Midcentury Pearlescent Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1960's French pearlescent glass table lamp with silver base. Measurements: Height
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Glass
Midcentury Pearlescent Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1960's French pearlescent glass table lamp with silver base. Measurements: Height
Glass
Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Phantasmagorical acrylic giant clam shell design table lamp possibly by the Canadian firm Rougier
Acrylic
Pair of Pearlescent Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French pearl glass lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height to shade
Blown Glass
Large Midcentury Pearlescent Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French molded white pearl-toned iridescent glass table lamp with silver base
Glass
Pair of Pearlescent Murano Glass Sea Shell Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage scallop shell lamps of opalescent glass, mounted on rectangular Lucite bases
Murano Glass, Lucite
Pair of Murano Pearlescent Rigadin Table Lamps with Aventurina
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pearlescent rigadin glass table lamps with aventurina. Hand-crafted in the style of
Brass
$3,000
H 38.5 in W 8.75 in D 17.5 in
Postmodern Pair Large Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Form Lamps Attributed to Rougier
By Maison Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of super sleek and highly dramatic table lamps are in very good to excellent condition
Acrylic
$1,586
H 7.49 in Dm 14.18 in
Carlo Nason Medusa Table Lamp in Pearlescent Murano Glass for Leucos, Italy 1960
By Carlo Nason, Leucos
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous "Medusa" table lamp in mouth blown pearlescent Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason and
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,586
H 7.49 in Dm 14.18 in
"Medusa" Table Lamp in Pearlescent Murano Glass by Nason for Leucos, Italy 1960s
By Leucos, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous "Medusa" table lamp in mouth blown pearlescent Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason and
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,850
H 17.5 in W 16 in D 14 in
1970s MCM Large White Pearlescent Ceramic Oyster Form Lamp with Globe as Pearl
Located in St. Louis, MO
pedestal base, in a white Pearlescent glaze, with white globe as pearl. This lamp is a throw back to the
Ceramic, Glass
$3,172 / set
H 7.49 in Dm 14.18 in
Pair of Medusa Table Lamps in Pearlescent Murano Glass by C. Nason, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Leucos
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of "Medusa" table lamps in mouth-blown pearlescent Murano glass, designed by Carlo
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Female Figure Ceramic Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
Whimsical Italian ceramic female figure table lamp with pearlescent finish. Circa 1960's
Ceramic
Pair of Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
White glassed lamps with pearlescent glaze.
Porcelain
Midcentury Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian pearlescent glaze porcelain table lamps in the form of shells with a
Porcelain, Glass
1950s Italian Tall Table Lamp Att. Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A rare pearlescent enamelled table lamp in carved wood and brass detailing depicting a pineapple
Brass
Tommaso Barbi White Palm Tree Table Lamp, signed
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Hastings, GB
Gorgeous pearlescent white ceramic lamp by Tommaso Barbi, circa 1970, Italy. In the form of a palm
Ceramic
Carlo Nason Medusa Table Lamp in Murano Glass for Leucos, Italy, 1960
By Leucos, Carlo Nason
Located in Ghent, BE
-blown pearlescent Murano glass, the lamp is named Medusa—Italian for jellyfish—a reference to its soft
Murano Glass
Pair of Chinese Double Gourd Pearlescent Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
vases have been made into lamps; approximate measurements of each vase with wooden base: 18in(H) x
Porcelain
Sculptural Pair of Pearlescent Lucite Lamps
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of sculptural table lamps in pearlescent Lucite with black Lucite bases, American, 1970s.
Lucite
Art Deco Pearlescent Glazed Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco seductive Pearlescent glazed bottle form porcelain lamps on satin brass bases
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Pearlescent Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960’s French pearlescent glass lamps with nickel-plated bases. Measurements
Art Glass
Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp with Pearl
By Roger Rougier
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming shell lamp, attributed to Rougier although unmarked, with white glass shade as the 'pearl
Large Pearlescent Murano Glass Lamps by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Luxurious pair of Murano glass lamps in an opal like pearlescent glass covered in 23-karat gold to
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pearlescent Cube Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps were realized in the United States, circa 1960
Ceramic
Sold
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 12.5 in
Hollywood Regency Modern Tommaso Barbi Pearlescent White Cobra Snake Table Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and rare pearlescent white cobra snake table lamp by Tommaso Barbi. The pearlescent finish
Porcelain Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pearlescent porcelain table lamps with an interior light covered by a glass globe. 14
"Swedish Grace" Table Lamp/ 1920s
Located in London, GB
decadent silk screen, recently restored to its original pearlescent lustre. This lamp has been rewired
Brass
Large and unusual ceramic table lamp in the shape of a seashell
Located in Göteborg, SE
Large & unusual vintage table lamp in the shape of a shell in shimmering pearlescent white. This
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 13 in
Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini pearlescent adjustable pendent lamp- Italy 1970
By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in The Hague, NL
Cool Space Age pendant lamp model 'Jolly' by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini. The white lampshade
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pearlescent Cube Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps were realized in the United States, circa 1960
Ceramic
Sold
H 30 in W 17 in D 8 in
Rougier Molded Lucite Acrylic Large Shell Form Pearlescent Pearl White Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rougier molded lucite acrylic large shell form pearlescent pearl white table lamp. Item features
Acrylic, Lucite
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps Pearlescent Light Blue with Gold Flakes
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptional pair of Venetian Murano glass table lamps. Finely made. Very unusual subtle color
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Sold
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Modernist Hand Blown Murano Pearlescent Sculptural X-Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pearlescent Murano glass. With their neutral palate and clean modernist lines, these table lamps are as
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Calla Lily Shaped Lamps by Armani
By Armani Casa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
lily itself is a pearlescent plastic material. Lamps take 15 W bulbs. Signed “Armani”.
Acrylic, Lucite
Sold
H 10 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Rare 1970s Glazed Ceramic Shell or Clam with Glass Pearl Table or Night Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality and artistic pearlescent table lamp. If you are looking for an out of the ordinary
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Pearlescent Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of pearlescent lamps with a gilt base newly wired for the U.S.
Wood
A Pearlescent Shell Shaped Lamp
By Maison Rougier
Located in Janvry, Essonne
pearlescent acrylic,the two part of the shell hinged,,acrylic half-sphere inside,brass base
Brass
A Pair of 1950s Pearlescent Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1950s Pearlescent Glass Table Lamps
Glass
A Pearlescent Shell Shaped Glass Table Lamp 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Single Pearlescent Shell Shaped Glass Table Lamp on Lucite Base 1970s
Glass, Lucite
A Pair of Pearlescent Blue Ceramic Table Lamps 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Pearlescent Blue Ceramic Lamps on Nickel Plated Bases 1970s
Nickel
A Pair of Semi Pearlescent Rougier Designed Table Lamps 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Semi Pearlescent Rougier Designed Table Lamps Canada late 1970s
Acrylic
A Rare Pair of Pearlescent Shell Lamps by Rougier late 1970s
By Roger Rougier
Located in London, GB
A Rare Pair of Pearlescent Shell Lamps by Rougier Canada late 1970s
Pair of Rare Lamps by Rougier, Canada 1970s
By Roger Rougier
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Rare Pearlescent 'Bird of Paradise' Lamps by Rougier Canada 1970s Body of Lamp 43cm x
Sold
H 72 in W 18.75 in D 15 in
Large Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps by Liane Rougier for Maison Rougier, 1970s
By Maison Rougier
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a very scarce pair of shell-form floor lamps in pearlescent Perspex, designed by Liane
Plastic
A Pair of Pearlescent Acrylic Rougier Shell Lamps 1970s
By Roger Rougier
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Pearlescent Acrylic Rougier Clam Shell Table Lamps Canada Late 1970s, Talisman Edition
Acrylic
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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