Midcentury Figural Jester Harlequin Plaster Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern sculptural jester plaster table lamp featuring a reflective metallic gold painted finish and harlequin pattern. Original lampshade included. Measures: 42...
Plaster
Pair of Plaster Figural Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Lamps professionally restored and rewired with custom shades. Whimsical and fun.
Plaster
$2,295 / set
H 51.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair Hollywood Regency Gilded Plaster Large Figural Lamps Boy w Jug Style Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a fantastic pair of hand gilded plaster figural lamps of a boy drinking from a water jug in the style of Marbro.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique Chinese Table Lamp Gilded Figure Stature Plaster Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique Chinese table lamp gilded figure stature in plaster sculpture.
Gold Leaf
Single Handpainted Figural Harlequin Lamp by Marboro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single figural lamp by the Marboro Lamp Company, of handpainted plaster, formed as a masked jester, standing on a crate, mounted on a base of painted wood.
Plaster, Wood
$5,500 / set
H 33.5 in Dm 6 in
Pair of Painted Plaster Tete de Femme Figural Table Lamps After Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless pair of painted white plaster table lamps after the original by Alberto Giacometti. Tete de Femme was designed circa 1934 recalling elements of architectural caryatid. Betw...
Plaster
$1,295
H 13.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Patinated Plaster Neoclassical Figural Table Lamps by Sculptureline N.Y.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of patinated plaster Neoclassical figural Table lamps By sculptureline New York circa 1940.
Plaster
Pair of Monumental 1950s Asian Figure Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of large scale plaster lamps with antiqued silver finish in the form of a Asian figure / Kwan Yin.
Plaster
$2,495 / set
H 26 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Plasto Lamp Company Figural Chalkware Lamps
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A stunning pair of Figural Chalkware Lamps made by the Plasto Manufacturing Company of Chicago.
Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Red and Gold Figural Table Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-952 Cast plaster Chinese resting figure lamp Measures: base 6 x 6" Height to top of socket rewired
Plaster, Hardwood
$1,250
H 46 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Gold Hollywood Regency Figural Girl Fountain Chalkware Lamp 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century Hollywood Regency style gilt chalkware table lamp in the shape of a Neoclassical female figure seated on an ornate fountain. Includes harp, cap shaped brass fi...
Plaster, Paint
Pair of Gilt Tete-a-Tete Figural Lamps by Sirmos, 1980's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic pair of gilt over plaster figural lamps by Sirmos, 1980's, in the style of Giacometti.
Plaster
$2,191Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.76 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Figural Table Lamp, English, Desk Light, Art Deco, Leonardine, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage figural table lamp. An English, metallic plaster desk light in Art Deco taste by Leonardine, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Plaster
$2,295 / set
H 40 in W 18 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency Asian Figural Lamps Style of James Mont w/ Black Tapered Shade
By James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Hollywood Regency Asian female and male figural lamps in the style of James Mont wearing black hard backed fabric tapered shades.
Brass
$6,112 / set
H 52 in W 20 in D 13 in
Pair of 20th Century Vintage Christopher Wray, Lamps Depicting Roman Women
Located in GB
Pair of 20th century vintage Christopher Wray plaster figural lamps depicting Roman women, signed by artist.
Plaster
Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Lamp by Continental Art Co., 1950s
By Continental Art Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's Hollywood, wanted to dance all night at the Tropicana to Ricky Ricardo's band, you may love this lamp by the Continental Lamp Co. The male fig...
Cotton, String, Plaster
Pair of Black Abstract Figural Lamps by RIMA NY
By RIMA
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black cast plaster abstract figural lamps by RIMA NY. Circa 1940's Each lamp is signed with copyright logo.
Plaster
Unavailable
H 46.5 in W 12 in D 14.5 in
Incredible Massive Pair of Giacometti Style Figural Table Lamps by Pieri Tullio
By Pieri Tullio
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great pair of Abstract figural table lamps made of Bronze Metallic Glazed plaster of Paris each holding a lyre by Pieri Tullio.
Plaster
PAIR OF ITALIAN FIGURAL TORCHERES
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL PAIR OF ITALIAN FIGURAL TORCHERE LAMPS - GREEK REVIVAL STYLE - WITH A 4 ARM CANDELABRA LIGHT ON TOP, WITH HANGING AMBER COLORED PRISMS. THE TORCHERES WOULD MAKE A FABULOUS ...
Plaster
Unavailable
H 52 in W 20 in D 13 in
Pair of 20th Century Vintage Christopher Wray, Lamps Depicting Roman Women
Located in London, GB
Pair of 20th century vintage Christopher Wray plaster figural lamps depicting Roman women, signed by artist.
Vintage Lifesize Female Nude Figure Plaster Sculpture Lamp
By American Studio Workshop
Located in Wilton, CT
Large painted plaster lamp of a nude female torso realistically modeled with fine detail, circa 1960s. Double sockets with pull chains, new sockets and wiring. 39" high overall. Exce...
Sold
H 37 in W 13 in D 5 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Plaster Figural Lamps, Continental Art Co., 1950s
By Continental Art Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ultimate modernist kitch! Stunning pair or male and female "Island" cast plaster table lamps made by Continental Art Company. Fabulous detail, great colors, retain original spun fibe...
Fiberglass, Plaster
Sold
H 29.5 in W 7 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Plaster Buddha Bust Figural Table Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculptural plaster Asian Buddha head bust table lamp in the style of James Mont. Textural grey faux stone finish. Lampshade not included. Measures: 29.5 high to to...
Plaster
Hollywood Regency Figural Table Lamp with Gilt Putti by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning table lamp featuring a silver gilt Putti sitting on a gilt pillow and perched upon a carved French table with cabriole legs. This rare lamp by Marbro company is made of plas...
Plaster, Wood
Sold
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a lively pair of figural table lamps in the style of Marbro comprised of molded plaster with intricately hand painted details.
Metal
Pair of Gilt Buddha Figure Lamps
Located in Danville, CA
Large pair of Buddha heads on black plaster plinth bases in the Asian Modern style, often attributed to James Mont. 29" tall to the socket.
Plaster
Monumental Designer Tiki / African Tribal Figural Lamps, Pair
By Witco
Located in Southampton, NJ
A gorgeous and heavy pair of figural table lamps. These are monumental weighing in at 23lbs each and at a staggering 51" tall.
Brass
Monumental Pair Asian Figural Lamps by Gump's-San Francisco
Located in Danville, CA
Huge pair of Quan Yin Figural lamps on ebonized wood bases as used by Mont, Haines, and Duquette in their dramatic interiors. Polychrome antiqued, painted, and gilt finish. Figures...
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Nude Female Figural Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural table lamp of a bronze nude woman on a wooden base. The lampshade is made of plaster and straw and is from the 1920s. Measures: Height with shade 72 cm. Diameter shad...
Brass, Bronze
Harlequin Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rochester, NY
A mid 20th century plaster composition harlequin figure table lamp by Marbro.
Brass
Sold
H 77 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Life-Like Figural Woman Torchere Floor Lamp, Gold and Silver Leaf by ARP
By ARP (Research Plastic Studio)
Located in Buffalo, NY
Life-like figural woman torchere floor lamp, gold and silver leaf by ARP. Stunning depiction of Romanesque woman figure holding five-light candelabra. Beautifully gilded in silver an...
Metal
Sold
H 20.75 in W 5.75 in D 13 in
Pair of Figural Art Deco Style Lamps in the Manner of Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Art Deco style table lamps, designed after the iconic 1928 sculptural lamp 'Clarte' by Max Le Verrier, each depicting a nude female in gold painted plaster, raised on a ste...
Metal
Mid-Century Alberto Giacometti Style Table Lamp
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Alberto Giacometti style cast plaster figural single table lamp with shade.
Plaster
Art Deco Plaster Figural Table Lamp
Located in Stockton, NJ
Art Deco plaster figural table lamp of a woman. Dark grey shading with striated indentations.
Plaster
Over-Sized Plaster Figural Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful coral tone plaster finish table lamp with Art Deco style face accents. Very tall and important.
Plaster
Pair of 1960s Figural Plaster Asian Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair figural plaster Asian lamps The lamps have a metal frame bars around the lamps And composition and wood base.
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Plaster Surrealist Figural Lamps
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Charming Art Deco Plaster Surrealist Figural Lamps circa 1940's. Charming Pan and Mermaid figures are molded in plaster.
Plaster
Classical Roman Figural Plaster Urn Vase Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classical handled urn table lamp mounted on sqaure wood plinth base. This urn form lamp is modeled after the Roman Towley Vase and features relief figures in an aged black patinaed f...
Brass
Sold
H 46.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a lively pair of figural table lamps in the style of Marbro comprised of molded plaster with intricately hand painted details.
Metal
Pair Plaster Lamps attributed to Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of plaster figural lamps, male and female, with original two tier shades.
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Owl Figure White Chalkware Lamps, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s large scale chalkware owl lamps. Lamps are newly repainted in an antique white finish. Original metal round bases are painted to match. Newly rewired with single socket...
Metal
Mid Century Sculptureline Figural Lamp by Leo Middleman
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in New York, NY
Classic abstracted male figure by Leo Middleman, of cast plaster made by Sculptureline. This example is in very good, original, working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, n...
Plaster
Modernist Frederic Weinberg Figural Iron Hairpin Table Lamp 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Troy, MI
Rare table lamp designed by Frederic Weinberg circa 1950s Cubist female figure in plaster with black finish, framed in an iron hairpin base.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Giacometti Style Figural Gesso Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
A hand-sculpted figural gesso table lamp created in the style of the Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti and manufactured by Austin Products. The lamp is complete with an elegant handc...
String, Plaster
Frederick Weinberg Sculptural Figure Table Lamp in Matte Black, 1950's
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool black sculptural small table lamp by Frederick Weinberg for FAIP, 1950's Professionally restored and rewired. Shade not included.
Plaster
Midcentury Chinoiserie Dragon Table Lamp Attributed to Royal Worcester
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, chinoiserie, plaster, table lamp depicting a dragon figure winding up it's faux marble textured stem, resting on it's lace textured, orb base.
Plaster
PLASTER FIGURAL FLOOR LAMP AFTER GIACOMETTI
Located in Essex, MA
Plaster figural floor lamp after Diego Giacometti's 'Tete de Femme" sculpture, designed, circa 1935, in collaboration with Jean-Michel Frank.
Plaster
Pair of Figural Plaster Lamps after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank, Sirmos
Located in Waltham, MA
Pair of figural lamps after the original "Tete de Femme" lamps designed Alberto + Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank.
Linen, Plaster
Large Harlequin Plaster Table Lamp by Marbro c.1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Easton, PA
Large hand painted figural Harlequin plaster lamp made by the Los Angeles firm Marbro c.1950s.
Plaster
Pair of 1950's Plaster Figure Lamps by Frederick Weinberg
Located in Hudson, NY
an outstanding large scale pair of vintage mid-century plaster lamps in abstracted male & female forms by Frederick Weinberg. fantastic form and details. completely rewired with adju...
Plaster
Cubist Plaster Pair Of Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
signed figural plaster lamps
Plaster
Plaster Sphinx Lamp with Shade
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual, finely modeled figural plaster lamp in the form of a mythological Egyptian sphinx, on a rectangular base decorated with Egyptian motifs, on an ebonized square base, with ...
Wood
Two Modernist Figural Lamps by RIMA
By RIMA
Located in Essex, MA
Two modernist figural lamps in brown painted plaster, one of a male musician playing a guitar, the other of a woman gathering a harvest, signed RIMA, NY on the base of each, American...
Metal
Vintage 1950s Plaster Seahorse and Starfish Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic and beautiful example of one of the most sought after chalkware plaster figural lamps from the 1950s, this seahorse lamp has the original dimpled glass panel as well.
Sculptural and Figural Lamps by Leo Middleman
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of male and female figural formed lamps of plaster by Leo Middleman.
Plaster
Pair of Cubist Figure Lamps by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Hudson, NY
an outstanding large scale pair of vintage 1950's plaster lamps in cubist male & female forms by Frederick Weinberg. fantastic form and details. completely rewired with solid brass s...
Plaster
PAIR OF TETE-DE-FEMME PLASTER LAMPS, AFTER GIACOMETTI
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of plaster figural lamps, after Diego Giacometti's 'Tete de Femme" sculpture, designed, circa 1935, in collaboration with Jean-Michel Frank.
Single 1940's Modernist Figural Lamp Signed by Leo Middleman
Located in Finchley, London
A beautiful small black enamel plaster figural lamp, hand sculpted by Leo Middleman Rewired to English standards.
Plaster
Monumental Pair of 1950's Quan Yin Figural Table Lamps
Located in Southfield, MI
Huge pair of cast plaster lamps depicting the asian figure Quan Yin, dating to the 1950's.
Pair of Plaster Ram's Head Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of plaster table lamps, a ram's head figure on a shaped column, after T.H.
Plaster, Paper
Pair of Mid-Century Figural Table Lamps after Giacometti for Jean-Michel Fran
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Mid-Century white painted plaster figural table lamps after Alberto and Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank in original good condition, circa 1950s-1960s.
Brass
Pair of Floor Lamps after Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of white painted plaster figural floor lamps. The top of them is a woman head made after a design by Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank.
Fabric, Plaster
1950s Large Plaster Harlequin Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Plaster harlequin lamp. Harlequin is 34”, above the harlequins hat is another 12”. Lamp needs rewiring.
Plaster
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