Sculptural Art Deco Wooden Table Lamp, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An early 20th century wooden table lamp made in beech. Crafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. Beautiful shape that complements the overall impression of this Art Deco table lamp....
Wood, Beech
Sold|$2,450 / set
Sensational Organic Pair of Knotty Sculptural Wood Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super cool organic modern pair of table lamps having impressive natural knotty rustic wood bases. No shades. 23 inches H to top of socket.
Wood
Minimal Table Lamp Sculptural 1970s Italian Design Brass Marble
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant table lamp sculpture 1970 Italian design, made of travertine marble and brass parts, Brutalist and minimal design. unique design and outstanding of its kind.
Travertine, Brass
French 1970's Totemic Sculptural Stainless Steel Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A French c1970 table lamp of stainless steel with a sharply slanted lucite top where the light is diffused from. Very atmospheric. Light as sculpture.
Stainless Steel
1950s Dual Shade Green Sculptural Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite table or desk lamp in the manner of Jean Royère circa 1950s Loop design tubular metal base in vivid green with center brass orb finials Supporting two conical shades pois...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Zig Zag Sculptural Danish Teak Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of uniquely designed 'zig zag' teak table lamps from the Danish Mid-Century Modern era. Amazing craftsmanship throughout, featuring sculpted geometric solid teak base's with con...
Teak
Sculptural Glass Table Lamp by Olle Alberius for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Long Island City, NY
A single crystal table lamp with an organic design reminiscent of melting ice. Dimensions including the shade it is pictured with are 20" high x 9 1/4" deep x 14" wide.
Crystal
Michel Jaubert Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France
By Michel Jaubert
Located in Brussels, BE
Michel Jaubert organic form bronze table lamp, circa 1975, France. Polished bronze, new ivory fabric shade, blackered wood base. One E27 bulb of 60 W. All purchases are covered by...
Bronze
Philippe Jean Plexi and Steel Sculptural French Table Lamp
By Philippe Jean
Located in Chicago, IL
Light sculpture, table lamp by french designer Philippe Jean. Philippe Jean exhibited at Galerie Xiane et Eric Germain in Paris in the 70's. Made of bars of matte stainless steel w...
Pair of Modernist Sculptural Chrome - Oak & Walnut Table Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
Astonishing pair of mid-century table lamps after Jansen. Oak and walnut frame refinished in a natural walnut tone with a satin finish allows for the beautiful grain to show. Shades ...
Chrome
Michel Jaubert Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1975, France
By Michel Jaubert
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Michel Jaubert organic form bronze table lamp, circa 1975, France. Polished bronze, new ivory fabric shade, blackered wood base. Stamped M. Jaubert on the bronze. One E2...
Bronze
Sculptural Kinetic table lamp by Giovanni Banci, Italy, 1960s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare light sculpture by Giovanni Banci for Bank Firenze, Italy, 1960s. Stunning kinetic design composed of two chromed steel prisms which form a perfect cube together. The prisms hav...
Chrome
Italian Modern Sculptural Cocoon Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully sculptural pendant lamp from the mid-20th century, this piece showcases a softly contoured "cocoon" form rendered in fine, textured material. Its gently ribbed shade cr...
Metal
Monumental Sculptural C. Jere Mirrored Obelisk & Orb Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental statement lamp having mirrored triangular obelisk signed C Jere on the bottom. The lamp is triangular in form with a large glass ball globe top, circa 1970s Art Deco Reviv...
Glass, Mirror
Sculptural Gillt Bonze, Table Lamp by Mathias for Fondica
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is signed on the base. This lamp comes from France, and was Created is the 1980's. This is one of the Bests Model Created by Fondica. The Shade will be sent in a crated Box.
Bronze
Albert Tormos Sculptural Figurative French Carved Stone Table Lamp
By Albert Tormos
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved French volcanic Luberon limestone or tuff stone lamp with a Minimalist beton-brut architectural bearing a figurative face reminiscent of archaic faces. By Vallauris arti...
Limestone
Sculptural Gilt Metal on Travertine Peacock Table Lamp or Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly eye-catching, unusual gilt metal table or floor lamp, fashioned in the shape of a Peacock. Designed in the style of Maison Jansen and produced circa 1970s in Belgium. The Pea...
Travertine, Brass
Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp, Italy, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural plaster table lamp, Italy, 21st century.
Metal
A pair of Mid Century Sculptural White Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of table lamps in white plaster with sculptural organic forms.
Ceramic
Danish Modern Solid Teak Sculptural Bulbous Desk or Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single solid teak table lamp, Bulbous sculptural base, rewired and refinished great condition with new lamp shade.
Teak
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural ceramic table lamps which have a super high gloss gun metal grey auto body finish .
Ceramic
Set of 3 Sculptural Lucite Table lamps by Les Prismatiques
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 3 sculptural lucite table lamps with white shades by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's (signed "Les Prismatiques")
Louis Drimmer, France, Two Large Sculptural Chrome Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Louis Drimmer, France. Two large sculptural chrome table lamps. 1980s. Measures: 56 x 18 cm (ex socket).
Chrome
Esa Fedrigolli 1970 Italian Mid Century Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s sculptural bronze table lamp by faved Italian artist, Esa Fedrigolli.
Brass, Bronze
Sculptural Space Age 'Poliedra' Lamp by Felice Ragazzo for Harvey Guzzini
By Felice Ragazzo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Hellouw, NL
For example, gigantic chandeliers are known because you can combine and vary endlessly with this shape. Although the lamp we show here is a floor lamp, it can just as well serve as a...
Brass
Mathias Signed Sculptural Gilt Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1990, France
By Mathias Fondica
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice sculptural Mathias signed table lamp for Fondica, circa 1990, France.
Bronze
Sculptural Brutalist Brass Table Lamp by Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brutalist Tempestini table lamp composed of a hammered and polished brass frame on walnut base.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp with Sculptural Tripod Base
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century Modern teak table lamp featuring a sculptural tripod base. The double shade's outer layer is made of raffia while the inner shade has pressed leaves.
Raffia, Teak
Mid-century Sculptural Sea Urchin Table Lamp after C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lovely Mid-Century Modern sculptural sea urchin table lamp made in the manner of C.
Copper
Sold|$3,500
Pair of Sculptural Brass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Brass Lamps, probably French, circa 1950's.
They have a sculptural form and retain their original mottled patina to the brass. They measure 31.25" height to...
Brass
A pair Sculptural Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair Sculptural Porcelain Lamps
Sold|$3,800
Pair Unusual Sculptural Wooden Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Unusual Sculptural Wooden Lamps
Sold|$1,250
DANISH DESIGNED SCULPTURAL STEEL LAMP
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
DANISH DESIGNED SCULPTURAL STEEL LAMP
Steel
Sold|$3,875
Pair Sculptural Marble Urn Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Sculptural Marble Urn Lamps
A pair Sculptural Lucite Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair Sculptural Lucite Lamps
A Pair Sculptural Chrome Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair Sculptural Chrome Lamps
Sold|$1,800
SCULPTURAL SINGLE ALABASTER PINK LAMP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
UNIQUE SCULPTURAL ALABASTER PINK LAMP.
Alabaster
Sold|$5,700
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Organic Modern Sculptural Latticework Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps were realized in the United States circa 1960.
Ceramic
Sold|$3,271 / set
Set of 2 sculptural brass table lamps – Italy, 1960s/70s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of brass table made in Italy during the 1960s–1970s. Each lamp features a sculptural polished brass base with a refined, twisting design and a light fabric lampshade tha...
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps, American, circa 1950's. They would be perfect in a beach house, or an interior with a nautical theme, or anywhere you need some organic sculptural...
Driftwood
Sold|$1,600
Tall Sculptural Limed Oak Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall Sculptural Limed Oak Lamp, American, circa 1950's.
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Sculptural Driftwood Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Driftwood Lamps, American, circa 1950s. The larger lamp measures 41"H (to the top of the shade) x 27"W x 21"D, and is priced at $1200. The smaller lamp has been SOLD.
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Pair of Sculptural Brass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural brass lamps. Price reduced / Net price $5,500
Sold|$1,684
1970s Carved Limestone Sculptural Lamp
By Albert Tormos
Located in London, GB
A carved limestone sculptural lamp, of abstract form France, circa 1970.
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: Pair of Sculptural Driftwood Lamps, American, circa 1950's. They would be perfect in a beach house, or an interior with a nautical theme, or anywhere you need some organ...
Brass
Sold|$1,850
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps, American, circa 1970's. The lamps measure 25.25 inches to the top of the shades, and 11.5 inches to the top of the lucite bases.
Lucite
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Sculptural Feather Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of sculptural feather motif lamps on lucite bases, newly re-wired. Shades sold seperately.
Sold|$1,100
PAIR OF SCULPTURAL CERAMIC LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of sculptural ceramic lamps in a beautiful dove grey finish. The lamp bodies have been mounted on thick lucite bases and are newly rewired with double clusters and silk ra...
Sold|$969
vintage and sculptural lamp - 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Pretty animal lamp from the 1950s in its used condition. Lots of charm and character for this stylish lamp. In addition to illuminating, this lamp offers a sculptural side which will...
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Italian 1960s Brass Sculptural Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Very well designed heavy brass sculptural lamp. Measures: 29"H (to top of finial). Shade not included.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Graceful Italian Sculptural Metal Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Graceful Italian sculptural metal lamps with resembling leaves from an orchid plant. Has original shade and wiring.
Sold|$2,000
Large sculptural patinated brass lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sculptural patinated brass lamp by Stiffel with custom black (outside) / gold (inside) 18 in. diameter drum shade.
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Sculptural Wood Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Wood Lamps, designed for the Laurel Company, circa 1960's. They measure an impressive 44.5" height to the top of the shades, 26" height to the top of the lamp base...
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Lamps, American, circa 1970's. The price noted in this listing is for the pair of lamps and shades. The lamps measure 36.25 inches to the top of the shades,...
Lucite
Sold|$1,600
Sculptural Brass and Nickel Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural polished brass and nickel lamps, American, circa 1950s. They measure 29" H x 14" W, and are priced at $1600 for the pair.
Brass, Nickel
Sculptural Travertine and Brass Table Lamp with Textured Tassel Shades
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful table lamps combining a solid travertine block base with a warm, sculptural presence and a brass column supporting an exceptional hand-crafted shade.
Travertine, Brass
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.
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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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