$325 / set
H 32.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Contemporary Tuscan Mediterranean Style Glass and Resin Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Tuscan Mediterranean Style Glass and Resin Table Lamps, Made in China - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century.
Glass, Resin
Table Lamp Oriental Colors 19th Century, China
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp oriental colors 19th century, China. A table lamp made during the 19th century in China.
$760
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp is a 19th century Famille rose vase lamp, it has been made in china circa 1880.
Bronze
$1,400
H 19.69 in Dm 7.88 in
Chinese Table Lamp, 19th Century with Brass Mount, 19th Century Famille Rose
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp is a 19th century Famille rose vase lamp, it has been made in china circa 1880.
Bronze
$625
H 34.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Red Paris Porcelain Style Urn Form Table Lamp by SGK China, Made in Occupied Japan. Circa Early 20th Century.
Porcelain
Pair of Large Antique Bronze Oriental Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of large antique bronze oriental table lamps. They were most likely made in China, they date from around the 1930’s.
Bronze
Pair Chinoiserie Porcelain Celadon Green Ceramic Temple Jar Table Lamps.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Chinoiserie Porcelain Celadon Green Ceramic Temple Jar Table Lamps. These very important oversized classic temple jar lamps were made of porcelain in China during the 20th cent...
Brass
$1,080Sale Price|29% Off
H 39.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
A vintage Japonesque or Chinoiserie style paper and bamboo floor lamp made in the Japanese or Chinese style, possibly in Asia but also possibly in the US or Europe, 20th Century The ...
Bamboo, Elm, Paper
A 19 th c pair of chinese ceramic lamps with bronze details
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of cream color ceramic lamps.Made in china for the European export in the late 19 th c.
Floor Lamp China, Made in Germany, 1958
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Height-adjustable floor lamp China, Made in Germany, 1958, made of polished brass, spaghetti strings in black and red, black metal base, E27 Dimensions in cm: Height...
Brass
Chinese Table Lamp Made In Porcelain With White Shade From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This Chinese table lamp, crafted from porcelain and adorned with motifs of nature, dates back to the 1920s. It stands as an exquisite example of vintage craftsmanship, boasting fine ...
Porcelain
Table Lamp Celadon Green, 19th Century, China
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp celadon green 19th century China. A table lamp made during the 19th century in China.
Elegant hand painted Chinese export Porcelain table lamps/pair
Located in Allentown, PA
These hand-painted lamps were made in China circa 1970.
Porcelain
Large Antique Oriental Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An impressive and beautifully made large antique oriental bronze table lamp, most likely made in China and dating from around the 1930’s.
Metal
Pair of Antique Cloisonné Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of antique cloisonné table lamps. They were made in China, and date from around the 1950’s.
Ceramic, Silk, Wood
Table Lamps Pair 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Table Lamps Pair 19th Century. A pair of blue and white table lamps made in China during the end of 19th century.
Porcelain
Art Deco Celadon Glazed Chinese Table Lamp in Jade-Green Ceramic
Located in Verviers, BE
Made of earthenware with the original wooden base and metal lamp-fitting with bulb socket.
Brass
Pr. Orange Glaze Ginger Jar Form Table Lamps Chinese Style Made in USA 1970's
By Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Cheery and optimistic pair of 1970's orange glaze ginger jar form lamps, made in the USA. The lamps are in very good, original, clean and working condition - priced and offered as a...
Ceramic
Sold
H 25.6 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Hollywood Regency Style Design Ceramic Table Lamp Set, China 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Chinois Design Ceramic Table Lamp set of 2. Made in China, 1960's period. Porcelain / Ceramic with hand painted floral illustrations on wood base with...
Ceramic
Chinoiserie Reticulated Ginger Jar Table Lamp White Blossoming Branches Birds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Similar Blanc de Chine lamps were made by Seyei China in Nagoya, Japan.
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 19th century Chinese export blue and white porcelain ginger jar lamps.
Brass
Large Qing Dynasty Champlevé Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A solid bronze champlevé floor lamp, made in China during the first quarter of the 20th century and with new, functional wiring and electrical elements.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Glazed Wine Vessel Lamp, Chinese
Located in New York, NY
A lovely glazed wine vessel lamp of Chinese origin, made in the late 19th century.
Bronze Table Lamp In The Asian Taste
Located in Southfield, MI
Beautifully made bronze table lamp done in China and dating to the 1940's.
Bronze
Large Ormolu-Mounted Famille Verte Baluster Vase
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A lamped famille verte vase made in China with French auricular ormolu base and top.
Brass
$3,174Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in Dm 3.94 in
A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps with Gilt Bases
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 18th century Chinese export porcelain vases, now mounted as lamps, with polychrome decoration throughout, showing scenes of Chinese figures surrounded by a floral...
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Elm
$1,295 / set
H 18 in Dm 10.25 in
Diminutive Pair Of Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vaseform Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On quatrefoil form gilt finished bases with Chinese famille verte decoration including reserves with flowering branches anbd rockery against a turquoise and speckled ground with flor...
Brass
A wonderful late 19th century Chinese Porcelain Lamp w. Rosewood Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a very good quality Chinese Porcelain Lamp. The painting despicts a Female with a Stag. Wonderful greenery surrounds the main images.The glaze is soft and there is a deep she...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Chinese 19th century Famille rose vases / lamps. Each with a blue and yellow ground, panels depicting exotic birds and flowers. Gilded ormolu lids and bases in...
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Frame Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquered and giltwood frame fan with chinoiserie decoration double leaf depicting Chinese daily scenes, animals and flowers with original case and framed, minor...
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural elements, situated on a wood base. 19th century. The size of the vase only is 11,81 in...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Noire porcelain vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic flowers hand painted to a Black ground, a tapering form mounted on bronze claw feet. ...
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic bird and floral decoration mounted on a gilded ormolu base.
Porcelain
$526
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Antique Chinese Black Cloisonné Table Lamp with Floral Motif, China, circa 1890
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Offered is a stunning, 19th century cloisonné table lamp with a floral and bird motif. Rested upon decorative wooden stand. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BU...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted 19th Century Chinese vessel converted to lamp. Wooden base. Custom parchment shade is 10" high x 16" wide.
Enamel
$4,097
H 22.64 in Dm 15.75 in
Chinese Warrior Vase Mounted as a Lamp Qing Dynasty famille Verte 19th Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
Porcelain Chinese warrior Vase Mounted as a Lamp. Qing Dynastie famille Verte, Approx late 19th Century
Silk, Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good late 19th century Chinese famille verte vase / lamp, having a yellow ground with exotic flowers, birds and butterflies. Mounted on a gilded ormolu base.
Porcelain
Single Chinese Asian Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single Chinese porcelain Famille rose vase mounted as table lamp giltwood turned base. Beautifully crafted with bright painted images throughout including Emperors court scene, butte...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte style (Samson) hexagonal vase, having scenes of girls amongst flowers, leaves and vases, mounted on a gilded ormolu base.
Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose export porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful scrolling foliate and motif decoration, the inset hand painted panels depict...
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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