C.N. Burman & co, Wall Light, Iron, Vinyl, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and blue green vinyl wall light designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.4” H x 8.3” W x 3.9” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): no backplat...
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lacquered Fiberglass Round Beehive Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lacquered Fiberglass Round Beehive Table Lamps by C.N. Burman & Co - Pair. Circa Late 20th Century.
Fiberglass
Vintage Mid Century Brutalist CN Burman Lamps
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century C N Burman brutalist lamps. Fantastic brutal design with deep carved detail.
Resin
1970s Buttery Yellow Ceramic Chinoiserie Pair of Table Lamps Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of vintage glamour to your space with these 1970s Buttery Yellow Chinoiserie Table Lamps by C.N. Burman Co. These Mid Century pieces feature intricate designs and a uniqu...
Ceramic
1970s Red and Chrome Table Lamp by C.N. Burman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool red and chrome colored plastic desk lamp by C.N. Burman. Cast in a single form with a cylindrical base and notched gear link top.
Plastic
Pair of Stacked Wood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stacked blond and black painted wood lamps Signed "C.N. Burman, 781 River st, Paterson 4, N.J."
Nickel
Overscale Glazed Mid 20th century Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale Glazed Mid 20th century Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair Offered for sale is an overscale Mid-century Modern pair of ceramic lamps glazed in a rich dark chocolate color. The und...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and glass wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Dramatic patina on metal. Wear consistent with vintage age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25"H x 9.3"...
Metal
$1,657
H 18.71 in W 6.89 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Lantern Wall Light by French Designer, Wrought Iron, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco lantern wall light or sconce. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original patinated wrought frame and lantern with original colored glass shades. Re...
Wrought Iron
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, green and cream-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.1” H x 6.6” W x 8.2” D Back Plate Dimensio...
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair of Table Lamps, Glass and Wood, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
Glass, Wood
On Hold|$3,000 / set
H 27 in Dm 16.5 in
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century circa 1950-1960
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century (circa 1950-1960) A refined pair of mid-20th-century ceramic table lamps, French in origin, each featuring a hand-crafted cerami...
Brass
Extremely Rare Midcentury Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
Metal, Chrome
$905Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 18.12 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Wall Lamp, France, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal wall lamp. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A large and stunning pair of vintage Italian ceramic table lamps. They were made in Italy, and date from around the 1970’s. They are a great size and are of amazing quality, with a ...
Porcelain
1940's American Art Deco Metal Corner Sconce
Located in Hanover, MA
Wonderful metallic painted galvanized metal art deco corner wall light
Rare and Wonderful Wall Light by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and wonderful of wall light by Barovier & Toso. One of the most celebrated of the Classic collections of Barovier & Toso, its elegant design and the color range enabling attr...
Brass
$4,602 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Tommaso Barbi, Italian
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of very large table lamps, designed by the renowned Italian designer Tommaso Barbi in the 1970s, features an elegant swirl design. The lamps are crafted from high-qua...
Ceramic
60's 70's Brutalist Wall Lamp Iron & Glass Wall Sconce
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60's 70's Brutalist Wall Lamp Iron & Glass Wall Sconce Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Height= 48cm Width = 38.5cm D...
Iron
Brutalist Single Wall Lamp, 1950's, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brutalist Single Wall Lamp, 1950's, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all...
Brass, Metal
Stellar Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding pair of vintage ginger jar lamps with beautiful faux bamboo accents, circa 1970. Chrome plate over solid brass. Fine, expertly made pieces with excellent weight and sc...
Brass, Chrome
1940s Hector Aguilar Tin Sconce
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Mexico City, MX
Aguilar opened the Taller Borda in 1939 and it became one of the most successful workshops in Taxco. Although, his early works drew heavily from pre-Columbian motifs, he soon expande...
Tin
$2,034 / set
H 8 in W 12 in D 6.2 in
Pair Swedish Designer Sconces, Sweden, 1980s, Wall Lights made of Japanese Paper
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Pair of rare swedish designer wall lights made of Japanese paper and metal, Sweden, 1980s. Both sconces in good vintage condition, no damages. Each sconce takes one E27 screw base ...
Metal
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich...
Metal
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$8,116 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,034 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$1,714 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce for Örsjö
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition by Örsjö of the classic Swedish design th...
Metal
$1,010 / item
H 6.7 in W 5.5 in D 3.3 in
Fun Guy Stained Glass Sconce in Brushed Nickel by Frangere Studio
By Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine-polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy wall sconce celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophistication. A labor...
Aluminum
$5,367 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish chandelier from the 1930s is a fine example of Art Deco design with a warm, natural feel. Made with inlays of masur birch and elm root, the central wooden hub features a...
Chrome
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.