Art Nouveau "Marabou" Library Lamp, Austria 1890s
Located in Trieste, IT
Art Nouveau Marabou Library Lamp, Austria, 1900s Beautiful library lamp in original condition. E27
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Metal
Art Nouveau "Marabou" Library Lamp, Austria 1890s
Located in Trieste, IT
Art Nouveau Marabou Library Lamp, Austria, 1900s Beautiful library lamp in original condition. E27
Metal
Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp This is a very unusual piece, the lamp has a round
Brass
Neoclassical Library Lamp in Brass with Hunt Design, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical library lamp in brass with hunt design, circa 1950.
Brass
Piano or Library-Lamp by Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätt Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Piano and library-lamp, comes out from the shelve and has a glare-screen, see details! Early 20th
Brass
$750Sale Price|54% Off
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass, Glass Library Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass, Glass Library Lamp with Glass Shade Offered for sale is a late
Brass
$1,036Sale Price / item|20% Off
Table Lamp Reading Light Satin Chrome Metal Library Lamp
By WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
lamps found in libraries and banks with modern functionality. Featuring integrated charging sockets for
Metal, Chrome, Nickel, Sheet Metal
19th Century Brass Library Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th-Century English library table lamp. The round base supporting a stem with baluster shaped
Alabaster, Brass
Library Lamp in Gilded Brass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bookcase lamp in gilded brass, articulated and rectangular in shape. French work realized in the
Brass
Walter Von Nessen Antiqued Brass Swing Arm Library Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Walter Von Nessen by Nessen Studio / library table lamp in antiqued brass finish. USA, circa 1970
Metal, Brass
Brown Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Library, Desk or Task Lamp in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Mid-Century Modern brown task lamp or library lamp. Featuring an elongated top with long light and
Metal
1925 Arts and Crafts Bronze Table Lamp with Pyramidal Shade
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bronze Table Lamp. Desk Lamp. Bedside Lamp. Library Lamp
Bronze
Handsome Library Book Press Lamp and Candlestick Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome library book press lamp and candlestick lamp. Attributed to Frederick Cooper, great
Mahogany
Brass and Green Glass Library Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass and Green Glass Library Desk Lamp A beautiful vintage barrister’s style brass desk lamp
Brass
Library Desk Lamp by ILUM - Argentina
By Ilum
Located in North Miami, FL
This industrial period (WWII era) desk lamp in British Jaguar green features a swing arm and all
Aluminum, Brass
$536Sale Price|28% Off
A Beautiful Antik Danish Library Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A beautiful antique Danish library table lamp in brass and with opaline shades. The brass has a
Brass
Vintage Table Lamp Farmhouse Green Shade Library Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
cottage, farmhouse, or bungalow as well as bedrooms or a library. The model is designed to use 1 lamp
Bronze
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp A beautiful quality fully adjustable
Chrome
Black Bakelite & Nickel "Skyscraper" Library Bookend Table Lamp, 1920's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Deco Manufacturers Finishing Company, Lib-O-Lite library bookend desk, table lamp. Featuring
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel
French Large Victorian Gilt Bronze Blown Glass Library Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb large Victorian style gilt bronze library oil lamp converted to electric, France 1870-1879
Bronze
$1,645Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Ralph Lauren Modern Glass Hurricane Bronze Library Buffet Table Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Ralph Lauren Lighting Modern Table Lamps. The minimalist design features a glass cylinder
Bronze
Black Marble / Gilt Bronze Single Library Table Lamp By Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exceptional gilt bronze and black marble base table lamp. Made by the famed maker F. Barbedienne
Marble, Bronze
Clamp Lamps Modern Bauhaus style in White ideal for Library or Bookcase
By SIS
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist design SIS clamp lamps to highlight your art or your book collection. Also suitable as a
Aluminum, Steel
Reima Pietilä Table Lamps Produced for Public Library Metso in Tampere, Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps designed by Reima Pietilä. Produced for Public Library Metso Tampere
Brass
Vintage Boho Burnished Brass Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This library-style lamp is a definitive statement piece for the discerning collector of high-quality
Metal
$1,850 / set
Vintage Painted Glass Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
for a curated entryway console, a sophisticated primary suite, or a professional library, these lamps
Brass
Polished Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp, Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
libraries and studies, such lamps were also widely used in drawing rooms of the period and remained a staple
Metal, Brass
Vintage MCM Signed Glazed Ceramic Double Branch Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
graphic interest to any living room, bedroom, or library setting. This sculptural lamp measures 17.5
Metal
Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Dogwood Table Lamp Dogwood Band table lamp New York, USA, c
Bronze
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
the lamp to be displayed on a shelf or used as a library or desk lamp. Sculptural, decorative lamp
Brass, Chrome
Mid-century solid brass obelisk lamp after Chapman
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome mid-century vintage library style solid brass obelisk lamp. This obelisk lamp
Brass
19th Century French Pair Of Gothic Revival Metal Table Lamps
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 19th Century French Gothic Revival metal table lamps embodies the ornate craftsmanship
Metal
Pair of Italian Chinese Figurine Table Lamps by Borghese Signed
By Borghese, Serge Roche, Bill Huebbe, Palladio, James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
elegant Palm Beach style home. Can be used as bedside table lamps or desk lamps in a library or office
Brass
20th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tôle Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
XVI-inspired design. Perfect for a desk, side table, or library setting, this French Bouillotte lamp
Brass
French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Napoleonic Eagle Motif, circa 1925, Patinated and gilt
Metal, Ormolu
Tall Tiffany Studios Geometric 20” Vine Border Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Shade and Library Base Table Lamp In perfect original
Bronze
Electrified Antique Vintage Wood and Brass Kerosene Lamp with notable provenance
Located in Leesburg, VA
library table lamp. From the home of Tyen, iconic photographer and makeup design director of the
Brass
Hand-Carved Prancing Horse Table Lamp, Mid 20th Century, Rewired for USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
, library, or living room, this lamp adds warmth and visual interest. Pair it with a simple linen or
Wood
Kurt Versen Style Gooseneck Polished Aluminum Cone Shade Desk Lamp, C. 1950
By Kurt Versen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Kurt Versen style adjustable Polished Aluminum Library Desk Lamp, 1950's. Featuring an adjusting
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
converted into lamps in the early 20th century. These richly cast guardian figures—symbols of protection
Bronze
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Gold 2 Light Slag Glass Cast Iron Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian cast iron library, desk or parlor lamp featuring slag glass filigree
Iron
French Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp with Gold Lion Horse Design, Small
By Luc Lanel
Located in New York, NY
horse (on righthand side.) Lamp may work well for a nook, hall, desk, library, bedside, etc. Lamp is
Gold, Brass
Unavailable|$1,480 / item
Library Lamp
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern interpretation of the archetypal lamps found in libraries and banks. The lamp combines the
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable|$1,683
Art Nouveau Marabou Library Lamp, Austria or Hungary, 1900s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Beautiful library lamp in original condition. E27 Edison bulb fitting compatible with US and UK
Metal
Art Deco Desk lamp Steam Punk Industrial Library Lamp from the 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Art Deco library lamp from the 1930s. This lamp is compose of steel rods mounted on a patinated
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel
Unavailable|$5,411
Italian Silver Library Lamp, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
On a round foot, decorated with channels and pearl friezes, the heart-shaped screen attached to the handle by an arrow, re-plated for electricity Lucerna, Rome, circa 1800. Full Si...
Silver
Unavailable|$295
Antique Fog and Mørup Piano or Library Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model from the early E-6000 Series Fog & Mørup lamps dating back from just after the turn of the
Chrome, Brass
Unavailable|$901
Lungarno Library Table Lamp
Located in Florence, IT
Lungarno Library Table Lamp, inspired by an Antique Pedestals, our modernized version comes in
Unavailable|$985
Antique Library Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
antique library brass table lamp.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,500
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp. It works. It holds 75 W bulb
Brass
Unavailable|$1,500
Antique Library Brass and Milk Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique library brass and milk glass table lamp. It does work. It holds up to 75 W bulb.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,965 / item
Marco Duo Bronze Desk Lamp by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Library Table Lamp". Dimensions/ w 15.7 x d 11.8 x h 12 in w 40 x d 10 x h 30.5 cm 20-22 Weeks lead time
Bronze
Unavailable|$450
Mid-Century Modern Petite Alabaster Table Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Hudson, NY
library shelf etc. The lamp with the shade is 14.5 tall. The shade is 7" tall x 8" x 10". The alabaster
Alabaster
Unavailable|$340
Gold Metal Table Lamp with Hinged Arm Extender and Extra Shade
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a wonderful gold metal desk or reading lamp with an arm that extends for easy adjustment
Metal
Unavailable|$2,200
Crème White Library Table Lamp by Stilnovo, 1949
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Very nice table lamp for desk or library with two shades and carved wooden shaft made by Stilnovo
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Jacques Biny Library Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Biny library lamp with two shades.
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Brass Library Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of handsome and elegant Regency style brass library lamps with black painted brass shades.
Sold|$650
Bronze and Brass Library Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Red bronze and brass library lamp on weighted base, fitted with magnifying lens inside brass shade
Bronze
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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