Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany The lampshade is to illustrate how the lamp base looks with a shade.
Metal
ORION SWIRL Table Lamp in Murano glass by Bethan Gray & Baroncelli
By Baroncelli, Bethan Gray
Located in Padova, IT
The Orion Swirl Table Lamp is a design collaboration between Bethan Gray and Giovanni Corrado first presented at Galleria Rossana Orlandi during Milan Design Week 2022.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Green Glass Swirl Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern hand blown green glass swirl table lamps, circa 1960 Outstanding pair of midcentury lamps.
Blown Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Glass Murano Swirl Table Lamp w/ Gold Flecks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Glass Murano Swirl Table Lamp w/ Gold Flecks. Cira Mid 20th Century.
Glass
$1,150 / set
"Swirl" Table Lamps, Italy 1980s, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite globe table lamps in swirl patterned Murano glass with brass bases.
Brass
Postmodern Pink Ceramic and Lucite Swirled Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Outstanding vintage postmodern ceramic table lamp. Features a pink glass finish over the twisted rectangular body. 3 way lighting.
Ceramic
Acrylic Swirl Table Lamp Design Gaetano Missaglia, 1970s
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid original table lamp from the 70s, in plexiglass, a sort of vortex that takes light from a neon lamp placed inside the base drawing by gaetano missaglia. The resulting ...
Acrylic, Lucite
Expertly Restored -California Modern Sculpted Swirl Table Lamp by Modeline of CA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 34in H x 16.50in W x 6in D Shade: 10in H x 17in W x 17in D __________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histor...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand Blown Black Glass Swirl Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist black hand blown glass urn shaped lamp with a raised swirl pattern in translucent glass, a tiered lucite base and chrome fittings throughout. It has been fitted...
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Large Classic white Swirl table lamps Italy 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of extra-large Swirl glass table lamps with it’s timeless elegance will give your room a great interior look.
Art Glass
Italian Murano Glass Pink + White Swirl Table Lamp by Vetri, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian Murano glass table lamp by Vetri, mouth-blown in swirling ribbons of blush pink and milky white.
Brass
Venini 1960 aspiral swirl table lamp.
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Venini "Swirl" spiral blown glass table lamp, Murano This refined table lamp attributed to Venini embodies the excellence of Murano glassmaking and the sophisticated language of Ita...
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
1970's Pair of Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamps by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini, Murano 5
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two Murano glass table lamps atributed to Paolo Venini. Produced in Italy in the 1970's. New wiring, bulb: E 14
Murano Glass
Substantial Seguso Clear Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp on Square Chrome Base
By Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall transparent Seguso scalloped murano glass table lamp. Featuring a handcrafted, clear heavy, thick and smoothly ribbed hand blown glass atop a (6 W x 6 D x 3 H) square textured c...
Chrome
$2,144Sale Price / set|20% Off
1920s Set of 4 French Regency Baccarat Columnar Crystal Brass Swirl Table Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Set of 4 Baccarat France Tall Columnar Crystal & Brass Swirl Form Table Lamps. 2 single socket and 2 double socket.
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Pink Swirl Table Lamps, Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful pink Murano glass swirl table lights. Ca 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Sold as pair. Details Creator: Murano Dimensions: height: 33 cm. Materials and Techniques: gl...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Westwood Industries Brass Swirl Behave Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Westwood Brass Swirl Table Lamps combine sculptural mid-century form and aged patina—an elegant, statement pair that elevates any refined interior.
Brass
Tall Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Copper, White & Black "Swirl" Glass Table Lamp
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Dino Martens Aureliano Toso black, white and copper swirl table lamp. Featuring a slender handcrafted gourd form with white glass with black and copper diagonal striped d...
Murano Glass, Wood
Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Classic of Italian design — Mushroom swirl table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color in the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Classic of Italian design — Mushroom swirl table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color in the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Handmade Massive Bronze Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany The lampshade is to illustrate how the lamp base looks with a shade.
Metal
Table Lamp by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in MADRID, ES
Dante Swirl table lamp by Paolo Venini. With brass base and Murano glass sphere.
Brass
Vetri Murano White Swirl EGG Shape Oversized Table Lamp Italy 1970
By Vetri
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Venini Italian Murano glass, large Vetri "egg-shape" white swirl table lamp. Large oversized 24 inches, vintage swirl Vetri Murano glass egg swirled floor or table lamp circa...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,250 / set
"Swirl" Globe Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of petite spherical swirl-patterned table lamps in Murano glass with chrome base.
Chrome
Vintage Murano Swirled Glass Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Murano glass table lamp exemplifies the masterful artistry of mid-century Italian glassmaking. The hand-blown body features a captivating spiral of vibrant eme...
Brass
Vintage Murano Swirled Glass Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Murano table lamp features a hand-blown glass body where warm amber and white hues spiral gracefully around an elongated silhouette, showcasing the fluid, sculptural qua...
Brass
$450 / set
1980s Sand Swirl Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s 1980s Sand Swirl Ceramic Table Lamps. Nice texture and soft color on these.
Ceramic, Linen
$675Sale Price|53% Off
Blue Swirl Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Amityville, NY
Blue glass mushroom table lamp or desk lamp. Swirling in a tie-dye like pattern, shades of blue mix with touches of white.
Glass
Italian Round Ball Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Italian round ball glass table lamp with swirl design. Dimensions: 13"H x 18"D.
Glass
$546 / item
'You' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Red & Pink Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Red Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb n...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
$425 / item
'Me' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Red & Pink Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Red Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb n...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
Large XX Century Murano Swirl Blown Table Lamp
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely large orb -shaped table lamp blown in white, pale blue and golden ochre swirls.
Blown Glass
Gordon Martz Table Lamp White with Yellow Swirls
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Gordon Martz table lamp white with yellow swirls.
Ceramic
Egg Shape Murano Glass Swirl Pattern Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swirl milk glass pattern egg shape Murano glass table lamp.
Blown Glass
Murano Gold and White Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Murano gold and white swirl glass table lamp, in a vase form, and mounted on a metal base.
Metal
Vintage Murano Swirl Style Amber Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Brass
Tall Swirl Glass Table Lamp on Chrome Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A tall swirl glass lamp on chrome base. Base: 5" W x 3,25" H.
Glass
'You' Table Lamp - Two Tone Green Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Green Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Green Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. ...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
'You' Table Lamp - Two Tone Blue Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Blue Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Blue Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bu...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
'Me' Table Lamp - Two Tone Blue Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Blue Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Blue Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bu...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
'Me' Table Lamp - Two Tone Green Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Green Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Green Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. ...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
$1,895Sale Price|24% Off
1970s Tomasso Barbi Swirl Pattern Glass Table Lamp , Italy
By Vetri, Tommaso Barbi
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant swirl motif glass table lamp mouth blowed by Tommaso Barbi .
Blown Glass
Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp Space Age Design, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Murano Swirl mushroom table lamp Space Age Design, 1970s This very special vintage mushroom lamp was designed in the 1970s and manufactured in Italy/Murano.
Murano Glass
$329Sale Price|20% Off
Purple Crystal Table Lamp Val Saint Lambert Swirl Sixties
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful hand-blown table lamp made of purple crystal, the lamp has a quarter-turn twisted striking blow shape, swirl motif, by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, 1960s, marked at the bott...
Crystal
Large Classic Swirl Murano Table Lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Huge magnificent swirl Murano glass table lamp Mushroom made in Italy in the 1970s.
Brass
Vintage White Murano Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Venini, Venini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Malmö, SE
Vintage White Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp. Made in Murano, Italy, 1970s.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass Extra large vintage Murano mushroom table lamp in amazing pink - bubble gum color in swirl technique.
Murano Glass
Italian Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass Original Italian vintage Murano mushroom table lamp in amazing pink - bubble gum color in swirl technique.
Murano Glass
$4,650 / set
Murano Glass Swirl Ball Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of Murano glass ivory and gold swirl ball lamps. Circa 2000. A favorite of top designers! 22"H x 8"W
Blown Glass
Vetri Murano Table Lamp With blown glass and Swirl Pattern
By Vetri
Located in Verviers, BE
Vetri Murano Table Lamp With blown glass and Swirl Pattern This table lamp was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Amber and Green Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful amber and green Murano glass bodied table lamp. The vase form body is mounted on a gilt wood and black lacquered metal base. Sold sans shade.
Metal
Vetri Murano Table Lamp With blown glass and Swirl Pattern
By Vetri
Located in Verviers, BE
Vetri Murano Table Lamp With blown glass and Swirl Pattern This table lamp was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s.
Chrome
$3,103 / item
Swirl Lamp by Tero Kuitunen
Located in Geneve, CH
Swirl lamp by Tero Kuitunen Material: Hand blown glass, hand built ceramic, textile cable. Dimensions: D23 x H38 to 43 cm Limited edition Glass parts done in a Collaboration with...
Ceramic, Textile, Glass
$329Sale Price|20% Off
Purple Pink Table Lamp Crystal Val Saint Lambert Swirl 60s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful hand-blown table lamp made of purple and pink colored crystal, the lamp has a quarter-turn twisted striking blow shape, swirl motif, by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, 1960s, m...
Crystal
$1,250 / set
Vintage Regency Swirl Murano Glass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Murano art glass table lamps, showcasing elegant hand-blown glass bodies with graceful swirling ribbons of soft blush pink and smoky gray over a luminous ...
Murano Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Blue Swirl Murano Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Shade Materials: Italian Murano Glass, New Shade This Mid-Century Hollywood Regency table lamp features a stunning hand-blown Murano glass base in a v...
Murano Glass
Small Vintage White Murano Swirl 'Torchiere' Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Paolo Venini, Vetri, Venini
Located in Malmö, SE
Small Vintage White Murano Swirl 'Torchiere' / 'Mushroom' Glass Table Lamp.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
T20 Murano Table Lamp in White Swirl Glass with Brass
Located in København, DK
Sphere-shaped table lamp crafted from mouth-blown opaline glass.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Barovier Table Lamps, Murano Glass, Pink Swirl
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century/Art Deco Murano glass lamps in a pale pink featuring a swirl blown pattern and silver dust inclusions. Glass lamps sit on polished nickel bases. Rewired for use i...
Brass
Pair of sculptural plexiglass swirl lamps
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Unknown designer, newly rewired table lamps in excellent condition.
Plexiglass
Murano Swirl Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano swirl table lamp from the 1970s Blue, pink, and green striped murano table lamp.
Murano Glass
Swirl Table Lamp - Murano
By Lamperti
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This table lamp was designed and manufactured by Lamperti, an Italian company specialising in lighting.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 20.48 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Big Swirl Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Italy early 1970s. This Murano glass swirl table lamp glass sphere is white and clear mottled Murano glass made in early 1970s, Italy.
Metal, Chrome
Small Vintage Swirl Table Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Takes one standard E14 light bulb (not included). Total length of the cable is 170cm. For US/Canadian customers converter from E14 to E12 will be added to the package, also the plug ...
Murano Glass
Mid Century Swirl Pattern Table Lamp
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Utterly unique table lamp with custom lampshade. Protruding swirl pattern throughout, along with ridges to the ceramic.
Ceramic
Mushroom table lamp, murano Swirl Glass 1970
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is and original Swirl Murano Glass lamp from 1970. Handmade in Murano by Venetia "Vetri Murano" masterglass designer. Impressive light shade, no break, very good condition
Blown Glass
Fine Murano Swirled Candy Cane Table Lamp
Located in Papaikou, HI
Precise alternating pink and white canes of glass swirled and shaped into a beautiful table lamp.
Brass
Swirled Black and White Murano Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price does not include shade.
Mid 20th Century Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Burton, TX
Amazing vintage 1960s Murano glass table lamp. The lamp features green and white swirl color glass with the original brass base.
Brass
Pair of Swirl lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
SOLD AS A PAIR / $2,600 PAIR + Texture and color mix to create a chic pair of lamps + Ceramic vessel in classic profile updated by carved pattern + Heavily incised swirls cove...
Ceramic, Acrylic
Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp in Murano Glass by Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Lugano, TI
Splendid swirl Murano glass table lamp. Made of hand blown cased glass.
Murano Glass
Swirled Murano Glass Egg Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The most delicate of opaque white glass is spiraled with clear geometric wisps creating a beautiful table lamp.
Pair of Swirled Glass Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful pair of vintage lamps with original glass finials, circa 1940, Beautiful proportions, re-wired.
Pair of 1950s Spectacular Swirl Solid Gold Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Paris, ile de france
Pair of 1950s swirl solid gold bronze table lamps with an old patina. shade are not included
Bronze
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set of Italian Table Lamps in Swirled Glass / Probably Murano
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Italian table lamps in swirly handblown glass, probably Murano. marked Italoinmport and imported to Sweden in the 70 or 80´s. Absolutely lovely in style. Easy to change the lamps...
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of Vintage 1970s Peill & Putzler Grey & Swirled White Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler opaque grey with swirled wisps of white glass mushroom shaped table lamps.
Glass, Plastic
Swirled White Murano Glass Table Lamp by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Lamps are from 1970s in original unused condition. Original functioning wiring, cable and thumb switch on cable. Some pieces in original 1970s packing.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 22.04 in Dm 13.18 in
Murano 1970s Mushroom Swirled Art Glass XL Size Four-Light Table Lamp
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A fine Italian 1970s XL size swirled mushroom Murano glass table lamp, in very good condition.
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.67 in Dm 5.52 in
Swirl Glass Table Lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashutte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg, Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Swirl glass table lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashutte Limburg, Germany 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps with Swirled Cream/Gray/Lavender
By Reagan Hayes
Located in Lakeville, CT
Stunning pair of contemporary lamps in rich, subdued tones of with a marbleized effect. Thick Lucite base and unusual finials complete the stunning presentation. The measurements bel...
Lucite, Ceramic
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 12 in
Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi with Clear Glass Swirl, Midcentury
By Murano 5
Located in Madison, WI
Murano mushroom table lamp by Gino Vistosi with clear glass swirl.
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair
By Murano 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic pair of swirl glass mushroom shaped lamps by Vetri Murano. Shallow glass shades with inset brass capped finials connects to glass base via metal light housing. Three bulbs ...
Blown Glass
Multicolored Swirled Murano Lamps by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of vintage Murano color-infused table lamps. Famous pattern from the early 1960s, called Starry Nights, by Fratelli Toso, rarely seen as table lamps. Magnificent MULTICO...
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 10.6 in W 5.9 in D 5.9 in
Vintage Swirling Glass Table Lamp Designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Monica Backström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vintage swirling glass tape lamp designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda glass, Sweden. The glass is one piece. Very good vintage condition. Absolutely no damage to the glass. ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Lamps of Multicolored Swirls
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Little Rock, AR
The extremely famous pattern from the early sixties called Starry Nights by Fratelli Toso, rarely seen as lamps. Magnificent MULTICOLORED, imposing presence, iconic design - a matche...
Brass
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Swirled Glaze Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
Medium size Marshall Studios swirled glaze table lamp with teak accents. Lovely green, cream, tan swirls to base with incised signature and original UL sticker to socket.
Ceramic, Teak
Unavailable
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 1960s Belgian Table Lamps with Brass Base Glass Shades with Swirl Stripe
Located in London, GB
Super cool pair of Mid-Century Modern glass shade lamps with swirled brown pattern on white, sitting on brass base. The price listed is for the two lamps.
Glass
Full Bodied Venetian Glass Swirl Lamp with Gold Leaf
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of Murano gold leaf swirl-patterned lamps with 23 karat gold leaf flecks. “granelli di foglia d'oro”. Includes crème pongee silk drum shades.
Glass
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