$699Sale Price|51% Off
H 33 in W 27 in D 7 in
Vintage 1930s Aluminum Industrial Machine Age Sailboat Lamp by Bunting Electric
By Bunting Electric Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
, Bunting Electric. The heater has been professionally modified to be used as a lamp complete with two
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Sailboat Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s English nickel-plated sailboat table lamp with an interior light. Measurements
Silver Plate
Brutalist Sailboat Ship Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful 1960s Brutalist sail boat-shaped table lamp. Measures: Height 78 cm. Width 53 cm
Metal
$2,806 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Brass and Opaline "Sailboat" Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
, sailboat-inspired design. Each lamp features a slender brass rod mast, resting on a clear glass base shaped
Brass
$2,995 / set
H 23.75 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Pair of Iron Table Lamps with Anchors and Sailboats on Rectangular Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of iron vintage table lamps from the mid 20th century, depicting anchors and sailboats
Iron
Pair of Italian Marquetry Nautical Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s French marquetry lamps with marquetry sailboats. Measurements: Height of
Wood
Rare Large Daum France Crystal 1960s Sail Boat Table Lamp Mid Century
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A striking and rare 1960s large sailboat table lamp by French crystal maker, Daum. It has the
Crystal, Chrome
Art Deco Yacht or Sailboat Desk Lamp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco yacht lamp in chrome with milk glass sphere shade, all in excellent condition all over
Unavailable
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Machine Age Art Deco Aluminum Sailboat / Yacht Night Light / Mood Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Aluminum Sailboat Night Light / Mood Lamp Table Lamp Boat Ship
Enamel, Aluminum
Daum Crystal Sailboat Lamp, 1960's, France
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A large sailboat lamp manufactured by Daum, France in the 1960's. Crystal glass base with a
Crystal
1960's Daum Crystal Sailboat Lamp
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A large sailboat lamp manufactured by Daum, France in the 1960's. Crystal glass base with a
Glass
Sailboat Lamp with Two Lampshades in Brass and Wood, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sailboat lamp in wood and gilt brass structure with curved shapes. Round wood base on which a gilt
Brass
Vintage Coastal Brass Sailboat on Lucite Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Coastal table lamp. Beautiful brass sailboat sailing on a Lucite plinth. Acquired from a
Brass
Crystal Sailboat Table Lamp Sculpture by Daum France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Large crystal sailboat table lamp sculpture by Daum, France, circa 1960s. Etched signature reads
Crystal
Sold
H 15.95 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
1950s DAUM France Crystal Glass & Sailboat Signed Table Lamp inc Original Shade
By Daum
Located in London, England
A beautiful and rare DAUM from France sailboat table lamp including its original linen shade in the
Crystal, Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 27.96 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Sailboat Shaped Table Light by Daum, Signed and Labelled, France, 1950s
By Daum
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Tasteful table light of crystal glass by Daum from France. This lamp comes with the original
Crystal, Metal
Chic Pair of French Porcelain Table Lamps with Sculptural Shades 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of artisan "sailboat" table lamps in fine porcelain with custom silk shades, hand-painted gold
Gold, Brass
Salmon Pink Ceramic Sailboat TV Accent Lamp with Chrome Sails
Located in Van Nuys, CA
TV lamps are a particularly iconic type of vintage home decor. Manufacturer of the 1950s and early
Ceramic
Chrome Sailboat Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish American Art Deco table lamp will make the perfect piece for you lake house, cabin or
Chrome
1940s Chromed Metal Sailboat Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
A 1940s lamp comprised of 2 chromed metal sailboats on a similar scrolled plinth.
Chrome
Mid Century Chrome and Steel Yacht Sailboat Table Lamp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
1940s/1950s Chrome and steel yacht or sailboard table lamp. This huge sailboard lamp made in the
Chrome, Steel
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$13,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chairs for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chairs for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of two The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a la...
Velvet, Foam
$1,400 / set
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Adjustable Mid-Century Italian Brass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a striking pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, meticulously crafted from high-quality brass to infuse elegance and modern style into any space. These...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$17,900 / set
H 26.75 in W 21.35 in D 29.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s. Stamped "Made in Italy". Seat height: 12.65”
Iron
$6,431
H 20.08 in Dm 25.99 in
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...
Metal, Steel
$6,138
H 6.5 in Dm 23.6 in
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany...
Metal, Brass
$2,619Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 16.93 in
Swedish Rose Shade Swan Neck Art Deco Style Lamps, 1960s
By Markslöjd, Ateljé Lyktan, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of sculptural modern table lamps produced by Markslöjd in Sweden in the 1960s. Tiers of solid beech wood shaped like a swan neck placed on a solid circular base on four feet. Or...
Brass
$10,801 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole pair of chairs, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Dims: H 73cm D 88cm W 80cm SH 40/41cm
Alpaca
Rewire Custom Star and Moon Sconces
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Star and Moon accents. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by Rewire Gallery. You may choice any combination of s...
Brass
$2,643
H 25.6 in Dm 19.69 in
Iconic "Taccia" Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. It has been gently displayed only in a showroom window for a short period,...
Metal, Aluminum
$4,384
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
$1,700 / item
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Table Lamp, light blue, hand built ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Azure Icefall Glaze The glaze envelops the lamp in layers of cool, crystalline blues and silvery undertones, evoking the tranquil depth of arctic ice illuminated by soft light. V...
Ceramic
Brazilian Modernist Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil 1950s
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Brazilian mid-century design is considered the pinnacle of 20th-century furniture, celebrated for its bold forms, masterful craftsmanship, and use of luxurious materials. This rare G...
Wood, Fabric
$23,628 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
70 S roche bobois bed with bed tables
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
Ensemble de lit roche bobois année 70 , comprenant le double lit , les tables de lit ,ainsi que les repose verre en inox modele tres rare et de tres bonne qualité tout en nubuck
Metal
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.
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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.
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