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Gilt Faux Bamboo Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Gilt Faux Bamboo Lamp in the Hollywood Regency Style. Made of metal and wood. 25.5" to top of
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1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Gilt Faux Bamboo Lamp
Gilt Faux Bamboo Lamp
H 27 in Dm 6.5 in
Vintage Gilt Faux Bamboo Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency Gilt faux bamboo lamp, rewired. Shade not included. Measurement is to top of
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Bamboo Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bamboo lamp is an original design lamp realized in the 1970s. A vintage lamp in ceramic
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1970s Italian Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Bamboo Lamp, Italy 1970s
Vintage Bamboo Lamp, Italy 1970s
H 25.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Porcelain Bamboo Lamp, 1960's
By Capodimonte
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Porcelain bamboo lamp and brass base. The porcelain by Capodimonte fabric in Napoli, marked
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Porcelain Bamboo Lamp, 1960's
Porcelain Bamboo Lamp, 1960's
H 27.17 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Organic Modern Bamboo Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Organic Modern Tapering Bamboo Lamps A beautiful pair of organic modern tapering bamboo
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo, Wood

Bamboo lamp from 1980s complete with fabric lampshade.
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo lamp from 1980s complete with fabric lampshade.
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1980s Italian Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Cotton, Bamboo

Large White Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large Hollywood Regency faux bamboo lamp in white on wood base with original wood finial.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Ceramic

Bamboo Lamp by Carstens, Germany, circa 1960
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bamboo Lamp by Carstens. Mid Century Modern, Hollywood Regency Germany, circa 1960 In excellent
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Rare James Mont Bamboo Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of James Mont bamboo lamps with a frog and snail detail. The lamps have their
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Wood

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Brighten up your space with this pair of vintage boho glazed ceramic bamboo lamps. Featuring a
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with this pair of vintage coastal glazed ceramic bamboo lamps. Each lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Metal

A 1960s bamboo lamp by Louis Sognot with orignal bamboo and linen shade
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
A 1960s French bamboo lamp by Louis Sognot with orignal bamboo and linen shade. Rewired with new
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1960s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with this elegant pair of vintage coastal glazed ceramic bamboo lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Metal

Laurel Faux Bamboo Lamp with Table
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality faux bamboo floor table lamp combination.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Chrome

Vintage Bamboo Lamp Glazed Pottery
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful simplistic glazed pottery lamp in bamboo form. Wonderful color and detail in glazing
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Pottery

1970 Large Bamboo Lamp Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large lamp made from a bamboo stalk, a variety (Dendrocalamus Giganteus) whose diameter can reach
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1970s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

1960s Petite Dark Brown Bamboo Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Rich, dark brown bamboo table lamp with an ivory shade. Natural and earthy design, circa 1960
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1960s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

Dramatic Pair of Handmade Vintage Bamboo Lamps with Nickel and Lucite Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
, harps and finials shown in the photos. A stunning pair of handmade vintage bamboo lamps, circa 1970
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Nickel, Brass

Stunning Pair of Faux-Bamboo Lamps in Chrome and Brass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
and finials. Completely Installation Ready. A stellar pair of stylish faux-bamboo lamps in chrome
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Lacquered Tiered Bamboo Lamp Table with Geometric Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage tiered bamboo lamp table from the mid-20th century, with geometric patterns. Born
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

Regency Style Brass Bamboo Lamp Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Regency style faux bamboo table lamp with a glass table.
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20th Century French Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

1960 Pair of Bamboo Lamps Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of 4 bamboo rods positioned vertically at the four corners of the lamp and maintained by
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1960s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

1960 Pair of Bamboo Lamps Louis Sognot
1960 Pair of Bamboo Lamps Louis Sognot
H 14.18 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Rattan and Bamboo Lamp, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rattan and lamp, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan

Faux Bamboo Lamp in Brass, France, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare brass table lamp imitating bamboo. Rattan lampshade. Superb design product made in
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Faux Bamboo Lamp in Brass, France, 1970
Faux Bamboo Lamp in Brass, France, 1970
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Very Fine Carved Solid Rosewood Faux Bamboo Lamp Table Two Chairs Set MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Solid Rosewood Faux Bamboo Lamp Table Two Chairs Set MINT! table dimensions: 23" x
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Rosewood

Pair of Large White Ceramic Faux Bamboo Lamps, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale white ceramic faux bamboo pair of lamps from the 1970s. High relief bamboo motif. Very
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1970s Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Ceramic

White Ceramic "Bamboo" Lamp, Hollywood Regency, Italy, circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare rattan or bamboo ceramic effect lamp, designated and produced in Italy in the 1970s
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Earthenware, Porcelain

Great Pair of Brass Faux Bamboo Lamps by Warren Kessler
By Warren Kessler
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of solid brass lamps by Warren Kessler, circa 1970. Faux bamboo design. Excellent
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

1960s Italian Ceramic Bamboo Lamp with Antique Chinese Jade Butterfly Finial
Located in New York, NY
Italian ceramic cylinder lamp with hand-painted bamboo motif on brass base. Antique Chinese white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Jade

Striking Pair of Bamboo Lamps with Accents of Lucite, Nickel and Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of architectural vessels as custom-made lamps. Beautiful spun bamboo form with
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1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Silver Leaf, Nickel

Laurel Brushed Steel, Brass Cylinder Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized bamboo lamps with a brushed steel cylinder body with contrasting brass bands
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Pair of French Faux Bamboo Patinated Brass Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s French patinated heavy cast brass faux bamboo lamps. Newly rewired with new bronze
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1970s French Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Bamboo Table Lamp
By Design M, Temde Leuchten, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ingo Maurer
Located in München, DE
Wonderful bamboo table lamp from the 1960s. Exceptionally beautiful design and an enrichment for
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Fabric, Bamboo

Bamboo Table Lamp
Bamboo Table Lamp
H 23.23 in Dm 13.78 in
Faux Bamboo Lamp in Brass Regency France 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare brass table lamp imitating bamboo. Rattan lampshade. Superb design product made in
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Faux Bamboo Lamp in Brass Regency France 1970
Faux Bamboo Lamp in Brass Regency France 1970
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Regency Faux Bamboo Ceramic and Wood Floor Lamp/Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Regency Faux Bamboo Lamp/Table Combo, a versatile piece that serves as both a floor
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20th Century American Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Ceramic

1950's Stitched leather lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather and bamboo lamps by Jacques Adnet Great condition Dimensions given
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1950s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Leather, Bamboo

Uchiwa style Miranda AB floor lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
, brass wrapped in rattan with a bamboo lamp shade.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Maison Baguès Style Chrome Faux Bamboo Table Lamps, a pair
By Maison Baguès
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A pair of handsome faux bamboo lamps. In polished steel. French in style. Giving a very familiar
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Steel

French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brass faux bamboo floor lamp, probably French, circa 1950s. Retains warm original patina
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Uchiwa style Miranda AB table lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
, brass wrapped in rattan with a bamboo lamp shade. In good condition, a few smaller tears/splits and
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

French Mid Century Floorlamp
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Chic Bamboo lamp with tripod base. Woven shade. Made in the 70’s. Imported from
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

French Mid Century Floorlamp
French Mid Century Floorlamp
H 63.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Asian Lamp in Brass and Gold-Coloured, Faux Bamboo, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
is an Asian style lamp but from the Art Deco period. It is a faux bamboo lamp. USA PLUG ADAPTATOR
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1940s French Chinoiserie Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Hand-Stitched Floor Lamp, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Jacques Adnet green leather hand-stitched floor lamp, France 1950's Jacques Adnet Faux Bamboo
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Leather, Silk

Selection of Brass Floor Lamps
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
. New shade is included. 2) Brass faux bamboo lamp, attributed to Maison Bagues, France, circa 1940s
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Monumental South Pacific Bamboo 1940s Table Lamp Tiki Rattan McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL BAMBOO & WALNUT POLYNESIAN STYLE TABLE LAMP In the Manner of McGuire & Wakefield
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Metal

Bamboo Floor Lamp
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Curved bamboo on formica base, in original working condition. Vintage shade not included.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

Bamboo Floor Lamp
Bamboo Floor Lamp
H 62 in W 14 in D 14 in
1970s Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Hellerup, DK
Elegant vintage bamboo 1970s table lamp with the original large shade made of thin animal skin
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1970s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Animal Skin, Bamboo

1970s Bamboo Table Lamp
1970s Bamboo Table Lamp
H 27.17 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
French Bamboo Floor Lamp, Vintage
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage bamboo standing floor lamp. Imported from France. Mid century. Shade is 16
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

French Bamboo Floor Lamp, Vintage
French Bamboo Floor Lamp, Vintage
H 58 in W 16 in D 26 in
1960 Japanese Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The lamp stands on four small bamboo legs on which is placed a round cage consisting of two bamboo
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1960s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

1960 Japanese Bamboo Table Lamp
1960 Japanese Bamboo Table Lamp
H 13.78 in Dm 10.24 in
1950s Bohemian Bent Bamboo Table Lamp Original Bamboo Shade
By Paul Frankl
Located in Charleston, SC
with this bent bamboo table lamp. The rich brown tones of the bowed bamboo offer a unique beauty that
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Metal

1980s Spanish Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo table lamp.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Bamboo Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

1980s Spanish Bamboo Table Lamp
1980s Spanish Bamboo Table Lamp
H 13.78 in Dm 7.88 in
Gilt Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Gilt Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp in the Hollywood Regency Style. Made of metal and wood. 48" to top of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Iron

Gilt Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Gilt Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
H 59 in W 10 in D 10 in
Bamboo and Leather Strap Lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of vintage bamboo and leather strap lamps, probably from the 1970s-1980s. The lamps
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1970s North American Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

Bamboo and Leather Strap Lamps
Bamboo and Leather Strap Lamps
H 20 in W 14.5 in D 5.75 in
Austrian Bamboo Table Lamp, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian bamboo table lamp from the 1950s. Original shade in nice condition with some
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Brass

Austrian Bamboo Table Lamp, 1950s
Austrian Bamboo Table Lamp, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp, made in Philippines There are two shell shaped pull chains where
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1970s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp
1970 Bamboo Arched Table Lamp
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 10 in
An Italian 1970s bamboo floor lamp
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s bamboo floor lamp, rewired with antique gold cord flex and foot switch.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Floor lamp with a Bamboo Shade
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century floor lamp with a bamboo shade and faux bamboo composition column on a black
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Faux Bamboo

Bamboo Floor Lamp, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bamboo floor lamp circa 1960-1970.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

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Bamboo

Bamboo Floor Lamp, circa 1960-1970
Bamboo Floor Lamp, circa 1960-1970
H 53.55 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
Bamboo Floor Lamp, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bamboo floor lamp circa 1960-1970. The paper lampshade is torn in several places and needs to be
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bamboo Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

1960s Dark Brown Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Rich, dark brown bamboo table lamp with an ivory shade. Natural and earthy design, circa 1960
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1960s French Vintage Bamboo Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

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Vintage Bamboo Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage bamboo lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage bamboo lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, metal and brass. Vintage bamboo lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage bamboo lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency vintage bamboo lamps are of considerable interest. Vintage bamboo lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ingo Maurer, Carl Auböck and J.T. Kalmar are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Bamboo Lamps?

Vintage bamboo lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $7,950.

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.

Questions About Vintage Bamboo Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

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