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Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Shagreen and Brass 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" clad in gray shagreen with polished brass bases and shades by
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1980s American Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

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Brass

Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Blue Shagreen and Nickel 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases
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1980s American Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

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Nickel

Lamp Table Lighthouse Seagull Cornish Granite, Nautical Sea Rock
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
granite lighthouse lamp made from local stone. Standing on rough hewn rocky base with a removeable seagull
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

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Granite

Cast bronze lighthouse table lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cast bronze lighthouse table lamp with original metal shade. Features pull chain switches and base
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Sculpted Wooden Lamps by Light House
By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of sculpted wood lamps by Light House Lamp and Shade Co., Los Angeles CA. Wood and lacquered
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Sculpted Spiral Wood Lamps by Light House Light and Shade Co.
By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of spiral sculpted ebony wood lamps with brass accents. These vintage lamps were made
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Spiral Wood Table Lamps by Light House Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co. Manufacturer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamps by Light House Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co. Manufacturer: Lighthouse Light & Shade Co. Dimensions 28in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
By Flygsfors
Located in Djurhamn, SE
, and today multicolored art glass is made from crushed glass. This particular table lamp is both
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

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Art Glass

Retro Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
H 16.93 in Dm 4.34 in
Donghia Faro Vintage Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Vintage Murano glass lamp from Donghia with brass hardware, hollow and handblown. Alternating bands
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1980s Italian Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Glass

2 Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps
By Flygsfors
Located in Djurhamn, SE
, and today multicolored art glass is made from crushed glass. Those particular table lamps are both
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

lamp table yewwood racing yachts pair 13" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
LIGHTHOUSE OR BUOY, 13” HIGH Interactive table lamp as the sails can be adjusted Fun table lamp for a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

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Yew

Rare G. Fantinato for Febo Luce 'Faro' Floor Lamp in Steel and Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
G. Fantinato for Febo Luce, 'Faro' floor Lamp, stainless steel, Carrara marble, glass, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps in the shape of Sea Shells, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in London, GB
Highly decorative set of 6 mid-century table lamps in glazed ceramic from Vallauris in the south of
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Alvise Lamp, Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Original Exhibition Incredible large hanging lamp 'Alvise' (Lighthouse) designed by Luigi Massoni
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1960s Italian Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Metal

Alvise Lamp, Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Alvise Lamp, Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Gaetano Missaglia Ceiling Lamp with Lampshades in Lucite Plexiglass 1970s Italy
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp with five lampshades in chromed metal and lucite plexiglass
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Metal

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OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
DESERT BURL SERIES (“OYSTERS”) ILLUMINATED SCULPTURE SCONCES Black nickel and silver plated bronze, LED lights, 2020, 9 x 11 x 2.5 in. The decorative metal plates mount over (2) t...
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2010s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate, Nickel

Retro OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
H 11 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Shagreen Bedside Tables & Side Tables, Cream Color Shagreen & Palm Wood, New
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Decorative shagreen bedside tables or side tables with two drawers. The side tables have palm wood inside the opening. Shagreen is made of stingray, a very beautiful material. They...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen, Palmwood

Shagreen Side Table or Nightstand, Cream Shagreen, France, Three Drawers
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed side table or nightstand with 3 drawers in an antique cream-colored shagreen. All handcrafted. Production time 15-16 weeks plus delivery. Designed in France.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen

Custom Blue Shagreen and Bone Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom made-to-order blue shagreen desk with bone trim. Customization of dimensions and colors is available. The piece shown is in a custom blue color (no longer available) with a pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Custom Blue Shagreen and Bone Desk
Custom Blue Shagreen and Bone Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
Shagreen Chair by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Shagreen Chair by R & Y Augousti
Shagreen Chair by R & Y Augousti
H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Chinoiserie Shagreen Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom Chinoiserie shagreen coffee table. Customization available in different sizes and colors.
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2010s American Chinoiserie Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Wood, Shagreen

Chinoiserie Shagreen Coffee Table
Chinoiserie Shagreen Coffee Table
H 14 in W 48 in D 30 in
Shagreen Mirrored Lamps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of shagreen veneered Art Deco lamps with recessed distressed mirror glass and silvered beading. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Mirror, Wool, Shagreen

Shagreen Mirrored Lamps
Shagreen Mirrored Lamps
H 15 in W 6.25 in D 6.3 in
Tito Agnoli Attr. Vintage Italian bamboo armchairs in pony
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, IT
ransport yourself to the charm of 1950s Italy with a pair of exquisite bamboo armchairs attributed to the legendary Tito Agnoli. These chairs are not mere pieces of furniture; they a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Pair Of Ginger Brown Shagreen Drawer Stands
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and stylish pair of Drawer Stands from Ginger Brown covered in Ivory tone Shagreen. Supported by Minimal open wood stands and having Chrome pulls capped with Shagreen. Metal ...
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20th Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Genuine Gray Shagreen Sideboard
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This is a floor model shagreen sideboard available for immediate purchase. The piece was handmade with genuine shagreen dyed in gray color. Each shagreen skin shows slight tone varia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Genuine Gray Shagreen Sideboard
Genuine Gray Shagreen Sideboard
H 28 in W 42 in D 16 in
DUMBO SQUID by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
DESERT BURL SERIES (“DUMBO SQUID”) NATURAL LIGHT Bronze-cast desert burl, fluorite, polished agate stones, LED lights, cloth-covered cord, 2019-20, 11.5 x 5 x 5 in. Micah Heimlic...
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2010s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Bronze

DUMBO SQUID by Micah Heimlich
DUMBO SQUID by Micah Heimlich
H 5 in W 5 in D 11.5 in
Large Shagreen Starburst Coffee Table With Gilt Feet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A large shagreen starburst coffee table with gilt feet seamlessly merges sophistication with exotic flair. A piece that can be described as ottoman or coffee table, its expansive sur...
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Late 20th Century Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Table Bar Covered with Shagreen
By Andre Groult
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
This is a very special piece A table bar with glasses and bottle Silvered bronze hang.
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1990s Italian Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen

Table Bar Covered with Shagreen
Table Bar Covered with Shagreen
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Custom Rectangular Shagreen Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Custom rectangular shagreen mirror. This mirror is customizable to your specifications with a lead time of 8-10 weeks.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Mahogany, Shagreen

Custom Rectangular Shagreen Mirror
Custom Rectangular Shagreen Mirror
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 2 in
Custom Shagreen Patchwork Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Custom shagreen patchwork nesting tables. Larger table measures approximately: H 19" x D 17" x W 23" Smaller table measures: H 17 3/4" x D 17" x W 20 1/2" Lead Time is 8-10 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Shagreen

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20th Century Australian Aluminium Lighthouse Lamp
Located in Sydney, NSW
A 1950s aluminium lighthouse lamp by White Horse Industries, Blackburn, Victoria.
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1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Vintage French Handmade Wood Lighthouse Floor Lamp circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! Vintage French handmade lighthouse floor lamp circa 1950. The unique appearance
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1950s French Other Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tall Mid-20th Century Cornish Granite Lighthouse Lamp
Located in Manchester, GB
Tall mid-20th century Cornish granite lighthouse lamp. The unworked 'rock' base supports tapering
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Mid-20th Century Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Karl Springer "Lighthouse Lamp" in Sandstone and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Lighthouse Lamp" in sandstone with polished brass shade by Karl Springer, American, 1980s. This is
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

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Sandstone, Brass

Lighthouse Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Lighthouse on base. Wood is faded, but in good condition
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Wood

Lighthouse Lamp
Lighthouse Lamp
H 20.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of "Lighthouse" Lamps by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Italy, circa 1980. A pair of "Lighthouse" table lamps with fresnel lens by Fontana Arte in
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Bronze

"Lighthouse" Lamp Covered in Shagreen by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Lighthouse” table Lamp covered in shagreen with brass shade and base designed by Karl Springer
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Late 20th Century American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Shagreen and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" clad in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass bases and
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1980s American Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Brass

Plaster Lamps by Lighthouse
By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of plaster lamps by Lighthouse and dated 1977. Pattern of tied bundle of bamboo. Plaster
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1970s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Plaster

Plaster Lamps by Lighthouse
Plaster Lamps by Lighthouse
H 23.25 in Dm 13 in
Karl Springer Lighthouse Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic stone form by Karl Springer.
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1970s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Stone

James Evanson 'Lighthouse' Table Lamp, 1980s
By James Evanson
Located in Dallas, TX
This “Lighthouse” table lamp by James Evanson from the 1984 is wired for US outlets and has been
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Maitland-Smith Lighthouse Form Lamps.
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous pair of early Maitland-Smith lighthouse form Shagreen style lamps.
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Late 20th Century Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Lighthouse Table Lamp in Shagreen by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
“Lighthouse” table lamp covered in gray shagreen with brass mushroom shade designed by Karl
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Late 20th Century American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Cornish Serpentine Marble Mid-Century Lighthouse Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A Cornish Serpentine marble table lamp. England, c1960s. A good combination of elegant
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Marble

Lighthouse Glass Table Lamp by Audoux Minet, France, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
rope and thick glass table lamp with handle by French riviera designers Audoux & Minnet European
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1960s French Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Glass, Rope

Tall Hand Painted Whimiscal Nautical Lighthouse Sea Theme Floor Lamp
By Aaron Levy
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
lamp has no shade but they're easy enough to find. This is a whimsical way to beach up your pad.
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1960s North American Art Nouveau Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in Shagreen by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps," brass clad in blue/gray shagreen by Karl Springer
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1980s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Pair of Rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" Clad in Shagreen by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" clad in blue/gray Shagreen with patinad brass bases and
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Rope Table Lamp with Lighthouse Style Glass by Audoux Minnet, France 1960's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Open ended rope table lamp featuring a thick lighthouse style shade. By French Riviera designers
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1960s French Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Gold

Italian Black and Wooden Coemar Cinema Lighthouse, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black and wooden Coemar cinema lighthouse, 1960s Coemar cinema lighthouse, with adjustable
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Custom Copper Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of custom made copper lamps, with octagonal shaped ebonized bases, turned columns and custom
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1960s American British Colonial Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Cornish Marble Stone Table Lamp 'No.2'
Located in London, GB
A Cornish marble stone table lamp. Likely carved in the form of a lighthouse. Cornwall
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Stone

Cornish Marble Stone Table Lamp 'No.2'
Cornish Marble Stone Table Lamp 'No.2'
H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Hand Carved English Cornish Stone Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A cornish stone table lamp. Likely carved in the form of a lighthouse. Cornwall, England, mid
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved English Cornish Stone Table Lamp
Hand Carved English Cornish Stone Table Lamp
H 11.82 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
20th Century Space Age Italian Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Tall mid-20th century floor lamp, made in Italy, in the style of Carlo Nason. We love this lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Ceramic Lamp Base by Jacques Blin, circa 1950s
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Ceramic lamp base with ear handle (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin (1920-1995), an engineer by trade
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Iconic Metal and Acrylic Table Lamp 'Faro' by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and large table lamp ‘Faro’ (Lighthouse) produced by Harvey Guzzini in the 70s. Faro has
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1970s Industrial Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Metal

Robert Evanson Post Modern 1980 Chairs Tables Pair Modernist Memphis
By James Evanson
Located in New York, NY
Milan, Italy in 1986 and 1988. The “Lighthouse” lamps, a 1984 design, received world-wide attention and
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Lighthouse Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cast iron lighthouse table lamp. This lamp is a beautiful rendering of a classic
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Iron

Documented Karl Springer Design Stone Lighthouse Table Lamp, Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Amazing pair of stone, brass and chrome table lamps by Karl Springer. Brass tone top cap. Brass
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1980s Post-Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Stone, Steel

Rare Thick Lighthouse Style Fresnel Table Lamp by Audoux Minet, France, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Audoux Minet, Golfe Juan. Very good vintage condition. European socket and wiring.
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1960s French Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Glass, Rope

Huge Hand Decorated Ellis Pottery Ceramic Lamp Melbourne, 1960s
By Dagmar and Miloslav Kratochvil
Located in Melbourne, AU
lighthouse. Ellis Ceramics was set up in 1953 by Dagma and Miloslav Kratochvil, originally from the
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Earthenware

English Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Heart Lock 1960s
Located in London, GB
seven charms: wishbone, hoover, thimble, shoe, champagne in an ice bucket, lighthouse, horse and
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1960s English Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Lighthouse Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Top stitched leather and brass table lamp in the form of a lighthouse with Baccarat glass.
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1950s French Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Glass Lighthouse Lamps
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Unusual pair of brass and glass lamps.
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1960s North American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Lighthouse Light
Located in Hudson, NY
heavy solid brass light in the shape of a lighthouse - indirect lighting glows through the
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1960s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Metal

Lighthouse Light
Lighthouse Light
H 19.5 in Dm 7 in
1950's Sculpted Wood Table lamps
By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.
Located in Papaikou, HI
A very unusual pair of mid century lamps with a label attached to one from the "Light House Lamp
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Brass

Westinghouse Lighthouse Beacon on "Moon-Landing" Tripod
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Beautiful lighthouse-style beacon. Once graced the top of radio mast, now for domestic
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1950s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Fersnal lens lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Once graced the tip of a radio tower to ward off planes. Lighthouse style, mounted on aluminum base.
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1950s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Fersnal lens lamp
Fersnal lens lamp
H 57 in Dm 14 in
Fersnal lens lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Once graced the tip of a radio tower to ward off planes. Lighthouse style, mounted on aluminum
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1950s American Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Fersnal lens lamp
Fersnal lens lamp
H 41 in Dm 24 in
Vintage 1950s Cornish Single Serpentine Lighthouse Lamp
Located in London, GB
Cornish, circa 1950. An unusual serpentine table lamp with removable glass top and "rock" base.
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1950s English Retro Lighthouse Lamp

Materials

Serpentine

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Retro Lighthouse Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro lighthouse lamp available at 1stDibs. A retro lighthouse lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro lighthouse lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right retro lighthouse lamp, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro lighthouse lamp over the years, but those crafted by Lighthouse Light and Shade Co., Modeline Lamp Co. and Donghia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Lighthouse Lamp?

Prices for a retro lighthouse lamp start at $1,250 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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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