Tiki Hawaiian Hula Dancer Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A whimsical, kitschy 1950s hula dancer lamp holding a basket of faux flowers. Constructed of rope, grass and wood. Hand painted. Complete and working.
Wicker, Rope, Wood
Sculptural Hawaiian Koa Wood Lamp with Custom Rattan Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Hawaiian Koa wood lamp with custom rattan shade. The dimensions listed are the overall dimensions of the lamp with the shade.
Rattan, Hardwood
Restored Mid-century Hawaiian Carved Mango Wood Panel Lantern Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A striking pair of mid-century table lamps hand made in Honolulu, Hawaii featuring beautifully carved wood panels with flowing botanical leaf motifs set against textured glass backd...
Brass
Mid-Century Hawaiian Themed Brass & Ceramic TV Lamp & Planter by Sierra Columbia
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare mid-century Hollywood Regency style TV lamp with a gold-tone casted screen and a green pottery planter. The design features a high-gloss, emerald green ceramic vessel nestled ...
Brass
MCM Hand Painted Hawaiian Hula Resin Table Lamp by Santana w/ Wipplestitch Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century era hand-painted Hawaiian Hula Resin Table Lamp w/ Whipple stitch shade by Santana.
Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage Faux Bamboo Plaster Table Lamps from the Moana Hotel, Hawaii 1960's
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large heavy pair of vintage 1960's faux bamboo stalk table lamps from the Moana Hotel in Honolulu Hawaii. We believe they are solid plaster and mounted on an oak wood base.
Plaster
rare mid century tripod FLOOR LAMP bamboo rattan 50s hawaii tiki era 3 shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare floor lamp from the 1950s, probably from Italy or France. Made of bamboo and rattan, shades made of woven cord. For 3 E14 light bulbs. Dimensions in cm: Height 172 cm, width m...
Bamboo, Rattan
Tiki Ceramic Table Lamp 1950s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Munich, DE
Very beautiful Tiki ceramic table lamp executed in Hawaiian South Sea Style and an original raffia shade, made in the 1950s by Tilgmans Sweden, excellent vintage condition.
Ceramic, Raffia
Custom Driftwood Floor Lamp Made in Hawaii circa 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
MCM custom driftwood floor lamp made in Hawaii circa 1960's. It also has a custom shade.
Driftwood
Mid Century Table Lamp by George Nobuyuki for Sy Allan
By Geo. Nobuyuki Kimura
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Modernist table lamp designed by Hawaiian ceramicist George Nobuyuki, produced by Sy Allan Designs of California.
Ceramic
Pair of Hawaiian figural lamps
By George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic pair of deco inspired figural lamps of a Hawaiian man and woman are in great original condition and terrific style.
Metal
Mechanical Hula Girl Floor Lamp, 1970s Hawaii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resin floor lamp of a Hula girl. Original shade. Original straw skirt. Hand painted. Mechanical hips that sway operated by an on/off switch. Hand switch on the socket operates the le...
Straw, Resin
Hawaiian Carved Ebony "Lovers" Male and Female Bust Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hawaiian carved ebony "Lovers" male and female bust sculptural table lamp in the style of Jascha Heifetz Measures: 10" wide x 7" deep x 18" tall.
Ebony
Pair of Koa Wood Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of Koa wood lamps [Hawaii]
Undulating Hawaiian Patinated Metal Lady Hula Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare, whimsical, vintage electric patinated metal hula girl with hand-painted tropical, fringed shade, and matching fringed skirt. Turn her on and be hypnotized by her sensual gyrati...
Sold
H 13 in W 10 in D 9 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Carved Hawaiian Koa Wood Palm Tree Tiki Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Carved Hawaiian Koa Wood "Palm Tree & Mountains" Small Tiki Table Lamp.
Wood
Pair of Hawaiian PlastArt Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of PlastArt tropical lamps with original shades. ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL (American Online) users may experience difficulties sending emails to us or receiving emai...
Plaster
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.
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