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Gimbal Lamp

Early 20th Century Antique William McGeoch Brass Gimbal Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
Early 20th Century Antique William McGeoch Brass Gimbal Desk Table Lamp, c.1910

Early 20th Century Antique William McGeoch Brass Gimbal Desk Table Lamp, c.1910

Located in London, GB

This table lamp features a simple weighted gimbal mechanism to ensure the light remained level at sea.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights
Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Wall / Table Lamps / Wall Lights

Located in Southampton, GB

Pair of Antique Polished Brass Ship's Gimbal Lamps. These can be wall mounted or used as table lamps as shown.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass Gimbal Table Lamp
Brass Gimbal Table Lamp

Brass Gimbal Table Lamp

$2,800

H 18.75 in Dm 10 in

Brass Gimbal Table Lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940s Gimbal Table Lamp Beautiful solid brass with great patina and round walnut base.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Gimbal Table Lamps
Pair of Brass Gimbal Table Lamps

Pair of Brass Gimbal Table Lamps

$5,800 / set

H 18.75 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Brass Gimbal Table Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940s Gimbal Table Lamp Beautiful solid brass with great patina and round base.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS TRAiN CARRIAGE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS TRAiN CARRIAGE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS TRAiN CARRIAGE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1925 Antique Brass Gimbal Train Carriage wall or table lamp in fully restored ...

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed silver plated brass gimble lamp made in England. c.1910 A high-quality table lamp designed for use on boats, with a simple gimbal mechanism to ensure the light r...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS SHiPS MASTER SUITE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS SHiPS MASTER SUITE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1925 SOLID BRASS SHiPS MASTER SUITE GIMBAL WALL OR TABLE LAMP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1925 Antique Brass Gimbal Ships Master Suite wall or table lamp in fully resto...

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Antique Bohemian Style, Wall/Table Use, 1890
Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Antique Bohemian Style, Wall/Table Use, 1890

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Antique Bohemian Style, Wall/Table Use, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass gimbal ships lamp, wall hung or table lamp. This is a very attractive piece, the lamp originated from a boat, it has a gimbal action which when the boat sways from time to t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination.

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900 - Wall/Table Use
Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900 - Wall/Table Use

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900 - Wall/Table Use

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass Gimbal Ships Lamp, Wall Hung or Table Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp originated from a boat, it has a gimbal action which when the boat sways from time to ti...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920
Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920

Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Pair of Nautical Brass Gimbal Lamps c1920

By Displaymasters

Located in Downham Market, GB

A pair of Playmit nautical brass gimbal lamps. A wonderful pair of nautical brass gimbal lamps with a the bases supporting articulated, counterweighted arms & with both retaining the...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Gimbal" Candlestick
Tiffany Studios New York "Gimbal" Candlestick

Tiffany Studios New York "Gimbal" Candlestick

Sold

H 11 in W 7.13 in D 4.61 in

Tiffany Studios New York "Gimbal" Candlestick

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An exceptionally rare American Art Nouveau patinated bronze and glass "Gimbal" candlestick by, Tiffany Studios decorated with a Tiffany Favrile "pulled feather chimney" shade and a s...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Candle Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair
Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair

Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair

Sold

H 18 in W 4.5 in D 7 in

Nautical Gimbal Oil Lamp, Pair

Located in New York, NY

Nautical Gimbal oil lamp, pair: A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship and stay upright.

Category

Antique 19th Century More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair, Gimbal Ships Sconces
Pair, Gimbal Ships Sconces

Pair, Gimbal Ships Sconces

Sold

H 16.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Pair, Gimbal Ships Sconces

Located in San Francisco, CA

Electrified sconces circa 1900s. Antique heavy brass gimbal ships lamps. Top shields diameter 6 1/4".

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Benson's 1920's Ship's Master Suite Table or Wall Lamps
Pair of Benson's 1920's Ship's Master Suite Table or Wall Lamps

Pair of Benson's 1920's Ship's Master Suite Table or Wall Lamps

Located in London, GB

This is a great pair of brass ship's Master Suite gimbal wall, or table lamps. Made in the 1920s by the UK firm Benson's and finished with beautful glass shades.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical ship / Yacht / lifeboat gimbal compass / binnacle. Copper and brass body with single oil lamp on one side for illumination.

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Cast Bronze Ships Gimbal Lamp by Dale, circa 1900
Cast Bronze Ships Gimbal Lamp by Dale, circa 1900

Cast Bronze Ships Gimbal Lamp by Dale, circa 1900

Located in Portland, OR

Rescued from a turn-of-the-century work station, this lamp features a hinged gimbal that would smoothly swing from desk to wall mount, making this for a very stylish and versatile li...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gimbal Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gimbal lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every gimbal lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a gimbal lamp, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gimbal lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gimbal lamp, designed in the mid-century modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Anvia and J.J.M. Hoogervorst each produced at least one beautiful gimbal lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gimbal Lamp?

A gimbal lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,283, while the lowest priced sells for $319 and the highest can go for as much as $5,000.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.