Midcentury Pearlescent Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1960's French pearlescent glass table lamp with silver base. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 21" Diameter: 10"
Glass
Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Phantasmagorical acrylic giant clam shell design table lamp possibly by the Canadian firm Rougier. Unmarked.
Acrylic
$4,800 / set
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 rest: 22" Diameter: 9"
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. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 28" Diameter: 16".
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. Base: W 8.5 in x D 5.75 in Shells: W 13.5 in x D 8.25 in Height: 19.25 in Stock ID: D...
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.
Brass
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. With little to no wear, and in excellent original condition, each has a weighted bas...
Acrylic
Carlo Nason Medusa Table Lamp in Pearlescent Murano Glass for Leucos, Italy 1960
By Leucos, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous "Medusa" table lamp in mouth blown pearlescent Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Leucos in Italy during the 1970s.
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
"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 produced by Leucos in Italy during the 1970s.
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s MCM Large White Pearlescent Ceramic Oyster Form Lamp with Globe as Pearl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency style large ceramic form open oyster / clam shell table lamp on round raised pedestal base, in a white Pearlescent glaze, with white globe as pearl.
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Medusa Table Lamps in Pearlescent Murano Glass by C. Nason, Italy 1960s
By Leucos, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of "Medusa" table lamps in mouth-blown pearlescent Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Leucos in Italy during the 1970s.
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Female Figure Ceramic Lamp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Whimsical Italian ceramic female figure table lamp with pearlescent finish. Circa 1960's. Condition: Wear consistent with age and use.
Ceramic
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Porcelain Vase Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
White glassed lamps with pearlescent glaze.
Porcelain
$4,400 / set
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 pearl as the interior light.
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 att. to Silnovo.
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.
Ceramic
Carlo Nason Medusa Table Lamp in Murano Glass for Leucos, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason, Leucos
Located in Ghent, BE
Handcrafted in mouth-blown pearlescent Murano glass, the lamp is named Medusa—Italian for jellyfish—a reference to its soft, organic form and luminous presence.
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 8in(diameter); overall approximate measurements of each vase with lighting componen...
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: Height of body: 14″ Height to shade rest: 25″ Diameter: 11″
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' inside and a 'starfish' base.
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 give it an extra shimmer.
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.
Porcelain Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pearlescent porcelain table lamps with an interior light covered by a glass globe. 14" height , 14" wide, 13" deep www.delapuenteantiques.com
"Swedish Grace" Table Lamp/ 1920s
Located in London, GB
A neo-classical temple by Carl Bergsten housed the Swedish Pavilion, itself boasting an opulent interior of furniture by Carl Hörvik. This table lamp shares much of the sensibilitie...
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.
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 13 in
Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini pearlescent adjustable pendent lamp- Italy 1970
By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in The Hague, NL
Cool Space Age pendant lamp model 'Jolly' by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini.
Chrome
Pearlescent Art Deco Heart Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These heart shaped lamps in the Art Deco style provide both soft light and taste to any space.
Ceramic, Milk 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 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 pearlescent on one side and solid white on the other, original label, clean modernist...
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. Pearlescent light blue with gold flecks, circa 1960.
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
They feature tapered stylized x-form bodies with subtly concave sides that connect the four ridged sides, all realized in beautiful pearlescent Murano glass. With their neutral palat...
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Calla Lily Shaped Lamps by Armani
By Armani Casa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The lily itself is a pearlescent plastic material. Lamps take 15 W bulbs.
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 table or night lamp then this rare specimen could be just perfect for you.
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 17cm
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 Rougier for Mason Rougier.
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
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."
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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