$5,400 / set
Pair of Mid Century Starfish Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian polished bronze starfish lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 22" Height to shade rest: 32" Base: 4.25" square Diameter at widest" 10".
Bronze
$4,200
Midcentury Starfish Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French acrylic lamp with starfish. Measurements: Height of body: 14" Height to shade rest: 6" Depth: 3.5"
Acrylic
1950s Vintage French Table Lamp with Trumpet Shell and Starfish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary, one-of-a-kind French vintage table lamp with very large Australian trumpet sea shell mounted on equally large starfish.
Shell
$1,281Sale Price|20% Off
1950 Italian Cast Acrylic Lamp with Shells, Starfish, Seaweed and Fish
Located in Vienna, Austria
A small table lamp made from cast acrylic with real shells, star fish, sea weed and a fish. The acrylic is blue and green colored with a red silk pleated shade. Cast acrylic lamps w...
Acrylic
Pair Large Bronze & Steel Conch & Starfish Table Lamps, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large conch shell adorns one of this pair of marine motif table lamps while the other features a starfish. Each specimen is rendered in dark, patinated bronze, contrasting beautifu...
Bronze, Steel
Unavailable
H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in
Starfish Green Glass Concrete Whimsical Organic Contemporary Table Lamp
By Nusprodukt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Starfish Green Glass Concrete Table Lamp: This whimsical table lamp combines organic elements with contemporary design.
Concrete
Nautical Brass Shell and Starfish Motif Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Brass lamp with a nautical motif of a starfish base and shell light enclosure.
Brass
Pair of Large Patinated Bronze and Steel Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large patinated bronze and steel “Starfish & Conch Shell" table lamps Shade: 19.5" x 10"
Bronze, Steel
Pair of Starfish Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a set of two lamps, made up of five starfish stacked above one another.
Shell
Vintage 1950s Plaster Seahorse and Starfish Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic and beautiful example of one of the most sought after chalkware plaster figural lamps from the 1950s, this seahorse lamp has the original dimpled glass panel as well. Fresh...
Charming 1940's Plaster Starfish Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of very charming and beaitful plaster table lamps c. 1940 in the form of starfish. very nice details, finished in white.
A terra cotta lamp
Located in New York, NY
Decorative lamp with starfish.From Vallauris,France
Pair of Midcentury Italian Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960s Italian hammered brass table lamps in a fluted/scalloped shape. Measurements: Height of body: 19.5" Height to shade rest: 29.5" Length: 9" Width: 6"
Metal
Rare Alfredo Barbini Aquario Lamp for Cenedese
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Alfredo Barbini aquario lamp for Cenedese resting on a later wooden base with back light
Glass
Midcentury Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Carnival glass base and paper shade. All original, authentic period vintage.
Lamp with a Coral Resin Inclusion by Pierre Giraudon
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Giraudon Lamp with red coral in resin and lucite inclusion France 1970 Length: 15 cm Width: 10 cm Height: 57 cm
Coral
$1,850
H 5.88 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for...
Brass
Bamboo Table Lamp with Scallop Shell Shade and Coiled Seagrass Base
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of th...
Brass
Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Australian Trumpet decorative shell, celebrated for its impressive scale and naturally sculptural form. Renowned as one of the largest gastropod shells in the world, th...
Shell, Organic Material
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Nylon, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A white, green, black-painted ceramic, brass and yellow nylon band table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age Postmodern conch shell lamp with light fixture inside. Giant conch shell mounted on a chromed metal base. Europe, the 1970s. Measures: W 20 cm, D 20 cm, H 64 cm.
Shell
Murano glass table lamp with fabric shade Italy around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Murano glass table lamp with fabric shade Italy around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Brass
$420Sale Price|26% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage Danish Table Lamp by Kastrup Glass Works from the 1960s
By Kastrup
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish table lamp by Kastrup Glass Works from the 1960s The glass lamp with its stunning orange color together with the floral design on the white shade look very stylish tog...
Blown Glass
Rare Star Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Star Lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce c 1950s. Lamp is constructed of brass with enameled metal shades with star perforations. Shade adjusts vertically to let more l...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,469Sale Price|40% Off
H 25.2 in Dm 15.75 in
La Murrina Murano glass table lamp with authentic 1970s stamp
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated beauty of Venetian craftsmanship with this stunning table lamp by La Murrina. Featuring an iconic design, the opalescent blown glass base catche...
Brass
Nautical Brass Sea Shell on Starfish Base Planter
Located in New York, NY
Large brass sea shell planter on starfish base. Very unusual design with nice detail. nice hand polished finish. Light patina in spots, but overall nice condition. Ready for your bea...
Brass
$1,098Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Table Lamp with Coral Glaze and Swirl Decoration
Located in Karis, Nyland
Italian ceramic table lamp from the mid-century era with a coral-pink glaze and rhythmic swirl decoration. A bold yet warm piece that adds sculptural presence to any interior. Produ...
Brass
1950s Belgium Atomic lamp
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful small table lamp in an Atomic style in brass with a small chain switch all original, circa 1950s Belgium.
Brass
$5,182 / set
H 38.19 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Henning Kjaernulf Razorblade Oak Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Uccle, BE
Henning Kjærnulf oak dining chairs reupholstered in a toile chinée. Nice and pure. Made by EG Möbler in 1960's.
Fabric, Oak
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$2,969 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features s...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$232 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$3,416
H 10.44 in Dm 3.94 in
STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRA 1900 STERLING SILVER CHiNESE EXPORT DRAGON COCKTAIL SHAKER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 Chinese Export Dragon cocktail shaker A good looking and well made piece, these w...
Sterling Silver
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$3,894
H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 13 in
ANTIQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GROCERS GRAIN BIN SiDEBOARD HABERDASHERY CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice antique, hand made in Sweden, Green Grocers grain bin top sideboard for fruits, vegetables an...
Wood
$2,882Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in
Nature Mood Chandelier 5 Arms Ocean Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Swing 275 chandelier, 5 upwards lights, ocean blue Murano glass by Multiforme. The collection of Murano glass chandeliers Swing 275 is one of our collections that most differs from...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art rectangular shellwork table featuring a top with foliate polychrome sand design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered ...
Shell, Glass, Wood
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.