White Tulip Table Lamp Globes by E. R. Nele for Temde, Switzerland, 60s, T-313
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Cork, IE
This Space-Age table lamp by the celebrated German designer Eva Renée Nele was made by Temde Leuchten in Switzerland in the 1960s.
Metal
Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
A rare late 19th century oil lamp with a globe shade and base decorated with a castle set in a rural scene, circa 1885. Northern European for the French market. The countries and ...
Glass
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Circular Three Halo Table Lamps Globe 1980's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Beautiful pair of mid century modern, Art Deco style, 1980's ceramic table lamps in concentric circular pattern. Both are the exact same color, but 1 had a bit more lighting than the...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Gepo Double Globe Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Black Enamel
By Gepo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Gepo manufactured, double globe floor lamp in brushed aluminum and black enamel. Two brushed aluminum dome globe shades are installed on horizontal arms that exten...
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture Globe Lamp, Mid 20th Century, 1960
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture Globe Lamp This charming lady sculpture dressed only in her loin cloth is kneeling on a plinth holding aloft an amber and gold end of day glass glob...
Bronze
Pair of Prism and Globe Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine carved prism and globe form rock crystal quartz lamps with polish brass base, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Available in nickel plating and antique brass finished. Me...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Large French Mid Century Ceramic Globe Lamp A Lovely Vintage piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Mid Century Ceramic Globe Lamp A Lovely Vintage piece dates back to the 20th Century The bowl of the lamp is a ceramic globe which is slightly surface crazed but is st...
Ceramic
Art Deco White Ceramic naked Woman lamp Globe Italy 1970s
By Capodimonte
Located in Den Haag, NL
This is a real thing of beauty. A mid-century White ceramic lamp in art deco style. The glass sphere has a marbled effect. The lamp is in very good condition and of good quality. No ...
Ceramic
Art Deco White and Black Alabaster Globe Sphere Night Lamp or Mood Lamp, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco White and Black Alabaster globe sphere night table lamp or mood lamp, France, circa the 1930s.
Alabaster, Metal
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gray Murano Glass Globe Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass lamps and gray Murano glass bubble globe.
Brass
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s A striking handblown Murano glass table lamp by Archimede Seguso, dating to the 1950s.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century White Gooseneck Globe Desk Lamp with Posable Black Stem
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century gooseneck globe desk lamp with white enameled metal base and globe and posable black stem. Black and red toggle switch on cord. European E14 candelabra bulb socket. In or...
Metal
$4,406 / set
Angelo Brotto globe lights
By Angelo Brotto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of lamps by the Italian designer for Esperia in 1970 Featuring white opaline glass shades resting on an elegant bronze base
Bronze
DORIA Crackle Ice Glass & Polished Brass Globe Nightstand Lamps, 1960s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table, night stand lamps manufactured by DORIA Leuchten in Germany. The base is made of polished brass with mouth-blown crackle ice glass lampshades that provides s...
Brass
$931Sale Price|40% Off
Gold-Tone Nude Grecian Female Spelter Lamp with Cut Crystal Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gold-toned Grecian lounging female spelter metal lamp with ornamental cut crystal glass globe. Measures: 12" wide x 7" deep x 18" tall.
Iron, Spelter
$270Sale Price / item|40% Off
Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Globe Opulent Frosted Lamp Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Frosted Lamp Shade featuring a pyramid shape with geometric patterns. Available: 6 Measures 15.5: Wide x 13.5" Deep x 9" Tall France, 1920
Art Glass
Pair of Prism and Globe Form Dark Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved prism and globe form dark rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass base, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Available in nickel plating and antique brass finished. Meas...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Set of 3 Murano Glass Globe Lamps in Pink & White, Italy, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Set of three Italian table lamps crafted in fine Murano glass during the 1970s, each shaped as a globe in soft shades of white and pink.
Murano Glass
Huge Vintage Blown Glass Globe Table or Floor Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful handblown bubble glass globe and gold - black metal light. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets.
Metal
Mid Century Lamp with Extra Large White and Clear Murano Glass Globe
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 table lamp has a large clear and white Murano glass globe on a black base.
Metal
Pair of G.E.C. Globe Lamps. British Empire Exhibition, Wembley Park, 1924
Located in London, GB
Pair of G.E.C. Globe Lamps British Empire Exhibition, Wembley Park, 1924 Designed and manufactured by the General Electric Co., Ltd., London, as commemorative electric lighting for ...
Glass
Vintage Globe Lamps After Murano for Someroso for Laurel Lighting - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with sophistication using our Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Globe Lamps for Laurel - A Pair. These exquisite lamps showcase the timeless elegance of American de...
Glass
4 German 1960s Amber Crackle Glass Lamp Bases / Flush Mounted Globes
Located in Tarrytown, NY
4 German 1960s amber crackle glass lamp bases. Also can be used as flush mounts. Price is per item.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Murano Pulegoso Glass Globe Lamps, 2020
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of Italian Murano "Pulegoso" glass lamps with 23-karat "polvero d'oro Sommerso" (gold leaf flecks) throughout. Rewired to US standards. Pulegoso: Characterized by innu...
Murano Glass
Max Bill Tulip Floor Lamp Globe Glass & Aluminium by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant space age bubble glass globe floor and table light. Illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light.
Aluminum
Tiffany Studios New York Signed Bronze Base and Globes Double Student Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Art Glass Lamp is a remarkable piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship, embodying the timeless elegance and artistry synonymous with Tiffany...
Bronze
Max Le Verrier Art Deco lamp LUMINA Clarté nude with globe 65 cm.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking Art Deco table lamp titled Lumina, designed by the renowned French sculptor Max Le Verrier in 1928.
Marble, Metal
Yellow Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Globe, by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Globe, by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 23.5 x H 37.5 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in globe or cone versions. Available ...
Metal
1970s MCM Large White Pearlescent Ceramic Oyster Form Lamp with Globe as Pearl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency style large ceramic form open oyster / clam shell table lamp on round raised pedestal base, in a white Pearlescent glaze, with white globe as pearl.
Ceramic, Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Student Lamp Signed Bronze Base and Artglass Globes
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Savannah, GA
Two bell shaped art glass signed iridescent shades are supported by an adjustable bronze two arm base with bell sockets. The twin paddle knob sockets are stamped GE CO. The base is s...
Art Glass
Art Deco HAK Herman Kähler Pottery Lamp, c.1930s Orange Globe with Brass Detais
By Herman Kähler
Located in Søborg, DK
Art Deco HAK Herman Kähler Pottery Lamp, c.1930s — Orange Globe with Brass Details A superb original Art Deco table lamp by HAK (Herman Kähler) Pottery, dating to the 1930s.
Pottery
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes Denmark, Circa 1950s A Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps with Globe...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco HAK Herman Kähler Pottery Lamp, c.1930s Orange Globe with Brass Detais
By Herman Kähler
Located in Søborg, DK
HAK Herman Kähler Art Deco Pottery Lamp (c.1930s) A superb example of 1930s Art Deco design, this original table lamp by HAK (Herman Kähler) Pottery exemplifies the refined elegance...
Pottery
Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair
By TSAO Designs
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of modern 1970s chrome based Sputnik style clear bubble glass table lamps attributed to TSAO Designs. These are in working order and original condition.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Clarté Standing Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco style figural table lamps of a standing nude lady holding a glass globe.
Marble, Metal
$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sexy Pair Of 1970's Chrome Fiber Optic Globe Lamps Mid-century Modern
By Fantasia Light
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This fun and amazing pair of fiber optic globe lamps from the 1970's are constructed of chrome metal,smoked glass and fiber optics. Thousands of optical fiber tips come alive crea...
Chrome, Steel
The Snow Globe Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
accentuate your home with the quietly-elegant lamp, created to evoke the swirling magic of a glowing globe. articulated with a solid glass spiral sphere and an anodized bronze base, ...
Bronze
French Crystal and Ormolu Bronze Sinumbra Lamp with Orig. Frosted Globe, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French crystal and gilt bronze ormolu Sinumbra lamp with central fluted crystal column, lambs tongue gilt bronze base, original four scrolled feet, and retains the original foliage ...
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu
Globe Specialty Co., Art Deco Slag Glass Lamp Base, U.S.a., circa 1940's
Located in Chatham, ON
Globe Specialty Co. - Art Deco amber and white slag glass 'Boudoir' table lamp - pull chain on the socket (chain appears to be original) - remnants of the original Globe Specialty Co...
Art Glass
Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986
By Scanglobe
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful illuminated French edition globe. This piece is magical, glamorous and chic. The aerodynamic lucite base holds the beautiful blue globe that when illuminated reveals in the...
Fiberglass, Lucite
Art Deco style Lamp Clarté Nude with Globe by Max Le Verrier H. 33 inch / 84 cm
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarté, iconic 84 cm / 33 inch tall Art Deco style figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Designed in 1928. Posthumous conte...
Marble, Metal
Pair of Clarté Art Deco Style Lamps Max Le Verrier Nude with Globe 84 cm 33 inch
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Clarte, iconic 84 cm / 33 inch tall Art Deco style figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Designed in 1928. Posthumous conte...
Marble, Metal
Retro Mid Century Crystal & Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Retro Mid Century Crystal & Chrome Table Lamp of Globe Form - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker swi...
Crystal, Chrome
$1,182 / item
Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Structure and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 40 cm. (Dimensions are approximate). Materials: Powder-coated metal, glass. Available in white or black. ...
Metal
$4,000 / item
The Lunar Globe by Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label, Titia Estes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is our latest collaboration with LA Ceramicist Titia Esties. Completely hand built this orb has an otherworldly feel to it. Assembled from hundreds of hand-cut tiles the varying...
Porcelain
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of articulated globe spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Articulated Globe Spotlights by Reggiani Lampadari
Chrome, Steel
1970s Handblown Glass Sphere or Globe by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Doria handblown glass sphere on chrome base. Made in Germany in the 1970s. The handblown glass contains bubbles and pockets of air that capture and reflect the light. The arrangem...
Chrome
Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the leheriya (similar to chevron) pattern she observed in her travels in rural Rajasthan, Stephanie Odegard designed this beautiful floor/outdoor lighting fixture. Solid ...
Marble
Pair of Large Reggiani Murano Table Lamps Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in London, GB
In his lighting designs Reggiani utilized mainly chrome, as well as opaline glass, to create Space Age designs, such as sputnik style chandeliers, globe-shaped table lamps Lampshades...
Chrome
Art Deco Vintage Chrom Glass Table Lamp 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage table lamp from chrome-plated steel with three white milk-glass globes, 1920s.
Milk Glass
$2,500 / set
Pair of Brass Kosta Table Lamps, circa 1970s
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized brass round globe-shaped table lamps made by Kosta AB. They measure 20"H to top of the socket, have a 7"H harp and base is 8"DIA.
Brass
Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère & Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948. Typical Art Deco design on a step-shaped base made of aluminum and a globe made of glass.
Aluminum
Blue and Black Tube and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and Black Tube and Globe Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12 x H 37 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in other colors. Please contact us. All our lamps ca...
Metal
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.
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