Victorian Porcelain Owl Lamp, c.1880
Located in Savannah, GA
Porcelain owl bust oil lamp, circa 1880. Owl bust modeled with detailed feather texturing, mottled brown and white glazes, yellow glass eyes, tufted ears; gilded round foot rim; b...
Porcelain
Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Victorian porcelain owl oil lamp, having the original white glass shade above a porcelain figure of an owl above a circular shaped base decorated with leaves.
Brass
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H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in
Antique Meissen Dresden Figural Porcelain Owl Miniature Oil Lamp 19th C
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Meissen Dresden figural porcelain owl miniature oil lamp, maker mark on base as photographed, 19th C.
Porcelain
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H 25.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Victorian Oil or Paraffin Lamp in the Form of a Large Ceramic Owl
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Victorian oil or paraffin lamp in the form of a large ceramic owl perched on a tree stump.
Brass
French Ceramic Owl Oil Lamp, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
William Whiteley French ceramic owl oil lamp with glass eyes. Now electrified, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Owl Lamp
Located in North Egremont, MA
Whimsical Ceramic Owl, 19th c. European oil lamp converted to electric with new wiring.
Brass
Italian Glazed Clay Owl Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Glazed red clay table lamp in form of an owl, marked "Italy"
One Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Ceramic Owl Lamps, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
One ceramic owl table lamp. Measures: Diameter 44 cm. Height 82 cm. Height ceramic base 50 cm. Total height without shade 77 cm. One E27 bulb. Shades shown are for demonstration p...
Brass
Post Modern Ceramic Owl Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white on white ceramic owl, marked Made in Italy A 66. This example is in very good original condition showing only light signs of age, normal and consistent with age.
Ceramic
Hand Painted Boehn Porcelain Heron Lamp with Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of coastal charm and sophistication to any room with this beautiful heron table lamp. Featuring a detailed heron sculpture standing gracefully among reeds, this lamp comb...
Brass
Antique English Mason's Ironstone Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful lamp with good detail and fine coloring.
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Porcelain Decorative Owl Sculpture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing a captivating work of art, this beautiful mid-20th century English porcelain decorative owl sculpture is a charming addition to any fine collection. The sculpture showcas...
Porcelain
Antique English Victorian Black and White Porcelain Lamp, Circa 1890-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Black and White Porcelain Lamp, Circa 1890-1900.
Porcelain
$361
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Porcelain Figurine, Air Purifier or Table Lamp, Owl or Eagle Owl from the 1930
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Verviers, BE
Germany, 1930s, excellent condition Porcelain figurine/air purifier/table lamp. Owl eagle owl. Undamaged original condition. The lighting works. A small container on the back can be...
Porcelain
Veilleuse “Capodimonte “ Owl 1950 Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Milano, IT
Veilleuse “Capodimonte “ Owl 1950 Italy.
Ceramic
$4,266
H 24.02 in Dm 13.39 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Owl Decor, Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, 1920s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful ceramics table lamp made by Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark in the 1920s. The earthenware lamp base was handmade and decorated with owl reliefs and expressive red glazing....
Ceramic
J. W Trushell & Co. Majolica Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 19th century - early 20th century. J. W Trushell & CO. majolica lamp.
Majolica
Antique English Wedgwood Porcelain Lamp, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English wedgwood porcelain lamp, Circa 1890,
Porcelain
$2,331
H 23.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, good condition and beautifully handcrafted & colored "snowy owl sculpture" by Otto Pech, 1904. This hand-crafted antique owl clearly was well loved by it's previous owners, b...
Brass
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Owl Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark, this vintage porcelain owl figurine (#2999) showcases exquisite Danish ceramic artistry. Standing serenely on a textured green perch, the owl ...
Porcelain
$6,760
H 16.54 in W 11.03 in D 13 in
Agnès Escala, XXL zoomorphic owl ceramic lamp, unique work, France 1970s
By Agnes Escala
Located in leucate, FR
Huge sculpted ceramic owl lamp. Unique work created by the renowned French ceramist Agnes Escala. Lamp with subdued lighting, caused by 2 bulbs with chrome caps and its openwork bod...
Ceramic
Porcelain and Bronze Lamp, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in blue porcelain and set with gilded bronze, adorned with vine leaves at the top of the body, the top of the frame adorned with a regular grid and the foot of the base de...
Bronze
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.