Gilt & Black Lacquer Regency Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt and black lacquer wood base Regency table lamp. Plinth base with a cabriole leg and paw foot
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Gilt & Black Lacquer Regency Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt and black lacquer wood base Regency table lamp. Plinth base with a cabriole leg and paw foot
Metal, Brass
$1,499 / set
H 39 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome w Black Plinth Bases Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
figural central figures sitting on black plinths. 5 x 5 x 39h to the top of the finial. In excellent
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Orbit', Plinth in White Marble
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Table Lamp Orbit 2015 Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light MATERIALS – Steel Wire – Etched
Steel
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Orbit', Plinth in Black Marble
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Table lamp orbit 2015 Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light MATERIALS – Steel Wire – Etched
Steel
$1,498Sale Price|50% Off
H 40.16 in Dm 14.18 in
Scalloped tin plinth with lamp - UK, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
table lamp that pairs a decorative body composed of distinct sections with a square plinth-style base
Tin
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Bottle Lamp on Lucite Plinth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lamp. The fixture features a classic bottle vase silhouette, rendered in a high-gloss ceramic glaze of
Brass
Anna Karlin Plinth 01
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Organic tubes of bronze emerge from a rectangular fluted travertine plinth. An acrylic tube
Travertine, Steel
Anna Karlin Plinth 02
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Perched atop of a round fluted travertine plinth, organic forms carved from various types of stone
Travertine, Marble
$1,200
H 28 in Dm 12 in
Parzinger-Inspired Studio Lamp--Found Vintage Ceramic Vessel on Ebonized Plinth
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a sophisticated contemporary table one-of-a-kind lamp created by Matt Murphy Studio
Ceramic, Walnut
$5,750 / set
H 31 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Mid 20th Century Italian Murano Lamps on Marble Plinths - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lamps, gracefully designed with elongated, ribbed glass bodies. Featuring a delicate swirl pattern with
Marble, Brass
$3,750 / set
H 21 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Midcentury English Turned Pine Table Lamps with Plinth Bases – US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of turned pine table lamps from England, Midcentury, professionally rewired for the USA
Pine
$2,452
H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
Art Deco Chrome & Pink Glass Table Lamp on a Hexagonal Columnar Plinth, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Wonderful Art Deco chrome & Pink Glass Table Lamp On A Hexagonal Sky Scraper Plinth 1920s
Chrome
$1,800
H 57 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Large Columnar Form Marble Table Lamp by The Marbro Lamp Company c 1950/60s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
vertical standard, with a classical capitol, mounted on a square stepped plinth base. The lamp has two
Marble, Brass
$1,492 / item
H 36.23 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
The Arc Lamp made of 3 Cast Bronze pieces mounted on a Brass plinth in Nickel
Located in London, GB
blown glass finial This pair of lamps is available from stock in Polished Nickel finish plinth and rod
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$2,984 / set
H 36.23 in Dm 7.88 in
The Arc Lamp made of 3 Cast Bronze pieces mounted on a Brass plinth in Gold
Located in London, GB
blown glass finial This pair of lamps is available from stock in Matt Gold finish plinth and rod with
Brass, Bronze
Mid Century Glass Table Lamp
By Blenko Glass, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century table lamp, having an elongated amber glass bottle form body, on a metal plinth base
Metal
Brutalist Brass and Ceramic Table Lamp c. 1970's
By James Mont, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
unusual lamp features a wood plinth base, the lamp body has brass lotus leaves on the bottom, an earthen
Brass
Vintage China Mosaic Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
substantial square wood plinth, this lamp measures 8.75 inches square at the base and stands 15.5 inches tall
Brass
Salvatore Gregorietti - Standard Lamp
By Salvatore Gregorietti
Located in Altrincham, GB
lamp on marble plinth base - 15" diam x 60"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic
Marble, Brass
1950s Chinoiserie Revival Brass Applique Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage metal table lamp on a stepped plinth base.The sides feature applied decorative brass
Metal, Brass
Green Parchment Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large diamond faceted table lamp on a plinth with brass nails.
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt bronze lamps resting on marble plinths. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 33
Marble, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern Glass Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern glass Lamp on a brass plinth.31” high.
Brass
Bronze Mid Century Floor Lamp
By Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural Patinated Bronze Square Floor Lamp sitting on a rosewood plinth base by Lawerence
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Table Lamp.
Located in London, GB
detailing on the lower half, adding depth to the design. The lamp rests on a circular plinth base, enhancing
Alabaster
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Mobach Style Pottery Floor Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
walnut plinth. The lamp is topped with a large contemporary black barrel shade measuring 24.5 inches in
Ceramic, Walnut
Marble Carved Twisted Balustrade Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sizable mid 20th century twisted balustrade marble table lamp mounted on a sqaure plinth base. This
Marble
Large Pair Of Faux Bronze Classical Urn Lamps
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large English faux bronze Classical urn lamps, on plinths, with flambe finials. Carved
Brass
Bronze and Gilt Bronze Lamp Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb bronze and gilt bronze lamp table lamp base. Black marble plinth and lamp height of 19
Marble, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Glass Column Boudoir Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style transparent glass table, boudoir lamp. The lamp
Glass
Onyx Neo-Classical Style English Antique Column Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine early 20th century onyx column lamp with stepped plinth base. In the neo-classical taste
Onyx
Pair of Urn-Shaped Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of urn-shaped mercury glass lamps on mirror plinth bases.
Mercury Glass, Mirror
Silver Mercury Glass Vase Form Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
body is mounted on a round bonze tone metal plinth base. Lamp shade not included. Height to finial
Metal
Baccarat Louipe Table Lamp Clear Crystal Glass Blue Overlay, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful Baccarat table lamp featuring a blue overlay cut to clear crystal glass body. The
Crystal
Pair Of Bronze French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
laurel leaf wreath and resting on a tiered plinth base. The lamps with double sockets having bead pull
Metal, Bronze
Baccarat Louipe Table Lamp Clear Crystal Glass Blue Overlay, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful Baccarat table lamp featuring a blue overlay cut to clear crystal glass body. The
Crystal
Hollywood Regency Carved Alabaster Table Lamp Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
of damage or repairs. The lamp features a stepped plinth base, bulbous center element, and carved
Alabaster, Marble
Brass Asia Modern Chinese Style Table Lamp
By Paul Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Brass urn or jug form table lamp, mounted on black lacquered plinth base. This example is in very
Brass
Baccarat Louipe Table Lamp Clear Crystal Glass Blue Overlay, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful Baccarat table lamp featuring a blue overlay cut to clear crystal glass body. The
Crystal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Urn-Form Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
An exquisite pair of Neoclassical style ormolu mounted carved rock crystal urn-form table lamps.( A
Rock Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Set of 2 Classic Table Lamps - Boulanger - Gilt Brass - 20th Century
By Maison Charles, S.A. Boulanger
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
-shaped base. Each lamp stands on a square plinth with stepped base, supporting a classical urn form
Metal, Brass
Brass and Steel Lamp Attributed to Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A twentieth century brass and steel lamp with square plinth base and geometric column, attributed
Brass, Steel
$623Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Pair of Giltwood Silver Neoclassical Lamps, a Set
Located in Lomita, CA
plinth bases and have adjustable riser finials. Each lamp is uniquely hand carved with slight variations
Giltwood
American 1960s Leather-Clad and Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
The tall ovoid-shaped lamp resting on a square plinth all clad in a russet-colored leather with
Leather
$2,495 / set
H 22.5 in W 6 in D 6.75 in
Pair, Aesthetic Movement Style East Asian Bronze Floral-Repoussé Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
projecting key used originally for wick adjustment. The lamps terminate in stepped plinth bases with openwork
Brass, Bronze
$4,800 / set
H 24 in W 8 in D 4 in
Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Tripod Zoomorphic Lamps C. 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly detailed pair of early 20th-century parcel-gilt and patinated bronze tripod table lamps
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp c. 1950/60's
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
craquelure decorative motif, on a metal plinth base. The lamp is in very good, clean, original, working and
Metal
Pair Stiffel Neoclassical Brass & Ivory lacquered Table Lamps.
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Roman column table lamps by Stiffel. Brass square plinth multi-tiered plinths with acanthus
Brass
Hollywood Regency Palm Beach Modern Calla Lilly Floor Lamp
By Edition Rougier
Located in New York, NY
, mounted on a black metal plinth base. The lamp has a three way on/off switch, allowing some, or all of
Metal
Mid-Century Pair of Blanc de Chine Kwan Yin Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pose, lamped on giltwood plinth. Stock ID: D4179
Pottery, Giltwood
Duomo Small Table Lamp by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring iconic curved bronze lampshades and plinths, these lamps sit upon bases covered with woven rattan
Bronze
Duomo Medium Table Lamp by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring iconic curved bronze lampshades and plinths, these lamps sit upon bases covered with woven rattan
Bronze
$1,485 / set
H 17.33 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Mid-Century Kaiser Porcelain Urn Lamps with Gilt Swan Handles
By Kaiser
Located in Bruton, GB
An elegant pair of mid-century porcelain urn lamps by Kaiser, West Germany, dating to the mid-20th
Ceramic
$5,850 / set
H 37.75 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Solid Bronze French 19th century Empire Style Figural Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are table lamps… and then there are table lamps that look as though they once illuminated
Bronze
$1,400 / set
H 31 in W 7 in D 9 in
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood Urn Table Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
style lamps are mounted on marble plinth bases. Each lamp is uniquely hand carved. Highly finish and
Marble, Silver Leaf
$1,290
H 30 in W 7 in D 7 in
Italian Vintage Pair of Carved Wood Gilt Table Lamps With Fluted Urn Bases
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking vintage pair of decorative table lamps featuring beautifully carved wooden bases with a
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Silvergilt Pricket Base Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
scrolling handles, on leaf-carved socle, raised on round foot and square plinth. Lamped, with French-style
Wood
Carved Cream Marble Column and Plinth Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An elegant table lamp made form carved cream marble, in the shape of a column and plinth
Marble
Pair of French Figural Lamps on Walnut Plinths
Located in Charlottesville, VA
and a maiden, now adapted into lamps, mounted on walnut plinths. Silk shades.
Spelter
Table Lamp of Cow Horn on Brass Plinth by Auboeck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT
Table lamp 7255/2 of Cow Horn on brass plinth by Carl Auboeck, Vienna. It has one bulb under the
Brass
Unavailable
H 92.52 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of, 8ft French baroque standing lamps, with bronze decorated marble plinths
Located in Worthing, GB
Here we have a matching pair of marble based, French baroque standing lamps. Beautiful bronze
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Monumental Hand-Painted Porcelain Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
of cobalt an goldenrod, poised delicately on a large gilded plinth. The lamp measures 30 inches
Brass
Bronze Corn Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Bronze corn lamp raised on stepped plinth base.
Bronze
Paris Table Lamp
By Birgit Israel
Located in London, GB
Cream ceramic cracked effect table lamp on wooden plinth. Shade is not included. Measure: D 25 x
Ceramic, Wood
Belgian Marble Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of French neoclassical style d'ore bronze mounted and gray Belgium marble lamps on
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of stately table lamps. Marble on wood plinth bases. Double socket.
Marble
Vase Roseaux Table Lamp
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Bronze and chrome urn form on plinth base lamp with foliate decoration, original shade
Chrome
Pair Tole Cachepot Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of early 20th century European Tole Cachepot as Lamps on custom designed plinth bases
Metal
Pair French Bronze Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th c. French Bronze classical male and female figures on slate plinth as lamps - 16" Silk
Slate, Bronze
Pair of Italian Modern Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian mid 20th century square column form table lamps on chrome plinths. The fluted
Acrylic
Pair of Tole Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Chinoiserie style tole table lamps with column shaped body on a plinth base. The lamp is
Metal
Brass Pair of Classical Bust Lamps
Located in Richmond, VA
A stylized pair of brass clad lamps in the classical tradition. The lamps have fluted enameled
Brass
Italian Painted Wooden Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large black vintage painted wooden lamp, Italy, 20th century. Baluster-style turned wood
Wood
Pair Large Asian Inspired Vase Lamps
Located in US
White Crackle Vase Lamps on Black Wooden Plinths. Height Dimension Is To Top Of Shade.
Pottery, Wood
Bronze Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of vintage cast bronze figurine table lamps mounted on wood plinth bases, by Frederick
Bronze
Pair of Painted Ionic Column Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of faux marble painted Ionic column table lamps on plinths. Shades not included. Please note
Wood
PAIR OF CAMPANIA FORM URNS AS LAMPS
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 19th century urns on faux marble plinths now as lamps
Tôle
Pair of Giltwood Lamps, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large giltwood column lamps on square plinths, with a lovely patina. 18 Karat white gold
Antique English Egyptian Revival Obelisk Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Houston, TX
This smashing antique English Egyptian Revival table lamp, circa 1910, features a plinth base
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Hand-Painted Table Lamp with Polished Copper Plate
By Love & Light 1
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted base and hand-painted table lamp using chalk based paints in olive green, graphite and
Copper
Pair of English Imari porcelain and metal mounted lamps
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of English Imari porcelain and metal mounted vases each drilled and mounted as table-lamps,on
Porcelain
Pair of Pottery Lamps by Paul Laszlo for Wilshire House
By Paul Laszlo
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is substantial pair of lamps in a gorgeous turquoise crackle glaze designed by Paul Laszlo and
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 20.02 in D 20.02 in
Hand-Painted Table Lamp in Original and Zinc with Zinc Panel
By Love & Light 1
Located in London, GB
original sides, a weathered zinc plate and zinc distressed plinth. The lamp works really well on it’s side
Zinc
1970s French Lacquer Pair of Table Lamps by J.C. Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in De Klinge, BE
Handsome pair ivory lacquer table lamps. Stepped plinth in alternating bands of nickel and brass
Brass, Chrome
1970s French Lacquer Pair of Table Lamps by J.C. Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in De Klinge, BE
Handsome pair ivory lacquer table lamps. Stepped plinth in alternating bands of nickel and brass
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps in the Form of Classical Grecian Figures
Located in Suffolk, GB
base and supported on circular ebonised wooden plinths. Each lamp has a British registration design
Bronze
Unavailable
H 10 in W 11 in D 8 in
German Art Deco Chrome, Ebonized Wood and Bakelite Stylized Airplane Accent Lamp
Located in Port Hope, ON
shaped plinth. The lamp has been rewired and both the chrome and the ebonized wood are in excellent
Chrome
Unavailable
H 28 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Ceramic Basket-Weave Paul Hanson Lamps with Ivory Crackle Glaze, 1955
Located in Quechee, VT
, these lamps are mounted on brass plinth bases and have domed brass caps. They are an impressive large
Brass
Danish Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamp has a chromed base plinth designed to function as both a table lamp or as a wall lamp. Chrome neck
Chrome
Sold
H 26.5 in W 10 in D 5 in
1988, Casual Lamps of California Brutalist Modern Lucite Plinth Table Lamp
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Miami, FL
Raised on a lucite rectangular plinth base, this 1980s Lamp has a Brutalist Shaped stacked Stone
Metal
Pair of Monumental Twisted Plinth Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental floor lamps of plaster in the form of twisted plinths. The plaster has a very
Plaster
Pair of alabaster column and plinth form lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of alabaster column and plinth form lamps. View our complete collection
Alabaster
Pair of column and plinth-form table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of column and plinth-form mercury glass table lamps on circular black-finish metal bases.
Glass
Pair Walnut Obelisk Table Lamps With Stepped Brass Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine pair of walnut obelisk table lamps with stepped brass plinth bases and recessed brass ferrule
Brass
Pair Italian Polychromed Blackamores Candelabras Octagonal Plinths Floor Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
with torchieres / floor lamps in hand standing on white wash octagonal plinths. Both have been rewired
Giltwood
Sculptural Pair of Travertine Lamps on Chrome-Plated Plinth Bases
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural pair of travertine lamps on chrome-plated plinth bases.
Glamorous Pair of gilt striped Column on Plinth lamps-Lenox
Located in Danville, CA
Large pair of Lenox porcelain Column on plinth form table lamps with 22 carat gold overlayed
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of Midcentury Glazed Terra Cotta Lamps on Wire Plinths
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great pair of midcentury Italian or American glazed terra cotta lamps. The pottery bases have been
Wire
Regal Gilt Foo Dog On Stylized Rock Plinth Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt plaster food dog statue on gilt styled rock formation base table lamp with stepped and
Vintage Boho Plaster Lions Head Lamps on Coquina Plinths - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coquina Plinths. These American-style lamps feature intricately crafted plaster lion heads atop natural
Stone
Vintage Regency Glazed Aqua Ceramic Lamp with Brass Plinth, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous pair vintage midcentury of aqua colored lamps. Fully Restored with all new wiring and
Brass
Empire Revival Floor Lamp In Lucite & Brass By Bauer Lamp
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Empire revival floor lamp by Bauer Lamp Comapany. Lucite and brass plinth base,with Lucite cap and
Brass
Sold
H 29 in Dm 15.5 in
Antique Figural Bronzed Metal Classical Maiden Table Lamp on Marble Plinth c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural table lamp offers bronzed cast metal construction with Classical woman standing
Metal
Scandinavian Modern G.A.B. Pewter Table Lamp on Lacquered Wood Plinth
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern spherical pewter table lamp on a lacquered wood plinth detailed with a series
Pewter
Fluted and Leaf Carved Plinth-Based Lamp from France with Custom Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fluted and leaf carved plinth-based wood column lamp from 19th century France with custom linen
Wood
Sold
H 20 in W 19 in D 4 in
Rouge de Rance Geometric Red Marble Plinth Table Lamp, Brass Art Deco Regency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luscious Art Deco Rouge de Rance plinth table lamp with brass accents. Rouge de Rance (The ‘red of
Limestone
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp on Lacquered Wood Plinth by G.A.B.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in New York, NY
Spherical Swedish Art Deco pewter table lamp on a lacquered wood plinth detailed with a series of
Pewter
Vintage Bauer Frosted Glass Table Lamps - a Pair
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of spotted frosted glass lamps. Vintage white and clear lamps on lucite plinths
Glass, Lucite
Pair of White Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
mounted on square plinth bases. Lamp shades included. 3 way lamp (dim, medium, bright). This pair of table
Marble
Pair of Cut Crystal Marbro Style Ionic Column Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
cut crystal and polished nickels plinths. The lamps have been fitted with new polished nickels double
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Empire Revival Floor Lamp In Lucite & Brass By Bauer Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Empire revival floor lamp by Bauer Lamp Comapany. Lucite and brass plinth base,with Lucite cap and
Brass
Regency Brass Column Lamp
Located in London, GB
A FINE LATE REGENCY LACQUERED BRASS COLUMN LAMP ON A SQUARE PLINTH APPLIED WITH PATERAE, Circa 1830.
Pair Alabaster Floor Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
. The upper urns portion of the lamps rest on an ebonized plinth which matches the octagonial ebonized
Corinthian Column Brass Lamps
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN CORINTHIAN COLUMN LACQUERED BRASS LAMPS ON SQUARE PLINTHS APPLIED
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.