Maison Charles, “Agave” lamp in gilded bronze and patinated brass. 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Charles “Agave à gorge” lamp, in gilded bronze, with its original gilded and patinated brass shade.
Bronze
Pair of Large Maison Charles Style Agave Midcentury Table Lamps
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in London, GB
This pair of large, decorative table lamps are made in the style of Maison Charles. Agave plants are a member of the succulent family with strong, fleshy leaves.
Metal
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H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in
Maison Charles "Agave a Gorge" Bronze Lamps with Original Bronze Shade, Signed
By Maison Charles, Jacques Charles
Located in London, GB
A lovely original Maison Charles "Agave a Gorge" bronze lamp with original bronze and brass shade, fixed with original decorative top finial.
Brass, Bronze
Rare Early Signed Maison Charles Agave a Gorge 2390-1 Table Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Fully original Agave a Gorge table lamp for Maison Charles in very good condition with original shade.
Brass
Maison Charles pair of patinated bronze and brass lamps agave 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Paris, IDF
This model is called Agave à gorge, and was designed by Jacques Charles.
Brass, Bronze
Matched Pair of “Agave a Gorge” Table Lamps by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils, Jacques Charles
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Matched pair of gilt bronze “Agave a gorge” model table lamps by Charles Paris. One stamped “Charles & Fils” The other “Charles” “Made in France”, circa 1960-1970.
Bronze
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H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Agave Lamps, Jacques Charles for Maison Charles, France, circa 1970
By Jacques Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of lamps called "Agave à gorge", designed by Jacques Charles and edited by the Maison Charles, circa 1970.
Brass, Bronze
Lively French 1960's Bronze Agave Plant-Form Lamp; by M. Charles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lively French 1960's bronze lamp in the form of an agave plant; by Maison Charles, Paris; depicting a succulent agave plant with a large rosette of thick downturned leaves, each en...
Rare Early Signed Maison Charles AGAVE A GORGE 2390-1 Table Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Fully original AGAVE A GORGE table lamp for Maison Charles in very good condition with original shade.
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Maison Charles Brass and Bronze Agave a Gorge Table Lamp--All Original
By Maison Charles
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a beautiful example of Maison Charles' Agave a Gorge lamp. Entirely original including the shade and finial, the overall condition is very good.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Agave a Gorge Lamps by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These beautiful pair of table lamp are unique pieces made in brass. The dedicate and detailed metal work shows the Agave Leaves and are placed on a metal pedestal. They also have the...
Brass, Metal
1960-1970 Bronze Agave Lamp by Maison Charles, France
By Jacques Charles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handsome lamp model Agave in bronze by Jacques Charles circa 1960-1970, signed on the base.
Bronze
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Nighstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand nightstand features elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural door fronts, creating a standout design for any bedroom. Designed for convenience, it includes a pull...
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,650 / item
H 21.5 in W 14 in D 24.5 in
'Méandre' Black Iron and Silver Travertine Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' black iron and silver travertine side table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Travertine, Iron
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Mexican Modern Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Coffee Table. This stunning Mexican mid century modern cocktail table, coffee table or low table has a boomerang shaped top with tapered legs and a beautifully decorat...
Shagreen, Walnut
$880 / item
H 34 in W 22 in D 19 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair with performance fabric by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
$4,748 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Murano Oval Gold Art Glass and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning mirror in blazing gold color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple...
Brass
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
$6,529 / item
H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The wall Light / ...
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps style Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These stylish classic XL floor or table lamps date from the 1970s. The brass column base holds an aluminum lamp shade. Both lamps are in good condition, with normal signs of age and ...
Aluminum, Brass
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.
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