Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, high-gloss white ceramic figure of a monkey seated in a meditative or elevated pose, dramatically
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, high-gloss white ceramic figure of a monkey seated in a meditative or elevated pose, dramatically
Brass
Ceramic Monkey Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical Ceramic or Majolica Italian Monkey lamp. The monkey is playing a musical instrument
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Monkey Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
monkey lamp. The intricate detailing and vibrant glaze make it a standout piece, adding a playful yet
Metal
$825
H 19.25 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
1970s Blanc De Chine Style Italian Ceramic Tropical Monkey Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Blanc de Chine style Italian ceramic monkey form lamp in very good condition. It is
Ceramic
$11,500 / set
H 32 in W 7 in D 7 in
Extraordinary Pair of Italian Monkey Sculptures, circa 1970, as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
finials shown in the photos. A remarkable pair of large-scale handmade Italian ceramic Monkey sculptures
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
1950s Hollywood Regency Ceramic Monkey Table Lamp Mint Condition
Located in Firenze, FI
Italian-made mid-century "Hollywood" regency ceramic table lamp in the shape of a seated grinning
Ceramic, Porcelain, Cotton
Italian White Ceramic Monkey Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian White Ceramic Monkey Lamps, Italy, circa 1950's. Their black lacquer bases have
Brass
Unique Vintage Italian Ceramic Monkey Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceramic glazed floor lamp - Produced in Italy in the 1960s. Re-wired by an electrician. E27 version
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Monkey Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Boho table lamps. A happy pair of monkey musicians in a glazed
Metal
Sold
H 27.25 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Coastal Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Lamp For Sale - Image 4 of 6Mid 20
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal table lamp. A chic Italian glazed ceramic monkey enjoying some bananas
Ceramic
Sold
H 75.5 in Dm 17.5 in
1950s Italian Barbotine Majolica Monkey and Bamboo Floor Lamp & Custom Lampshade
Located in Aspen, CO
1950s Italian Barbotine Majolica unique monkey and bamboo design floor lamp with a custom lampshade.
Ceramic
Captivating Pair of Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Monkeys as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely glorious pair of vintage monkey figures as custom lamps. Hand-painted and glazed
Nickel
Sold
H 28.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Pair of Chine de Blanc Chinoiserie White Ceramic Monkey Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pair of Chine de Blanc white ceramic monkey table lamps. These have been newly wired
Ceramic
Marvelous Pair of Vintage Italian Monkey Sculptures as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glorious pair of vintage Italian ceramic monkey figures as custom lamps. Exquisite hand-painted
Brass
Scholary Pair of Vintage Italian Monkey Sculptures as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An astounding pair of erudite vintage Italian ceramic monkey sculptures as custom lamps. Exquisite
Nickel, Brass
Italian Ceramic Monkey Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome white ceramic Italian monkey lamp.
Large Italian Monkey Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical and decorative painted Italian ceramic lamp with monkey and banana motif. So Palm Beach!
Ceramic
Pair of Majolica Monkey Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of colorful monkey lamps with bras hardware.
Brass
Capodimonte Glazed Ceramic Hanging Monkey Lamp
By Capodimonte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderful and whimsical lamp by Italian ceramics giant Capodimonte. The monkey appears to be
Ceramic
Vintage Porcelain Monkey Lamp
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tablelamp, Monkey seated at a tree, White Porcelain in a mint condition, very decorative object, new shade made in an Orange Fabric, Shade is 45 cm high x 43 cm wide and ...
Porcelain
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.
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