Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Urn Lamps with Marble Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century bronze campana-shaped urns, having leaf and berry beaded rims, above scrolled satyr mask handles, raised on fluted stems, supported on sienna marble plin...
Siena Marble, Bronze
Pair Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Lamps on Gold Bronze Bases, Circa 1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Lamps on Gold Bronze Bases, Circa 1920.
Bronze
Vintage Pair Of Italian Lamps With Brass Bases And Opal Glass Shades
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A refined pair of table lamps featuring opal glass shades and sturdy circular brass bases, through which the lamp holder’s electrical wires pass, skillfully concealed by a cover.
Brass
Pair of Early 19th C. Silvergilt Fragment Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, each a carved wooden urn-shaped finial, painted and parcel silvergilt over gesso, the front decorated with acanthus leaves, on round foot, lamped on square custom Luci...
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Ginger Jar Lamps on Wood Bases
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of Hollywood Regency style table lamps featuring a classic ginger jar inspired shape rendered in warm, high-shine brass and anchored by rich, dark wood plinth bases.
Brass
Pair of Smoky Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps with Silvered Wood Bases
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of smoky rock crystal quartz lamps with silvered wood bases. The rock crystal is hand-cut and hand-polished into geometric shapes. When the lamps are lit the smoky rock c...
Rock Crystal, Quartz
Italian Pair Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped w/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli
By Cantagalli
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Italian pair of table lamps composed of pierced majolica urn shaped bodies with hand painted green leaves & gilded tips, brass & brass plated combination fi...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Cabaret Figure Lamps on Barrel Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring charm and character to a wine cellar, tasting room, or home bar with this delightful pair of late-19th-century French cabaret-themed lamp bases, carved in France circa 1880. Ea...
Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Cabaret Character Lamps on Barrel Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring charm and character to a bar, wine cellar, or game room with this whimsical pair of antique cabaret lamps. Carved in France circa 1880 in the Black Forest manner, each sculptur...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Lamps on French Gilded Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of Japanese porcelain antique vase lamps of waisted form. Dressed with French ormolu mount of unusual double gourd form, very finely painted with court officials, samurai, ...
Ormolu
Wonderful Pair Mid Century Modern Column Form Polished Nickel Lamps Lucite Bases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Style Column Form Lamps Polished Nickel Lamps Mounted On Lucite Bases, Completely Rewired With New Sockets And Cord Switches
Glass, Lucite
Pair of 1940s Bronze Anchor Lamps on Lucite Bases, Wired for USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 1940s American bronze anchors repurposed as modern table lamps, professionally wired for use in the USA and mounted on thick lucite bases.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Asian Blue Glazed Porcelain Bottle Form Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Asian porcelain table lamps featuring a deep cobalt blue glaze with a lustrous, reflective finish. The elegant bottle form is defined by a rounded body and long, t...
Lucite, Porcelain
Pair of Sculptural Gilt Metal Lamps on Lucite and Black Lacquer Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Gilt Metal Lamps on Lucite and Black Lacquer Bases, American, circa 2000s. They include the lamp shades.
Metal
Pair of Metal Lamps with Brass Applications on Wooden Bases, 50`s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of metal lamps with brass applications on wooden bases. 70s.
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Gilt-Bronze Urns Lamps on Black Marble Bases
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Neoclassical-style Covered Urns, the gilt-bronze urns on black marble bases, mounted as lamps, ht. 32, wd. 7, dp. 4 1/2 in.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Cut Glass Bases Italian Tole Lamps With Gilt Leaves and Crystals
By Chanel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Cut Glass Bases Italian Tole Lamps With Gilt Leaves and Crystals
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Gold Colored Genie Lamps on Brass Bases
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold colored genie lamps. The lamps have a regal Mediterranean or even Middle Eastern feel. The lamps are shaped like urns with textured channeled pa...
Metal
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of James Mont Gilt Foo Dog Lamps on Cerused Oak Bases
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Mont lamps, gilt foo dogs, mounted on cerused oak bases. These lamps include the original shades, shades show minor wear. Both lamps are in very fine original, working...
Giltwood, Oak
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases. 20th Century.
Porcelain
Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers. Lamps will need hardware and wiring as shown.
Art Glass
Pair of French Giltwood Floral Fragments Made into Lamps on Custom Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century French giltwood fragments transformed into modern, sculptural table lamps, mounted on custom lucite bases and professionally rewired for the USA.
Lucite, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Midcentury Ribbed Green Glass Lamps with Silver Bases, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair of Italian Midcentury table lamps brings sculptural presence and vibrant color to any interior.
Metal
A pair of 19th century French gilt brone lady lamps with Carrera marble bases
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze lady figural lamps on Carrera bases with gilt bronze mounts.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$3,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Neo Grec Bronze Urns on Marble Bases Converted to Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of antique urns that have been converted to lamps. The bronze has patinated beautifully.
Bronze
Pair of Moroccan Tôle Lamps on Lucite Bases with Etched Floral Décor, Midcentury
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Moroccan tôle table lamps from the Midcentury period, with etched floral décor and lucite bases.
Tôle
Pair of Large Vintage Yellow Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers
By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Large Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers. Lamps require hardware and wiring as shown.
Art Glass
Pair of Blue and White Gilt-Bronze Candelabras and Lamps on Marble Bases
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain vases/lamp bases mounted on metal feet and stand on a square marble base, electrified, overall ht. 31 1/2, vase ht. 10 in. The lamps are working we...
Bronze
Pair of Modernist Fluted Amber Hand Blown Murano Lamps on Square Vitrolite Bases
Located in New York, NY
They feature translucent amber fluted bodies that taper to their base sitting on square black vitrolite bases and brass fittings throughout. With their clean modernist lines and beau...
Brass
Pair of Silvered-Bronze and Cut-Glass Urn Lamp Bases, French Empire Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of silvered-bronze and cut-glass urn lamp bases in the French Empire style American, 20th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 22cm, depth 18cm These fine lamp-bases, sha...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Italian White and Mecca Giltwood Hand Carved Lamp Bases Verona, 1980
Located in Milano, MI
From Verona Italy, a pair of late 20th century hand carved mecca finish and ivory painted bases, suitable to make beautiful bedside table lamps, see the holes suitable for wiring in ...
Pine
$1,375Sale Price / set|20% Off
A pair of brass and copper Gothic Revival candlestick lamp bases, 19th century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of brass and copped Gothic Revival candlestick lamp bases, 19th century, with castellated rims.
Brass
Pair of Carved Column Marble Alabaster Lamps with Gilt Bases and Silk Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular pair of monumental marble ionic column lamps with gilt wooden bases and black silk shades with gold foil interior. This pair are stunning, and demand a large presence....
Marble, Alabaster, Foil
$1,232Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Black Ceramic Urn Lamps with Stepped Brass Bases by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and sculptural, this pair of monumental table lamps by Chapman from the 1980s showcases a bold silhouette in high-gloss black ceramic with tiered brass bases.
Ceramic
Pair of Victorian Solid Cast Bronze Figural Cherub Oil Lamp Bases Holding Snakes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This matched pair of solid cast bronze figural cherub oil lamp bases are unmarked, but presumed to be made in the United States during the Victorian period. The bases are very detail...
Bronze
18th Century Carved Giltwood Lamps on Acrylic Bases Depicting Dance of the Muses
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of carved giltwood lamps depicting dance of the muses. Includes three women posturing on different sides of the piece. 18 century sculpture set fragments converted t...
Brass
Two Large Lighting Lamp Bases in Dark Pink Resin and Chromed Metal
Located in Paris, FR
Each chromed metal frame supports a cylinder in dark pink resin with inclusions, concealing an LED lighting. We can make lampshades on demand.
Chrome
Pair of Post Modern off White Ivory Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Bases, circa 1985
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegant pair of Post Modern ceramic lamps with channeled details set atop lucite bases.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black Glazed Ceramic Lamps w/ Chrome Bases
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic lamps were realized in the United States, circa 1960. They feature an organic protuberant form- full of sinuous curves- finished in ...
Chrome
$7,300 / set
Pair of Cut Crystal and Brass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of cut crystal table lamps with brass decorative bases. Marbro.
Crystal, Brass
$4,200 / set
Green Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French porcelain table lamps with gilt metal bases. Measurements: Height to shade rest: 25" Height of body: 15.5" Diameter (at widest): 6"
Porcelain
$4,800 / set
Table Lamps for Orrefors
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of metal stemmed table lamps on glass block bases with black shades.
Glass
Pair of Italian Giltwood Dolphin Fragments on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair 19th-century Italian carved wood fragments in the form of stylized dolphins, now mounted on custom Lucite bases. Originally part of a larger decorative scheme—like...
Gesso, Lucite, Giltwood
$5,200 / set
Mercury Glass Table Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1930s mercury glass table lamps with nickel-plated bases. Measurements: Height of body 16.5".
Nickel
$5,200 / set
French Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 French porcelain table lamps with gilt bronze bases and hardware.
$4,600 / set
Moderne Alabaster Mosaic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s Italian mosaic alabaster table lamps with veined alabaster bases. Measurements: Height of body 17" Diameter 5".
Alabaster
$3,200
Pair of Onyx Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's French onyx table lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of body: 10" Height to shade rest: 18" Diameter of base: 4.5".
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Large Ceramic Art Pottery Bases Decorative Caramel Glaze
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern large ceramic vase shape glazed table lamps.
Pottery
$5,800 / set
Pair of Eglomize Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's gilt and reversed painted table lamps with pedestal bases. Measurements: Height of body: 20".
Glass
$1,950 / set
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern spun aluminum decorative table lamps with walnut bases and tops just newly rewired and ready to install.
Aluminum
$5,200 / set
French Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French mercury glass table lamps with metal bases. Measurements: Height of body 17.5" Height to shade rest 27" Diameter 6".
Mercury Glass
Pair of Wicker Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American circa 1960's wicker table lamps with brass bases. Measurements: Height of body: 20" Diameter at base: 8"
Wicker
$4,800 / set
White Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1930s white opaline table lamps with silver plated bases. Measurements: Height: 13.5" (body alone) Diameter: 5.5" (widest point)
Metal
$6,800 / set
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's French cut crystal table lamps with gilt bronze bases. Measurements Height of body: 22" Height to shade rest: 30.5".
Crystal
$7,200 / set
Pair of Antique Mercury Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French mercury glass table lamps with original metal bases. Measurements: Height: 18.5" Diameter: 6.5"
Mercury Glass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Italian white ceramic table lamps with nickel bases. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 28.25" Diameter: 7"
Ceramic
$1,400 / set
A Pair of Lilac Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of lilac cast glass table lamps with textured cylindrical bases with contrasting frosted and unfrosted areas.
Nickel
$1,150 / set
Pair of Organic Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of organic ceramic table lamps on black wood bases.
Ceramic
Candlesticks – bases made of cut glass, J. & L. Lobmeyr Vienna, mid-century
Located in Wien, AT
An exquisite pair of small candlesticks from the world-famous, traditional Viennese manufacturer J. & L. Lobmeyr. A splendid example of fine Viennese glass artistry and timeless eleg...
Cut Glass
Pair of Cream Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French porcelain table lamps with silver bases. Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 7"
Porcelain
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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