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Italian Modern, Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
Italian Modern, Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue Ceramic, Italy, 1960s

Italian Modern, Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue Ceramic, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Manhasset, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue Ceramic, Italy, 1960s A glazed ceramic table

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Round Blue Ceramic Lamp Crackle Glaze 45cm
Large Italian Round Blue Ceramic Lamp Crackle Glaze 45cm

Large Italian Round Blue Ceramic Lamp Crackle Glaze 45cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful large Italian lamp made of blue or turquoise glazed ceramic with crackle glaze and a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Kitsch Azure Blue / Gold Ceramic Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Kitsch Azure Blue / Gold Ceramic Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Kitsch Azure Blue / Gold Ceramic Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Kitsch Italian ceramic lamp, mimicking an urn with handles and lid, fabricated in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Floral Ceramic Lamp
Blue Floral Ceramic Lamp

Blue Floral Ceramic Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960 Italian floral lamp with wood base. Measurements: Height of body: 19.75" Height top

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Blue Italian Ceramic Pineapple Lamp, 1960's
Large Blue Italian Ceramic Pineapple Lamp, 1960's

Large Blue Italian Ceramic Pineapple Lamp, 1960's

Located in Hastings, GB

An extraordinary Turquoise Italian ceramic lamp, of quite exceptional proportions. This incredible

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Blue Ceramic Lamp
Midcentury Blue Ceramic Lamp

Midcentury Blue Ceramic Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian ceramic lamps in blue and teal colors. Measurements: Height of body: 20.75

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro
Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro

Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro

By Bitossi, The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Very large Italian Bitossi Rimini blue & gold ceramic lamp by Marbro. Dazzling turquoise ceramic

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Single Blue Ceramic Lamp
Single Blue Ceramic Lamp

Single Blue Ceramic Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's Italian blue ceramic lamp with floral motif. Measurements: Height of body: 16

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Ceramic lamps
Pair of Blue Ceramic lamps

Pair of Blue Ceramic lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian circa 1960's blue ceramic table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Blue Italian Ceramic Pineapple Lamp, 1960's
Large Blue Italian Ceramic Pineapple Lamp, 1960's

Large Blue Italian Ceramic Pineapple Lamp, 1960's

Located in Hastings, GB

An extraordinary Turquoise Italian ceramic lamp, of quite exceptional proportions. This incredible

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Midcentury Ceramic Lamps
Vintage Italian Midcentury Ceramic Lamps

Vintage Italian Midcentury Ceramic Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950’s Italian ceramic table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 16″ Height to

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ugo Zaccagnini Midcentury Italian Ceramic Persian Blue Glazed Table Lamp
Ugo Zaccagnini Midcentury Italian Ceramic Persian Blue Glazed Table Lamp

Ugo Zaccagnini Midcentury Italian Ceramic Persian Blue Glazed Table Lamp

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian vivid Persian blue glossy crrackle glaze ceramic table lamp in ovoid form with

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

A Pair of Large Blue Green Ceramic Lamps from Italy
A Pair of Large Blue Green Ceramic Lamps from Italy

A Pair of Large Blue Green Ceramic Lamps from Italy

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of stylish table lamps from Italy. Green-blue glaze, impressive large scale (20" h-ceramic

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Blue Incised Ceramic Table Lamp by Raymor
Italian Blue Incised Ceramic Table Lamp by Raymor

Italian Blue Incised Ceramic Table Lamp by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Blue table lamp by Raymor. Italy, circa 1950. Features a vibrant blue glaze with incised rings

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Turquoise Blue Glazed Table Lamp
Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Turquoise Blue Glazed Table Lamp

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Turquoise Blue Glazed Table Lamp

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian vivid turquoise / blue glossy crackle glaze ceramic table lamp in ovoid form

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Pewter

Pair of Tall Italian Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Mottled Blue Glaze.
Pair of Tall Italian Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Mottled Blue Glaze.

Pair of Tall Italian Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Mottled Blue Glaze.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960's tall Italian ceramic lamps with a beautiful mottled blue glaze. The lamps have

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Stripes with Lamp Shade, 1960s
Italian Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Stripes with Lamp Shade, 1960s

Italian Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Stripes with Lamp Shade, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Midcentury Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made circa 1960s. Bright stripe

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of 1960's Italian Ceramic Lamps With A Cobalt Blue Glaze.
Pair of 1960's Italian Ceramic Lamps With A Cobalt Blue Glaze.

Pair of 1960's Italian Ceramic Lamps With A Cobalt Blue Glaze.

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of 1960's Italian ceramic lamps. The cylindrical lamp body has a ribbed design

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Blue Ceramic Table or Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
1970s Italian Blue Ceramic Table or Bedside Lamp Space Age Design

1970s Italian Blue Ceramic Table or Bedside Lamp Space Age Design

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

A distinctive Italian table lamp from the 1970s in glossy blue ceramic. Its compact, sculptural

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pins Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Adjustable Arm
Pins Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Adjustable Arm

Pins Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with Adjustable Arm

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

Pins ceramic blue table lamp features a vintage-inspired design with an adjustable inclined arm for

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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Blue Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Blue Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Blue Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian large blue ceramic table lamps with painted wooden bases

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s
Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s

Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s

By Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo

Located in Lucija, SI

Ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo Italy in the 70s Rimini blue

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Blue Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Blue Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian ceramic lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to shade rest

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Italian ceramic table lamp in blue/green shade by Bitossi
Mid-century Italian ceramic table lamp in blue/green shade by Bitossi

Mid-century Italian ceramic table lamp in blue/green shade by Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Eindhoven, NL

ceramic with stripes in blue and turquoise shades. - Height of the lamp incl. socket- 27 cm - Height of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Obelisk Lamps with Pagoda Shades, 1960s
Italian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Obelisk Lamps with Pagoda Shades, 1960s

Italian Blue and White Ceramic Elephant Obelisk Lamps with Pagoda Shades, 1960s

By Meiselman Imports

Located in Miami, FL

This is a stunning pair of large Italian ceramic table lamps inspired by the Bernini obelisk found

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Turquoise & Indigo Striped Glaze Ceramic Lamp
Italian Turquoise & Indigo Striped Glaze Ceramic Lamp

Italian Turquoise & Indigo Striped Glaze Ceramic Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Italian ceramic lamp with stripe drip glaze in shades of turquoise, indigo, white and green. Solid

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A stunning large pair of 1980s Italian blue and green ceramic lamps
A stunning large pair of 1980s Italian blue and green ceramic lamps

A stunning large pair of 1980s Italian blue and green ceramic lamps

Located in London, GB

A stunning large pair of 1980s Italian blue and green ceramic lamps with brass fittings, rewired

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bitossi Italy Tall Ceramic Table Lamp White and Turquoise Blue Circles 1960s
Bitossi Italy Tall Ceramic Table Lamp White and Turquoise Blue Circles 1960s

Bitossi Italy Tall Ceramic Table Lamp White and Turquoise Blue Circles 1960s

By Palshus, Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

. It has a top cover so it will spread a cozy light downwards. The lamp is marked on bottom: Italy B

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

A 1970s large Italian faux bamboo ceramic blue lamp with brass fittings
A 1970s large Italian faux bamboo ceramic blue lamp with brass fittings

A 1970s large Italian faux bamboo ceramic blue lamp with brass fittings

Located in London, GB

A 1970s large Italian faux bamboo ceramic blue lamp with crackle glaze finish, brown ceramic base

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Blue Rimini by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s
Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Blue Rimini by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s

Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Blue Rimini by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s

By Bitossi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Pair of table or bedside lamps in blue enameled ceramic terracotta Rimini decor

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Pair Of Italian Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps
A Pair Of Italian Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps

A Pair Of Italian Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of glazed blue ceramic table lamps, with continental wiring, Italian c.70's, can be wired to

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

DeSimone Blue and red Ceramic Table Lamp
DeSimone Blue and red Ceramic Table Lamp

DeSimone Blue and red Ceramic Table Lamp

By DeSimone

Located in grand Lancy, CH

DeSimone hand painted Blue, Red and Purple Glazed Art Pottery Table Lamp. dimensions with out shade

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blue ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blue ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blue ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in München, DE

Beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic table lamp from the Rimini Blue collection. The cone-shaped

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Stripes, Blue, White, Signed
Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Stripes, Blue, White, Signed

Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Stripes, Blue, White, Signed

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi lamp, ceramic, white and blue stripes, signed. Bottle shaped form table lamp with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960's Italian glazed blue ceramic table lamps with gilt brass bases. Measurements

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Pair of Blue Anemone Ceramic Lamps. Italie
Contemporary Pair of Blue Anemone Ceramic Lamps. Italie

Contemporary Pair of Blue Anemone Ceramic Lamps. Italie

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of blue and white anemone ceramic terracotta table or bedside lights lighting lamps. Italian

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Tommaso Barbi XL Blue Pineapple Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s
Tommaso Barbi XL Blue Pineapple Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s

Tommaso Barbi XL Blue Pineapple Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful XL Italian pineapple blue ceramic lamp by Tommaso Barbi made in the late 1970s. This

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp

Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp

By Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue and Brown Italian Ceramic, 1960s
Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue and Brown Italian Ceramic, 1960s

Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue and Brown Italian Ceramic, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

decoration in two wide bands glazed blue on a brown background The lamp is made in Italy, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue Green Stripes Italian Ceramic 1960s
Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue Green Stripes Italian Ceramic 1960s

Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue Green Stripes Italian Ceramic 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

in blue, turquoise and green shades. The lamp is made in Italy, circa 1960s. Included is a new

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp Italy 1960s Signed
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp Italy 1960s Signed

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp Italy 1960s Signed

By Aldo Londi

Located in Paris, IDF

Ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi by Bitossi Signed under the base Turquoise blue and brown hand

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of White and Blue Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of White and Blue Ceramic Table Lamps

Pair of White and Blue Ceramic Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1940s ceramic table lamps with blue floral decoration and silver plated bases

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Rimini Blue, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Rimini Blue, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Rimini Blue, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Blue, Ceramic, Signed. Hand tooled decoration. Chunky ceramic table

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Blue Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Italian Blue Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Italian Blue Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1960s Italian pierced blue porcelain lamps with silver bases. Measurements

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cityscape Ceramic Lamp Base Rimini Blue
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cityscape Ceramic Lamp Base Rimini Blue

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cityscape Ceramic Lamp Base Rimini Blue

By Aldo Londi

Located in Chicago, IL

The ceramic portion alone is 20" tall. Comes with original hardware.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Marcelo Fantoni Glazed Ceramic Character Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Italian Marcelo Fantoni Glazed Ceramic Character Lamps - A Pair

Vintage Italian Marcelo Fantoni Glazed Ceramic Character Lamps - A Pair

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this exceptional pair of vintage Italian ceramic lamps, created by the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-century blue ceramic table lamp Pierrot 1960s
Mid-century blue ceramic table lamp Pierrot 1960s

Mid-century blue ceramic table lamp Pierrot 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Infuse your space with the allure of the 60s through this exquisite vintage Italian ceramic table

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi  for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp Italy 1960 a pair
Aldo Londi  for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp Italy 1960 a pair

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp Italy 1960 a pair

By Aldo Londi

Located in Paris, IDF

A pair of ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi by Bitossi Mae around 1960 Turquoise blue and brown

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Turquoise Bitossi Ceramic Asian Lantern Style Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Turquoise Bitossi Ceramic Asian Lantern Style Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Turquoise Bitossi Ceramic Asian Lantern Style Italian Table Lamps

By Bitossi

Located in East Freetown, MA

Pair of turquoise glaze ceramic table lamps with hobnail design and wood accents. In the nouveau

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Italian Ceramic Lamp Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian ceramic lamp blue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italian ceramic lamp blue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and brass. Find 174 options for an antique or vintage Italian ceramic lamp blue now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian ceramic lamp blue — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Italian ceramic lamp blue bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italian ceramic lamp blue that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Ceramic Lamp Blue?

Prices for an Italian ceramic lamp blue can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $323 and can go as high as $8,200, while the average can fetch as much as $2,650.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.