Large American 1960s Apple-Green Glazed Ceramic Ovoid-Form Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive size and color, the large apple-green glazed lamp raised on a brushed antiqued brass
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Large American 1960s Apple-Green Glazed Ceramic Ovoid-Form Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive size and color, the large apple-green glazed lamp raised on a brushed antiqued brass
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Deep Orange Glazed Big Ovoid Form Ceramic Lamp
Located in Rochester, NY
A beautiful deep orange glazed ceramic table lamp with a great looking large bulbous ovoid form
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Handmade Ovoid-Shaped Ceramic Lamps with Imbricating Glaze
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bold pair of Italian 1970s handmade ovoid-shaped ceramic lamps with imbricating glaze; each large
An Italian 1960's Ovoid Form Vibrant Green Art Glass Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking Italian 1960's ovoid form lamp of vibrant green striated art glass; tear-drop form body
A Striking Pair of American Gerald Thurston Light-Blue Ovoid Ceramic Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking pair of American Gerald Thurston mid-century light-blue ovoid ceramic lamps; each large
A Stylish Pair of Italian 1960's Ovoid-Form Frosted Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Italian 1960's ovoid-form frosted glass lamps adorned with raised abstract motifs
Sold|$2,350 / set
Pair of 1960s Ribbed Ovoid-Form Lamps with Green Textured Glaze
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with long flared neck above a tapering ribbed body over a splayed foot; all in a textured olive green, apple green and ochre glaze; height: 15.25" (top of ceramic) 26.25" (top o...
Ceramic
Pair of Danish Modern 1960s Brown Salt-Glazed Pottery Ovoid-form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with long walnut neck above an ovoid salt-glazed body with incised ivory striping; all raised
Ceramic
Boldly-Scaled American 1960s White Crater-Glazed Ovoid Form Ceramic Lamps, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each tall lamp with everted neck above a tapering body decorated at the shoulder with a textured
Alberto Dona Italian Pair of Ovoid Frosted and Gold Murano Glass Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
Very high quality pair of blown Murano glass lamps with sophisticated frosted interior and exterior
Brass, Gold
Sold|$1,848
1960s Sandstone Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A sandstone table lamp, of ovoid form with earthy speckled grey/brown glaze. France, Circa 1960
Sandstone
ceramic table lamp by Jean Besnard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand thrown, ribbed ovoid ceramic table lamp with cream glaze on a walnut base with brass
Brass
Esa Fedrigolli Esart Sculpture Bronze Table Lamp, 1970, Italy
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sculptural polished and dark Bronze ovoid shaped table lamp by Italian designer, Esa
Bronze
Pair of Vintage European Egg-Shaped Stone and Iron Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage European stone ovoid or egg-shaped table lamps. This pair of European table lamps
Stone, Iron
Pair of Contemporary American Ceramic "Soft Egg" Textured Glazed Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary American ceramic table lamps in ovoid form with extended brushed pewter metal
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp in the Manner of Jean Besnard
By Jean Besnard
Located in London, GB
A large Art Deco ovoid ceramic table lamp with deep sanguine and speckled gold metallic glaze, in
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique English Ormolu Bronze Electric Table Lamp Thomas Messenger Grand Tour
Located in Dublin, Ireland
formed urn electric table lamp, of outstanding Museum quality and of good size proportions, The Urn
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of American Ceramic "Soft Egg" Textured Brown & Gray Glazed Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary American ceramic table lamps in ovoid form with extended brushed pewter metal
Metal, Pewter
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lamps with Curdled Glaze
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of mid-century modern ceramic table lamps, ovoid form with curdled glaze, ca. 1960s. With
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Drip Glazed Ovoid Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hand thrown on a potters wheel with a spectacular drip glaze is a ovoid shaped table lamp. Lamp is
Clay
Small Danish Ovoid Table Lamp by Lyskær Belysning, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small unusual table light fashioned from gold-chromed metal and featuring an egg shaped white
Metal
French 1930 Art Deco Ceramic ST. Clement Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An original French Art Deco ceramic ovoid table lamp with dark aged bronze double sockets. Rewired
Pottery
2 Small ART-DECO MODERNIST NEOCLASSICAL Craqueled Wood TABLE LAMPS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A small and elegant pair of ovoid table lamps, to be attributed, France 1960. These pieces bodies
Brass
Pair of Laurel Ovoid Milk Glass Table Lamps on Wood Grain Bases
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of petite egg shade lamps surmounted on laminated wood grain metal cups with black lacquered
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ovoid Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern ovoid Murano glass table lamp, 1960s Table lamp with ovoid shape, with
Metal
Pair of Chinese Carved Celadon Glazed Ovoid-form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each finely carved lamp with cloud scrolls and lappet border at the neck, above a tapering body
Ceramic
Large Pair of 1960s Celadon Drip Glaze Ovoid-Form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each ovoid lamp of impressive size with ribbed neck above a tapering body; all in a rich drip glaze
Ceramic
Large American 1960s Apple-Green Glazed Ceramic Ovoid-Form Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of cylindrical fluted form all in a rich drip glaze of blues and greens on a celadon ground; 18.5" (top of ceramic) 29.5" (top of shade) diameter: 6.5".
Ceramic
Tall and Richly-Colored American 1960s Ovoid-Form Drip-Glaze Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each large lamp with deep earthtone drip glaze in colors of ochre, brown and umber, all raised on a
Ceramic
Large Ovoid Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Lamp in Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl, 1980
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Table or floor lamp in the manner of Tiffany, late 20th century. A sculptural ovoid form entirely
Copper
Sold|$1,200
Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
An Art Deco bronze table lamp. Ovoid shape with bird decoration. Set on a square base
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Figural Nude Woman Table Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage cast bronze ovoid shaped table lamp base with reclining nude figural female. Highly
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Chinese Sang De Boeuf Oxblood Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century Chinese Asian Sang De Boeuf "Oxblood" ovoid form glazed vases as table lamps
Brass
Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand Swedish Ceramic Brown Hares Fur Glazed Table Lamp
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Swedish ceramic table lamp in ovoid form with tapered neck extending to a brass spindle
Metal, Brass
Sold|$650
Mercury Glass Large Ovoid Table Lamp
Located in St.amford, CT
Mercury Glass Large Ovoid Table Lamp, the stylish shape and shade make for dramatic lighting.
A White Crackled Ceramic Ovoid Table Lamp, French, after Ruhlman
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A White Crackled Ceramic Ovoid Table Lamp, French, after Ruhlman
Bronze
A Gunner Nyland for Rorstrand Stoneware Ovoid Table Lamp.
Located in New York, NY
The high fired ovoid stoneware body tapering to the base, covered with speckled glaze.
Stoneware
Pair of Chinese Export Pink/Rose Glazed Ovoid Table Lamps
Located in St.amford, CT
Pair of Chinese Export Pink/Rose Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps, mid 20th century, the wonderful
Sold|$2,800
Blanc de Chine Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Blanc de Chine ovoid table lamp with original carved base, circa 1920.
Sold|$1,495
White Glazed Ovoid Form Table Lamp
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible white glazed ovoid form table lamp, circa 1970s. This stunning egg shell matte glazed
Brass
Sold|$739
Pair of Crackleware Ovoid Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of crackleware ovoid Lamps. Modern. RR
Sold|$794
Pair of Cloisonne Ovoid Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Good pair of cloisonnes ovoid lamps on well carved hardwood bases. Modern.
Enamel
Sold|$1,342
Single Japanese Imari Ovoid Lamp
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Japanese Imari ovoid porcelain vase lamp with original bronze mounts. Imari began to be exported
Porcelain
Pair of Ovoid Form Ceramic Table Lamps by Lotte
Located in New York, NY
An austere pair of ceramic table lamps in a simple ovoid form finished in a classic white matte
Ceramic
Ribbed Ovoid Form Stoneware Table Lamp by Brent Bennett
Located in New York, NY
A hand thrown stoneware table lamp in an ovoid shaped with a subtle ribbed texture and glazed in a
Stoneware, Wood
Sold|$602
Pair of Large Ovoid Pottery Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of large ovoid pottery Lamps with enamel decoration. Modern. RR
Pottery
Pair of Canary Ground Shaped Ovoid Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of canary ground shaped ovoid Lamps. Modern.
Porcelain
Pair of 'Ginger Jar' Ovoid Porcelain Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of 'ginger jar' ovoid porcelain lamps. Modern. RR
Porcelain
Sold|$1,520
Late 19th Century Single Opaline Ovoid Lamp
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Single opaline ovoid lamp with well, painted sprays of flowers. Shades are not included in the
Glass
A Rare Ovoid Shaped Rougier Sculptural Lamp
By Roger Rougier
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ovoid Shaped Rougier Sculptural Lamp Canada Late 1970s stamped
Acrylic
A Rare Ovoid Shaped Sculptural Lamp By Rougier
By Roger Rougier
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ovoid Shaped Sculptural Lamp designed by Rougier Canada Late 1970s stamped
Acrylic
Pair of 20th century Celadon Green Ovoid Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Large pair of celadon green ovoid lamps, with raised moulded decoration. Modern. Shades are not
Sold|$356 / set
Pair of 20th century Canton Design Ovoid Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of Canton design ovoid lamps. Modern. Canton porcelains are Chinese ceramic wares made for
Enamel
An Exceptional and Rare Single Ovoid Rougier Designed Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional and Rare Single Ovoid Rougier Designed Lamp Canada Late 1970s
Rare Ovoid-Shaped Sculptural Lamp by Rougier, Late 1970s
By Roger Rougier
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ovoid Shaped Sculptural Lamp designed by Rougier Canada Late 1970s stamped
Rare Ovoid Shaped Sculptural Lamp by Rougier, Late 1970s
By Roger Rougier
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ovoid Shaped Sculptural Lamp by Rougier Late 1970s Width at widest point 34cm
Sold|$143 / set
Pair of 20th century Large Ovoid Crackle Ware Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of large ovoid crackle ware lamps. Modern. Shades are not included in the price of our lamps
Wood
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.
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