Elegant Pair of Hollywood Crystal Urn Lamps with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Hollywood Style table lamps feature crystal urn style bases with fluted, starburst and cross-hatch detailing mounted on stepped brass footings.
Crystal
19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Solomonic Columns Made into Us-Wired Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian carved walnut fragments from the 19th century depicting Solomonic columns wrapped with foliage and acanthus leaves, and made into modern US-wired table lamps on luc...
Lucite, Walnut
Edward F Caldwell Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps with Putti and Green Marble
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Edward F Caldwell & co patinated and gilt bronze table lamps with fluted green marble bases. The bodies of the lamps are in the shape of two beautifully round Putti hoi...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Italian 18th Century Pair of Baluster Fragments Made into Wired Lamps on Lucite
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian carved wooden fragments from the 18th century depicting balusters with gadroon motifs, made into US wired table lamps mounted on square lucite bases. Created in Ita...
Lucite, Wood
Large Empire Lampshade – Natural with Rosemary Handmade in the UK
Located in Lincoln, GB
This ensures that while the exterior maintains a natural, matte aesthetic, the light is diffused with an expansive, luxurious clarity that highlights the intricate details and patina...
Linen, Silk
Large Empire Lampshade – Ecru with Ink Handmade in the UK
Located in Lincoln, GB
While the ink trim provides visual definition, the internal silk lining preserves a soft, golden warmth, casting an expansive and inviting glow that highlights the stature and patina...
Linen, Silk
Large Empire Lampshade – Ecru with Stucco Handmade in the UK
Located in Lincoln, GB
With its substantial 35cm base, this Large Empire profile provides the necessary visual "heft" for floor lamps and statement table bases. As with all our truly artisanal pieces, the ...
Linen, Silk
Pair Gallery Burl Wood Top Tripod Bases Side End Occasional Lamp Tables Stands
By Henredon, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Gallery Burl Wood Top Tripod Bases Side End Occasional Lamp Tables Stands MINT
Burl
Vase Pair of Cobridge Poppy and Ice Wildflower Blue Red Green White 16.5" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A pair of Cobridge, poppy & ice pattern, hand painted, table lamps on Perspex bases. Measures: 16 1/2” 42cm high to top of chrome fitting One of Cobridge Pottery’s most popular patt...
Stoneware
Set of 3 Chrome X Bases Square Glass Tops Occasional Side End Lamp Tables MINT
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Chrome X Bases Square Glass Tops Occasional Side End Lamp Tables MINT
Brass, Chrome
"Pair" of Italian Oyster Burl Night Tables w/ Rattan Bases
Located in Danville, CA
Dramatic pair of MidCentury Italian Nightstands / Side Tables / Lamp Tables raised on Rattan bases in the Victorian/Campaign style.
Wood, Olive, Burl
Pair of Italian Red Opaline Glass Floor Lamps, Brass Base, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of circa 1970's Italian red opaline table, floor lamps with gold tone bases. Measurements: Height of glass body: 21.2" - 54 cm.
Brass
Mart van Schijndel unique table Netherlands 1978
By Mart Van Schijndel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Likely a prototype, it was crafted as a unique piece, possibly the only one of its kind coming from the estate of Mart van Schijndel, aquired from a friend of the designer. The table...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fish Scale Porcelain Table Lamps with Wood Bases
Located in Southampton, NJ
Elegant pair of vintage porcelain table lamps featuring a classic Chinese fish scale relief pattern across the ceramic bodies.
Porcelain, Wood
1930s Architectural Silvered Foundry Form Mold Casting Coffee Table Garden
Located in Buffalo, NY
These geometric shaped foundry molds could potentially be converted into lamps bases, table legs, electronic device stands, and other furnishings that could reference this era.
Wood
Ming-Style Square Stand, Handcrafted Huali Hardwood, China, 1900-1940
Located in Pomona, CA
It is a highly versatile accent pieces ideal as drink tables, lamp end tables, or bases for displaying art and bonsai plants.
Hardwood
French Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Simone Larrieu, Signed, 1920s, 13cm
By Simone Larrieu
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
In addition to vases, the father-daughter duo produced lamp bases, dinnerware, table centerpieces, and more.
Ceramic
Serves Porcelain Vase by Paul Milet With Silver Mount by A.Risler & Carre
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Milet was known for his bold colours which were applied to a range of ceramics from vases and lamp bases to table boxes. To the foot of the vase is an applied gilt silver mount which...
Silver
$850 / set
French Art Nouveau Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
It can be turned into a stunning pair of table lamps with marble bases with an additional charge.
Zinc
1930s Architectural Silvered Foundry Form, Mold, Casting, Sculpture Garden
Located in Buffalo, NY
These geometric shaped foundry molds could potentially be converted into lamps bases, table legs, electronic device stands and other furnishings that could reference this era.
Wood
Ancora-W1 Contemporary Articulating Brass Wall Light Sconce, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Fabric and wicker are used to design lampshades; Zellige and marbles form table tops and bases; lamp stems are sheathed in hand pleated leather by artisan saddlers.
Brass
Pair of Antiqued Silver Leaf Hand Carved Lamp Bases
Located in Larkspur, CA
These lamps are of great scale with a interesting silver leaf finish that has been antiqued, casting a nice glow of light.
Silver Leaf
$1,080Sale Price / item|40% Off
Two Bakalowits Table Lamps with Huge Faceted Diamond Crystals, Austria, 1970s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful table or side lamp bases, executed in the 1970s by Bakalowits & Söhne, Austria.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
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.