18th-19th Century Chinese Mirror Black Porcelain Vas as Lamp, Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th-19th century Chinese mirror black porcelain vas as lamp, custom old gold base New wiring.
Porcelain, Giltwood
Unavailable|$4,446
Obsidian Lamp
By HOMA
Located in Beyoğlu, 34
The OBSIDIAN LAMP Collection highlights two main materials: glass and copper. Glass, together with the mirror, acts as a light diffuser and reflector, echoing the way obsidian stones...
Copper
Unavailable|$3,000 / set
Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Spectacular Pair of shell and wax flowers with brass leaves and tendrils garnished with a brass sheet metal bow dioramas, encased in glass and brass framed showcases. Standing on a ...
Unavailable|$4,900
Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Lamp for Studioluce, 1970
By Studio Luce, Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Subsequently, his curiosity towards new materials led him to collaborate with Cristal Art and Saint-Gobain, creating a series of mirrors, tables and lamps that play with the reflecti...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,920
Cityscape Table Lamp by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The contrast between burl veneers and chrome-plated steel polished to a mirror finish make this Cityscape table lamp by Paul Evans for Directional exquisite.
Chrome
Unavailable|$39,000 / set
Maison Desny, French Art Deco Pair of Nickeled Brass and Mirrored Glass Lamps
By La Maison Desny
Located in New York, NY
With a conical body with five mirrored glass discs of decreasing size and a movable hemispherical shade, with original French electrical components, but newly rewired to American sta...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,619 / set
Pair of Table Lamps by Romeo Rega, Italy, circa 1960s
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage table lamps in mirror divided by brass in the middle on large mirror base by Romeo Rega, Italian, circa 1960s.
Unavailable|$13,106 / set
Pair of Prismar Table Lamps by Gruppo A.R.D.I.T.I for Nucleo Sormani, 1971
By Sormani, Gruppo Arditi 1
Located in Catania, IT
Extraordinary and rare pair of Prismar table lamps manufactured by Nucleo Sormani in 1971.
Mirror
Unavailable|$1,687
French 1930s Desny Lamp
By Clement Nauny, La Maison Desny
Located in London, GB
A small glass panel, chrome and mirrored illuminating table lamp attributed to Clement Nauny for Maison Desny France.
Chrome
RARE Gio Formica & S. Parker glass table lamp (Sottsass) Cool Retro decor!
By Sottsass Associati, Caturegli Formica, Samuel Parker
Located in Firenze, FI
1980s Sottsass associates create table glass lamp stunning desk/table lamp. Inner mirrored etched glass base with an architectural mounting super cool lampshade in PP.
Glass, Plastic
Unavailable|$5,000 / set
Pair of Crystal and Silver Lamps
By H. Morand
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of crystal lamps with mirrored base stamped H. Morand.
Crystal
Unavailable|$1,100 / set
Pair of Stacked Spheres Table Lamps with String Shades, Offered by La Porte
Located in Southampton, NY
Lovely pair of mirror chrome stacked balls table lamps by George Kovacs, included pair of vintage custom handmade string shades by Hilo Steiner.
Metal
Unavailable|$5,733 / set
Pair of Bubble Table Lamps in Brass with Colored Mirrors, Handmade in Italy
By Effetto Vetro
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of bubble table lamps with crystal and colored mirror by Effetto Vetro Bubble lamps with a black background perforated mirror, boxed with grinding at 45 degrees.
Crystal
Unavailable|$5,733 / set
Pair of Bubble Table Lamps in Brass with Colored Mirrors, Made in Italy
By Effetto Vetro
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of bubble table lamps with crystal and colored mirror, made in Italy by Effetto Vetro Bubble lamps with a black background perforated mirror, boxed with grinding at 45 degrees.
Brass, Iron
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of mirrored table lamps with great patina to mirror.
Mirror
Sold|$1,895
Pair Mercury Glass Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of modern style mercury glass mirrored table lamps with newly black lacquered wood bases.
Mirror, Wood
Sold|$3,276
Pair of Large Brass and Mirror Table Lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of large brass and mirror table lamps.
Metal
Sold|$2,200 / item
Mottled Mirrored Table Lamps, England circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Mottled Mirrored Table Lamps, England circa 1940. Originally used as a chemical storage bottle with incredible patina and surface.
Glass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency style mirrored table lamps each having a black shade.
Pair Oval Two-Sided Beveled Mirror Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant two-sided beveled mirror table lamps on a black marble and brass rectangular plinth.
Marble, Brass
Pair Large Mecury Glass Modern Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of double gourd shaped mecury glass mirrored table lamps on newly lacquered black wood bases.
Nickel, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Table Lamps, Mercury Glass, Ginger Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Table Lamps, Mercury Glass, Ginger Jar, Pair of mirrored mercury, glass table lamps each having a lidded ginger jar shape with gilt gold m...
Metal
Sold|$1,200
Industrial Mirror Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unusual early American table lamp. mirrorized metal [added later]
Iron, Metal
Sold|$425
Pair of Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of modern glass mosaic table lamps.
Mirror
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mirrored lamps, in the Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style, circa 1980s Deco Revival. No chips, or cracks, normal oxidizing consistent with age. Shades not original, or include...
Mirror
Sold|$1,800
Unique Art Deco Mirrored Table Lamp
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Unique table lamp with six mirrored sides with decorative etching.
Metal
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Table Lamp, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique brass and mirror glass table lamp. Very much in the style of Willy Rizzo.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Mirror Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exotic framed lithograph depicting man holding birds in cages. Numbered 74/120. Additional information: Material: Glass, Paper, Wood Color: Green, Orange Style: Mid-Century, Vi...
Mirror, Wood
Large Mottled Mirrored Table Lamp, England, circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Large mottled mirrored lamp, England, circa 1940. Originally used as a chemical storage bottle with incredible patina and surface. New linen shade. Measure: 24" diameter x 40.5...
Glass
Made in Italy Florentine Giltwood Mirrored Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of coveted Italian florentine carved giltwood table lamps with mirrored inserts. Wired for USA and in perfect working order.
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold|$3,982 / set
1970s Italian Large Pair of Brass and Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Elegant very well made Mid-century Italian large rectangular pair of table lamps with four mirrored facets encased in a brass frame.
Brass
Sold|$600 / set
Mid-Century Modern Mercury Glass Mirror Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern mercury glass table lamps in a sphere shape. Gorgeous detail work. Just add your favorite shade style.
Mirror
Stunning Venetian Glass Mirrored Table Lamp with Heavy Chrome Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Venetian glass with chrome framed table lamp This one is a very good looking and well-made piece in lightly used condition, it has ...
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Polygonal Mirrored Table Lamp of Large Scale
Located in London, GB
An unusual polygonal mirrored lamp of large scale, with adjustable light fitting. Please note: lampshade not included.
Mirror
Mid-Centuy Modernist Reverse Eglomisé Mirrored Table Lamp with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This ultra chic Mid-Century Modernist table lamp features gold vein reverse eglomise detailing on black enamel with chrome fittings. The lamp has two bulbs on chain pulls that can be...
Mirror
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stepped Skyscraper Style Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modernist table lamps featuring an all-mirror base with stepped skyscraper designs on all four sides.
Sold|$1,220 / set
Pair of Deco Stacked Wood and Mirror Table Lamps, Early 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of antique table lamps, circa early 20th century. Featuring graduated wood bases punctuated by patina’d mirror, topped by pleated raw silk shades, this stunning pair is at onc...
Silk, Mirror, Wood
Pair of Large Italian 1980s Venetian Etched Mirrored Table Lamps Inc Shades
Located in London, England
A very large pair of 1980s Italian tall table lamps with venetian etched mirrored glass.
Mirror, Linen, Glass
Sold|$1,053
Mirror Spherical Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Spherical mirror table lamp, Italy 1970s in chrome-plated metal and circular mirror.
Metal
Eccola's Custom Venetian Chinese Red Lacquer Mirror Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian Chinese Red Mirror Table Lamps
Wood, Mirror
Vintage Faux Bamboo Mirrored Chinese Chippendale Pair of Table Lamps White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage faux bamboo, Chinese Chippendale, white lacquered mirrored table lamps. Newly wired, new chrome hardware.
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Skyscraper Table Lamps by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco mirrored table lamps by Paul Frankl with alternating bands of silver and peach colored mirrored glass conveying the image of a skyscraper...
Nickel
Sold|$2,400 / set
Modern Beveled Mirror and Chrome Lamps with Deco Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of striking, modern, beveled mirror table lamps that create beautiful light reflections.
Chrome
Lovely Italian Venetian Mirrored Glass Lamp with Braided Cable Distressed Glass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in Italy Venetian glass mirrored table lamp with braided cable A very good looking and decorative lamp, its been fully rewi...
Glass
Sold|$2,497
Mirrored and Faceted Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mirrored multi faceted table lamp Belgium, late 20th Century With the shade: 75 cm high by 46 cm diameter Lamp base only: 51 cm high by 22 cm diameter
Mirror
French Silvered Dressing Mirror with Electrified Candle Lamps
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This signed dramatic and functional dressing mirror is made up of 3 parts with the central oval mirror beautifully framed with finely articulated grape leaves.
Sold|$1,167
Antique Mirrored Glass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A rare mirrored glass shade metal table lamp. France, circa 1920s.
Mirror
Sold|$2,800
Table Lamps with Mirrored Panels, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of chic table lamps with vertical mirror panels, American, 1970s.
Mirror
Sold|$1,800
SINGLE ART DECO MIRRORED GLASS TABLE LAMP
By Z & Z
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SINGLE ART DECO TABLE LAMP, CHROME PLATED, ROUND MIRRORED GLASS SHADE WITH A WOMAN'S IMAGE HOLDING A BALL AND SITTING ON A STOOL.
Marble, Chrome
Sold|$2,650 / set
Marbro Black Mirror Glazed Turquoise Butterfly Lamp, circa 1970-1980
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Marbro lamps created with Japanese mirror black porcelain vases decorated with incised turquoise butterflies. The vases are mounted on custom black pli...
Brass
Sold|$650
1920s Art Deco Make-Up Mirror
By Lapeer Lamp Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare Lapeer make up mirror lamp. They sometimes call this a cloud lamp. The round articulated mirror sits against a milk glass lamp reflector. It gives off a perfect shadow...
Steel
Sold|$1,400
Pair of Mirrored Micromosaic Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of mid-century table lamps. Each bulbus shaped lamp designed with micro mosaic pieces of mirrored glass in different shaped and sizes.
1970s Mirror and Chromed Steel Studs Table Lamps
Located in IT
A pair of high squared table lamps made in mirror and chromed steel studs.
Steel
Vintage Ribbon Glass Mirror and Steel Table Lamp
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table lamp has a ribbon glass mirrored shade with an oil-rubbed brass patina, vintage gears that lock the articulating arm in place, a vintage iron base, an adjustable stand tha...
Steel, Brass
Sold|$2,106 / set
Pair of Table Lamps in Chipped Mirrors, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Table Lamps in Chipped Mirrors, XXth Century. Pair of table lamps in bevelled and eglomised mirrors, 20th century.
Mirror
Sold|$1,296 / set
Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Obelisk Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency style pair of mirrored obelisk table lamps on mirrored bases, with shades.
Metal
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Bamboo Table Lamps with Mirrored Glass Detail
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of bamboo table lamps with mirrored glass detail.
Bamboo, Mirror
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.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
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.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.