Spectacular Maison Charles Iris Table Lamp by Christiane Charles
By Christiane Charles
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This rare Iris Table Lamp was designed by Christiane Charles in 1965 and made in Paris in the Maison Charles Atelier. It is made in bronze and plated in silver. It is in perfect vint...
Bronze
Maison Charles Iris Motif Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant silvered bronze, Iris motif table lamp by Maison Charles. Signed France, circa 1960.
Bronze
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H 32 in W 33 in D 32 in
Exclusive Iris Table Lamp by Christiane Charles for Maison Charles, Paris
By Christiane Charles
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This exclusive table lamp Iris was designed by Christiane Charles and made in the workshop of Maison Charles in Paris. This bronze sculptural Iris lamp was finished with nickel. Th...
Bronze
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H 27.96 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
An orignal 1960s Maison Charles Pomegranate lamp with rare solid copper shade
By Maison Charles, Chrystiane Charles
Located in London, GB
A stunning orignal 1960s Maison Charles Pomegranate "Grenade" lamp by Chrystiane Charles for the "Classic" range with rare solid copper shade colour way, with pinecone detailed top. ...
Brass, Bronze
Maison Charles, France, Iris Table Lamp in Bronze and Brass
By Christiane Charles, Maison Charles
Located in Uccle, BE
Iris table lamp in bronze and brass, the petals of the iris in bronze with a "revived medal" patina.
Brass, Bronze
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H 14.97 in W 13.39 in D 13 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Foliage (iris / water lily) Lamp by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Foliage (iris or water lily) Lamp by Maison Jansen. Good condition. Age appropriate patina.
Brass
Maison Charles Iris Table Flower Lamp, 1970s
By Maison Charles, Chrystiane Charles
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This iconic bronze flower has been designed by Chrystiane Charles who was mostly inspired by nature(vegetal world). Her lights are sculptures who seems alive. The brush gold finishe...
Bronze
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H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Exclusive Iris Table Lamp by Christiane Charles for Maison Charles, Paris
By Christiane Charles, Maison Charles
Located in Ghent, BE
This exclusive "Iris" table lamp was designed by Christiane Charles and made in the workshop of Maison Charles in Paris. The sculptural Iris lamp is made of bronze. This old origin...
Bronze
Iris Bronze and Brass Flower Lamp by Maison Charles, France, 1970
By Charles Maison
Located in Berlin, DE
Very chic Iris on base bronze and brass flower lamp by the Maison Charles, designed by Chrystiane Charles in France 1970 in perfect condition. Light bulb socket E12 or E14 (38 Watts...
Bronze
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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