Pair of 1970s Black Glass and Chrome Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Fabulous Pair of tall glass and chrome table lamps.Drum shades chrome finials,three way switch.
20th Century American Table Lamps
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Black Glass and Chrome Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Fabulous Pair of tall glass and chrome table lamps.Drum shades chrome finials,three way switch.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Oval Table Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern brass and walnut oval table lamps with original finials. Height to light socket 21.5''.
Brass
A Mid Century Large Orange and Amber Blenko Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage large amber and orange glass Blenko vase converted into a table lamp with glass finial
Glass
Stylish Tessellated Bone Floor Lamp with Enameled Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Base is 10 x 10 Lamp to top of finial is 64; the lamp to socket is 54.5 One 60-75 watt bulb.
Bone
Vintage solid brass Bouilotte style lamp by Frederick Cooper
Located in Allentown, PA
The lamp features its original brass finial at the top and the original Frederick Cooper stamp underneath.
Brass
Pair of White Trapezoid Ceramic Lamps by Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white trapezoid ceramic lamps with walnut necks and finials and custom burlap box shades.
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold|$1,250 / set
Pair of Hand Painted Modern Pottery Lamps 1980s France
Located in Bellport, NY
A beautiful and refreshing pair of hand painted pottery lamps. Original ball top finials, three way switch, wood bases.
Ceramic
Gorgeous Pair of Stiffel Lamps in Brass and Cream
By Stiffel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rewired using clear cord and complete with new silk shades ( size: 15" x 16" x 11" high ) and original brass finials. The lamps had been marked with the "Stiffel" label on socket (si...
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chrome Table Lamps 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of chrome table lamps, with original finials, circa the 1970s. In very good vintage condition.
Chrome
Sold|$1,750 / set
Handsome Pair of Ralph Lauren Ceramic Perforated Table Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This second interior bulb has a separate switch and should not exceed 40 watts. Wood trim, base and finial. Lamp width is 20” wide with shades in place.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,000 / set
Pair of Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Table Lamps by Bradburn
By Bradburn Gallery
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Includes the original pleated shades and finials. The lamps and shades have makers stamps.
Brass
Mirrored Pair of Swirled 19th Century Italian Gilt Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of Italian silver and gold gilt wood mirror swirled finials mounted as lamps in the 1930s. These are fantastic as they mirror each other.
Silver
American Folk Art Turned Wood Harlequin Pattern Table Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Folk Art table lamp crafted out of turned American hardwoods creating an array of geometric patterns on the entire lamp as well as the finial and socket pulls.
Maple, Walnut
Sold|$3,495 / set
Pair of British Colonial Style Rattan Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury table lamps with woven rattan finials and a body with woven rattan at the top and base, rattan stems, and a stylized pineapple at the center.
Rattan
A pair of American Mid-Century Modern table lamps.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of American Mid-Century Modern table lamps woith four sculpted, undulating fins and oxidized, brass plated, steel center post.
Walnut
Sold|$950 / set
Mid-Century Lucite and Chrome Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century lucite and chrome table lamps with adjustable height finials. The shade height is adjustable by 4 inches.
Chrome
1970s Studio Art Table Lamp Lush Green Stoneware Pottery
By David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lush Green Stoneware Art Pottery Lamp Socket 15.25 Finial h 21.5 x 10 diameter appears stamped as CBD Original vintage condition tested and working.
Pottery
Pair of 19th C. Carved Wood & Polychromed Cherub Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prickets from the original candle holders have been used as the finials for the lamps. They are 2" high and add 2" to the overall height of the lamps.
Gold
Beautiful Pair of Murano Glass, Lucite and Brass Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great looking pair of lamps. Shades are included. Lamp is 31.5 inches to finial top and the Murano part is approximately 19 inches.
Sold|$2,600 / set
20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain / Gilt Wood Base Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Newly rewired for US use & regilted. From base to finial each lamp stands about 23 inches high x 6.5 inches diameter .
Gold
Unusual Etched Steel Lamps With Original Oil Spot Shades
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very impressive pair of lamps. Height given is to finial top. Shade diameter is 19 inches.
Marble, Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Sculptural Solid Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shade is for demonstration only and is not included, though the lamp with the shade measures H: 59.5" x Diameter: 14" (for perspective only) Lamp height (teak stem and base alone): 4...
Teak
Sold|$1,850 / set
Pair of Gothic Antique Bronze Table Lamps, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each lamp measures 8" diameter at the base x 31" high to the socket x 37.5" high to the finial.
Bronze
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by their family company, Marshall Studios in Indiana beginning in 1957. The lamp features a speckle cream and tan glaze base with walnut stem and finial.
Ceramic, Walnut
Steel Floor Lamp with Green Glass Shade, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage floor lamp featuring an oversized olive green glass shade and a sculptural oval finial.
Marble, Steel
Sold|$1,800 / set
Mid Century Handmade Studio Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lamps retain the original brass finials. Maker unknown Lamps are 28" tall and 8" wide. 16" from base to socket.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,200 / set
Chinoiserie Style, Ebonized Wood, Gilt, Table Lamps, USA, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Each terminating in a solid brass finial. Silk lamp shades not included. Height: 32 inches, Diameter: 6.5 inches Fixture itself measures 24.5 inches high by 6.5 inches in diameter S...
Silk, Lacquer
Sold|$3,895 / set
Vintage Monumental Sculptural Verdigris Palm Tree Floor Lamps-Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Matched pairs of this caliber are extraordinarily difficult to source. Both lamps retain their original finials, an important detail that underscores their authenticity and period cr...
Metal
Oscar Torlasco Mid-Century Brass and Glass Table Lamp
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Milano, IT
The cap is made of aqua green coloured glass, very beautiful, with a nickel-plated brass silver frame and finial. The lamp works according to European wiring, please check the regula...
Brass, Nickel
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte Brown Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
The ceramic body gives way to a thin walnut neck and the whole ensemble is capped off with the famous Martz walnut finial. Condition — Lamp is in near-perfect vintage condit...
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, White / Blue / Gray
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
The ceramic body gives way to a thin walnut neck and the whole ensemble is capped off with an original cylindrical Martz walnut finial. Condition — Lamp is in near-perfect v...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Conical Black Lacquered Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist tapered conical black lacquered floor lamp. A faceted black finial tops the piece, which is fitted with a custom ivory shade and chrome fittings.
Lacquer, Walnut
Tiffany Studios New York "Spider" Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Spider" leaded glass and patinated bronze table lamp. A patinated bronze spider finial sits atop the shade, its legs dividing its web into six panels.
Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Taupe
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
The color is different depending on what angle the lamp is viewed from. Very dynamic! The tapered ceramic body gives way to a thin walnut neck and the whole ensemble is capped off wi...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Taupe
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
The color is different depending on what angle the lamp is viewed from. Very dynamic! The tapered ceramic body gives way to a thin walnut neck and the whole ensemble is capped off wi...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Tan Sand Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
The ceramic body gives way to a thin walnut neck and the whole ensemble is capped off with the famous Martz walnut finial. Condition — Lamp is in near-perfect vintage condit...
Brass
20th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tôle Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
The adjustable shade, adorned with a delicate gold-painted laurel motif, allows for customizable lighting while maintaining its sophisticated neoclassical appeal. The lamp’s ornate f...
Brass
Curtis Jere Signed Vintage Lucite Table Lamp with Chrome Shade
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lamp measures to top of finial 36.50, top of socket 25.25.
Chrome
Special Pair of J. Dickinson Style Draped Plaster of Lamps
By John Dickinson
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of John Dickinson style sculptural plaster lamps with white wooden finials. Height to top of finials: 31.5 inches.
Plaster
A Magnificent Pair of Antique French Salmon Color Opaline Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Antiques French Pink Salmon Lamps with Rose Quartz Finials. With Elegant Flared Bronze bases, Finely Wrought and Embellished Finials and Highly Polished French ...
Glass
Pair of Original 1960s Blenko Lamps in Sea Green
By Blenko Glass
Located in South Charleston, WV
All original sockets and harps featuring three-way power sockets and 12 foot table lamp cords. Finials as well all the glass vessels in perfect condition.
Glass
Martz / Marshall Studios Architectural Table Lamp—Cream Sand Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
The ceramic body gives way to a walnut neck and the whole ensemble is capped off with an original Martz walnut finial. Dimensions — Lamp: Ceramic body = 12" high Top of socket = 16...
Brass
1970s Unique Studio Pottery Table Lamp by David Greenbaum
Located in South Charleston, WV
The pottery component is 11" tall while the overall lamp is 27" to the finial.
Pottery
Sold|$2,500 / set
Vintage Metal Tole Palm Tree Leaf Leaves Table Lamps, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage metal tole palm tree leaf table lamps includes matching finial. These lamps will be rewired prior to shipping including all new hardware, sockets, and harp.
Metal
Hand Blown Amethyst Glass Table Lamp with Lucite Accents 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Murano bullicante amethyst glass table lamp with Lucite base & finial in the manner of Alfredo Barbini, Italy 1970's.
Chrome
Sold|$1,350 / set
Pair of Brass Lantern Table Lamps by Stiffel, circa 1960s
By Stiffel
Located in Peabody, MA
Impressive pair of brass table lamps by Stiffel, with original finials and shades, circa 1960s. 36" high to top of finials, bases are 7.5" square.
Brass
Sold|$5,500 / set
John Hutton for Donghia Murano Hand Blown Glass Table Lamps
By Donghia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant hollow body with a flared base. Each lamp has a hand blown matching finial. The lamps are fitted with double sockets.
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,800 / set
BHL6753 Pair of Greige Urn Form Table Lamps by Lenox
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Greige urn form table lamps with decoratigve bases and finials by Lenox.
Ceramic
Pair of textured Chinese style Ginger Jars with lamp application
Located in Bronx, NY
Lovely textured Chinese style Ginger Jar with brushed brass lamp application and custom finial.
45" Tall Entwined Driftwood Table Lamp With Basket Weave Shade
Located in Chicago, IL
Twisted and entwined driftwood body table lamp with same driftwood finial. Basket weave shade is original to the lamp.
Driftwood
Wooden Table Lamp with Tile Inlay by Gordon & Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A study in attentive craftsmanship, the lamp is finished impeccably with a turned walnut neck and matching walnut finial.
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Sold|$5,800 / set
Martz Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps, Marshall Studios, 1960s, a Pair
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Round Rock, TX
Overall height is 24'' to the top of the finial. The lamp body (to the top of the walnut neck) is 14".
Ceramic, Walnut
A Pair of Belgian Carved Wood Element Lamps, Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each lamp base is carved in a wonderful "cut-out" motif with a finial top.
Large Pair of California Modern Architectural White Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of California modern architectural white ceramic table lamps. Amazing design, retain original finials. Simple, elegant, stunning.
Brass
Sold|$1,850 / set
Majestic Pair of Bronze Lion Table Lamps with Leather Shades
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous finial finishes each lamp at the top.
Bronze
Classical Ancient Greek Euphronios Pottery Vase Style Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking large reverse painted neoclassical vasiform table lamp. After the antique by Euphronios (c.535-470 BC), black lacquered ancient Greek red-figure (orange) pottery ...
Brass
Pair of Big Beautiful Brass Finish Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Measures: 18" to lamp top 32" to finial top Bases are 12.5 W.
Ceramic
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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