Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Onion Shape Turned Solid Walnut Bases Brass Harps Table Lamps MINT!
Brass
Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall wooden lamp encrusted with natural seashells. This piece will be a wonderful addition to a living room or nightstand. The lamp itself is created from wood and has a square bas...
Shell, Wood
$405Sale Price|40% Off
Modernist Harp Shaped Sculptural Walnut and Brass Tone Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of attractive Mid-century tulip-shaped sculptural Walnut wood table lamps with Brass tone base resembling the shape of a Greek harp.
Wood
Antique French Empire Brass & Glass Classical Lyre Harp Small Boudoir Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Brass & Glass Classical Lyre Harp Small Boudoir Table Lamp with Glass Rod "Strings".
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Cream & Gold Gilt Carved Wood Harp Column Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive Vintage Italian Neoclassical Cream & Gold Gilt Distressed Finish Carved Wood Harp Column Table Lamps on Painted Metal Bases and Raised on Brass Feet - a Pair.
Metal
Pair, Paul Hanson Style Mid Century Mercury Glass Table Lamps Harps Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Contemporary Mercury glass table lamp with shade, Harp and Finial. The spherical glass body is mounted on a round chrome Base.
Mercury Glass
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base.
Bronze
Palm Beach Coastal Chic White Wicker Table Lamps with Harps and Finials, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Palm Beach Coastal Chic White Wicker Table Lamps with Harps and Finials, a Pair Offered for sale is a pair of white painted woven wicker table lamps with harps and original finials.
Wicker
Pair of Modern Teak Table Lamp Bases Signed Gb 2003 (No Shade or Harp)
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of teak wood table lamps bases. Signed GB 2003. Lamps do not come with harp, finial or lampshade.
Teak
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Harp Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of base) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
$241Sale Price|75% Off
French Brass Table Lamp with Putti Reading in front of a Harp, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass table lamp. Elegant lamp for a dining room, a living room or an entrance, perfect to create a subdued atmosphere. A reading angel is depicted at the foot of the lamp, seated ...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period harp desk lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th century Gilt bronze, with beautiful alabaster shade. Measures:...
Alabaster, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Desk Lamp With Favrile Glass Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of base) New York, USA, Early 20th C...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (base signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronz...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gilt bronze base, with beautiful iridescent Fa...
Bronze
$440Sale Price|49% Off
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
Driftwood
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Large 1950s Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.
Driftwood
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Monkey Table Lamp, Original Finial
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Monkey Table Lamp, Original Finial Offered for sale is a Hollywood Regency style sculptural monkey table lamp with harp and original finial.
Metal
Virginia MetalCrafters Neoclassical Solid Polished Brass CandleStick Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Virginia MetalCrafters Solid Polished Brass Candle Stick Table Lamps with harp and finials. Measure 5.5" in width, 5.5" in depth and stand 21" in height to top of the socke...
Brass
Massive Mid-Century Modern Flat Beveled Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy and massive Lucite table lamp with harp and finial. The Lucite is beveled and slim, rectangular in shape, very unique design.
Chrome
Pair of Solid Polished Brass Petite Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid, polished brass table lamps with harp and finials. Very good vintage condition.
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Massive Empire Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy and massive Lucite table lamp with harp and finial made in America, circa 1970.
Chrome
Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Textured Ceramic Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Karl Springer Style Faux textured, Ceramic Table Lamps with Harp and Finial. Round Shape with white Faux Shagreen Look Ceramic and Chrome Hardware.
Chrome
Vintage German Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Amphora Vasiform Urn Table Lamp
By Carl Thieme, Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Forney, TX
A elegant antique German Dresden porcelain amphora-shaped vasiform urn, Carl Thieme, Potschappel, richly decorated with stunning hand painted floral roses and laurel garlands against...
Brass
$689Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Eglomese French Art Glass & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Eglomese French Art Glass & Gilt Bronze table lamp. Includes harp and finial. Additional information: Materials: Art glass, bronze Color: Bronze Period: Early 20th cent...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Iconic Sculptural Textured White Plaster Table Lamp on Lucite
By Sirmos
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern table lamp with Harp & Finial. Plaster undertone with textured finish in a slim oval body & a chrome neck.
Chrome
$14,850Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ovoid campana-shaped noire enameled urns, surmounted twin handles and gilt-bronze mounts of dancing maidens allegorical to the Empire reign, both raised on a square plinth surmou...
Bronze
Gordon and Jane Martz 170 Lamp Pair for Marshall Studios Maroon Tan Sgraffito
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Original wiring with new shade and harps. These table lamps would work well between organic sofas by Vladimir Kagan, or among works from other designers such as Robsjohn Gibbings, T...
Ceramic, Walnut
Rare & Stunning Mid Century Modern Lucite and Brass Pedestal Floor Lamp Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
The thick lucite table lamp on top with its harp design too has both a classic and an extravagant Hollywood Regency look and feel that will never fail to impress.
Brass, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Damascene Harp Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Signed on base and numbered 419 and signed LCT on shade. Dimensions - Shade 7" diameter..
Bronze
French Art Deco Hand-wrought Iron Table Lamp in the Harp Shape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's a nicely designed, hand-wrought iron lamp from 1920's France. Every centimeter -- yea, millimeter -- has been decorated by the ferronnier. The geometric shade is substantial...
Wrought Iron
Minor Turned Walnut Table Lamp
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
Solid turned walnut table lamp with harp shade fixture shown in matte natural finish, other woods and finishes available.
Walnut
Finial Harp Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Off white finial lamp with a crackle finish. European fabric shade. A pair is available. Base is 6" x 6".
Wood
Finial Harp Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Solid white finial lamp with aged patina. European fabric shade.
A pair is available. Base is 6" x 6".
Wood
Tiffany Harp Desk Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany dore harp desk lamp with original iridescent shade, bulbous shaft, and terminating on circular dore fluted base with ball feet. All original. Shade is etched LCT Farville and...
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Harp Table Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular yet simple Tiffany Studios bronze desk or table lamp with it’s original iridescent favrile gold shade.
Bronze
Sold
H 21.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Bradley & Hubbard Arts and Crafts Harp Desk Lamp or Table Lamp, Circa 1920s
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze patina harp desk lamp or table lamp By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 10.5"W x 8.5"D x 21.5"H.
Metal
1960s Brass Harp Table Desk Task Lamp Sculptural Shape Style Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk Lamp Mid Century Modern Brass Table Desk Task Lamp in a sculptural harp shape.
Metal
Modernist Harp Shaped Sculptural Walnut and Brass Tone Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of attractive Mid-century tulip-shaped sculptural Walnut wood table lamps with Brass tone base resembling the shape of a Greek harp.
Wood
Adjustable Glass and Bronze “Harp” Tiffany Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Harp" desk lamp. Circa 1900's. A similar base and shade are pictured separately in: Tiffany Lamps and Metalware: An illustrated reference to over 2000...
Sold
H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
Hollywood Regency Pair of Lucite Table Lamps in Harp and Obelisk Shapes
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stunning pair of plexiglass 1970s table lamps. One in the shape of a harp, the other in the shape of an obelisk.
Lucite
Bradley and Hubbard Harp Style Desk Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
While this lamp is not signed, we recognize the work of Bradley and Hubbard, who were known for nice quality workmanship for well over half a century. This lamp maintains its origin...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period harp desk lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Bronze, with beautiful etched glass shade. Measures: 9.5"W x 6"D x...
Bronze
Remarkable Ceramic Lamp and Decorative Box with Bird Motif
By Charley Harper
Located in NYC, NY
A large table lamp with a matching decorative box featuring a fun bird and square motif throughout the surface. Done in a forest green, yellow-green, mustard, and black with an off-w...
Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Collectors refer to these as "chunk jewel lamps". We have sold many different examples of this style for many years,and we have never seen this particular model. We speak from experi...
Ormolu
Signed Tiffany Studios Harp Lamp with Original Pulled Feather Glass Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely little lamp can be the perfect accent to any area of your home. Both shade and base are properly signed. This is an authentic guaranteed Tiffany Studios lamp, and not a c...
Bronze
Sold
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (base signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronz...
Bronze
Sold
H 12.75 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Desk Lamp With Pulled Feather Favrile Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of base) New York, USA, Early 20th C...
Bronze
Sold
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Studios Harp Lamp W/ Pulled Feather Art Glass Shade, Ca. 1905
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an authentic antique Tiffany & Co. Studios lamp. The bronze base which supports the shade can be adjusted to the angle of your preference. The shade is signed "LCT Favrille" ...
Bronze
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H 14 in W 12.5 in D 13 in
Treble Clef Piano Desk Lamp in Brass & Black Enameled Base by Laurel Lighting
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare polished brass musical note /harp desk table lamp, by Laurel Lighting Company circa 1950s fluorescent light bulb excellent condition almost never used, retains its...
Brass, Chrome
White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp.
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent shape and white glazed finish to this tall sculptural ceramic table lamp. Brass harp and socket. Sold sans shade.
Midcentury Murano Swirled Glass Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano Glass shoulder vase form table lamp, harp included with glass ball finial above the socket and stylistically classical brass neck, surmounting the vase shaped body, ...
Brass
Polished Vintage Moroccan Moorish Brass Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hollywood Regency Moroccan style brass ginger jar form table lamp. Included harps and finials but no shade.
Brass
Pair White Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent shape and white glazed finish to these tall sculptural ceramic table lamps. Brass harp and socket. Sold sans shade.
White and Brown Faux Bamboo Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of painted ceramic faux bamboo table lamps with harps, circa 1970s.
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
A delightful Tiffany Studios New York 419 bronze harp Art Nouveau table or desk lamp with a stunning L.C.T signed pull feathered favrile and gold iridescent glass shade.
Bronze
Gordon and Jane Martz 170 Lamp for Marshall Studios Charcoal Sand textured
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Original wiring withholder non original shade and harp. This table lamp would work well between organic sofas by Vladimir Kagan, or among works from other designers such as Robsjoh...
Ceramic, Walnut
Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Bronze And Favrile Glass Harp Table Lamp. Circa 1910, period Art Nouveau Art Deco Patinated bronze and Iridescent favrile glass Height: 13.5 Inches X 9.25 Inches Wid...
Bronze
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H 16 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Bradley & Hubbard Brass Harp Pharmacy Desk Lamp with Glass Bell Shade circa 1910
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early electric Edwardian tiffany style all brass harp table lamp with white milk glass bell shade attributed to Bradley and Hubbard, circa 1910.
Brass
Noverdy French Art Deco Vine Table Lamp, 1930
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco harp table lamp by Noverdy (Dijon), France, circa 1930.
Wrought Iron
Tiffany Studios Bronze Linenfold Harp Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Linenfold Lamp, circa 1914 This is the perfect size and fully functional Tiffany Studios lamp perfect for your bedside table, desk or library table. The gold gilt pa...
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp with Harp and Finial
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy Hollywood Regency sculptural bronze pineapple table lamp with harp and finial. Has a felt cover to the base.
Metal, Bronze
1920s Bradley & Hubbard Brass Harp Desk Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Arts & Crafts brass harp desk/table lamp. Finely crafted by Bradley & Hubbard in the early 20th century, this lamp is a great task light with a swing shade for directional illumin...
Aluminum, Brass
Tiffany Studios Tall Bronze Harp Table Desk Lamp New York, 1915
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
A tall elegant Tiffany Studios bronze desk or table lamp with original patinated bronze shade.
Bronze
Sold
H 29.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Italian Hand Carved Travertine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Harp & Finial, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy 1970 Italian hand carved travertine stone table lamp with Harp & Finial. U.S. wired and takes one light bulb of max. 75 watts.
Travertine, Chrome
Antique French Manner Cherub Harp Bronze Lamp Base
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique French manner gold patinated bronze sculptural lamp. The lamp is made in the Neoclassical design representing a cherub playing a harp. The lamp base is set on a square ped...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Harp Lamp with Pine Needle Shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This sweet little lamp is a nice example of the work of the master of lamps, Tiffany Studios. The bronze base has that rich patina, and the shade is green glass encased in the pine n...
Bronze
Bradley & Hubbard All Brass Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early electric Bradley and Hubbard brass harp pharmacy table lamp with swing shade. Wide harp.
Brass
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H 17 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Harp Lamp with Louis Comfort Tiffany Glass Shade
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A stunning table lamp with a Tiffany Studios Cast bronze base and a pulled feather iridescent shade. The base is stamped "Tiffany Studios New York" (see Image 9) and the shade is sig...
Bronze
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H 12.2 in W 9.1 in D 10.2 in
Stylish & Elegant Early to Mid-20th Century Harp Shaped Brass Piano or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful shape and very good condition, adjustable piano lamp. If you are looking for a truly stylish piano or table lamp then this marvelous design could be perfect.
Brass
Pair of Polished Moroccan Moorish Brass Table Lamps
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very nice polished Moroccan brass vintage midcentury table lamps, hand hammered brass on a black lacquered wooden base.Hollywood Regency Moroccan style brass ginger jar form table la...
Brass
Sold
H 22.25 in W 11 in D 6.75 in
Pair Hollywood Regency Gesso Finish Nautical Seashell Shape Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a Pair of Hollywood Regency nautical seashell shaped Plaster Table Lamps with Harp and Finial. Recently refinished in off white Gesso.
Gesso, Plaster
Tiffany Studios Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very attractive Tiffany Studios lamp is a nice example of their harp style table lamp.
Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Art Deco White Alabaster Obelisks Table Lamp with Brass Harp & Finial
Located in Miami, FL
Stately white Alabaster Obelisks table lamp with brass harp and finial from the Art Deco Period.
Alabaster, Brass
Harp table lamp by Tiffany Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
Engraved signature to shade: [LCT Favrile]. Impressed signature to base: [Tiffany Studios New York 424].
Bronze
Harp table lamp by Tiffany Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
Engraved signature to shade: [LCT Favrile]. Impressed signature to base: [Tiffany Studios New York 424].
Bronze
Markel American Art Deco Double Harp Table Lamp
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco lamp is by the Buffalo, New York firm Markel and was made in the 1930’s. The lamp has three “speed” rings above the base and the double shade is supported by ...
Tiffany Studios, New York Favrile Glass and Bronze "Harp" Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 19th century Tiffany Studios desk lamp with a gilt bronze form in the shape of harp that holds an iridescent favrile glass lampshade, above a telescoping neck and foliate de...
Bronze
PAIR TABLE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
PAIR FONTANA ARTE TALL "HARP" TABLE LAMPS, NEW SHADES
Glass
Tiffany Studios Bronze Harp Table Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Fairfax, VA
Tiffany Studios bronze harp desk or table lamp with gold aurene Quezal art glass shade.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Harp Table Desk Lamp #3
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Fairfax, VA
Tiffany Studios Bronze harp shape desk/table lamp with beautiful iridescent gold shade.
Brocade, Art Glass
Italian Gilded Iron Table Lamp w Wooden Candle, Old Harp Detail
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely candlestick lamp on 3-feet base, features a painted wooden faux-candle, and surmounted by an unuasual old harp.
Tiffany Studios Bronze Harp Lamp with Blown Out Shade
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Signed and numbered 419 on base. Dimensions - Shade: 6", Lamp: 12.5" x 9.5".
Bronze
Vintage Blown-Crystal Table Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Vintage blown-crystal table lamp, without harp Measures: 34" height x 15" round.
Blown Glass
Pair of Faux Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of painted ceramic faux bamboo table lamps with harps, circa 1970s. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau Bronze and Daum Glass Table lamp
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
French Art Nouveau bronze harp shape table lamp with Daum glass shade.
Bronze
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.
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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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