Travertine Table Lamp Attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italian Design c.1970
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
A minimalist Italian mid-century modern table lamp, circa 1970. The piece features a brutalist architectural base crafted from porous raw travertine stone with vertical fluting, topp...
Travertine
$343Sale Price|66% Off
1940s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Hand-Crafted Ceramic
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary globe shaped ceramic table lamp in warm brown, light yellow, olive green and golden colors.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Earthenware
Exquisite RAAK Amsterdam Table Lamp in Glass and Brass
By RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite large table lamp and iconic Dutch design.
Brass
Lehariya Cone Globe in White Marble 18" Dia 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
$1,113Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Blue, Lilac, White Danish Modernist Sculptural Table Lamp
By Karsten Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist ceramic globe shaped table lamp. Shiny blue glaze over matte lilac and white glaze in asymmetrical stripes accentuating the round shape.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Petite Murano Bullicante Round Ball Table Lamp, 1940's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Clear Crystal Globe Bullicante Table Lamp by Murano. Featuring a hand crafted transparent glass ball with controlled bubbles and chrome neck. 9 H to top of socket, with small...
Crystal, Chrome
Monster Binty with Hand-blown Glass Ice Cream Globe and Textured Brass
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Monster Collectible : Monster Binty Brighten up your space with a scoop of style! Introducing the Binty lamp, where playful design meets sleek functionality. With its whimsical ice ...
Brass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Dalle De Verre, Chunk Glass Globe Lights
By Peter Marsh
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and unique multicolor leaded glass globe lights by Peter Marsh for Nader. Beautiful and bright multicolored, dalle de verre, chunk glass squares come together in the shape of an...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic and Frosted Glass Swirling Globe Uplight
Located in New York, NY
Replete with earth tones and a stunning crème brûlée glazed ceramic, this rare uplight was realized in Germany, circa 1960. It is an excellent example of the time and place. Its squa...
Ceramic, Glass
Set of Two Lehariya Cone Globes 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
Set of Two Lehariya Cone Globes 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
Rare Glass Dome Table Lamps by Cosack Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This is especially true for these brass dome table lamps that are very rare. With their polished brass bases, necks, and greyish-brown smoked crystal clear glass globe lampshades, t...
Brass
Pinecone Globe in White Marble 15" Dia by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Pinecone, Paul Mathieu designed this beautiful floor/outdoor lighting fixture. Solid pieces of marble are first turned into hemispherical halves and hand-carved to cr...
Marble
Orange and Pink Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange and Pink Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in globe or cone versions. Availa...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Large Chrome Smoked Lucite Ribbon Shade Table Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Laurel, George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Large Chrome Smoked Lucite Ribbon Shade Three Globe Style Lights Table Floor Lamp
Chrome
Set of Two Pinecone Globes in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Pinecone, Paul Mathieu designed this beautiful floor/outdoor lighting fixture. Solid pieces of marble are first turned into hemispherical halves and hand-carved to cr...
Marble
Set of Two Pinecone Globes in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Pinecone, Paul Mathieu designed this beautiful floor/outdoor lighting fixture. Solid pieces of marble are first turned into hemispherical halves and hand-carved to cr...
Marble
Light Blue and Red Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Blue and Red Tube With Globes And Cones Desk Light, Cone, by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in globe or cone versions. Ava...
Metal
1960s Space Age Plexiglass and Milk Glass Globe Side Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mesmerizing 1960's Space Age side table lamp, distinguished by a luminous frosted opaline glass globe gracefully nestled within a sculptural, clear plexiglass waterfall frame.
Milk Glass, Plexiglass
Large Contemporary Brass Murano Glass and Ceramic Lamp, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Brass, Ceramic Terracotta and white smoke Murano glass globe ball table lamp. In a Mid-Century Modern Space Age mood like Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Seguso, Aldo Nason, Poliarte, C...
Brass
Large Peil & Putzler Globe Floor lamp 1970s Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice large, Globe floor lamp or table lamp. 1970s Germany . The lamp consists of a big white opaline ball and an polish aluminum stand.
Aluminum
Round Painted Glass Table, Brown Color witth Gold Straw Effect, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency French Vintage Vintage Glamour Organic Design 1970s Key Features : Painted glass table lamp Spherical base Amber brown color Textured go...
Art Glass
Stacked Chrome Globes Base Glass Side Table Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stack chrome side table floor lamp.
Brass, Chrome
Set of 2 minimalist space age lamps, Netherlands 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in ECHT, NL
The set consists of a floor lamp with 3 globes and a table lamp with 1 globe.
Metal
Vintage Brass Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Roma, IT
In his designs, Reggiani utilized mainly chrome, as well as opaline glass and teak, to create Space Age designs, such as sputnik style chandeliers, globe-shaped table lamps, and floo...
Brass
$599Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ballroom Table Lamp, Amber with LED Globe Bulb Ø3
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ballroom Table lamp is like a chameleon and will fit into every room and environment.
Metal
Pine table lamp and opaline globe, folk art, Spain, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful small table lamp designed and produced in Spain in the 1970s.
Wood
Luxury Stainless Steel and Marble Table Lamp with Glass Globe Monarch, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Stainless Steel and Marble Table Lamp with Glass Globe Monarch, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 24 x H 50 CM Materials: Brushed Stainless Steel, Guatemala Verde.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Luxury Natural Marble and Bronze Table Lamp with Glass Globe Monarch, Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Luxury Natural Marble and Bronze Table Lamp with Glass Globe Monarch, Carla Baz Dimensions: Ø 24 x H 50 CM Materials: Brushed Bronze, Guatemala Verde Weight: 8,5 kg.
Marble, Bronze
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Black & Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S4 Ellipse Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S4 Ellipse Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' S4 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
Available shapes include the S2 Cylinder, S3 Ellipse, S4 Ellipse, and S5 Globe. Also available as a table lamp or cluster of pendants - please see our separate listings or inquire fo...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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.