Sold|$1,487
Fine Blanc De Chine Oriental Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine French blanc de chine porcelain table lamp in the oriental manner. Depicting a Chinese lady standing upon a water gilded base.
Porcelain
Pair of 1970s Large Italian Turquoise Ceramic Oriental Style Table Lamps
Located in London, England
A large pair of turquoise oriental style ceramic table lamps, Italian, 1970s.
Ceramic
Oriental Architectural Fragment Mounted as Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
an Oriental architectural fragment mounted on a black metal base as a lamp, lamp circa 1966
Stone
Sold|$1,000
Pair of Oriental figure Head Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ceramic oriental figure head lamps.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,800
Pair Of Large Oriental Ceramic Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oriental ginger jar ceramic lamps in a beautiful moss green crackled glaze finish by Frederick Cooper. The lamps are mounted on dark stained wooden bases.
Sold|$2,095
Pair of Oriental Tea Canister Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of antique tole,gilt and painted oriental tea canisters now as lamps.
Tôle
Sold|$1,250
LARGE PAIR OF ORIENTAL FIGURINE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large pair of oriental cast metal figurine lamps with a beautiful patina mounted on matt finished wooden bases. The lamps are newly rewired with silk rayon cords and fabric...
Metal
Vintage Oriental Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Chinoiserie Table Lamps (B) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Chinoiserie Table Lamps (B) - a Pair.
Porcelain
Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Yellow Oriental Hollywood Regency Mid Century Table Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sunny yellow glazed Hollywood Regency or Palm Regency chinoiserie faux bamboo table lamp. This Mid-Century Modern era lamp features a ceramic ginger jar shape ceramic body with detai...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Brass Oriental Chinese Canister Table Lamps with Wooden Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These brass oriental lamps have developed a gorgeous aged patina and are decorated with engraved birds, flowers and symbols. See close up photos for details. Lamps are in great worki...
Brass
Oriental Multi-color Floral Design Hand painted Porcelain Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful 1970's pair of Oriental hand painted porcelain lamps in a shape of urns featuring a multi-colored geometrical motif design and raised on a wooden base. The lamps comes w...
Metal
Sold|$1,200
A Beautiful Pair of Oriental Ceramic Lamps.
Located in Bellport, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very decorative Oriental Lamps in yellows pinks and blues.Origional pagoda shades brass finnials and brass base.
SPECTACULAR UNUSUAL ORIENTAL LAMP BY JAMES MONT
Located in New York, NY
Unusual lamp with carved oriental scene into the reverse of the glass mounted on a cerused wood base with brass appointments and new paper shade.
Glass
Italian COntemporary Engraved Wood Oriental Character Lamp
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant and exotic engraved and antiqued wood lamp portraying an oriental character. This lamp is part of a set of two. This lamp comes without the lampshade. Artecornici des...
Wood
Sold|$3,800
PAIR OF SILVER LEAFED CARVED ORIENTAL LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved pair of Oriental lamps with carved detailing which have been silver leafed. The lamps have been newly rewired and each have an interior light which illuminates the c...
UNIQUE PAIR OF CARVED ORIENTAL FIGURINE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
This unique in size pair of oriental figurine lamps have been beautifully carved out of polished stone. Each figure has wonderful detailing and they have been newly rewired with silk...
Oriental Art Deco Sculptural Table Lamp with Pen Stand, Lady with Serpent, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Table Lamp with Pen Stand, depicting lady with oriental dress facing upwards while holding a snake.
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Green and Gold Porcelain Vase Table Lamps, Set of 3
By Maison Charles, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Chinoiserie oriental red Oxblood and gold Porcelain vase table lamps 2 tall French Ox blood Chinoiserie vase table lamps and 1 smaller version Made of porcelain and gilt brass in ...
Gold Leaf
Chinoiserie Oriental Red Oxblood and Gold Porcelain Vase Table Lamps, Set of 3
By Maison Charles, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Chinoiserie oriental red Oxblood and gold Porcelain vase table lamps 2 tall French Ox blood Chinoiserie vase table lamps and 1 smaller version Made of porcelain and gilt brass in ...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Oriental Tesselated Ox-Bone Table Lamps in the Shape of Roosters
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These elaborately detailed oriental tesselated bone rooster lamps feature octagonal bases with black decorative contrast on which the sylized roosters stand in combination with the l...
Bone, Wood
A Pair of Decorative Oriental Style Ceramic Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of great decorative, oriental style, gold, ceramic lamps.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,850 / set
Pair of Oriental Ginger Jars Made into Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of hand-painted oriental ginger jars made into lamps on wood bases.
Wood
Pair of Carved Midcentury Italian Table Lamps in the Form of Male Orientals
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing more than 30 inches tall the figures wearing giltwood turbans and loin cloths are holding up baskets with simulated candles and standing on octagonal gilt woof bases. The bo...
Wood
LARGE PAIR OF ORIENTAL MOTIF PIERECED LATTICE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of ceramic oriental influenced lamps, in a pierced lattice design and inner light concealed by rice paper, mounted on wooden bases and newly rewired with silk rayon cords.
GRAND PAIR OF CARVED STONE ORIENTAL FIGURINE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of large carved stone figurine lamps with beautiful carved detailing.
Stone
Pair, Oriental Ceramic and Brass Cylinder Form Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of ceramic and brass lamps.Decorated with sculptured tree forms.Mahogany stands,solid brass caps and fittings.
Brass
SPECTACULAR PAIR OF JAMES MONT LAMPS WITH ORIENTAL FIGURINES.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of JAMES MONT table lamps with elaborately carved bamboo bases supporting bronzed ceramic oriental figurines, and original hand painted pagoda shades.
Sold|$4,717
Pair of 19th Century Oriental Vases or Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative pair of 19th century French Samson lidded vases in the famille rose and powder blue style. Each of the panels having floral decoration and ormolu-mounts to each.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th century Oriental Vases made into Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Hand Painted 19th century Oriental Vases made into lamps-Hampton Location
Porcelain
Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of oriental porcelain ginger jars mounted as lamps, twin-light lamps, the jars decorated with foo lions facing off in a landscape with trees and flowers, in a bright blue and or...
Pair of Large Oriental Lamps on Gilt Ormolu Bases
Located in London, GB
These large, well-proportioned and superbly painted pair of Chinese lamps were originally vases which were converted to lamps, and feature gilt ormolu bases with ornately detailed or...
Ormolu
A Pair of Mid-Century Painted Oriental Style Oversized Lamps
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of mid-century cream and yellow painted faux cinnabar oversized lamps depicting allover oriental design including four scenic vignettes.
STUNNING PAIR OF LARGE TEXTURED CERAMIC LAMPS ON ORIENTAL BASES.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large pair of textured ceramic lamps in a moss green glaze with a metallic sheen. Mounted on black wooden oriental bases and newly rewired with silk rayon cords and double ...
Sold|$2,103 / set
Pair of Oriental Style Lamps in Spelter, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Oriental style lamps in spelter figuring: for one, an African man wearing a fabric wrapped around his head and falling on his back and a fabric wrapped around his hips. For t...
Spelter
Pair of Mid-Century Reverse Painted Oriental Style Geisha Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of Asian Style reverse painted geisha lamps in gold, black and white.
A Lovely Pair of Blue and White Oriental Ceramic Lamps.
Located in Bellport, NY
Formally vases of the late 19th century.Hand painted in shades of blue, on a white ceramic back ground.Sculptural relief fruit and leaves.Wooden base,bronze cap and brass fittings,th...
Ceramic
PAIR OF LARGE ORIENTAL LAMPS FROM THE ESTATE OF GEOFFREY BEENE.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large ceramic lamps in a brilliant yellow glazed finish. Newly rewired with silk rayon cords, double clusters and moguls.
Brass
White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French porcelain table lamps with Oriental detail on body. Available for viewing at our 241 East 60th Street showcase in NYC. 212-751-2282
A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to t
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to the 20th Century, the lamps have been matched with new pale blue shades Each vase has a cartouche with ...
Porcelain
Sold|$4,000
Pair Monumental Asian Goddess Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of James Mont, these table lamps capture Oriental beauty with a modern sensibility.
Cast Stone, Metal
Sold|$675
Oriental Style Square Form Vase
Located in Essex, MA
Possibly French, decorated overall with floral motifs, gilt wood base.
Porcelain
Vintage Ceramic Chinoiserie Lamps Famille Jaune and Famille Verte Table Lamps
By Carole Stupell, Meissen Porcelain, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maison Charles
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Ceramic Oriental chinoiserie yellow table lamps with soft yellow pagoda lampshade Material: Ceramic, Porcelain, fabric Style: Vintage, Antique, Oriental, Chinese, famille Jau...
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair of Oriental Style Bronze Standing Lanterns.Outdoor/Indoor
Located in Bellport, NY
Decorative black oriental style lamps/lanterns with opening door,glass cover over lamp,hard wired.Two of four.
Sold|$1,920 / set
Franco Albini Style Bamboo and Wicker Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely handcrafted bamboo and wicker desk / table lamp with oriental or Tiki accents. The shade is made with intricate bamboo canes with pyrography decorations at the endings.
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of Oriental style vases with in crackled glaze style.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Oriental style vases with in crackled glaze style.
Pair of Oriental style vases with in crackled glaze style.
Located in Bronx, NY
Oriental style Pair of vases with crackle glaze, in light green color.
Antique Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Round Vase Table Lamps w/ Birds - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Round Oriental Vase Table Lamps w/ Raised Birds on Brass Metal Bases - a Pair.
Porcelain
Orientalist French Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oriental style French porcelain table lamp with fan incised,honey comb design,and bronze dore'decoration.
Ormolu
Three Mid-Century Burmese Musician Lamps in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
Three elegant oriental female musicians table lamps in the style of Maison Jansen.
Brass
Foo Dog Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass Lamps, James Mont Style, Pair
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of monumental and sculptural oriental style tall table lamps from the Hollywood Regency period featuring intricate carvings of the orient and foo dog heads and legs.
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp with Wooden Base. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Porcelain, Wood
Sold|$2,621
Pair of Oriental table lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Satsuma table lamps of tapering rectangular form with ornate decoration and gilt metal mounts and raised circular bases. The lights have been rewired and tested. Dimensions H...
Porcelain
Sold|$2,161
Large Wooden Oriental table lamps 1990s
By Satsuma
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of large Wooden Chinese table lamps . Classic Red and Black , formed and proportioned temple jars wired as lamps. Hand carved Flower motif comes with beautiful origina...
Bamboo
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Oriental Table Lamps with Painted Shades
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of fine Japanese porcelain table lamps with hand painted shades.
Porcelain
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Blue Ginger Jar Oriental Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Porcelain Blue Ginger Jar Paint Decorated Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H (to finial) x 15" H (to light socket) x 7.5" W x 7.5" ...
Porcelain
2 Raymond Waites For Tyndale Oriental Asian Elephant & Rider Table Lamp Pair 32"
By Tyndale
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Raymond Waites For Tyndale (a division of Frederick Cooper) Oriental Table Lamps. Features a true pair, (facing or apposing) Asian glazed elephants saddled with riders over a faux...
Metal
Hand Painted Oriental Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative vintage Chinese table lamp made of ceramic, hand painted with colorful geometric and floral motifs all around on black background. One 150/watt maximum light, mounted on e...
Ceramic
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.
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