Vintage Coastal Michael Taylor Frond Table Lamps, a Pair
By Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Coastal table lamps. The iconic Frond design by Michael Taylor. Beautiful metal fronds that rest on a travertine plinth.
Travertine, Metal
Postmodern Palm Frond Table Lamp by Michael Taylor, 1990s
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage “frond” sculptural lamp designed by Michael Taylor, early 90s. Featuring a travertine base as well as a metal frame whose shape is very YSL Rive Gauche circa 1985. Scant si...
Travertine, Metal
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H 32 in Dm 15 in
Mid Century Pair of Gilt- Metal Palm Frond Table Lamps w/ Travertine Marble Bases
By Michael Taylor
Located in Camden, ME
A very unusual and dramatic pair of 1960's gilt- metal Palm frond table lamps mounted on 8" diameter Travertine Marble discs. The cantilevered sweeping arched fronds are suspended a...
Pair of Palm Frond Table Lamp Style of Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of palm frond form tables lamp are very much in the relaxed Californina design style of Michael Taylor.
Travertine, Metal
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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