Rare George Nelson Student Lamp for Phil-Mar
By Phil-Mar, George Nelson
Located in Fraser, MI
Rare Student Lamp designed by George Nelson for Phil-Mar Lamps.
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Brass
Rare George Nelson Student Lamp for Phil-Mar
By Phil-Mar, George Nelson
Located in Fraser, MI
Rare Student Lamp designed by George Nelson for Phil-Mar Lamps.
Brass
Phil-Mar Ceramic Table Lamp with Rich Orange Glaze
By Phil-Mar
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful table lamp by Phil-Mar has a wonderful shape complimented by a striped design in a richly textured, vivid glaze they called "Orange Fiesta".
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Phil-Mar
By Phil-Mar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and expert craftsmanship.
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic, Brass and Teak Table Lamp - Phil-Mar Style
By Phil-Mar
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp in the Phil-Mar style. The lamp body is comprised of a doughnut shaped plum/brown glazed ceramic base with textured detail leading to a ribbed...
Brass
40s Pair Phil-Mar Style Art Deco Mid Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Table Lamps
By Phil-Mar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exquisite, organic, freeform pair of late 1940s ceramic lamps. The pair blend traditionalism and modernism, characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, and a focus on functionalit...
Ceramic
Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery table lamps circa 1950s Impressive pair of blue crackle glazed table lamps by Phil Mar Corp.
Ceramic
Large Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Phil-Mar Sandel
By Phil-Mar
Located in South Charleston, WV
Phil-Mar 11" wide, 34" tall. Large. A set of two table lamps by Phil-Mar with textured glaze in a salted neutral toned ceramic finish.
Ceramic
Pair of Phil Mar Pottery Lamps
Located in New York, NY
# A1016 - Dramatic PAIR Mid-Century white glazed pottery table lamps by Phil Mar Corp. Cleveland, Ohio. The overall ribbed horizontal pattern on the elongated necks and bulbous form ...
Pottery
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.
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