Murano Glass Lamp by Lino Tagliapietra, Italy 1970s
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Hellouw, NL
This sculptural table lamp is designed by renowned Venetian glass artist Lino Tagliapietra and produced on the island of Murano.
Murano Glass
Pair of 1960s Italian Sculptural Frosted Glass Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These gorgeous handblown lamps are in excellent condition and give off a wonderful, soft glow. Most likely Italian and possibly made for Laurel Lamp Company, these are a wonderful ad...
Blown Glass, Glass
Pair of Large Scale Sculptural Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Scale Sculptural Lamps, handmade for the Laurel Company, circa 1960's. They are executed in a patinated bronze finished metal with black enameled metal bases. They are ...
Sold|$1,600
Sculptural metal table lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural metal table lamps with gold and black patinated finish, produced by Laurel Lamp Co.
Sold|$1,800 / set
Sculptural Brass Table Lamps
By Laurel Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural brass tone table lamps designed for Laurel Studios.
Metal
Sold|$750
Sculptural Atomic Table Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural walnut table lamp with matching wood final, brass sprites extending from the collar and unusual white colored metal light switch which rotates in the middle by twisting ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Sculptural Rosewood and Nickel Table Lamps by Maurizio Tempestini
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Westport, CT
Rare pair of sculptural nickel and rosewood table lamps designed by Maurizio Tempestini for The Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1960s.
Nickel
Sculptural Murano Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural clear Murano glass lamp.
Glass
John Keal Attributed. Sculptural Trident Table Lamps for Modeline of California
By John Keal, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning pair of sculptural mahogany trident table lamps attributed to John Keal and produced by Modeline circa 1960 having newly refinished frames with new shades and fresh wiring...
Brass, Steel
Sold|$900
Sculptural Brass Table Lamp
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning brass table lamp with great turnings and stylish lamp. The lamp through the years has gained a truly magnificent patina. shade not included.
Sold|$1,800
Sculptural Austrian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with handle to pivot shade
Brass
Sold|$3,000
Sculptural Oak Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak table lamp in the style of mid-century designer, Yasha Heifetz. The lamp features a hand carved oak base with new white linen shade that attaches to the top of it's brass harp. T...
Oak
Sold|$2,640
Sculptural Travertine Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable travertine table lamp carved of a solid piece of travertine and measuring 4” thick. USA, 1970s.
Travertine
Antique Three Graces after Canova Bronze Scupture Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French Empire revival patinated bronze sculptural table lamp of The Three Graces, after Canova and dating from the late 19th century.
Bronze
Sold|$1,250
Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from a piece of natural driftwood, this table lamp has the feeling of an abstract sculpture. The stem is wrapped in rush twine, and the original shade is surmounted by a natura...
Art Deco Frankart L210 Nude Bronze & Craqueleur White Glass Shade Table Lamp
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Frankart L210 Art Deco nude sculptural table lamp in bronze, crafted in the United States circa 1935, is a quintessential example of the sleek, sensual aesthetic of the...
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Sculptural Metal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic sleek pair of lamps.
Pair of Sculptural Wooden Lamps by The Laurel Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Wooden Lamps, designed for The Laurel Company, American, circa 1950's.
Brass
Sold|$4,800 / set
Pair of Bronze Sculptural Laurel Lamps
By Harry Balmer, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of bronze sculptural Laurel lamps. In good vintage condition with wear due to age and use. Original wiring, circa 1960s. Dimensions: 12" diameter x 39" tall top of socket 55.5"...
Bronze
Sold|$12,723
Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Pied de lampe dans le goût de Clément Rousseau en chêne vieiili, laiton massif oxydé, parchemin, ébène de Makassar et filets d'ivoire. Il repose sur quatre sabots en laiton massif. L...
Bronze
Sold|$12,723
Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Pied de lampe dans le goût de Clément Rousseau en chêne vieiili, laiton massif oxydé, parchemin et ébène de Ceylan. Il repose sur quatre sabots en laiton massif. Le fût de section ca...
Bronze
Sold|$12,723
Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Pied de lampe dans le goût de Clément Rousseau en chêne vieiili, laiton massif oxydé, parchemin, palissandre de Rio et ébène de Makassar. Il repose sur quatre sabots en laiton massif...
Bronze
Pair of Nickel Silver Tall Vintage Sculptural Rembrandt Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
These interesting tall ball column lamps that are nickel silvered and restored have half curly cue circles on top of the bases. The mid century saucer on top is 5.85" Diameter. They...
Nickel
Pair of Sculptural Walnut Tall Lamps Mid-century Danish Modern
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of extra large sculptural walnut lamps. These lamps have amazing presence due to their large size-38.5"t and are extremely well crafted.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
1950s Sculptural Modernist Table Lamp
By Raymor, Yasha Heifetz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s Sculptural modernist table lamp. This lamp retains the original shade.
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Sculptural Cast Aluminum Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural aluminum table lamps.
Aluminum
Sold|$1,250
Sculptural bronze table / desk lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze table / desk lamp.
Mauri Almari Pair of “K 11-21” Brass Table Lamps for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of elegant, sculptural table lamps are distinctive pieces exemplifying Finnish designer, Mauri Almari’s artistic design language.
Brass
Sold|$3,600
Sculptural Cast Aluminum Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural aluminum table lamps. Priced per Pair
Aluminum
Monumental Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monumental sculptural driftwood table lamp with cylindrical shade, American 1950's
Sold|$5,500
Sculptural Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sculptural wrought iron table lamp with artist paper shade with stitching detail.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,200
1960s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s sculptural ceramic table lamp, newly rewired and ready to use.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,600
Sculptural Painted Metal Table Lamp
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Interesting sculptural painted metal table lamp, made by Contemporary Liting (sic), Inc., circa 1965.
Metal
Sold|$2,500
Sculptural Blue Glass Table Lamp
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sculptural blue glass table lamp on a wood base with custom linen shade, Sweden 1950's
Sold|$2,250
Single sculptural "tubes" table lamp
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural copper tube table lamp featuring shades composed of translucent mineral samples suspended in amber color glass.
Copper
Sold|$936
Sculptural Stone Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive sculptural stone table lamp. The table lamp consists of a stone sculpture depicting two partial faces breaking free from the stone mounted on a black marble base.
Stone
Fantastic Brutalist Nail Sculptural Lucite Laurel Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic brutalist style nail sculpture lucite lamp made by the Laurel lamp co. This lamp is 35"t in total including the harp and finial.
Lucite
Sculptural Italian Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural ceramic table lamp. Italy, circa 1960. Features a smooth ceramic body in a mottled neutral finish on a round brass base.
Sculptural Alabaster & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sculptural alabaster and brass table lamp circa early 1970's.
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$1,001
Sculptural chrome Italian table lamp
Located in BE
This Italian table lamp from the 1970s features a striking chrome base built from stacked square plates, giving it a sculptural and timeless look.
Chrome
Sold|$900
Chunky Sculptural Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Lucite lamp with custom shade. Each horizontal piece is moveable. Lucite finial. Base with moving parts is 13 x 13.
Lucite
Sculptural Modernist Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table Lamp
Sold|$1,800
Custom Sculptural Wood Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood table lamp with brass rod and custom linen shade.
Rewired.
Brass
Sold|$1,829
Metal Sculptural Midcentury Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A wildly stylish and unique midcentury table lamp. England, circa 1960s. Sourced in England but likely French or Italian. Reminders of Alberto Giacometti in its style. Th...
Metal
Sold|$2,041
Sculptural Alabaster Pyramid Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An alabaster pyramid shaped lamp, with a diffused light and rewired with cream silk flex. PAT tested with new UK plug. Period: Circa 1970's Material: Alabaster Dimension...
Alabaster
Sold|$650
Sculptural Spce Age Table Lamp
Located in Amarillo, TX
Fantastic, futuristic cluster globe lamp with five chrome cylinders enclosing bulb sockets, mounted on square tubular arms. Great large scale. Pictured with 4" clear globe bulbs, ca...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold|$1,100
French Sculptural Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid block of acrylic with conical cut-outs Shade not included.
Acrylic
Sold|$2,500
Pair Sculptural Moderne Table lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-349 sculptured base with 3 painted brass candlesticks and 3 sockets with original top and bottom pierced metal light shield
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Westport, CT
A phenomenal pair of sculptural walnut and brass table lamps designed and manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company circa 1950's.
Brass
Sold|$6,800 / set
Pair of Sculptural Modernist Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural modernist table lamps. Sculptural mahogany forms with patinated bronze details and base.
Mahogany
Sold|$1,200
Sculptural lucite and nickel table lamp
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural lucite and nickel table lamp.
Nickel
Sold|$475
1950's Sculptural Equine Table Lamp.
Located in New York, NY
1950's Sculptural Equine Table Lamp. Shade not included.
Ceramic, Wood
Sold|$2,000 / item
Sculptural Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking sculptural ceramic table lamp with brass details.
Brass
Sold|$1,380
Sculptural Limestone Table Lamp France 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Huge sculptural limestone table lamp from the seventies, South of France.
Limestone
Sold|$2,356
Sculptural Banci "Sweet Corn" table lamp
By Banci
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural "Sweet corn" Banci of Florence table lamp Original label
Stone, Brass, Iron
Sold|$1,200
Pair of Sculptural lucite table lamps
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of lucite table lamps in thick sculptural form, shades not included
Lucite
Pair of Sculptural Lacquered Table Lamps
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sculptural lacquered table lamps in the manner of Brancusi, American 1970's
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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