French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25"H x 8.25"D Dimensions of Shade (in...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wrought iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.15"H x 10.5"W x 8.5"D Dimensions ...
Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.0"H x 9.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown rope table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.75" Height x 6.5" Diameter Dimensio...
Rope
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wood table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.5"H x 7.25"D Bulb Specifications...
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5” Height x 7” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter ...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5"H x 4.0"W x 8.5"D Dimensions of Sh...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.15"H x 6.25"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use. Light warping to shape of lampshade. Variable positi...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Moderate patina to base. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.65"H x 5.85"D Dimensions ...
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black, green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina brass with tarnish on one side. Wear consistent with age and moderate use. Dime...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25"H x 4.15"D Dimensions of Shade (i...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and grey-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.0"H x 6.0"D Dimensions of Sh...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 17.0"H x 6.0"D Dimensions of Shade (...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown crystal glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.375"H x 6"W x 4"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.75" Top Diameter x 10"...
Glass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wood table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.875"H x 4.7"W x 4.7"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.25" Top Diameter x 8.8" Bot...
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.5"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10.0" Top Diameter x...
Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamp, Leather, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stitched brown leather table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.375"H x 7"W x 7"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.75”H x 10...
Leather
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.3"H x 6"Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diameter x 5...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-colored blown glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 17.3"H x 5"W x 5"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10" Top Diameter x 1...
Glass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, 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): 7.4"H x 4.25"W x 4"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.1”H x 8”D...
Glass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10"H x 4.7"W x 4.7"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diameter x...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.8"H x 5.125"W x 5.125"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8" Bott...
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamps, Bronze, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 5.3"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.9” H x 6.5” D...
Bronze
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.25"H x 4.0"W x 7.25"D Bulb Specificat...
Metal
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. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom D...
Ceramic
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. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10.25” Bottom Dia...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple-glazed ceramic 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...
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.75"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 18.75” H x 10” ...
Glass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25” T x 8” B x 5.5” H...
Brass
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. Oxidation present to metal Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10.25” Top D...
Iron
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. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
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. Scratching and losses present throughout both lamps, predominantly near bottom....
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 5“ H x 5.5“ Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-14 Number of Sockets (per fixture): 1 All ...
Pine
French Designer, Table Lamp, Sandstone, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast sandstone table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.25“ H x 8” W x 4.75“ D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Number of Sockets (per fixt...
Sandstone
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. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.25” Top Diameter x 12.5” Bottom Diameter...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.75” H x 3.125” W x 3.125” D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7.625” Top Diameter x 10.125” ...
Pine
French Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic pine and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.75” H x 6.5” W x 6.5” D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9.25” To...
Pine
French Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable metal table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25” H x 3.5”W x 3.5” D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 2.125” Top Dia...
Metal
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A gilded iron and cream-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dramatic patina on iron consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 66.25"H...
Iron
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Parchment, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated brass and off-white parchment paper floor lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Sh...
Brass
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Paper, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and brown paper floor lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced vintage lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches):...
Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5"H x 8.0"D Dimensions of Shade (...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Iron, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.2...
Brass, Iron
French Designer, Table Lamps, Sandstone, Brass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige sandstone and brass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): ...
Sandstone, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Sandstone, Metal, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige sandstone and beige-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.0" Height x 4.5"...
Sandstone, Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25" Height ...
Brass
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A gilded iron and cream-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Dramatic patina on iron consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 66.25"H...
Iron
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.0"H x 6.25"W x 10.0"D Bul...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamps, Sandstone, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sandstone and floral-printed fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.0"...
Sandstone
French Designer, Table Lamp, Sandstone, Metal, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige sandstone and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.0"H x 5.75"D Dimensions of Shad...
Sandstone, Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.0"H x 7.0"W x 5.0"D Dimension...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.25" Height x 8.75" Diam...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Paper, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white ceramic, beige and orange parchment paper table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Some imperfections on lampshades. Wear consistent with age and u...
Ceramic, Paper
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. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable fixture position; measu...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Resin, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown ceramic, resin and dried floral table lamp designed and produced in Accolay, France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.0" Height x ...
Ceramic, Resin
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