19th Century Iron Stone Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative, good quality 19th century ironstone lidded vase. Converted to a lamp. The
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Table Lamps
Porcelain
19th Century Iron Stone Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative, good quality 19th century ironstone lidded vase. Converted to a lamp. The
Porcelain
$2,990 / set
H 22 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair Antique Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Figural Vase Table Lamps Early 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
turned into lamps. The finely painted decorations depict a scene of a general looking up into the heaven
Porcelain
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in Dm 20 in
Elegant Chinese Famille Rose Vase and Gilt Bronze Mount, Side Table Lamp antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant Chinese Famille Rose Vase and Gilt Bronze Mount, Side Table Lamp Antique . Very fine 19th
Bronze
Chinese Famille Noire Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese famille verte vase or lamp. Having a black ground with green
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Baluster-Form Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Baluster-Form Vase Mounted as Lamp By S. Weisbrod Lamp
Brass
$2,950 / set
H 32 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Victorian German Porcelain Ginger Jar Vase Meissen attr. French Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian German Porcelain Ginger Jar Vase French Hand Painted Table Lamps with Beautiful Scenes of
Brass
Pair Chinese famille Rose vases / lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
transformed into lamps. Characterized by vibrant, multicolored floral motifs and intricate designs, the vases
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Noare style vase lamp. C19th
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Samson porcelain Famille Verte style lidded vase / lamp. Having classical
Porcelain
$2,781
H 14.57 in Dm 5.91 in
Lamp Table Vase Cobridge Stoneware Trawler at Sea Seagulls Rock 37cm/14.5" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
COBRIDGE STONEWARE TRAWLER AT SEA, SEAGULLS, ROCK TABLE LAMP, 37cm., 14½” high Captures the
Stoneware
Chinese Celadon porcelain Vase / lamp, circa 1860.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite Chinese Celadon vase from the early 19th century is remarkable for its unusual
Bronze
Sevres Blue Ground Ovoid Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Ovoid Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp, early 20th
Metal
18th Century Japanese Arita Imari vase / lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th Century Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful bold
Porcelain
Pair Rose Medallion vases / lamps, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Canton / Rose medallion vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase / lamp. Having wonderful classical
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand-painted porcelain Republic period Zun-form vases with matte glaze, made into lamps at
Porcelain, Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, having a yellow ground with floral
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality mid-19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp. Having a black and green
Porcelain
$6,500
H 23 in W 6 in D 6 in
Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Blue Opaline Glass Side Table Mood Soft Light Lamp Vase Urn Form Decorative CA . Early 19th century
Bronze
Pair 19th Century pierced Meissen vases / lamps
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th Century Meissen porcelain pierced, flower encrusted porcelain vases
Porcelain
Pair of Large Scale Blue and White Dutch Delft Vase Table Lamps, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
jar table lamps attributed to the Makkum factory, the thickly potted baluster form vases having
Brass
Pair Japanese Imari Vases / Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century Japanese Imari facetted vases / lamps, each with classical
Porcelain
18th Century Japanese Arita porcelain vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
18th Century Japanese Imari vase / lamp, having wonderful bold colouring to the motif boarders and
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cantonese vases / lamps. Each with classical green
Porcelain
Chinese 19th Century Powder Blue Vase/Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish 19th century Chinese powder blue vase / lamp, having the light blue ground with
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Celadon vase/lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality early 19th Century Chinese Celedon porcelain vase / lamp. Having a wonderful
Ormolu
Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
$2,781
H 6.7 in Dm 4.34 in
Table Lamp Cobridge Poppy and Ice Vase High Blue Red Green White Anita Harris
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Cobridge, poppy and ice pattern, hand painted vase converted into a table lamp on a perspex base
Stoneware
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic bird
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good late 19th century Chinese famille verte vase / lamp, having a yellow ground with exotic
Porcelain
Chinese 18th Century style Famille Verte vase / lamp.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
lamp, showcasing the intricate artistry and vibrant colours characteristic of the period. The vase
Porcelain
A Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases converted into electric lamps. The vases are
Ceramic, Wood
Chinese 19th Century Famille Noire Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese famille noire vase / lamp. Having wonderful prunus blossom
Porcelain
Pair of Rose Medallion Vases Turned Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese famille rose vases turned lamps. Having various
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Powder Blue Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking 19th century Chinese power blue vase / lamp with French gilded ormolu mounts to the top
Ormolu
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Two Handle Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp, early 20th century
Brass
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century style Chinese Famille verte vase / lamp. Having bold classical
Porcelain
Chinese blue and white porcelain vase / lamp, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite late 19th-century Chinese blue and white vase lamp showcases traditional
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose vase, depicting Classical Chinese motifs
Porcelain
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Vase Mounted as a Lamp, early 20th century, with gilt metal handles
Metal
Chinese Blue and White vase/ lamp, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackleware vase / lamp. Depicting Classical
Porcelain
Pair Chinese 19th Century Crackleware Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese crackleware vases, each with a white
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Noure Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative 19th Century Chinese Famille Noure lidded vase with classical gilded floral and
Porcelain
Pair Japanese 19th Century Kutani porcelain vases / lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain vases / lamps. Each with the
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking 19th Century Chinese export Famille Verte porcelain vase / lamp, having a blue ground
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase/Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Chinese Famille Verte lidded vase having good quality French
Porcelain
Pair 18th Century ormolu mounted Mandarin vases/lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking pair of 18th Century Chinese Mandarin porcelain vases/ lamps, each with a powder blue
Porcelain
Pair Famille Verte Chinese vases / lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
19th Century Famille Verte Chinese Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vase or lamp. Having the classical
Porcelain
Pair of early 20th large Chinese Cantonese vase lamps
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 20th large Chinese Cantonese vase lamps circa 1910. Beautifully hand painted in
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Pair 19th Century Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century Chinese Rose medallion vases / lamps. Each with wonderful
Porcelain
19th Century Samson, Famille Verte Style Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Samson, famille verte style lidded vase / lamp, having wonderful
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Vase / Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Noire porcelain vase / lamp, having wonderful exotic
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille Rose Vase Mounted as a Lamp Total Height: 24.5" Vase Height: 13"
Brass
19th Century Chinese Famille Verte Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Verte vase or lamp. Having wonderful hand painted
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White 19th Century Vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A decorative late 19th Century Chinese export blue and white vase / lamp. Having wonderful flower
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Chinese rose medallion vase or lamps. Having classical floral boarders
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vases / lamps. Each with
Porcelain
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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