Mid-Century Modern Crescent Moon Chrome Table Lamp by Curtis Jere, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern chrome table lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1970s. This rare signed example showcases the sculptural vision that made Curtis Jere one of the most celebrated names in Am...
Metal, Chrome
1984 Art Deco Lay by the Stars Crescent Moon Boudoir Glass Lamp by Sarsaparilla
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Re-edition frosted glass boudoir lamps, each known as the "Lay by the Stars," features a nude woman gazing at the stars inside a crescent moon, made by Sarsaparilla . They showcase a...
Art Glass
Leucos Crescent Moon Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
1970's Leucos Lighting Table Lamp with opalescent hand blown murano glass diffuser.
Metal
Sold
H 13.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Art Deco Frosted Glass "Lay by the Stars" Crescent Moon Boudoir Lamp Pair, 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of frosted glass boudoir lamps, each known as the "Lay by the Stars," features a nude woman gazing at the stars inside a crescent moon, made circa 1920. They showcase a serene...
Art Glass
Lightolier Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice Lightolier Table lamp with the crescent moon base. Shows a little paint loss around switch area.
Metal
Frosted Glass Crescent Moon Boudoir Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This frosted glass boudoir lamp, known as the "Lay by the Stars," features a nude woman gazing at the stars inside a crescent moon, made circa 1920. It showcases a serene nude figure...
Brass
Pair of White Crescent Moon Sculptural form lamps
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Company and designer unknown. Both lamps nicely refinished in matte white with matte protective sealant. 3 way switch operates each globe independently or both illuminated at once.
Pierrot Singing to Crescent Moon French Art Deco Table Lamp by Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful romantic Pierrot singing to crescent moon nickel on bronze base with acid cut glass shade by Noverdy France.
Nickel
1970s Italian Brass Star Lamp with Crescent Moon Finial
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 1970s Italian brass lamp with a star-shaped base and crescent moon finial. Measure: 22.5" from base to socket. US wiring.
Brass
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."
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