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 Jacques Charles, Maison 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 Jacques Charles, Maison Charles et Fils
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
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...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
"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
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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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
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
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
$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
$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
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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of Maison Charles Table Lamps
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze Maison Charles table lamps. Two light, 75 watts max per bulb. Wired for US and in working condition
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Buffet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a captivating Art Deco buffet from 1950s France, carefully crafted to embody both elegance and functionality. This exceptional piece features two spacious storage compartm...
Oak
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.
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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.
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