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Table Banquet Lamp

2 Maitland Smith Silver Neoclassical Delphin Koi Fish Table Banquet Lamps 32"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith table lamps, made of heavy cast metal with a bright silver finish
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Mercury Glass Banquet Lamps
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of Mercury glass Banquet lamps. Made in the style of antique oil burning table lamps. Cast
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Onyx and Cloisonne Banquet Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
This tall lamp is remarkable for its use of onyx and cloisonne. The onyx is from Algeria and the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Late Victorian Table Lamps

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Onyx, Enamel

Frosted Clear Cut Crystal Banquet Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a clear/frosted cut crystal banquet oil lamp. It consists of a crystal lamp chimney, etched
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Spectacular Pair of Sheffield Fluted Columnar Banquet Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of large silver plated candlestick or banquet lamps in the Neoclassical style
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20th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass & Brass Banquet Lamp C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian banquet lamp offers cranberry glass ruffle rim shade over base having matching
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Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid 20th Century Brass and Glass Banquet Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Stately lamp with a cut glass font and squared column stem and base. In excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique German Carl Thieme Meissen Dresden Porcelain Banquet Lamp
By Carl Thieme
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th – early 20th century Carl Thieme Meissen / Dresden porcelain two light table lamp
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Ornate Antique Silver Banquet Lamps - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of ornate antique silver colored banquet lamps. Cast white metal. American, C. 1940
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20th Century American Rococo Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Ebonized Bronze Figural Cherub Torchiere Banquet Lamps, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of figural banquet lamps offer torchiere form with ebonized figural cherub column support
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Banquet Lamp & Leaded Glass Style Shade C'1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts banquet table lamp offers faceted glass shade with stylized leaded glass
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Cranberry & Brass Corinthian Column Banquet or Parlor Oil Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique banquet or parlor lamps likely originate from England and date to
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Double Light Desk/Banquet Lamp, Metal Shade Heart Pierced Round Gallery
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Brass double light desk/banquet lamp metal shade heart pierced round gallery base, the desk lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Green Glass GWTW Parlor Banquet Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare apple green antique Victorian parlor Gone with the Wind oil lamp converted to electric
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Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Banquet Pair of Textured & Ribbed Glass Chalice Form
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
chalice form banquet lamps or uplights. Floral esque design would fit perfectly in any MCM or Hollywood
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Corinthian Column Lamps
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Bronx, NY
Stately pair of Messenger and Sons, London, brass “Corinthian Column” banquet lamp bases, second
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20th Century English Table Lamps

Corinthian Column Lamps
Corinthian Column Lamps
H 34.5 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in
Empire Style Metal Opaline Noire Glass Electrical Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
covered wiring electrical cord with switch. This lamp was probably used in a library or a banquet table
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Mid Century Maison Jansen French Hollywood Regency Figural Candelabra Lamp 39"
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century table / buffet / banquet / torchiere lamp featuring an ebonized and gilded figure
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Composition, Metal

Raw Banqueting Linear Suspension by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
Raw Banqueting linear suspension by Michael McHale Dimensions: D 28 x W 107 x H 25.5 cm
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Industrial Banqueting Linear Suspension Chandelier by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
Industrial Banqueting linear suspension chandelier by Michael McHale Dimensions: D 28 x W 114 x H
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Tribeca Banqueting Chandelier, 12 Bulb, by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribeca Banqueting chandelier, 12 bulb, by Michael McHale Dimensions: D 23 x W 106 x H 23 cm
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Industrial Mini-Banqueting Linear Suspension Chandelier by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
Industrial mini-banqueting linear suspension chandelier by Michael McHale. Dimensions: D 27 x W
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Tribeca Mini-Banqueting Chandelier, 8 Bulb, by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribeca Mini-Banqueting Chandelier, 8 Bulb, by Michael McHale Dimensions: D 23 x W 70 x H 23 cm
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Banquet Attrib to Van Den Hoecke Religious Oil on Table Old Master 17th Century
By Gaspar van den Hoecke (Antwerp, 1585 - 1648)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Gaspar van den Hoecke (Antwerp, 1585 - 1648) Herod's banquet Early 17th century oil on panel, with
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mounted Onyx Pedestal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mounted Onyx Pedestal Rectangle onyx top above a pair of gilt bronze and French enamel pillars leading down to similarly decorated...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Napoleon III Lamps marble and enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Napoleon III lamps Origin France 19th century, circa 1860 electrified 220 w perfect condition gilt bronze, onyx and cloisonné enamel 39 cm high up to the screen frame. The Na...
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Table Lamps

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Enamel

Pair of Napoleon III Lamps marble and enamel
Pair of Napoleon III Lamps marble and enamel
H 15.36 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Rococo German Painted and Gilt Wine Cooler in the Form of a Swan
Located in Troy, NY
Extraordinary wine-cooler in the form of a beautifully sculpted, gilt and polychromed Swan of impressive stature, makes certainly the conversation-piece of the party. The white paint...
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Wine Coolers

Materials

Tin

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts ma...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Gueridon French Empire
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gueridon French Empire built in bronze, green onyx and marble the base is green onyx and its top is red and green marble circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Empire Gueridon

Materials

Bronze

Gueridon French Empire
Gueridon French Empire
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Late 19th Century Victorian Period Cut Glass, Onyx and Bronze Table lamp
By H.A. Stevens
Located in Bronx, NY
This wonderful over size vintage Victorian period lamp is designed with an onyx column embellished with doré' bronze. This rests on a decorative footed platform featuring more' bronz...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

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Onyx, Bronze

Champlevé and Cloisonné Enamel Mounted White Onyx and Gilt Bronze Table
Located in London, GB
This stunning occasional table is crafted from onyx, gilt bronze, and champlevé enamel, the result being a beautiful combination of colours, textures, and materials. The square table...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

English Onyx Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's neoclassic onyx and gilt bronze table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 17.25" Height to rest of shade: 24.25" Diameter: 5.25" square
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Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

English Onyx Table Lamp
English Onyx Table Lamp
H 17.25 in Dm 5.25 in
French Late 19th Century Onyx and Marble Cloisonné Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th Century onyx and marble Cloisonné side table. Made in France. Dimensions: 29.5"H x 17.5"W x 17.5"D.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal

Byzantine Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Garniture by Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Byzantine style gilt bronze and champlevé enamel clock garniture by Raingo Frères French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 55cm, width 34cm, depth 25cm Candelabra: Height...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Neoclassical Column Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an elegant neoclassical column oil lamp that was electrified. The lamp consists of a tulip shaped frosted clear shade that is adorned with palmettos, foliage and stars. Below...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Column Lamp
Neoclassical Column Lamp
H 28 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in
Sevres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Bronze and Mounted Onyx Pedestal
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sevres Style onyx, bronze and hand painted porcelain pedestal. The pedestal consists of eight pieces. The first piece is the onyx square top followed by the second piece th...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Pedestals

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Champlevé Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine quality bronze-mounted Sèvres style porcelain champlevé enamel vases. The hand painted medallions depicting cherubs and floral motifs surrounded by raised gilt enamel. T...
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Cloisonné Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Brocatelle Violette marble, ormolu and Cloisonné lamps. Each lamp is raised by a rectangular base with an ele...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux
Located in London, GB
Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux French, c. 1870 Clock: Height 80cm, width 40cm, depth 33cm Candelabra: Height 82cm, width 40cm, depth 40cmvariou...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Unusual Orientalist Gilt and Enamel Decorated Six-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 24 inches tall.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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Mid 1800's Banquet Lamp, Electrified
Located in Austin, TX
Mid 1800's, electrified Banquet Table Lamp, with rare Gargoyles on each side of the base, and an
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Antique 19th Century British Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

The Hedgehog Feast - Animal picnic table setting w/ flowers, mushrooms, & lamps
By Claire Rosen
Located in Houston, TX
hedgehogs crawling around a long, banquet-like picnic table set up with some of their favorite foods. The
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

A Pair of Antique Banqueting Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Silver plated, designed in the Neo-classic manner, the square stepped bases supported by claw feet, the circular central columns terminating with Corinthian capitols, and ovoid oil r...
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

2 Frederick Cooper Candlestick Banquet Buffet Table Lamps Green Patina
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Frederick Cooper buffet or banquet table lamps with candlestick tops set in metal
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Continental Porcelain Hand Painted Banquet Table Lamp 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Continental banquet lamp offers floral glass globe over porcelain base having
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

English Silver on Copper Cut Crystal Banquet Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Neoclassical in style, this 19th century banquet lamp is of exceptional quality and in excellent
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Bronze Hinks English Empire Banquet Lamp, circa 1840
By James Hinks & Son
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hinks English Empire electrified banquet lamp features Corinthian column bronze base, thumbprint
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Cut-Glass Gilt Decorated Electric Banquet Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bradley & Hubbard banquet lamp features cut-glass base and shade decorated with gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Glass

Aesthetic Movement Hammered Silverplate Banquet Lamp with Etched Glass Shade
Located in Big Flats, NY
An electrified Aesthetic Movement banquet oil lamp offers etched globe shade with peacock over
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Fostoria Gone with the Wind Banquet Parlor Lamp, circa 1890
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian gone-with-the-wind electrified kerosene banquet parlor lamp by Fostoria offers
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Rococo Figural Bronze Pair Candelabra Banquet Lamps, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pair of Italian Rococo figural candelabra parlor or banquet lamps offer cast bronze
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Italian Hand Painted Porcelain Banquet Oil Lamp with Genre Scene, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique banquet oil lamp offers porcelain base with hand painted genre scene of young girl
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Three Graces after Canova Bronze Scupture Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French Empire revival patinated bronze sculptural table lamp of The Three Graces, after
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Gone with the Wind Hurricane Globe Lamp GWTW Parlor Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique converted electric Gone with the Wind hurricane banquet / parlor / bedside lamp featuring
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Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Cut-Glass Oil Lamps Made Late 19th Century Now with New Wiring
Located in Katonah, NY
banquet lamps inspired by Greek columns. When decorating a room finding attractive lighting is not easy
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Important Ancient Chinese Antique Banquet Food Table, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
) Dimensions: Banquet table: 10.25 inches high and 12 inches in length. Provenance: Old Florida and European
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

A Fine Sand Painting by Benjamin Zobel Showing a Deer Being Attacked by a Boa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
range of interesting lighting. The designs for these lamps and other items seem to have come from his
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Antique Early 1800s English Paintings

Materials

Paint

French Bronze and Gilt Table Lamp in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
French Banqueting table lamp signed by Georges Viam Constructed in gilt and patinated bronze and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cold-Painted Bronze Converted Oil Lamp of Figural Heron & Lily Pads
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cast bronze and cold-painted converted oil lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have been made
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Banquet Table Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
" and TL testing report accompany this ancient artifact.(please view photo) Dimensions: Banquet table
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Antique Banquet Table with Attendants Ming 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
sculptures that consist of a large Ming dynasty banquet table replete with a platter containing an abundance
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Folk Art Painting, Female artist, Wedding Banquet, Morocco Marriage Blue colour
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
, 'Waiting for the Wedding Banquet (Walima)'. Traditional Weddings in Morocco usually take place over at
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Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Mahogany, Acrylic

banquet lamp
By Stanford White
Located in Hudson, NY
Edwardian banquet lamp. Brass with perfect original patina. Original glass shade. Switch on the
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Table Lamps

American Empire Banquet lamp.
Located in Hudson, NY
American Empire Banquet lamp. converted to electric. Bronze with gilded details. Original glass oil
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

English Banquet Fuel Oil Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Oil Lamps
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Pair of Toleware Girandoles or Banquet Lamps
Located in Southfield, MI
Late 1940's vintage pair of banquet lamps or girandoles designed as pots of crystal flowers
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Sapphire

Pair Stiffel Greek Key Banquet Lamps Parzinger Style
Located in Southfield, MI
Super pair of Stiffel banquet lamps utilizing a Greek key motif with the glass shades. Brass
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Amazing Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Banquet Lamps
Located in Southfield, MI
Late 40's pair of banquet lamps in the style of Tony Duquette, rendered in solid brass and
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Corinthian Column Lamps
Located in Alexandria, VA
These silver plate banquet lamps, converted into modern lamps by us, feature finely-detailed
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Baccarat Crystal & Bronze Dorè Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze. Most likely they were originally banquet oil lamps.
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Silver Plate Corinthian Column Lamps
Located in Alexandria, VA
This pair of lamps were originally oil burning banquet lamps, converted to electricity in the late
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

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Table Banquet Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the table banquet lamp you’re looking for. Each table banquet lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and crystal. If you’re shopping for a table banquet lamp, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer table banquet lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A table banquet lamp, designed in the Victorian, Hollywood Regency or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Carl Thieme and Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful table banquet lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Table Banquet Lamp?

A table banquet lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,935, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $14,293.

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 Table Banquet Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banquet table typically holds between six to ten adults, depending on the length of the table. Some banquet tables are six feet long and others are eight feet long, assuming both sizes are a rectangle with a 30” width. Different sized tables may be available that hold more and in a different configuration. Shop a collection of banquet tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

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