Huron Sculptural Stacked Ceramic Lamp with Custom Glazes and Linen Shade
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural Handcrafted Ceramic Huron Table Lamp with Linen Shade This one-of-a-kind lamp is a sculptural composition of hand-thrown and hand-assembled ceramic forms.
Brass
Glaze Ceramic Stacked Ball Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant ceramic lamp with wooden base. A wonderful addition to all decors. Warm silver tone Lamp shade not included. New wiring. Height listed is with 11" harp, height to socket t...
Ceramic
Vintage Midcentury Martz Signed Stacked Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM table lamp. Made by the iconic Gordon and Jane Martz. A chic stacked ceramic body with a matte finish and hand painted center stripes.
Ceramic, Paint
Tall Mid Century ceramic - plaster stacked ball table lamp
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful three ball stacked mid century ceramic lamp with a plaster style finish. measurement of 42" is to top of finial, it measures 33.5" to top of socket.
Plaster
$660Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mod Cylindrical Chrome and Black Ceramic Stacked Accent Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern accent table lamp circa 1970's. Features a tall cylinder ceramic base in a glossy black finish with chrome accents. Equipped with a three way switch mechanism. The...
Chrome
Handmade Stacked Ceramic Table Lamp in Sand Lava Glaze with Linen Shade
By Magnolia Ceramics
Located in Houston, TX
This sculptural table lamp features a hand-built ceramic base composed of organically stacked rings, creating a richly textured, totemic form.
Ceramic
Belgian Ceramic Art Stacking Table Lamps by Greta Beuckelaere, Set of 2
Located in Izegem, VWV
Unique table lamps created by Belgian ceramic artist Greta Beuckelaere.
Ceramic
Gordon & Jane Martz Mid Century Stacked Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp in Black
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Gordon & Jane Martz Mid Century Stacked Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp in Black
Stoneware
Vintage Regency Stacked Table Lamps After Wedgwood - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with elegance using our Vintage Regency Stacked Table Lamps, inspired by Wedgwood. Sold as a pair, these American-crafted lamps exude timeless Regency style, fea...
Metal
Stacked "Totem" Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1952
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stacked two-part "Totem" ceramic table lamp with broad stroke under-glazing in a myriad of tertiary hues with a walnut neck, finial and base.
Ceramic
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Double Stacked Two-Toned Stoneware Pottery Lamp by Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage hand thrown ceramic pottery lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios.
Ceramic, Walnut
Heliconia Sculptural Ceramic Floor Lamp by Naaya Studio
By Naaya Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
Handcrafted in sustainable stoneware, the lamp features stacked ceramic elements surrounding a concealed light source that produces a warm ambient glow with soft shadow play and arch...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Stacked Bobbin Form Porcelain and Brass Boudoir / Bedside Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite table lamps composed of stacked 'bobbin-form' ceramic rounds interspersed with brass accents and topped with wooden collars, all supported by round porcelain bases (ca. 1940s,...
Brass
Tall Stacked Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall and impressive, stacked ceramic, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios with teak neck and subtle sgraffito detail.
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Tall Sculptural Silver Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Tall Stacked Sculptural Silver Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Metallic Silver Drum Shade.
Ceramic
Square Dark Wood Side Table with Framed Top and Straight Legs – One Left
Located in Yonkers, NY
Whether styled with a stack of books, a ceramic lamp, or left spare to highlight their strong lines, each piece offers understated beauty and functional surface space.
Wood
Glaze Ceramic Stacked Ball Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant ceramic lamp with wooden base. A wonderful addition to all decors. Warm silver tone LAMP SHADE NOT INCLUDED. New wiring. Height listed is with 11" harp, height to socket t...
Metal
Pair of tall Ceramic Pebble Stacked Lamps
Located in Finchley, London
A pair of tall ceramic white and grey mottled pebble lamps. Rewired to English standards. New twisted silk cord. Shades not included. Shades can be made to order.
Metal
Zurich Stack Lamp
By Christopher Russell
Located in New York, NY
In a career spanning over 30 years, New York City artist Christopher Russell has devoted himself to creating unique works of art, functional design, custom architectural elements, an...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 47 in Dm 7.5 in
Monumental Stacked Stoneware Ceramic Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning large stoneware lamp with walnut necks designed by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Cool earthtone glaze application in a painterly manner. Fully restored with new electri...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in
Stacked Cube Lamp in Ceramic with Silk Shade by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Stacked Cube Lamp was inspired by the modern architecture of New York City.
Clay
Stacked Column Table Lamp in Turquoise Glaze
By Phillippi Design
Located in Austin, TX
The Stacked column table lamp is handmade in raku clay in a turquoise glaze with brass components, silver fabric cord, and an ivory linen shade.
Brass
Monumental Stacked Ceramic Lamp by Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional stacked olive colored ceramic lamp with wheat colored banding and walnut neck and finial by Gordon Martz.
Ceramic
Stacked Ceramic "Snowball" Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Stacked Ceramic "Snowball" Lamps
Ceramic
Stacked Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A table lamp consisting of three stacked ceramic bowls. With brass cap and hardware.
Brass
Vintage Kovacs Black Ceramic & Chrome Stacked Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Atlanta, GA
George Kovacs (American, 20th century). A vintage MCM table lamp constructed with 3 stacked black ceramic balls which are spaced by chrome mounts.
Chrome
Tall Bitossi Ceramic Stacked Ball Lamp in Colors
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bright colors top to bottom: Red, Yellow, Orange. On a rich chocolate ceramic base. Ceramic only measures 25.75 inches.
Brass
White Ceramic Stacked Faux Sea Urchin Table Lamp Base Seaside Style
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful tall white sea urchin lamp. Base is made of polished chrome. The main part of the lamp is crafted to look like a stack of sea urchins resting on top of one another. Wiring ...
Metal
Whimsical Stacked Dice Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
From the 1950s, this delightful table lamp with coordinated silk shade is a set of large ceramic dice stacked.
Ceramic, Silk
Pair Mid Century George Kovacs Style Stacked Ball Orange Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair Mid Century Stacked Ball Caterpillar Orange Lamps in the style of George Kovacs. Lamps are mounted on circular chrome bases. They have been rewired. Measures 22” to bottom of th...
Chrome
Pair of Modern Chrome Lime Green Stacked Ball Table Lamps USA, circa 1970
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A pair of modern chrome lime green stacked ball table lamps, USA, circa 1970 Lime green ceramic balls, with chrome hardware.
Chrome
Pair Of Unusual Bobble Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This simple and elegant pair of stacked bobble ceramic lamps have a beautiful pearlized glaze finish with grey, mauve and gold.
Pair of 1960s Yellow Stacked Ball Lamps in the Style of George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
These striking lemon-yellow lamps are in a similar style to the stacked ball table lamps designed by George Kovacs.
Chrome
A Pair of Italian 1960's Turquoise-Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Italian 1960's turquoise-glazed ceramic lamps of stacked spheres with gilt decoration; each lamp consisting of 3 stacked spheres with gilt highlights
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chic pair of ivory colored ceramic and brass stacking gourd lamps. Designed by Gerald Thurston for lightolier, excellent original condition.
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
1970a Pair of Ceramic Handpainted Wall Lamps with a Lemon Stack Design
Located in Marbella, ES
1970a pair of ceramic Handpainted Wall Lamps with a Lemon Stack Design.
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Signed Stacked Ceramic Lamp with Marshall Label
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice original Jane and Gordon Martz signed stacked ceramic lamp with original Marshall label.
Vintage American Studio Ceramic Sculptural Stacked Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional turn of the millennium sculptural ceramic floor lamp. Consisting of 14 different pieces of pottery that have been shaped and glazed. An array of earth tones consisting of...
Copper
Pair Stacked Ceramic Ball Wandering Line Pattern Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Brass base, supports stacked white ceramic balls, with gold "wandering line" pattern decoration, topped by conical tapered brass cone, classic 1950's American table lamps.
Ceramic
Black Speckle Glazed Ceramic and Lucite Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Black speckle glazed ceramic and stacked Lucite base lamp with polished nickel, rewired.
Ceramic, Lucite
Pair of Stacked "Nickel" Silver Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel silvered ceramic lamps; 4 graduated "stacked balls create the base for these lamps; New string drum shades included
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Stacked Ball Lamps
Located in New York, NY
a pair of ceramic lamps, with a metallic finish. Stacked and graduated in size.
Gordon & Jane Martz Double Stack Ceramic & Teak Lamp
Located in Easton, PA
Double stack ceramic and teak lamp with incised decoration by Gordon & Jane Martz c.1950's.
Ceramic, Teak
Pair of Painted Ceramic Stacking Table Lamps by Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stacking ceramic table lamps in earth toned painted glaze, each having walnut base stems and finials by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Ceramic, Wood
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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