Porcelain Hand-Painted Urn Table Lamp, Victorian Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp measures 16.75" to the top of the socket and 26.5" - to the top of the finial.
Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Gold Leaf, Brass
Porcelain Hand-Painted Urn Table Lamp, Victorian Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp measures 16.75" to the top of the socket and 26.5" - to the top of the finial.
Gold Leaf, Brass
Pair of Vintage Ritts Astrolite Transparent Lucite Table Lamps
By Astrolite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Ritts Astrolite Transparent Triform Fin Lucite Table Lamps, Clear Acrylic Finials, Standard Single Socket with Chrome Plated Neck, Dimensions: 31.5" OAH X 7.5" Top X ...
Chrome
$4,950 / set
Fabulous Pair of Large-Scale Blown Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Complete with new neutral shades ( size: 17" x 17" x 9" high ) and Lucite/brass finials. The lamp is 11" in diameter at its widest point.
Brass
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition Excellent restored condition; wooden elements have been cleaned and oiled. The lamp has been rewired. The finial and shade have been replaced with new period-correct examples.
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Pair of Warren Kessler Wedgwood Style Black Basalt Neoclassical Urn Lamps
By Wedgwood, Warren Kessler
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At 33 inches high to the finials, these lamps possess the visual authority of true garniture urns rather than conventional table lighting.
Bronze
$2,800 / set
Two Pairs of Napoleon III Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful patina on these two pairs of cast iron finial lamps. The bases are made of wood. Newly wired. $ 2500 a pair.
Iron
18thc Cowden and Wilcox 3galdecorated Stone ware Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The vase measures 11 diameter x 28 high , shade measures 18diameter x 11 high. 19thc Cowden and Wilcox 3 gallon wreath design jug turned into a table lamp. Brass finial. This new...
Pottery, Linen
Mid 20th Century Fruitwood Spindle Two-Light Floor Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Fruitwood Spindle Two-Light Floor Lamp with brass Ball finial. Measures 12.5" in diameter at the base and stands 68" tall to tip 9f the finial.
Fruitwood
Bitossi Style Ceramic & Fabric Table Lamps, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Charleston, SC
These are not marked as far as we can tell. Lamps without shade, harp, and finials measure from base to socket: 29” tall x 12” diameter
Metal
Maurizio Tempestini Mid-Century Modern Chrome Travertine "Geometric" Table Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s MCM Maurizio Tempestini sculptural and very architectural table lamp with angular chrome fins on travertine base.
Travertine, Chrome
Pair Of Mid Century Filigree & Embossed Metal Moroccan Style Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Both lamps come with a finial and are tested and found to be in working condition.
Metal, Other
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Vase Table Lamps
Located in Studio City, CA
Would be a great addition to any Japanese antique collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in any setting. Dimensions per lamp (to top of finial): 24" high,...
Bronze
Restored Pair of Stylish Vintage Lucite Disk Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Complete with new shades (Color: Field Stone; size: 14" x 7" x 16" x 9" x 14" high) and new nickel finials. The lamps are approximately 12" at the widest point.
Metal
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Ceramic Lily Pad Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Complete with new silk shades (Color: Egg; size: 11" x 20" x 12" high) and new solid brass finials. The lamps are approximately 17" at the widest point.
Brass
Ralph Lauren Art Deco Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Craquelure Glaze
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
It is in fully operational, very good original vintage condition, with the original fixtures, lampshade, and finial. The convenient size and small footprint allows the lamp to be use...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
Monumental 1980's Royal Haeger White Glazed Ceramic Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Lamps measure: 35" height to top of finial x 21.5" height lamp body from base to right below socket x 9" diameter.
Ceramic
Striking Pair of Patinated Twisted Bronze and Lucite Tall Sculpted Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and unique pair of solid patinated bronze twisted bases sitting on solid Lucite base, the lamps are rewired, new sockets and new white linen lampshades with Lucite finials, th...
Brass, Bronze
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Coastal Modern White-Polychromed Woven Rattan Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Complete with harps and wood orb finials, each lamp stands at an impressive 32 inches in height to the top of the finials, 23.5 inches high to the sockets, and 18.5 inches high to th...
Metal
Gordon and Jane Martz M120 Lamp for Marshall Studios Green Earth tones
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Original wiring with new shade and original finial. Shipping: This lamp will be shipped parcel and can be shipped to Paris or any other world wide destination.
Ceramic, Walnut
Art Deco Style Italian Breccia Marble Table Lamp, Original Shade
Located in Miami, FL
The column rises from the round lamp base. The lamp is in great condition. 31” t to top of finial Lamp to the top of the socket is 23.5” Base is 7” round Shade is 13” diameter and...
Breccia Marble
Chinoiserie, Table, Desk Lamps, Red Jappanned Wood, Giltwood, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Red Chinoiserie Table / Desk Lamps, Chinese Motif, Bronze Butterfly Finial A finely painted Jappaned pair of table prick desk lamps in fire engine red with Chinoiserie scenes.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Look at the grain on this Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Measuring: 28.5 in from finial to base. 20.5 in high. 5.5 in diameter.
Teak
Fabulous Pair of Large Ceramic Lamps with a Volcanic Lava Drip Glaze Finish
Located in New York, NY
Each socket takes up to 60 Watts / 120 Watts Maximum per lamp. The height to the finial is 33" and to the top of the ceramic is 21.5"
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Italian Sculptural Alabaster Lamp with Bird Motif
Located in New York, NY
Of circular shape, with lower bowl housing a single socket and lid with holes that emit light to bathe the top of the lamp and the stylized bird finial.
Alabaster
Pair of Gilt Faux Bamboo Turtle Lamps with Shades
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass bulb clips and finials are included. Lamp without the lampshade is 24” tall.
Metal
Vintage Pair of Mid - Century Murano Glass Aqua Ribbon Lamps on Lucite Bases.
Located in New York, NY
Each socket takes a standard size light bulb up to 60 Watts / 120 Watts maximum per lamp. The height to the finial is 32.5" and to the top of the glass lamp body os 23" As with any h...
Brass
Karl Springer / Parzinger -Styled Lacquered Wood Table Lamp
By Steve Chase
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Luxurious off-white colored lacquered solid wood sculptural table lamp with matching original finial and brass accent, topped with a parchment sand toned linen sh...
Wood
Sunset Cosco Large Sculptural Pink Urn Table Lamp, 1960s-1970s
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp is in fully operational, very good original vintage condition; it measures 20.5" to the top of the socket, and 30" - to the top of the finial.
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-century oversized Blanc de chin Italian pottery elephant lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage oversized Blanc de Chin Italian pottery elephant lamp. The lamp features a coolie style handmade silk shade and has its original large stylized finial.
Pottery
Pair of Large Sculptural Urn Table Lamps, Blue & Bronze Glaze 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The shape of the urns and the choice of the glaze emphasize the Art Deco or Streamline Moderne style influence. The lamps are in fully operational, vintage condition with the origin...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Hollywood Regency French Brass Swing Arm Lamp Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional Brass Floor lamp. Multi-directional swing arm and decorative finials.
Brass, Bronze
1950s Fine Chinese Wood Brass Table Lamps Style James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lamps include original harp and finial. Lamps have been rewired (new cable and socket).
Brass
Antique Ornately Cast & Gilt Finished Sculptural Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Please note the lamp has no finial and no shade.
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Bamboo Table Lamps with Verdi Green Base and Cap
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The neck socket, harp and finial add an extra 20". Unusual pencil bamboo with woven accents and natural bamboo finials.
Bamboo
Vintage Styled After Donghia Hollywood Regency Glass Lamps - A Pair
By Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Their original craftsmanship and refined appearance make them an exceptional find for collectors and interior designers seeking pieces with character and history. These captivating ...
Metal
1940's Pair of Large Ceramic Lamps With A Stunning Emerald Green Glaze.
Located in New York, NY
Each light socket holds up to 60 Watts / 120 Watts Maximum per lamp. The height to the finial is 29" and to the top of the ceramic is 15.5"
Nickel, Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Double Socket Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century capodimonte porcelain double socket table lamp Beautiful hand painted mythological Roman scenes featuring Romulus and Remus 5.75" diameter at the base x 8" d...
Porcelain
Monumental Pair of French Art Nouveau Figural Lamps, Circa 1900
By Charles Theodore Perron
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Each figure stands approximately 30 inches high, rising to 45 inches overall including the lamp hardware and finial. They present beautifully as functional Art Nouveau sculptures—ide...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair Vintage Silver Painted Plaster Cactus Table Lamps by Bon Art, 1990s
By Jonathan Adler, Maitland Smith, John Dickinson, Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage round ball finials included, slightly more silver than the lamps.
Brass
1960's Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Brass harps are topped with angular cut bamboo finials. Lamps measure 37" to the top of the finial, and 40" to the top of the shades.
Brass
Pair Of Compatible Antique Chinese Hand Carved Green Quartz Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Natural variation to quartz in additional to the floral and foliate carvings. The lamps come with traditional turn sockets as well as antique harps with Chinese symbolic finials.
Quartz, Metal
$399Sale Price|63% Off
Neo Classical, Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze 1920s Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The brass harp is original, and so is the tapering bronze finial. The lamp is 23 inches tall, base to socket and 33 inches from base to finial, and 7 inches at the base.
Bronze
Stiffel Sculptural Table Lamp, Ceramic and Brass, Mid Century Modern
By Stiffel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp measures 26.5" to the top of the finial and 17.8" - to the top of the lamp socket.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of striking, Mid-Century Modern, table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier feature brown and beige ceramic hourglass bodies with brass accents - base, neck, pull chains and ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Raffia Wrapped Cylinder Table Lamp, 1970s Natural Woven Cord
Located in Miami, FL
Retaining its original metal socket assembly and finial, the lamp presents a timeless design that remains highly relevant in today's interiors.
Cord, Wood
Large Round Hand-Painted Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp with Animal Motif
Located in Austin, TX
The harp is included here, as is the round brass finial pictured. The lamp has been re-wired by a professional electrician and operates on a 3-way switch.
Brass
$1,234Sale Price|35% Off
Pair of Chinese Style Enameled Gilt Porcelain Temple Jar Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
They have their original finials. Dimensions: The lamps measure 35 inches from base to top of finial.
Porcelain
Pair of 1960's Crystal lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Each socket takes standard size light bulbs which hold up to 60 Watts / 120 Watts per lamp. The height to the finial is 23" and to the top of the glass lamp body is 12"
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Abacus Lamp with Brass Frame
By Tony Duquette
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Chinese wood abacus lamp with brass frame, shown with original lamp shade and finial.
Brass
Gordon and Jane Martz M181 Lamp for Marshall Studios Matte Green Gray 34"
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Original wiring with new shade and original finial. Shipping: This lamp will be shipped parcel and can be shipped to Paris or any other world wide destination.
Ceramic, Walnut
Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set on gold finish wooden base with matching square lamp shade. Large: Lamp is 22” to top of finial, Lamp shade is 11” wide x 11” deep x 11.25” tall.
Metal
Tall Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tall Martz ceramic lamp with teak neck and finial. Height is to the top of the socket.
1880s French Pair Of Pate Sur Pate Celadon Green Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1880s French porcelain pate sur pate lamps Height of 33” is to top of the finial. Lamps need rewiring.
Porcelain
Gordon and Jane Martz M56 Lamp for Marshall Studios white tan black decorations
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Vintage wiring with new shade and original finial. Shipping: This lamp will be shipped parcel and can be shipped to Paris or any other world wide destination.
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Brass Table Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super sexy pair of tall table lamps circa 1970's in brass. These measure 38 inches to the finial.
Brass
Pair Heavy Cut Glass Italian Art Deco Style Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Each with square shade decorated in gold leaf and measuring 13 3/4 inches across and 10 inches tall, with square shaped glass finials. Each lamp stands about 27 inches to the top o...
Brass
$1,395 / item
Blond Maple and Dyed Ash Bedside Lamp, Marty II
By Heather Shoon, Aaron Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turned, ebonized maple base with an olive green-dyed ash neck and finial. This lamp is 14” tall with an 8” diameter trimless, natural linen shade.
Brass
A Pair Of Midcentury Fluted Wood And Brass Column Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Brass details on the base and top caps enhance the overall sophisticated look. Lamp shades are included. Measurements provided are of the lamp only (lampshades are not included in m...
Brass
Gordon and Jane Martz M200 Lamp for Marshall Studios Matte Brown incised decorat
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Vintage wiring with new shade and original finial. Shipping: This lamp will be shipped parcel and can be shipped to Paris or any other world wide destination.
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon and Jane Martz M191 Lamp for Marshall Studios Sanded Glaze earthy brown
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The lamp has a dimpled decoration throughout. Original wiring with new shade and original finial.
Ceramic, Walnut
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."
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