Tall 19th Century Gilt Bronze Study Room / Library Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Tall 19th century gilt bronze double handled urn shaped relief moulded study room / library lamp on
Antique 1820s French Egyptian Revival Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze
Tall 19th Century Gilt Bronze Study Room / Library Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Tall 19th century gilt bronze double handled urn shaped relief moulded study room / library lamp on
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$3,600
Brass Library Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique articulating desk lamp with ornate finials and frosted glass shades with etched floral motif.
Metal
Sold|$2,600
Jacques Biny Library Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gorgeous double-headed brass library desk lamp by Jacques Biny with wonderful patina
Brass
Italian Grand Tour Silver Table Library Lamp Depicting Mercury, Rome, 1830
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Italian grand tour silver table library lamp depicting mercury, Rome, circa 1830, after the
Marble, Silver
Italian Grand Tour Silver Table Library Lamp Depicting Mercury, Rome, 1830
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Italian grand tour silver table library lamp depicting mercury, Rome, circa 1830, after the
Marble, Silver
Sold|$747
Yellow Library Lamp, France, 1940s.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small library table lamp. French, circa. 1940. This American-mustard coloured table
Metal
Italian Brass 40s Pivoting Library Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
love these library lights...
rare 1950s Double Cone Lightolier Library Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
elegant and scarce atomic Gerald Thurston style Lightolier White enameled Metal and Brass Desk Lamp
Brass, Metal
Vintage Brass Library Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, industrial-style brass library desk lamp with period milk glass disk shade and Edison bulb
1920s Brass Library Lamp w/ Green Glass Hemisphere Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 2-light desk lamp with acorn pull string switches, a green glass shade (white interior), and a
Brass
Industrial style Brass Library Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
2 Brass Swing Swivel Arm Reading Library Lamps Imported by Fred Meyer 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage brass and faux marble swing arm table lamp with off white shades, imported for Fred
Brass
Fontana Arte Bronzed Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte Rare table or library lamp by Fontana Arte Bronzed metal and textured glass. Italy
Brass
Pair of Postmodern Robert Sonneman Table or Desk Lamps for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of table, desk or library lamps rendered in glass, brass, chrome, and black painted and
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Sold|$48,500
Tiffany Studios Green Linenfold Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Green Linenfold Lamp Tiffany Studios Circa 1915 This Tiffany Studios library lamp features a lush
Bronze
Sold|$900
Library Desk Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
Library desk lamp with original green enamel, simple classic form. 2-available, priced individually.
Metal, Enamel
Sold|$19,500
Tiffany Studios "Library" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios New York "Library" glass and bronze desk lamp. A domed hand blown glass shade in
Nessen Library Desk Bedside T Bar Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
shell form globes in ivory. Originally marketed as a library and desk lamp, it is perfect as a bedside
Brass
Cast Brass Library Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome double light bouillotte desk lamp with a crackled red tole shade. The metal shade has a
Brass
Mid Century French Bouillotte Adjustable Brass Candlestick Library Desk Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Bouillotte table lamp. Made of brass featuring round footed circular tray base
Brass
Vintage Modernist Chrome & Lucite Eyeball Desk Library Table Lamp 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century mid century modern style / atomic / modernist desk / table lamp featuring a cubic
Chrome
Frederick Cooper Indian Elephant Tea Caddy Library Reading Table Lamp 15"
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Frederick Cooper Wildwood table lamp featuring a wooden base, rectangular tin tea
Tin
Vintage Triple French Horn 3 Arm Brass Candelabra Bouillotte Library Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Horn, three arm brass bouillotte candelabra shaped table lamp. Measures: 7” x 24
Brass
Vintage French Tole Painted Milk Glass Oil Style Parlor Library Table Lamp 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage metal oil / hurricane / bankers style parlor lamp featuring Art Deco styling with mustard
Metal
2 Antique French Art Deco Heavy Bronze 2 Light Library Table Lamp Bases
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique two light heavy brass table lamps with art deco styling and floral motif. Three
Bronze
Sold|$950
pair of Leather Table Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Den, Study and Library use. Great as desk lamp
Brass
Antique Cranberry Glass Corinthian Column Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
, console, or library desk. Condition Report This lamp is offered in excellent, fully restored condition
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
Sold|$8,850
c.1970 Willy Daro Brass and Agate Lamp
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, or library, a phenomenal lamp not to be missed. * The height below includes everything
Agate, Brass
19th Century Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
goods. Perfect for period interiors, stately desks, libraries, or bedside tables, this lamp offers both
Silver Plate
Original Antique Pair of Outdoor "Heraldic Lion" Garden Lamps
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
spirits, in the library as unique reading lamps, or on the dining room buffet making a grand statement
Metal
1979 Chapman Brass Marble Chippendale Argand Banquet Buffet Lamps 36"
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage 1979 Chapman brass banquet / buffet / library / table lamps in the shape of
Marble, 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
Tiffany Studios New York "Dogwood" Glass and Bronze Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
bronze library base. Circa 1900. The lamp base is pictured in: Tiffany lamps and metal ware: An
Midcentury Oscar Torlasco Red Aluminum and Brass Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Roma, IT
, that will suit perfectly a midcentury living room or library. This table lamp works with E/14 bulbs.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Classic Astrological Armillary Sphere Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
it’s a Classic. I can see this lamp in a sophisticated study/office or library space. The lamp measures
Copper
Imposing Late Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp, c. 1880
Located in Lincoln, GB
fashionable drawing rooms and libraries of the wealthy. These lamps were designed to project an air of
Brass
Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Gold 3 Light Slag Glass Cast Iron Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique arts and crafts cast iron library, desk or parlor lamp featuring three lights with hexagon
Iron
Pair of French Cast Stone Table Lamps with Fluting and Overall Baluster Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
French table lamps would make a splendid addition to your living room, library or bedroom. These lamps
Cast Stone
Sold|$1,650
Pair of Brass Goose Neck Library Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome pair of brass adjustable goose neck library lamps attributed to Chapman. The front lamp
Brass
Antique Brass and Emerald Glass Double Light Library Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Very stylish double light library lamp. Two emerald green glass shade lined with white glass over
Brass
Sold|$2,600
Jacques Biny Library Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gorgeous double-headed brass library desk lamp by Jacques Biny individual switches on the base
Brass
Pair of Chapman Brass Adjustable Library Lamps
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chapman manufacturer adjustable brass lamps. In the style of the old gaslight fixtures
Metal, Brass
Bronze Gothic Revival Double Amber Slag Glass Shaded Library Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique bronze Gothic Revival double amber slag glass shaded library table lamp. Three sockets each
Bronze
adjustable Double Headed "Faries" All Brass Library Lamp with Green Shades
By Faries
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1920 patented articulating Faries Brass Library Desk Lamp. Featuring Green enameled Brass shades
Brass
1950s Nessen Studios Double Cone Brass Library Lamp with White Shades
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1950's Nessen Studios Brass and White Desk Lamp. Featuring 2 White enameled adjustable Metal
Brass, Metal
1972 Chapman Brass Candelabra 2 Light Bouillotte Tole Shade Library Lamp 31"
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1972 Chapman French bouillotte style table lamp with square base, four candlesticks, two
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,125
Handsome Library Desk Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A brass and black enameled library lamp by Chapman The black drum shade fits into a brass ring
Brass
Late 1960's Laurel Lamp Co. "Pop Art" Black Egg Lamp with White Glass Shade
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, Bathroom Lamp, Library Lamp, Study Lamp, Entryway Lamp. Rewired with twisted Black cloth cord
Glass, Leather
smaller pair of 1950's Tony Paul Teak and Brass Cats Eye Bedside Lamps
By Westwood Lamps, Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
design. Also great as Twin Desk Lamps, Library Lamps, Study Lamps. Rewired
Brass
Pair of 1950's Tony Paul for Westwood Walnut and Brass Conical Bedside Lamps
By Tony Paul, Westwood Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
nice as Double Desk Lamps, Den Lamps, Study Lamps and Library Lamps. Rewired with twisted cloth cord
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Adjustable Brass and Black Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic MCM Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Library Lamp. Featuring single cone Black enameled metal
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Modern Brass and Teak Tripod Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Boudoir Lamps, Vanity Lamps, Study Lamps, Den Lamps, Library Lamps. Rewired with twisted cloth cord
Brass
Nessen Studios Brushed Nickel Double Arm Desk Lamp with White Enamel Shades
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Nessen Studios Double Cone Brushed Nickel Articulating Library Lamp with Two White Shades
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
1952 Mid-Century Sirrica Brass Marble Candlestick Rutgers College Desk Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-century Sirrica desk or library lamp. Made of brass and marble featuring footed base with round
Marble, Brass
Tall Pair of 1950s Stiffel Hollywood Regency Black Enamel and Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, Sideboard Lamps, Study Lamps, Library Lamps, Den Lamps. Rewired with twisted cloth cord
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Adjustable Taupe Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original condition Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Pivoting Library lamp, 1950's. Featuring an
Metal, Enamel
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.