Pair Aubergine Lamps
Pair of 1960s Aubergine Murano Lamps by Balboa 7
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Aubergine Murano lamp bodies by Balboa.
Lamps need all parts in order to be turned
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Good Quality Pair of Murano Seguso Midcentury Aubergine Glass Lamps
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each striking lamp of deep purple bullicante and gold aventurine glass with an iridescent surface
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Etched Aubergine and Multi-Color Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Troy, MI
New pair of Murano glass table lamps features aubergine glass columns with etched abstract design
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
A Large Pair of Aubergine Purple Flambe Lamps, the vases by Rupert Spira
By Rupert Spira
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large flambe vessels incised with the initials RS to the rear, for Rupert Spira, now
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Giltwood
Pair of Chinese Famile Verte and Coral Tall Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous pair of Chinese Famile verte and coral tall table lamps.
Mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Murano 1960's Thumb-print Drip Pattern Art Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Francisco, CA
each tall bottle-form lamp decorated overall with a watery blue, aubergine and green thumb-print
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamps in the Chinese Export Style
Located in Essex, MA
Large scale. Now lamps with domed cover and baluster form body with bronze mounted cover and base
Category
Antique 1760s French Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Michael Bang, Holmegaard White Glass Lamps
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white glass bottle form lamps with abstract Aubergine glass inclusions and brass hardware
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps model Etude by Michael Bang, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cord, Opaline Glass
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Outstanding Pair of Vintage Stacked Blown Glass Ball Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage Murano lamps, circa 1970. Comprised of a series of blown glass balls, fabulous color and pattern introduced via reverse paint. Atop the original thick Luci...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
1960s Large Hollywood Regency Amber Glass Table Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Monumental.
Massive amber glass Hollywood Regency table lamp.
Separate light inside amber glass.
Gorgeous fluted drum lamp shade.
Perfect functionality.
Art Deco.
Mid century modern....
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Murano Glass Dark Amethyst Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass lamps featuring dark amethyst glass fused in clear glass. We love the intensity of the color and the luminosity of these highly decorative pieces. They have been...
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Green Blenko Blown Glass Lamp with Glass Finial
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shade of green blown glass Blenko lamp with blown glass finial and wooden base. Original brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Murano Mid-Century Dolphin Stem Twin Arm Glass Lamp Stand
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Italian Murano mid-century hand blown glass lamp stand or twin candle stick. The lamp stand is modelled as a twin candlestick standing on a wide rounded base w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
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H 12.21 in W 12.11 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Venetian Glass Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, CA.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of venetian glass lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Each lamp measures 8” diameter, 44.5” high from base to the top of finial. Glass portions are 21.5” high. Lamps have been...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Italian Murano White Iridescent Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Similar Italian Murano Mid-Century style "A BOLLE" white glass table lamps with shaped form & fluted internal bubble design above a scalloped base (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Frosted Murano Glass Block Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass pair of table lamps featuring frosted glass blocks stacked on a chrome stem, separated by pristine glass spheres. So modern and chic with the superb quality only...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Marbro Murano Ribbed Glass Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of tall Venetian glass table lamps by Marbro Lamp Company. These have a warm grey ribbed glass cased over white. They have gilt wood bases and caps. The gilt finials are origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Stacked Blocks Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Sculptural pair of Italian Murano glass lamps composed of clear, black and dark amber blocks stacked on a chrome stem at alternating angles. We love the unique design and the contras...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Tobacco "Avventurina" Glass Table Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano "avventurina" tobacco glass fluted lamps, signed Alberto Doná Murano. Rewired to US standards. Height to the top of the glass is 21.75 in.
Avventurina: Clear glass wi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Charles Schneider France Crystal Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Schneider Glass, Charles Schneider
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charles Schneider France designed this lovely art Glass table or desk lamp. The mouth-blown clear crystal has an abstract design featuring a giant Christmas tree in a curved swirl-li...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Antique Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Chicago Mosaic, ca. 1910
By Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very colorful floral leaded glass table lamp was made by the Chicago Mosaic Lamp Co. The lamp is totally original, to include the finial, heat cap, base and of course the shade....
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Glass Brass Tower Shape Mid Century Modern Table Lamps Crystal Finials
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern tower shape glass and brass table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Murano Seguso Venetian Clear Fluted Glass Lamps
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Seguso style Venetian clear fluted with silver flake glass lamps in the Art Deco style with new polished nickel fittings and wir...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso for Marbro Lamp Co. Turquoise Murano Glass Lamps Mid-Century Modern Pair
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Seguso for Marbro Co. ribbed luscious turquoise or Caribbean sky blue Murano glass lamps have white lacquered bases. The luminosity ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
H 41 in W 8 in D 8 in
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Fahua Style 19th Century Porcelain Chinese Vases, Electrified, with Shades
Located in Buffalo, NY
, purple, turquoise, green and yellow. This pair of lamps is rendered in a deep, almost aubergine blue with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Vintage Aubergine Table Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful pair of aubergine and opaline white table lamps
Electrified to US code,
UL certification
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Pair of french light Aubergine table lamps
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of french aubergine table Lamps.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Aubergine Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of Italian Murano hand blown aubergine glass ball lamps from Venice, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Christopher Spitzmiller Aubergine Nicholas Table Lamps
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Christopher Spitzmiller table lamps: Nicholas aubergine ceramic double gourd with 23K water
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ming Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aubergine Murano Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand blown Murano Aubergine glass lamps which feature gold/copper metallic web effect
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Golden Feathered Tree Lamp Aubergine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small palm tree feather floor or table lamp.
Available as a single or as a pair
Hollywood
Category
2010s English Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Feathers
Pair Of Flavio Poli For Seguso Aubergine Table Lamps
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Flavio Poli for Seguso pair of table lamps made with the "sommerso" technique that leaves a totally
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
A Pair of Bohemian Art Deco Aubergine Glass Decagonal Lamps
By Moser Glassworks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good pair of Bohemian art deco aubergine glass decagonal lamps with classical frieze; by Moser
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Table Lamps
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps with Spiral Details in Aubergine
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant handblown Murano glass lamps with swirled design in aubergine. The lamps feature a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Large Pair of Murano Aubergine and White Swirl Bottle Form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and large pair of Murano 1950's aubergine and white swirl bottle-form lamps; each tall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
A Good Quality Pair of Murano Aubergine and Gold Aventurine Ribbed Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality pair of Murano mid-century aubergine and gold aventurine ribbed glass lamps; each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Karl Springer Rare "Pagoda Table Lamps" in Aubergine Python 1980s (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare pair of "Pagoda Table Lamps" in aubergine python with bronze base and hardware by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 25 in W 15.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Large and Exceptional Porcelain Lamps in Hues of Violet
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of outstanding large-scale porcelain ceramic lamps with vessel or urn forms. The lamps have a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Parchment Table Lamps
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Elegant pair of aubergine color goatskin table lamps with brass custom shades. (High gloss
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Flysfors Crystal Lamps
By Flygsfors
Located in New York, NY
These lamps are noteworthy for their gracious Silhouette and their dazzling color, a deep aubergine
Category
20th Century Swedish Table Lamps
Pair of Michael Bang for Holmegaard Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of white glass lamps with aubergine glass spray inclusion.
Category
20th Century Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Michael Bang for Holmegaard Lamps
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of white glass lamps with aubergine glass inclusions and brass hardware designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Colorful pair of Venetian, Murano side table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Delicate pair of hand blown glass lamps with swirling green and aubergine ribs on an aquamarine
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Pair of Large Holmegaard Lamps by Michael Bang
Located in New York, NY
Impressive scale of white Holmegaard glass lamps with aubergine glass inclusions. Visit
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Large Pair of Art Deco Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large pair of Art Deco glass table lamps. They were made in France, they date
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Rare Pair of Extra-Large Lamps by Michael Bang
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in New York, NY
Seldom seen size pair of extra-large blown white glass lamps with aubergine glass inclusions
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Holmegaard Glass Lamps with Purple/Amethyst
By Holmegaard
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of Holmegaard white case glass lamps with artistic purple blobs have a beautiful
Category
20th Century Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Stunning Pair of Table Lamps Covered in Python by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of table lamps and shades covered in aubergine python designed by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
A Stunning Pair of Italian Gray-Blue Bottle-Form Art Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning and large-scaled pair of Italian 1960's gray-blue bottle-form art glass lamps with green
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Théodore Deck Lizards Vases Ormolu-Mounted in Lamps
By Theodore Deck
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Théodore Deck (1823-1891)
A pair of Lizards vases ormolu-mounted in lamps
Enamelled Faïence vases
Category
Antique 1870s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Good Pair of Murano Gourd-Form Lamps by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
By Dino Martens
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good pair of Murano Mid-Century gourd-form lamps by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso; each
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
A Striking Pair of Italian Mid-Century 'Dino Martens' for Areliano Tosso Mezza Filigrana Lamps with Gold Aventurine Stripes
By Aureliano Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking pair of Italian mid-century "Dino Martens" for Areliano Tosso Mezza Filigrana lamps with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Awaji Pottery Dragon Vase Lamp
Located in Wilton, CT
Japanese Awaji pottery lamp converted to electricity from kerosene. Pair dragons in high relief
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Golden Feathered Tree Lamp Green
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small palm tree feather floor or table lamp.
Available as a single or as a pair
Hollywood
Category
2010s English Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Feathers
Golden Feathered Tree Lamp Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small palm tree feather floor or table lamp.
Available as a single or as a pair
Hollywood
Category
2010s English Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Feathers
Special Edition Rock Crystal "Pedra" Table Lamps, Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label, Patrick Dragonette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Entirely hand made, this stunning pair of special edition "Pedra" table lamps of polished brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
H 27.5 in W 19.25 in D 12.75 in
Unique Pair of Deep Aubergine "Tear Shaped" Gourd Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique pair of deep Aubergine "tear shaped" gourd vases with lamp application. The hardware is of
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps
Pair of Asian Hand-Painted Lidded Urns as Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This pair of sensuous yet sophisticated Asian porcelain lidded urns are hand-painted in the poetic
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cord, Glass
Pair of Aubergine Glazed Lamps by Stiffel
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and dramatic set of Stiffel table lamps date to the 1960s and the were acquired from a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Aubergine Lacquered Lamps Newly Rewired
Located in Stamford, CT
A great pair of mid century lamps in an aubergine lacquer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Aubergine Gourd Lamps With Pale Green Shades
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous pair of gourd lamps with pale green shades. The lamps are aubergine, nearly black, shiny
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Italian Murano Lamps of Light Aubergine
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Mid 20th Century Italian murano glass lamps of light aubergine having applied white ribbon
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Pottery Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pair of Aubergine Pottery Lamps
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair Of Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Seattle, WA
Funky pair of aubergine and white murano lamps with marble and plexi glass bases. Rewired and
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Pair of Barovier Table Lamps
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand-blown Clear Glass with White and Aubergine Swirl with Applied Clear Handles with Gold Leaf
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Silk
Pair of Dino Martens Glass Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, bright yellow & deep aubergine stripes. Glass is 6.25" in diameter.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Dino Martens Glass Lamps
By Dino Martens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, bright yellow & deep aubergine. Base is 6.25" diameter. Round cream silk shade with matching gold trim.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Dino Martens Glass Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aubergine, gold, white & clear stripes through clear glass with original sticker in place. Aged
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Chrome and Enameled Metal Bubble Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Turquoise Enaneled Metal and Chrome Bubble Lamps with Aubergine String Shades
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Of Danish Hand-thrown Ceramic Lamps, C. 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Danish hand-thrown ceramic lamps with brass bases and aubergine silk shades
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Beautiful Seguso "Sommerso" Murano Glass Signed Table Lamps, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful pair of "Sommerso" Murano glass aubergine color and "Transparent Marcassite" color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
A Pair of Large Table Lamps in Lacquer by Jean-Claude Mahey
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large scaled table lamps featuring rectangular shaped bodies finished in a very deep
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte "Sommerso" Murano Glass Signed Pair of Table Lamps, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Pair of "Sommerso" blown Murano glass dark- aubergine color and transparent marcassite color
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Beautiful Seguso "Sommerso" Murano Glass Signed Table Lamps, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful pair of 'Sommerso'Murano glass aubergine color and 'Transparent Marcassite' color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
H 30.79 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Beautiful Seguso "Sommerso" Murano Glass Signed Table Lamps, 19
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful pair of "Sommerso" Murano glass dark- aubergine color and transparent marcassite color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Seguso Vetri d'Arte "Sommerso" Murano Glass Table Lamps, Midcentury
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful table lamps in "Sommerso" blown Murano glass Aubergine color and "Transparent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
H 31.3 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
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Pair Aubergine Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of pair aubergine lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and brass, all pair aubergine lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of pair aubergine lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern pair aubergine lamps are consistently popular styles. Holmegaard, Michael Bang and Vintage Murano Gallery each produced beautiful pair aubergine lamps that are worth considering.
How Much are Pair Aubergine Lamps?
Pair aubergine lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,054, while the lowest priced sells for $990 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
Finding the Right table-lamps for You
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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