Mid-Century Female Bust Chalkware Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century chalkware lamp showcases a detailed sculptural bust of a young Polynesian woman elegantly styled with flowing blonde hair and accented by gold accessories.
Plaster
Pair of Mid Century Plasto Lamp Company Figural Chalkware Lamps
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A stunning pair of Figural Chalkware Lamps made by the Plasto Manufacturing Company of Chicago. Extremely rare to find these lamps in good condition since they are made from plaster ...
Brass
Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern atomic plaster and walnut table lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. Features a teardrop-form textured bisque base with ivory flecks with a tall walnut neck abov...
Pottery, Walnut
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Gold Hollywood Regency Figural Girl Fountain Chalkware Lamp 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century Hollywood Regency style gilt chalkware table lamp in the shape of a Neoclassical female figure seated on an ornate fountain.
Plaster, Paint
RARE Mid-Century Female Portrait Sculptural Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare German chalkware table lamp featuring a stylized geometric woman’s silhouette as the base. The figure's smooth, streamlined curves contrast heavy geometric lines, while her vibr...
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Chalkware Painted Owl Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Chalkware Painted Owl Sculpture Table Lamp.
Porcelain
American Modern, Chalkware, Metal, Table Lamps, USA, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Modern, Chalkware, Metal, Table Lamps, USA, 1950s Pair of modernist chalkware and metal ceramic table lamps designed and produced in the US in the middle of the 20th centur...
Metal
American Modern, Atomic Age Table Lamps, Chalkware, Fiberglass, USA, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern, White and Gold Table Lamps, Chalkware, Fiberglass, USA, 1950s Pair of interesting starbusrst or palm motif chalkware table lamps designed and produced i...
Fiberglass
Continental Art Co. Green Fairy Chalkware Lamps with Fiberglass Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
“Kitsch” here becomes a term of the highest compliment: theatrical, color‑rich, and utterly indivisible from its mid‑century fantasy. Lamps: 35.25" High x 7” Wide x 25.75” Deep ...
Ceramic, Plaster, Fiberglass
Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Sculpture Continental Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of midcentury Saxon crusader Robin Hood wood nymph themed chalkware figural table lamps. Made by Continental Art Company. Measures 10" W x 7" D x 24" T. Continental Art L...
Plaster
$699Sale Price|45% Off
F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Lomita, CA
It was obtained at a mid century lighting auction. The shade is included.
Plaster
Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Lamp by Continental Art Co., 1950s
By Continental Art Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Travelling to the beat of a different design drum... If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's Hollywood, wanted to dance all night at the Tropicana to Ricky Ricardo's band, you may lo...
Cotton, String, Plaster
Elite 93 Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-century modern chalkware table lamp by Elite 93.
Plaster
Chalkware NYS Ballet Dancer Table Lamp
Located in Frederick, MD
This incredible lamp from the 1950s is by N.Y.S. It depicts a ballet dancer with black tutu and bun in her hair in full leap. The light comes from the back and glows through the deco...
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Large Teak and Chalkware Lamps by Plasto
By Plasto Usa
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
You don't often see a pair of 1950s lamps with intact tower shades. These teak, brass and chalkware examples by Plasto Mfg. Co. are magnificent, don't you think? A few important not...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Monumental FAIP Pair of Chalkware Ceramic Table Lamps
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a massive pair of chalkware ceramic table lamps, by F.A.I.P- New York, circa 1950s. Includes original shades and finials. In excellent vintage condition. Th...
Ceramic
Midcentury Brown Floral Chalkware Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hollywood Regency chalkware lamp with floral and acanthus carvings and painted in a chocolate brown gloss. Color and carving style is reminiscent of a vintage embossed leather.
Midcentury Studio Pottery Chalkware English Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A sculptural textured ceramic lamp. Midcentury, sourced in England, circa 1960s. In perfect condition apart from one small nick (see photos). Since re-wired and PAT tested wit...
Pottery
Chic Pair of American 1960s Ivory and Brown Lava Glaze Chalkware Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of compressed spheroid form with incised swirl pattern retaining their chic original conical-form shades; 12.5" (top of ceramic) 40" (top of shade).
Ceramic
Vintage Pair Nubian Lamps Chalkware Blacksmoor 1950 White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of white and orange figurines that add a pop of color to any room. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Ceramic
Architectural Chalkware and Metal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Plaster faux cork table lamps with brass colored metal spacer elements. Pair original, circa 1950s - working, clean, original condition, shades not included. Height to top of socket ...
Metal
Sold
H 21 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Carl Romanelli Chalkware Polynesian Prince & Princess Lamp, Pair *Saturday Sale*
By Carl Romanelli
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1953, these chalkware Polynesian prince and princess lamps were originally sculpted by Carl Romanelli.
Continental Art Co. Dancers Chalkware Table Lamps, Art Deco Style, 1951
By Continental Art Company
Located in Miami, FL
Continental Art Co. Dancers Chalkware table lamps, Art Deco style, 1951. Offered for sale is a pair of Continental Art Company Chalkware table lamps of Dancers in the Art Deco sty...
Plaster, Fabric
Pair of Mid Century Chalkware Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of svelte and stylish mid century chalk ware lamps. The lamps are light blue with pink, brown, and white accents, and an abstract aquatic motif. Signed Tye of Calif. Each one...
Pair of White Mid Century Chalkware Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graphic pair of Mid Century table lamps with white original patina. The hardware and bases are all original. Working but not rewired by Modernista.
Midcentury Pair of Monumental Chalkware Glaze "Lava" Lamps By, F.A.I.P.
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century modern Monumental chalkware "lava' table lamps with original shades By, F.A.I.P-New York.
Ceramic, Fabric, Teak
Pair of Chalkware Lamps Attributed to Frederick Weinberg for F.A.I.P.
By F.A.I.P. 1, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of textured and decorated 1950s ceramic table lamps attributed to Frederick Weinberg for F.A.I.P. The acronym F.A.I.P. stands for Fine Arts In Plaster, a company in Brooklyn,...
Plaster
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi Midcentury Ceramic Lamps
By Aldo Londi
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi midcentury ceramic lamps. Handmade, slightly different from one another. Each carved in to the ceramic, wonderful colors. Measures: Approximately 8" in dia...
Ceramic
$1,295
H 34 in W 7 in D 7 in
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut Base with Brass Accent Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Polished Brass Dimensions: 34in H x 7in W x 7in D Lamp Shade: 11in H x 15in W x 15in D _________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-C...
Brass
Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp circa 1930s
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Spelter Lady Lamp circa 1930s Gold Colour with silver Skirt Standing on Black Marble circular base Recently Re wired & Pat Tested Clear Crackle Glazed Shade Good original c...
Spelter
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN SLEEK SHAPED WALNUT & BRASS TABLE LAMP! SUPER CLEAN LINES & STYLE! BEAUTIFUL! ( DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 23" TALL 18" WIDE ) Here is a w...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Original Cold Painted Spelter Lady Figural Lamp, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a nude female holding aloft a milk white glass globe shade. Kneeling on an alabaster b...
Onyx, Spelter
$1,247 / set
H 21.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.25 in
Frederic Weinberg Style F.A.I.P. Mid Century Figurative Table Lamps - Pair
By F.A.I.P. 1, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Frederic Weinberg Style F.A.I.P. Mid Century Figurative Table Lamps - Pair Each lamp measures: 16 wide x 11 deep x 22 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut with Brass Accent Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 36.50 in H x 10.50 in W x 10.50 in D Lamp shade: 11in H x 17in W. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
Brass
$1,100
H 35.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp by V.H. Woolums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: V.H. Woolums Manufacturer: V.H. Woolums Materials: Walnut Wood, Polished Metals, New Custom Linen Shade Dimensions: 35.50in H x 6.25in W x 6.25in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 17i...
Metal
$3,650
H 17.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Hourglass Table Lamp in Walnut Attributed to Phillip Lloyd Powell , USA, 1960's
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an exquisite wood-turned, hourglass-shaped table lamp with a base made entirely from solid American black walnut. Attributed to the late great Phillip Lloyd Powell this e...
Walnut
Mid-Century Scandinavian Table Lamp, Solid Teak Base, 1960s Design
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined and timeless table lamp from the 1960s, featuring a beautifully turned solid teak base with a warm, rich patina. The elegant conical silhouette reflects the clean lines and...
Teak
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak table lamp produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.5” Height x 3.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 8” Botto...
Teak
Mid-Century Wood Table Lamp, circa 1970, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century table lamp, circa 1970, Italy. Turned wood, straw shade, brass details. One E27 bulb . Dimensions: 61 cm height, diameter: 37 cm All purchases are covered by our ...
Brass
$2,163Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.76 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Figural Table Lamp, English, Desk Light, Art Deco, Leonardine, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage figural table lamp. An English, metallic plaster desk light in Art Deco taste by Leonardine, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Striking Art Deco lamp...
Plaster
Pair of Midcentury Italian Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Italian porcelian table lamps with wood bases. Measurements: Height of body: 21" Height to shade rest: 33.5" Diameter: 7.25"
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage 1940's Hollywood Regency Marbro Lamp With Original Shade
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding and elaborate Hollywood Regency 1940's Marbro Lamp having it's original shade with shell applique' in mint condition. The base in the form of a gilded, crouching boy w...
Metal, Bronze
Vintage French Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections. It is in very good condition for its age. The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...
Plaster
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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