Dutch Orange Gouda “Tokio” Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s, New Black Linen Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Flora Gouda
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Vibrant Dutch Gouda pottery lamp made from a rare large Flora “Tokio” décor (c. 1968–77) vase, with glossy fiery orange glaze, black graphic linework, and a new custom gold-lined bla...
Brass
Antique Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps, Gouda Pottery, Floral Design, New Shades
By PZH - Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A pair of antique Dutch Art Deco ceramic table lamps in hand-painted Gouda pottery from Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, dated 1926 and 1927, with bold oxblood red and yellow flowers on...
Brass
Antique Art Deco Gouda Pottery Table Lamp, c. 1910-35, New Ochre Linen Shade
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Beautiful hand-painted ceramic table lamp from Gouda, Netherlands from the Art Nouveau - Art Deco transition.
Brass
Rare Art Deco Era Gouda Pottery Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
An Art Deco era Gouda art pottery table lamp, produced in Holland circa 1930s, with mica shade surrounding four sockets, each with individual pull chain, above waisted gourd form; in...
Pottery
Gouda Vase Table Lamp
By Gouda Vase
Located in NYC, NY
A Table lamp made from a Dutch Gouda pottery Vase decorated with birds and floral patterns.
Vintage Art Nouveau Gouda Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage vase was made in Gouda, Holland, home to some of Europe’s most celebrated 20th century pottery. It features rich glazes and hand-painted and floral motifs with an unders...
Pottery
Gouda Holland Dutch Art Pottery Earthenware Lamp
Located in Nottingham, GB
Gouda Holland Dutch Art Pottery Earthenware Lamp Good condition From a private collection.
Earthenware, Pottery
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Gouda Royal Table Lamp with Silk Shade by R Houben, Hand Painted, 1930
By Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large Gouda floral decorated vase, marked Koninklijk Gouda, Royal, made in Holland. With beautiful handmade matching silk lampshade with gold/bronze inlay by Rene Houben In pri...
Ceramic
Gouda Holland pottery lamp, 1918
Located in Delft, NL
Gouda Holland pottery lamp, 1918 An Art Nouveau painted lamp base from the pottery factory Gouda Holland.
Earthenware
Gouda Pottery Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Gouda pottery lamp with Moroccan inspired design.
Pottery
Gouda Pottery Bronze & Iron Base Table Lamp with Matching Custom Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An outstanding and unusual 1910's-1920's Gouda pottery table lamp, the 17.5" ceramic form sitting on a heavy cast bronze and iron polychrome base.
Pair of Lamps, Gouda Pottery, Holland
By Gouda Vase
Located in Crockett, CA
Hard to find pair of larger Gouda Pottery lamps, each base was hand-painted so they have slight differences but were originally purchased as a pair.
Brass
$1,433Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Table Lamp, Ceramic with Japonisme Design, 1928, New Shade
By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
An Art Deco Dutch ceramic table lamp made from a 1928 PZH Gouda Yozea vase, featuring Japonisme floral decoration in cobalt and teal, paired with a hand-woven silk sari ribbon lampsh...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Table Lamp Attributed to Jean Besnard, Ceramic, France, 1935
By Jean Besnard
Located in Dronten, NL
A sculptural French Art Deco table lamp attributed to Jean Besnard, distinguished by its expressive undulating and richly varied surface treatment. Executed in ceramic, the body pres...
Ceramic, Paper
Circa 1900 Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic table lamp finished in a rich, speckled brown glaze that shifts and catches light differently across its rounded, hand thrown form. The tactile, mottled surface gives the p...
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Art Nouveau Inspired Organic Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative Danish ceramic table lamp from the 1970s, featuring a hand-crafted floral motif with sunflowers and leaves in green and brown glazed tones. The rounded bulbous form is com...
Ceramic
Antique Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Danico, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Japanese inspired gourd shaped long-neck ceramic table light with blue floral decor hand glazed. The light features a brass base and top and comes with a fluted white Danish shade....
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7.5” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom ...
Brass
$1,907
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Art Deco French Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade, France, 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco French ceramic and wood table lamp with silk lampshade, France, 1940s.
Ceramic, Silk, Wood
$1,733
H 33.86 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Jasba Ceramic Table Lamp, Cortina Crackle Glaze, 1950s, New Linen Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Jasba Keramik
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rare large vintage Mid-Century Modern crackle glaze ceramic table lamp with a new black linen drum shade with gold inner lining. By Jasba Keramik, the "Cortina" crackle glaze, circa ...
Brass
Cole Pottery, Table Lamp, Brass, Earthenware, USA, 1940s
By Cole Pottery
Located in High Point, NC
A green brown-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Cole Pottery, North Carolina, USA, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14” H x 8.5” Diameter Dimension...
Earthenware
Distressed Chinoiserie Table Lamps, Hand-Painted Urn, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of hand-painted urn-form table lamps in the chinoiserie taste, mounted on square plinth bases. The bodies are richly decorated with swirling teal ground and trailing ...
Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper
$2,027 / set
H 24.02 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Belgian Delft Table Lamps by Boch, Brass Fittings, 1950s-70s, New Shades
By Boch La Louviere, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
This pair of Belgian Delft table lamps in a Chinoiserie style began as polychrome trumpet vases, circa 1950s–1970s, marked "Brugge Boch Belgium — Handworked" underneath. Transformed ...
Brass
$4,900 / set
H 41 in W 16 in D 16 in
HUGE Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Smyrna, GA
Enormous pair of Italian pottery, mounted on classic Marbro bases of mahogany and brass. The organic design includes a wonderfully angled top. Beautifully glazed in a soft, mottled M...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.625"H x 4.55"W x 4.55"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.25" Top...
Brass
$3,400Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of 1940s American Marianna von Allesch Ceramic Table Lamps
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
Pair of original art pottery table lamps by famed American artist, Marianna con Allesch. Signed. Rewired with aged brass double sockets and brown cloth cords. The ceramic bodies are ...
Ceramic
$1,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 16.25 in
Pair of French Hand Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mounted Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of beautiful, French hand-painted porcelain table lamps with floral decor each mounted on a gilt bronze base. Adorned with a rich painted finish in the white, yellow, green an...
Brass, Bronze
Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare large ceramic table lamp from late-20th century Germany. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic elements in brown and orange tones. With a special custom made lamp shade b...
Metal, Brass
$900 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Wing Chair by Designer Simonini, Ebonized Solid Wood, Leather & Caning
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...
Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.