Unavailable|$1,900
Isamu Noguchi 1N Akari Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Akari lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi. The timeless Noguchi design provides a sculptural form as well as a warm glowing source of light.
Unavailable|$1,250
20th Century Black Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
20th century black porcelain lamp, ovoid form vase shaped with short waisted neck and everted rim mounted with silver and patinated stacked rings. 'Chapman'.
Porcelain
Unavailable|$3,374
Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Period Satsuma Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century orange glazed satsuma vases, each with handles and a bulbous body, decorated with courtly figures in landscapes. Now raised on turned giltwood bases as ta...
Porcelain
Unavailable|$2,200 / set
James Mont Style Asian Bronze and Brass Pair Lamps
Located in Valley Village, CA
Pair of Asian motif aged bronze table lamps with wood fittings in the style of James Mont. Rewired with brass fittings in a bronze finish, full range dimmer socket and French style r...
Brass
Unavailable|$6,614 / set
Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases Converted to Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Imari porcelain vases, the decoration in gold, blue and red on a white ground. With gilt bronze mounts in the Louis XVI style with lion's head handles holding ri...
Ormolu
Unavailable|$1,700
Bronze Lamp with Gold Leaf Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ Heavy bronze vessel in the Asian style
+ Original patina left untouched
+ Shades of charcoal, green and rust, and metallic gold
+ Fabulous mix of surface patte...
Bronze
Unavailable|$360 / item
Akii, Nightbook LED Book Light, Navy Blue
Located in New Milford, CT
Steel / Aluminum / Acrylic / Leather Navy Blue Measures: 8.5” H x 6” W x .6” D 4w LED AC adapter (AC100-240V) Design by Naoaki Iwamatsu and Takaaki Maeda Designed...
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable|$360 / item
Akii, Nightbook LED Book Light, Grey
Located in New Milford, CT
Steel / Aluminum / Acrylic / Leather Grey Measures: 8.5” H x 6” W x .6” D 4w LED AC adapter (AC100-240V) Design by Naoaki Iwamatsu and Takaaki Maeda Designed to b...
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable|$360 / item
Akii, Nightbook LED Book Light, White
Located in New Milford, CT
Steel / aluminum / acrylic / leather White Measures: 8.5” H x 6” W x .6” D 4w LED AC adapter (AC100-240V) Design by Naoaki Iwamatsu and Takaaki Maeda Designed to ...
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable|$2,995 / set
Vintage Hand Painted Porcelain Flowered Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
Monumental matched pair of porcelain lamps imported from Japan by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1969. The two piece lamps have an intricate floral pattern in BLUE GREEN and look di...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,500 / set
Pair of Satsuma Vases, Mounted as Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
Decorated with different scenes all around. Antique finish to brass base and cap. Base is 8 inches in diameter. The porcelain alone is 16 inches tall and the squared sides measure 6 ...
Porcelain
Unavailable|$760
Lamp Cobra Junior by Masayki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa, 1977
By Masayuki Kurokawa
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp cobra junior designed by Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa, base and shade in black lacquered metal, flexible body in plastic.
Metal
Unavailable|$2,808
Imari Vase Mounted as a Lamp, End of the 19th Century
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
This colorful imari vase has been mounted as a lamp and a handmade lampshade has been put on it. This lamp emits a soft light that will delicately illuminate your interior.
Porcelain
Unavailable|$1,600
Satsuma Lamp Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Early 20th century Satsuma faience lamp base.
Enamel, Brass
Unavailable|$2,969
Early 20th Century Meiji Blue and Gold Glazed Baluster Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century baluster vase, decorated throughout with gilded fans, river scenes, birds, fish scales and other stylised emblems associated with Kimono designs. Now mount...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Unavailable|$1,195
19th Century Satsuma Large Vase Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful glazed porcelain lamp in rusts, creams, whites and burgundies. Carved apricot jade finial of a running deer.
Jade
Unavailable|$1,450
Vintage Celadon Dragon Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage celadon dragon lamp with silk shade. High quality piece set with brass fittings.
Brass
Unavailable|$877
Ingo Maurer Lamp by Isao Hosoe
By Isao Hosoe
Located in LYON, FR
Flexible structure in ABS plastic which allows you to twist and turn the lamp in almost any direction. Original bulb.
Plastic
Unavailable|$2,450 / set
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
Beautiful pair of hand-painted Porcelain lamps imported by Marbro in 1969. Colors are canary yellow over white perfect condition. They stand 33 inches from tabletop to socket top...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,800
19th Century Satsuma Vase as a Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Large Satsuma vase as a lamp with a pair of figures resting atop the urn form vase holding gold interlocked tassels. The piece is hand-painted with highly detailed decoration and fig...
Brass
1960s Purple Japanese Obi Table Runner with a Silver and Gold Ginkgo Leaf Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an fabulous, 1960s Japanese Obi wrap that's been converted into an extended table runner (stretching 95in -- nearly 8ft). The piece is of purple fabric, with silver and go...
Fabric
Unavailable|$2,850 / set
Early 19th Century Arita Deep Platter on Table
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Early 19th century Japanese Blue and White Arita deep platter, depicting a bird perched in a blossoming tree, with Greek key border. Set on a custom made wooden table. Platter measur...
J.J. Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo Metal Floor Lamp, Dutch Modern Design, 1950s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This metal, Dutch industrial floor lamp will make a beautiful match with other Dutch midcentury design objects like the sofa’s or lounge chairs made by ’t Spectrum or the “Japanese S...
Metal
Unavailable|$15,000 / item
Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
This table was commissioned by a business leader in Malaysia, for his wine cellar. The client selected a rare and antique hardwood slab from our collection. The top is at least a hun...
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Unavailable|$15,000 / item
Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
In Stock from our gallery floor This is our very first 100% in-house designed and created Table, or desk, or console. While we are known for mounting our creations on sand-cast Bron...
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$22,500
Japanese Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Dining Table
Wood
Sold|$5,804
Japanese Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning Japanese dining table of fantastic proportions – An absolute statement piece.
1920's Japanese Dining Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
1920's Japanese Dining Table This table was used by working class families in the past.
Sold|$24,600
Japanese Dining Table, Zelkova Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Wood, Zelkova Wood Origin: Japan Dimension: 77.5"W X 39"D X 29" H Quantity: 1 At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted furniture. Our ...
Wood
Sold|$3,393
Tendo Mokko dining table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare Japanese dining table by Tendo Mokko circa 1970. Original stickers under the top.
Formica, Wood
Dining Table, Isamu Kenmochi Institute, Japan, 1980s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A fine example of Japanese modernism developed by the Kenmochi Isamu Design Institute.
Wood
Sold|$5,500
Brodia Solid Table
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Inspired by a 17th century French abbey table, this dining table has been redesigned to fit in with modern shops and homes. The table is made of solid wood and the curved legs are ca...
Oak
Sold|$4,600
A Japanese-Inspired Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This large solid-wood dining table is made from quarter-sawn Honduran mahogany.
Mahogany
Sold|$1,225
Japanese Series Style Rosewood Dining Table
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood topped black enameled metal table in good original condition in the style of Cees Braakman's Japanese Series dining table.
Metal
Sold|$1,495
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Example of Cees Braakman Zen Design for UMS Pastoe with Black Enameled Metal Frame and a thin Flat Teak Table Top and hidden 20" Extension Leaf that Cantilevers out to Acco...
Sold|$1,495
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Example of Cees Braakman Zen Design with Black Enameled Metal Frame and a thin Flat Teak Table Top. Newly refinished Top.
Metal
Sold|$1,195
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zen Design with black enameled square tubular metal frame and a thin flat teak flame pattered table top. No leaf. Good original condition with visible signs of wear to the frame cons...
Metal
Japanese Series Dining Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
Japanese Series dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s.
Metal
Japanese Oak High Relief Hand Carved Chinoiserie Extendable Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive oriental dining room set that made in Okinawa Japan, circa 1970s.
Glass, Oak
Sold|$2,200
Japanese Ceramic Table Light
By Japanese Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Textured Ceramic Table Light
Japanese Imperial Meiji Style Elm Carved Chinoiserie Mahjong Dining Game Table
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Japanese solid elm Mahjong, game or card table. Purchased in Japan during the last quarter of the 20th century. Square form with carved and pierced apron. Features a dove...
Elm
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table in Teak and Black Enameled Steel
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra wide teak dining table on black enameled steel base. A beautiful example of Dutch Mid-Century designer Cees Braakman's Japanese series in which sleek and minimalist black metal...
Steel
Japanese Naturally Bleached Elmwood Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naturally bleached and weathered Northern Japanese elmwood table consisting of simple wood bases with trestle and a 1 3/4" thick top. This is very old wood, but the weathering h...
Elm
Dining, Conference Table, Japanese Ashwood Top on Gilt Metal Base, One Leaf
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Custom Dining or Conference Table. Fine Japanese Ashwood Top on a Gilt Metal Mid Century Base.
Wood
Sold|$13,650
Long Elm Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning modern elm board table with perpendicular bases and stretcher. Beautiful, weathered patina, soft to the touch. It measures 31" tall but can be taken down. The overhang is 1...
Elm
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Black Metal Frame
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman designed Japanese series dining table for Pastoe with black enameled metal frame and inset teak top.
Metal
Mid Century Dining Room Table and 8 Danish Style Upholstered Teak Chairs Japan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This classic and modern dining room table and 8 chairs are made from beautifully finished teak reminiscent of Danish modern and mid century modern styles.
Teak
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table with Warm Hued Wood Top & Black Frame
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An excellent example of Dutch Mid-Century designer Cees Braakman's Japanese series for Pastoe. This table has minimalist black metal legs and a warmly hued wood top. No leaf. In orig...
Metal
Antique Japanese Elm Wood table with Tapered Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic 200 year old Northern elm wood top with narrow profile tapered legs. Weathered natural patina similar to driftwood. Surface is flat and wine glasses are steady! Clean and mode...
Elm
Sori Yanagi Dining Table, Tendo Mokko, Designed in 1998
By Tendo Mokko, Sori Yanagi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Dining table designed by Sori Yanagi in 1998 and manufactured by Tendo Mokko. The gentle rounded form enhances the texture of natural wood.
Wood
Sold|$1,995 / set
Set of Six Black Japanned Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant black laquered chinoiserie chairs with gilt painted scenery and detail. Set of six matching dining chairs include four side chairs and two armchairs. Handmade by renowned cab...
Wood
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Japanese Brass Lamps
By Japanese Studio
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of vintage brass etched Japanese lamps from the 1950s.
Brass
Pair Japanese Art Deco Flambe Porcelain Lamps
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair Japanese porcelain lamps with ring handles and armored shoulders and rich flambe glaze.
Japanese Porcelain Famille Jaune Prunus Blossom Vase Lamp
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Large old Japanese porcelain vase made into lamp with enameled prunus blossom decor on a yellow ground. Mid-20th century. 29" high overall, 16" high to top of pottery, 9" diameter. E...
Porcelain
H. Andrews Oak & Twisted Wire Japan Finish Ice Cream Parlor Cafe Table, C. 1900
By A.H. Andrews & Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Circa 1900 H. Andrews Japanned Ice Cream Parlor Table. Cafe Table. Soda Shop Table. Small Kitchen Table. Featuring a clasped and braced Iron framework with solid Quarter Sawn Oak ci...
Iron, Wire
Antique Japanese Art Pottery Lamp with Period Woven Bamboo Shade
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Japanese art pottery lamp in the form of a woven basket with multi color flambe glaze. Double socket, hardwood base, and period woven bamboo shade.
Japanese Signed Studio Porcelain Arrow Vase Lamp Butterflies Lotuses Roses
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Japanese Studio porcelain lamp in "arrow vase" form with fine paintings of lotuses and roses on either side, circa 1930s. Measures: 30" high overall, 16" to cap, 9" diameter. Excelle...
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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