Pair of Karl Springer Chrome and Original Purple String Shade Ball Lamps, 1980s
By Leviton, Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning and very rare pair of iconic midcentury "Ball" lamps was designed in the 1980s by illustrious American designer Karl Springer. This pair features two hemispheres of pol...
Brass, Chrome
Geometric Aqua & Brass Table Lamp
By Leviton
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Sleek body, finished in a mesmerizing aqua hue. Beautiful patterning and interesting geometric shape would stand out in any space. Exudes a sense of tranquility and contemporary flair.
Brass
$973 / set
H 6.7 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Spherical Murano Glass Italian Table Lamps with Chromed Metal Base
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury spherical Murano glass table lamps with chromed metal base. This wonderful set was designed during the 1970s in Murano, Venice. The essential nude chrom...
Chrome
Pair of Maison Barbier French Two Spheres Chrome Finish Table Lamps 1960
By Maison Barbier
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern Pair of two spheres Maison Barbier Table Lamps. The Chrome Finish is in original condition. Working Condition and uses 1 Light bulb max 65 watts.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Lucite & Chrome Table Lamps by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of clear lucite and chrome table lamp by renowned designer Karl Springer. Newly rewired and new shades. Wired for US and take two 75w Max regular editions light bulb...
Chrome
Karl Springer Chromed Metal Orb Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Karl Springer Lamps Original surface,Lamp Mounts and Finials Oversized Please ignore reflections in chrome finish from photographer
Chrome
Pair of Bakelite and Chrome Ball Lamps, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of dark brown ball with chrome trim table lamps. European sockets. Shades not included. Maximum wattage is 60 watts per lamp.
Bakelite
Mazzega Murano - Pair Of Vintage Glass Sphere Lamps, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Stratford, CT
A pair of spherical murano glass table lamps, originating from Italy circa 1970. Each lamp consists of a glass orb sat on top of a metal base. The glass has been handblown, and featu...
Chrome
Pair of Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Goerge Kovacs c. 1970's
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of stacked chrome ball table lamps, by George Kovacs. Circa 1970's, Space Age, Post Modern, Mid Century lamps, in excellent, original, clean and working condition, o...
Chrome
$1,795 / set
H 35 in Dm 11 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of C1970s table lamps with large blown glass ball which encompasses a diffuser type element in the center thats tapered and reflects the light from above. Original sha...
Metal, Chrome
Pair Of Spherical Brass Table Lamps by Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Spherical Brass Table Lamps by Karl Springer with black lamp shades
Brass
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Magnetized Spheres, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of sculptural table lamps in chrome with adjustable magnetized spheres to direct light by Laurel Lighting, American, 1960s.
Chrome
Pair of 1980s Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic pair of 1980s chrome ball lamps. Double sockets, excellent quality, labeled Norman Perry Lamp Co. Shades for display only.
Chrome
$4,365 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Mid-Century Silver Gadrooned Table Lamps of Spherical Form
Located in London, GB
A pair of large mid-century spherical silver lamps, with vertical gadrooning throughout. Currently wired for the UK. Please note: Lampshades not included.
Metal
Pair of Italian Chrome Table Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of chromed table lamps produced by Reggiani, probably from the 1970s. The top part of the lamp, which is rotatable, contains eight elongated openings through which the light em...
Metal
$1,603 / item
H 13 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Ball Table Lamps, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large sphere lamps in satin-finished Murano glass and brass bases, Italy, 1970s.
Brass
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Set of 2 Midcentury, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Verviers, BE
Set of 2 chrome bubble table or desk lamps, made in Germany in the late 1960s. The lamps has got an E27 Edison screw-on socket. Having recently been re-wired. In excellent conditi...
Chrome
$8,016 / set
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Set of Two Spherical Sconces Model 232/G by Gino Sarfatti fo Arteluce Italy 1961
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Gio Ponti, Joe Colombo, Flos
Located in München, BY
Set of two elegant and minimalistic Mid-Century Modern spherical sconces or wall fixtures. Model 232/G. Designed by Gino Sarfatti 1961 and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s. Man...
Aluminum, Steel
$6,800 / item
H 45 in W 33.5 in D 2.5 in
Smoked Bronze Rectangular Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirror, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Smoked bronze rectangular faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirror, Italy contemporary Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirror featu...
Brass
Lucian Bar Stool: Handcrafted Brass , Modern Design
Located in Westport, CT
The Lucian Bar Stool is a refined bar or counter stool handcrafted in plated brass and solid beechwood base. Shown in leather, the seat provides comfort while maintaining a clean, ar...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 4.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
1950s LaGardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery Planter & Stand Set of 4 USA
By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett
Located in Bensalem, PA
Set of four planters with matching stands please look at pictures for overall detail and measurements. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Ceramic, Clay
$14,800 / set
H 33 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair of Large Donghia Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ivory Tiger Velvet
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia
Located in Saint Louis, MO
With all the many things one could do on these luxurious Donghia slipper chairs, lounging is most certainly one of them. Sit back go for a magic carpet ride in these shimmering tiger...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$3,900
H 15.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair of Mid-Century J Wade Beam Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table Signed Brueton
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super classy looking coffee table designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton furniture company. It consists of an extremely polished stainless steel triangular base that holds a thick pi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Chinese rustic cabinet worn red lacquer from Shanxi Province. Wonderful patina with useful storage. Referred to as a middle cabinet because of its size and use. ...
Elm
$37,217 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.22 in D 26.78 in
Gio Ponti walnut and velvet pair of lounge chairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy 1936
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of armchairs with walnut frame and powder pink velvet upholstery, Design by Gio Ponti, "Casa e Giardino" Catalogue, Italian production. Presented at the VI Triennale di M...
Velvet, Walnut
$39,500
H 47.84 in W 220.48 in D 8.27 in
Monumental Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Oak with Diamond Shaped Colored Panels (560cm/220in)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall unit/shelve unit, oak, lacquer, Italy, 1950s It is rare to encounter a piece as striking and monumental as this Italian wall unit from the 1950s. With an impressive width...
Oak, Lacquer
Il Colonato Dining Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Red Persian Travertine with five columns. Can be arranged however you like. This is a very rare table.
Travertine
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 326 vintage 1970s Palladian style brass, glass and antiqued smoked mirror vitrine display curio cabinet, designed circa 1970 by William Doezema. Measures: 84 in. ...
Brass
Custom Size Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking and rare example of Karl Springer's late-period work, this sculptural Free Form coffee table, circa 1991, exemplifies his mastery of luxurious materials and organic modern...
Marble, Brass
Custom Spectacular Round Etched Brass Cocktail Table with Agate Stone
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Round etched brass and agate cocktail table with powder-coated steel base. Currently out of stock but available for custom order. Please inquire about stone options and production ...
Agate, Brass
$4,800
H 15.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
J Wade Beam Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table for Brueton Mid-Century Modern
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super classy looking coffee table designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton furniture company. It consists of an extremely heavy chrome triangular base that holds a thick piece of float...
Chrome, Steel
Tall Spike- Pink and Red
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Add a playful touch to your décor with this unique spiked lamp base. Featuring a pink underglaze and bold red polka dots, it combines whimsy with modern edge. The striking spikes mak...
Ceramic
$12,482
H 34.26 in W 59.85 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Solid Wood And Colored Glass Bar Furniture, Italy 1950's
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This bar cabinet features an original 1950s solid wood structure with contemporary colored glasswork and includes two doors. It stands on sculptural solid wood legs and is accented w...
Glass, Wood
$14,000 / item
H 14 in W 78 in D 30 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table Walnut Cylinder Base and Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with Dark Green and Wispy Ivory glass sits on Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. A sleek table with high craftsmanship and flowing mosaic patterns. The...
Art Glass, Walnut
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.