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Serpentine Table Lamps

Cornish Serpentine Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Nautical Style, 1930s
Cornish Serpentine Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Nautical Style, 1930s

Cornish Serpentine Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Nautical Style, 1930s

Located in London, GB

These table lamps are iconic Cornish antiques. Hand carved from the local Serpentine stone near The

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Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Serpentine, Crystal Table Lamp
Serpentine, Crystal Table Lamp

Serpentine, Crystal Table Lamp

$3,500

H 28.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Serpentine, Crystal Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A c. 1940, Continental, organic-form, solid crystal table lamp with intertwining extrusions

Category

Vintage 1940s European Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in White Satin
'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in White Satin

'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in White Satin

$1,250

H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in White Satin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary hand-forged 'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp by Matthew Sidow. A nod to French

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in Black Satin
'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in Black Satin

'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in Black Satin

$1,775

H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp in Black Satin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary hand-forged 'Serpentine' Pyramid Table Lamp by Matthew Sidow. A nod to French

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Citron Porcelain Table Lamps with Serpentine Detail
Citron Porcelain Table Lamps with Serpentine Detail

Citron Porcelain Table Lamps with Serpentine Detail

Located in North Miami, FL

rewired, silk cable. Yellow lamp base is 19.25" H.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp
French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp

French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp

$6,200

H 20 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp

Located in New York, NY

French brass serpentine column lamp. Napoleon III brass and brass alloy twisted column lamp

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cornish Serpentine Marble Lighthouse Table Lamp with Bakelite Fitting
Vintage Cornish Serpentine Marble Lighthouse Table Lamp with Bakelite Fitting

Vintage Cornish Serpentine Marble Lighthouse Table Lamp with Bakelite Fitting

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Cornish Serpentine marble lighthouse table

Category

20th Century English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps

Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern bronze looking Japanese design Serpentine Dragon Koi Fish table lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps

Pair of 1950s Stylized Japanese Design Dragon Serpentine Koi Fish Table Lamps

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Pair of Mid-Century Modern bronze looking Japanese design Serpentine Dragon Koi Fish table lamps in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Neoclassic Maitland-Smith Porcelain Lamp Serpentine Lion Heads
Late 20th Century Neoclassic Maitland-Smith Porcelain Lamp Serpentine Lion Heads

Late 20th Century Neoclassic Maitland-Smith Porcelain Lamp Serpentine Lion Heads

By Maitland Smith

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Neoclassic Maitland-Smith porcelain lamp with serpentine style lion head details

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Snake Skin & Brass Accent Table Lamp In the Manner of Gabriella Crespi
Snake Skin & Brass Accent Table Lamp In the Manner of Gabriella Crespi

Snake Skin & Brass Accent Table Lamp In the Manner of Gabriella Crespi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage In the Manner of Gabriella Crespi Snake Skin lamp in the manner of Gabriella Crespi

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

Rope and Marine Green Glass Ball Table Lamp Att. Audoux Minnet, France 1960s
Rope and Marine Green Glass Ball Table Lamp Att. Audoux Minnet, France 1960s

Rope and Marine Green Glass Ball Table Lamp Att. Audoux Minnet, France 1960s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in New York, NY

Serpentine rope table lamp with marine green glass ball in the center. Most likely by French iconic

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

PAiR OF ANTIQUE RESTORED SERPENTINE FRONTED FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP TABLES
PAiR OF ANTIQUE RESTORED SERPENTINE FRONTED FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP TABLES

PAiR OF ANTIQUE RESTORED SERPENTINE FRONTED FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP TABLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pair of fully restored, Flamed Mahogany, Serpentine fronted bedside or side tables Please note the

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

Vintage Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely serpentine fronted, flamed Mahogany Chest of drawers

Category

20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

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Pair of Very Large Italian Murano Serpentine Glass Table Lamps, 1955
Pair of Very Large Italian Murano Serpentine Glass Table Lamps, 1955

Pair of Very Large Italian Murano Serpentine Glass Table Lamps, 1955

Located in Drottningholm, SE

Pair of very large Italian Murano serpentine glass table lamps, 1955. A beautiful pair of very

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Studio Job, "Detour - Table Lamp"
Studio Job, "Detour - Table Lamp"

Studio Job, "Detour - Table Lamp"

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Studio Job, "Detour - Table Lamp"

By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)

Located in Geneva, CH

Detour is a series of objects inspired by roadwork iconography. The series is co-edited by StonetouCH, a Geneva-based design editor working almost exclusively with Swiss stones. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine, Marble, Bronze

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Serpentine Lamp Side Table
CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Serpentine Lamp Side Table

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Serpentine Lamp Side Table

By Century Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Italian Provincial style lamp table by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Side Tables

Materials

Brass

XL Serpentine Table Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970s
XL Serpentine Table Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970s

XL Serpentine Table Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970s

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful serpentine table lamp from the 70s. This stylish serpentine lamp base on walnut wood

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Serpente Table Lamps by Martinelli Luce
Serpente Table Lamps by Martinelli Luce

Serpente Table Lamps by Martinelli Luce

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H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

Serpente Table Lamps by Martinelli Luce

By Elio Martinelli

Located in Geneva, CH

Two serpentine table lamps by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Acrylic shade, swiveling chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Small Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamp
Small Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamp

Small Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

This table lamp is an iconic Cornish antiques. Hand crafted from the local Serpentine stone near

Category

Vintage 1930s British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine

Serpentine Marble Candlestick Table Lamps
Serpentine Marble Candlestick Table Lamps

Serpentine Marble Candlestick Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of late 19th century English Serpentine marble candlesticks electrified as table lamps

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamp
Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamp

Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamp

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H 22.64 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in

Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

These table lamps are iconic Cornish antiques. Hand crafted from the local Serpentine stone near

Category

Vintage 1930s British Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamps (separate or the pair)
Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamps (separate or the pair)

Cornish Serpentine 1930s Lighthouse Table Lamps (separate or the pair)

Located in London, GB

These table lamps are iconic Cornish antiques. Hand crafted from the local Serpentine stone near

Category

Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine

Cornish Serpentine Marble Mid-Century Lighthouse Table Lamp
Cornish Serpentine Marble Mid-Century Lighthouse Table 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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian 3 Branch Serpentine Lamp
Scandinavian 3 Branch Serpentine Lamp

Scandinavian 3 Branch Serpentine Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual large table lamp, circa 1950. 3 sinewy brass branches twist and curl upwards and

Category

20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Serpentine Cornwall Table Lamp in the Shape of a Lighthouse
Handcrafted Serpentine Cornwall Table Lamp in the Shape of a Lighthouse

Handcrafted Serpentine Cornwall Table Lamp in the Shape of a Lighthouse

Located in London, GB

This lovely one of a kind table lamp designed in the shape of a lighthouse, was crafted by an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Stone

English Serpentine Stone Lighthouse as Lamp, Circa 1880
English Serpentine Stone Lighthouse as Lamp, Circa 1880

English Serpentine Stone Lighthouse as Lamp, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful simple form carved lighthouse on a rocky hill wired as a lamp and fitted with a custom

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

French Serpentine Lamp Table
French Serpentine Lamp Table

French Serpentine Lamp Table

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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 15 in

French Serpentine Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century French serpentine front lamp table, 1890. Dimensions 31.5 inches (80 cms) Wide

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Ormolu Mounted Marble Table Lamp 19th Century
Antique Italian Ormolu Mounted Marble Table Lamp 19th Century

Antique Italian Ormolu Mounted Marble Table Lamp 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Italian ormolu mounted and serpentine marble table lamp, C1880 in date. This

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Anglo-Indian Hammered Brass Lamp
Anglo-Indian Hammered Brass Lamp

Anglo-Indian Hammered Brass Lamp

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H 15.25 in Dm 10 in

Anglo-Indian Hammered Brass Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single 19th century Anglo-Indian hammered brass table lamp with serpentine handles. Measurements

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Console Sofa Side Lamp Table Serpentine Louis XV
Antique French Carved Oak Console Sofa Side Lamp Table Serpentine Louis XV

Antique French Carved Oak Console Sofa Side Lamp Table Serpentine Louis XV

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak sofa side lamp table Serpentine Louis XV nightstand. Direct from France

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Tables

Materials

Oak

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table
French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

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H 32 in W 41.5 in D 22.5 in

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th century serpentine walnut desk/ lamp table, 1820. Dimensions: 41.5 inches

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Pair of Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

Pair of Hardwood Side End Lamp Table Sized Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of serpentine fronted, flamed Mahogany chest of

Category

20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Serpentine Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Serpentine Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Serpentine Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of serpentine table lamps. Manner of Gino Sarfatti for Arredoluce

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jack Haywood "Serpentine" Table Lamps by Modeline
Jack Haywood "Serpentine" Table Lamps by Modeline

Jack Haywood "Serpentine" Table Lamps by Modeline

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare pair of Calfornia Modernist table lamps designed by architect and designer Jack Haywood for

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Table Lamp of Small Scale with Decorative Serpentine Handles
Murano Glass Table Lamp of Small Scale with Decorative Serpentine Handles

Murano Glass Table Lamp of Small Scale with Decorative Serpentine Handles

Located in London, GB

An unusual Murano glass table lamp of small scale, of reddish umber hue, with decorative clear

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

A Pair of White Serpentine Abstract White Glaze Lamps
A Pair of White Serpentine Abstract White Glaze Lamps

A Pair of White Serpentine Abstract White Glaze Lamps

By Tarquin Bilgen Antiques

Located in London, GB

+VAT England, made to order. A pair of abstract stoneware lamps of large globular bottle form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

English Serpentine Urn-Form Lamp
English Serpentine Urn-Form Lamp

English Serpentine Urn-Form Lamp

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H 21.5 in Dm 4.25 in

English Serpentine Urn-Form Lamp

Located in New York, NY

This English neoclassical urn, now fitted as a lamp, is made of highly figured Cornish serpentine

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine, Marble

Late 19th Century Serpentine Candlestick Converted to a Lamp
Late 19th Century Serpentine Candlestick Converted to a Lamp

Late 19th Century Serpentine Candlestick Converted to a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Serpentine Candlestick Converted English Style to a Lamp

Category

Antique 1880s English Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine

Pair of 19th Century Serpentine Urns  Mounted as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Serpentine Urns  Mounted as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Serpentine Urns Mounted as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century serpentine urns mounted as lamps English style.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine

19th Century Serpentine Chinese Lamp
19th Century Serpentine Chinese Lamp

19th Century Serpentine Chinese Lamp

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H 28 in W 16 in D 9 in

19th Century Serpentine Chinese Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique, carved, Chinese lamp made of dyed glass. Wooden, carved base. Oval shaped shade.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Serpentine Murano Glass Lamps
Pair of Serpentine Murano Glass Lamps

Pair of Serpentine Murano Glass Lamps

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Beautiful inverted tapered Murano glass with a serpentine overlay creating an exciting sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

A Pair of Serpentine Alabaster Candlestick Lamps
A Pair of Serpentine Alabaster Candlestick Lamps

A Pair of Serpentine Alabaster Candlestick Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

Here is a beautiful pair of alabaster candlestick lamps with a serpentine or roped motif and brass

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Serpentine
Serpentine

Serpentine

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H 28.5 in

Serpentine

Located in New York, NY

Sperentine candle sticks wired as lamps.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Cornish Serpentine Stone Lighthouse Model (Now a Lamp)
Cornish Serpentine Stone Lighthouse Model (Now a Lamp)

Cornish Serpentine Stone Lighthouse Model (Now a Lamp)

Located in New York, NY

Cornish Serpentine Stone Model of a Lighthouse, Cornwall, England, Circa 1925 Newly

Category

Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Serpentine Stone Neoclassical Column Lamp, England, Late 19th c.
Serpentine Stone Neoclassical Column Lamp, England, Late 19th c.

Serpentine Stone Neoclassical Column Lamp, England, Late 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

Serpentine Stone Neoclassical Column on Base in Reddish-Brown Tones, England, Late 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Modern Midcentury Cylindrical Table Lamp Mid-20th Century
Modern Midcentury Cylindrical Table Lamp Mid-20th Century

Modern Midcentury Cylindrical Table Lamp Mid-20th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

-made materials. Done with a serpentine pattern, this cylindrical table lamp features double sockets

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Other Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Vintage 1950s Cornish Single Serpentine Lighthouse Lamp
Vintage 1950s Cornish Single Serpentine Lighthouse Lamp

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Table Lamps

Materials

Serpentine

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$1,395 / item

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By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

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$2,900 / item

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By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

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$2,800 / set

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Located in Miami, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

$2,023 / item

H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Oak, Mohair, Velvet

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Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

$4,268 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.

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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

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Serpentine Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of serpentine table lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct serpentine table lamps — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Serpentine table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Serpentine table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many serpentine table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Modeline Lamp Co. produced popular serpentine table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Serpentine Table Lamps?

Prices for serpentine table lamps start at $793 and top out at $4,219 with the average selling for $1,931.

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.

Questions About Serpentine Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.