English Bronze Pineapple Wired Table Lamp with Round Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bronze pineapple table lamp from the mid 20th century, with lucite base. Created in England during the midcentury period, this table lamp features a bronze pineapple motif...
Bronze
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Frederick Cooper French Basketweave Urn Pineapple Buffet Table Lamp Marbled Base
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Frederick Cooper Buffet or table lamp. Features an ornate base in the manner of a French urn with basketweave and acanthus design over plinth base on faux marbled ...
Metal
20th Century Italian Pineapple Lamp Base from Tuscany
By Bartolozzi & Maioli
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy a very decorative Italian table lamp base entirely handmade by Bartolozzi & Maioli in Firenze, circa 1950s. On a faux marble gray color painted square stepped base, this l...
Pine
Hand-sewn Pineapple Lamp with Wool and Iron Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-sewn Pineapple Lamp with Wool and Iron Base
Iron
Pair Of 1960s Plaster Pineapple Lamps on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s plaster pineapple lamps on wood base.
Plaster
Casa Pupo Large Spanish Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Lamp with Gilt Wood Base, 1960s
By Casa Pupo
Located in London, GB
This Large Mid-Century Spanish Manises Ceramic Pineapple Lamp by Casa Pupo is a definitive example of 1960s Hollywood Regency lighting. Produced in Spain and retailed through the ico...
Ceramic, Giltwood, Earthenware
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H 29 in Dm 46.5 in
MCM Circular Dove Grey Lacquer Dining Table Pineapple Pedestal Base Two Leaves
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern circular dove grey lacquer dining table with pineapple pedestal base having two 18 inch leaves.
Wood
Pair of Bronze Pineapple Urn Form Table Lamps On Black Fluted Pedestal Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of charming bronze lamps of urn form and pineapple design on black fluted pedestal base, come with shades.
Bronze
Pair Of Vintage Brass Pineapple Lamp Base With Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of rare stunning brass table lamps with unique pineapple design stood on a plinth like ebonised base. The lamp shades are a luxurious blue velvet, with a striking gold linin...
Metal
Pair of Bronze Pineapple Urn Form Table Lamps on Black Fluted Pedestal Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of charming bronze lamps of urn form and pineapple design on black fluted pedestal base, come with shades.
Bronze
1970s Decorative Lamp with Base in the Shape of a Black Pineapple
Located in Marbella, ES
Stunning decorative lamp with a handcrafted design in the shape of a hand-carved wooden pineapple, crafted in a matte black finish that highlights the textured details of its structu...
Wood
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H 22.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Very Rare Pineapple Lamp on a Wicker Basket with a Bronze Chinoiserie Base
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare model of a pineapple lamp on a wicker basket with a chinoiserie base, all bronze. France, circa 1860. Wired to the EU standard. Sold with or without lampshade. Height to so...
Bronze
1960's Iron Basket-Weave Pineapple-Form Patio Dining Table Base by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of openwork pineapple form in a gray and subtle verdigris finish with flared top above a bulbous woven body raised on splayed feet.
Iron
1970's Pineapple Lamp Base In Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
Large 1970's lamp base representing a hudge pineapple in black and gold ceramic.
Ceramic
Fabulous Midcentury Pineapple Base Made in Italy Dining One Leaf Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulous Midcentury Pineapple Base Made in Italy Dining Table - Pineapple Pedestal Base White Washed Round- One Leaf Table Made in Italy Table.
Maison Jansen Style Pineapple Gilt Brass Lamp Base, France, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Maison Jansen style Pineapple leaves gilt brass table lamp base, France, 1970s.
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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