$1,157Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in Dm 20 in
French Table Lamp, 1940s with Cut Glass Base and Red Silk Shade
Located in Vienna, Austria
Charming small table lamp with a base formed through cut glass and brass montage elements. A cone
Cut Glass
$481
H 15.75 in Dm 3.55 in
1950s Val St Lambert Ruby Red & Clear Cut Glass Crystal Table Lamp Signed 21/100
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
-cut crystal glass. The base showcases a striking design with a combination of ruby red and clear cut
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Rubi Red Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French etched glass lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade
Cut Glass
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 13 in
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut
Crystal, Bronze
Lamps in Cut Glass from 1900, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamps in cut glass from 1900. Pair of red and transparent cut glass lamps in the shape of vases
Cut Glass
$1,581Sale Price|64% Off
H 64.97 in Dm 22.05 in
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Floor Lamp with Red Velvet Shade
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
detailed metal work and three E27 Light sockets. The original red velvet shade is also decorated with cut
Brass
$1,500 / set
H 13.5 in
Pair of American Victorian Style Red and Clear Cut Crystal and Glass Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian luster style table lamps with cut crystal open top upper shades with red
Crystal
Pair of 19th Century Bohemian Crystal Red Cranberry Glass Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Bohemian overlay facet cut lead crystal glass antique vase lamps of shaped form with
Cut Glass
$11,689 / set
H 54 in Dm 21 in
French Cranberry Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted 19th Century Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of French 19th century cut cranberry glass lamps with gilt metal detailing and plinth
Glass
$2,169
H 19.69 in Dm 7.49 in
Italian Venetian Blown Murano Glass, handcrafted, Table Lamp red and multicolor
Located in Villaverla, IT
Unique Italian Venetian Blown Murano Glass, handcrafted, Table Lamp, composed by multi colors
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$2,169
H 15.75 in Dm 7.87 in
Elegant Venetian Egg Lamp Murano Glass Vibrant Red Dark Metal Base 1990s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Venetian Egg Lamp Murano Glass Vibrant Red Dark Metal Base 1990s Italy. A remarkable
Chrome
Red Outlines Cut Floor Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Outlines Cut Floor Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20.4 x H 156.7 cm. Materials: Powder
Metal
Murano glass table lamp in vibrant orange signed Cenedese 1970s Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian orange table lamp in blown Murano glass signed Cenedese, 1970s. This is a majestic orange
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$1,750 / set
H 25 in Dm 10 in
California Craftsman Iron Ornate Sconces Pendant Lamps with Ruby Red Glass, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of ornate wrought iron garden/patio sconces. 6 sided with original ruby red wavy glass
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
19th-Early 20th Century Red Cut to Clear Glass Lamp on Bronze Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-early 20th century red cut to clear glass lamp on bronze base. New wiring.
Bronze
Sold
H 28 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Red Cut to Clear Glass Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Red Cut to Clear Czech Glass Table Lamps with Glass Finials - a
Brass
Sold
H 15.36 in W 5.71 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Lucite Table Lamps Red Crystal Gilt, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptional and stylish pair of midcentury Italian Murano glass electric table lamps, circa
Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Lucite
Sold
H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Coral red Table lamp with glass cut base with brass strcuture , french 1980s
By Romeo Paris
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional table lamp in red Natural Coral mounted on a LUCITE plexiglass support, high quality
Coral
Sold
H 22.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Art Nouveau Galle School Cameo Cut Back Glass Mushroom Shade Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Nouveau Cameo Cut Back Glass Mushroom Shade Table Lamp in the Manner of Galle 20thC Measures
Art Glass
Sold
H 14 in Dm 5.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Glass Overlay Red-Cut-to-Clear Kerosene Lamps, Electrified
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in Quechee, VT
This pair of overlay cut-glass kerosene lamps are handblown in the desirable red color and hand-cut
Marble, Brass
Pair of Modern Hand-Cut Red Glass Columned Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern hand cut clear columned glass table lamps. Indian, modern. Please note: These
Cut Glass
Large 19th Century Red Glass Lamp
Located in London, GB
A tall 19th century lamp base of faceted mallet shape in deep ruby-red glass mounted with patinated
Bronze
An extraordinary pair of Russian ruby red urn lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Russian ruby red molded and heavily cut glass urn lamps. Two tone clear over red color
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$461
H 17.72 in Dm 3.94 in
1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert Clear Crystal Hand Blown Glass "Swan" Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
Val Saint Lambert, clear crystal hand blown "Swan" glass, lamp base. The lamp was made in the 1950s in Belgium. The lamp is fitted with a chrome mounted bulb socket and bears the...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Stylized Cat Lamp - France - 1970s
By Andre Cazenave, Atelier A
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Sculptural table lamp in fiberglass, depicting a stylized cat with pure and rounded lines. French work from the 1970s, in the spirit of Atelier A, André Cazenave, and mid-century mod...
Fiberglass
$3,200 / set
H 17.25 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880. The design features shaped panels, each depicti...
Delft
On Hold|$11,812 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
$5,500
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...
Metal
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
Brass
$398
H 15.95 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
1950s Belgium Val St Lambert Purple & Clear Crystal Glass Geometric Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert purple and clear crystal glass table lamp with a tapering geometric form. The lamp is fitted with a chrome mounted bayonet bulb socket. Handblown in ...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
$7,800Sale Price|35% Off
H 12.25 in Dm 5 in
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Iris Vase Hayashi School
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the golden age of the Meiji period, delicately worked in fine silver wire and attributed to the celebrated master Hayashi Kodenji. ...
Enamel
Pair of Malachite Obelisks, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Carved from high-quality natural malachite, these pieces stand out for their striking shades of green and hypnotic veined patterns, each obelisk being completely unique. Inspired by...
Malachite
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
By Pierre-Paul Montagnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne. This cabinet is a masterpiece of French cabinet-making designed by Pierre-Paul Montagnac....
Metal
1924 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Bowl Lotus Pate de Verre Glass
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Lotus" made in white, green and blue pate de verre glass by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition - some air bubbles as usual in this model Exc...
Blown Glass
$598
H 20.87 in W 4.73 in D 3.75 in
1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert Green & Clear Crystal Glass Tapering Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert green and clear crystal glass table lamp featuring a turned tapering form. The lamp is fitted with a polished brass mounted socket with an on/off swit...
Crystal, Brass
$5,395
H 42 in W 19.75 in D 21 in
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 Mid Century Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet This cabinet measures: 19.75 wide x 21 deep x 42 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Metal
1890 Emile Gallé Cristallerie Enamel Yellow Glass Vase Flowers Butterfly
By Émile Gallé
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bottle Decanter made in yellow amber glass enameled with flowers and a butterfly by Emile Gallé in the 1890s. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional enamel. He...
Enamel
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.
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