
$2,705
H 27.76 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Figural Table Lamp, English, Desk Light, Art Deco, Leonardine, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage figural table lamp. An English, metallic plaster desk light in Art Deco taste by Leonardine, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Striking Art Deco lamp...
Plaster
Art Deco Chrome Figural Lady Table Lamp
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superb and original 1930's Art Deco chrome lamp depicting a two dimensional posed lady with a rare skyscraper glass shade with frosted effect. Originat...
Chrome
Art Deco Chrome Figural Table Lamp, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superb and original 1930's Art Deco chrome lamp depicting a two dimensional posed lady with a glass shade with frosted effect. Originates from England....
Chrome
Art Deco Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze silver plated Art Deco Lamp with girl.
Bronze
Art Deco Lady Lamp, Silvered Bronze, Alabaster Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Art Deco lamp with two girls holding an Alabaster shade. Mounted on an absolute black marble base . Good size and looks great lit up . Needs to be white glove packed for safe ship...
Bronze
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.
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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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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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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.