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Benson Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Benson table lamp.
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Early 19th Century English Table Lamps Antique

Antique Benson Table Lamp
Benson Table Lamp
H 19 in Dm 7 in
Electronic Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Electronic table lamp. Located in NY.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps Antique

Antique Electronic Table Lamp
Electronic Table Lamp
H 19 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Figural Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Figural metal table lamp. Newly French wired.
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Table Lamp
Figural Table Lamp
H 17 in Dm 8 in
Wedgewood Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary green and gold Wedgewood porcelain Empire style table lamp.
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Late 19th Century Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wedgewood Table Lamp
Wedgewood Table Lamp
H 30.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Romantic Table Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
This table lamp diffuses a soft and pleasant light with its molten glass, polychrome finish.
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Early 19th Century Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Romantic Table Lamp
Romantic Table Lamp
H 43 in Dm 33 in
Marble Table Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Balluster turned Rouge Royale marble table lamp on a stepped base, new silk shade and custom finial.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps Antique

Antique Marble Table Lamp
Marble Table Lamp
H 27 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Italian table lamp.
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Tall Italian table lamp in bronze, decorated with masks and guirlandes. Grey shade in linen with a
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1860s Italian Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian table lamp.
Italian table lamp.
H 41.74 in Dm 19.69 in
Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Handel Bronze Table Lamp. Handel Bronze cast Table Lamp with rare signature stamped on the side of
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Handel Lamp Table Lamp
H 21.5 in Dm 7 in
Onyx Table Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Green onyx table lamp, of urn shape, raised up on circular stepped base. Dimensions Height 14.5
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Onyx

Antique Onyx Table Lamp
Onyx Table Lamp
H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
Located in Mimizan, FR
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp Unusual Table Lamp Oak This can be rewired to US standards or EU and UK
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps Antique

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
Arts & Crafts Table Lamp
H 18.9 in Dm 7.09 in
Carved Wooden Table Lamp
Located in Wien, AT
Carved wooden table lamp Orignal condition
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Table Lamp
Carved Wooden Table Lamp
H 22.84 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication
Located in Wien, AT
Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp Original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Brass

Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
H 18.9 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco table lamp.. Art Deco motif incised hexagonal nickel-plated stem and base with burst
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1850s Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 22 in Dm 10 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco copper table lamp. Measures: Diameter 29 cm. Height 39 cm.
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
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H 15.36 in Dm 11.42 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Plaster and bras Art Deco table lamp. Measure: Height 40 cm. Diameter 24 cm.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 9.45 in
Just Andersen Table Lamp
By Just Andersen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Just Andersen table lamp in his signature "Disko" alloy metal, Danish, 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

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Metal, Bronze

Just Andersen Table Lamp
Just Andersen Table Lamp
H 24.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Maurice Dufrene Table Lamp
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco sculpted wood table lamp by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 17” high. .
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1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Wood

Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Opaline white glass and walnut tall table lamp. This striking desk or table lamp has
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

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Opaline Glass, Fruitwood

Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp
Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp
H 26.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Murano glass table lamp with wooden base. Measurements: Height of body: 23
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1920s Italian Table Lamps Antique

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Blown Glass, Wood

Antique Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French wrought iron table lamp with painted tole shade. Measurements: Height: 29
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1920s French Table Lamps Antique

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Iron

Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in PALERMO, IT
Table lamp made of patinated bronze, with an elegant female figure finely chiseled at the base of
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps Antique

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Table Lamp
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H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 6.3 in
Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920s Italian carved alabaster table lamps with interior light. Measurements: Height
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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps Antique

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Alabaster

Single Mirrored Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Spanish mirrored table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade
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1920s Spanish Table Lamps Antique

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Giltwood, Mirror

Single Bronze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 American arts and crafts bronze table lamp with original patina. Measurements
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Early 1900s American Table Lamps Antique

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Bronze

French Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 French porcelain table lamps with gilt bronze bases and hardware
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Early 1900s French Table Lamps Antique

Floral Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s French porcelain table lamps with gilt and painted wood bases
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1920s French Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An antique French "tortoise shell" bakelite table lamp with bronze fittings. Measurements
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1920s French Table Lamps Antique

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Bronze

Antique French Table Lamp
Antique French Table Lamp
H 18 in Dm 5.75 in
Pair of Original Jugendstil Table Lamps Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Opulent decorated pair of table lamps in the form of a lyra Suitable for US.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French opaline glass table lamp with original gilt base. Measurements: Height of
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1920s French Table Lamps Antique

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Opaline Glass

Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Opaline Glass Table Lamp
H 28.5 in Dm 6 in
Porcelain & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's porcelain table lamps in the form of oil lamps with brass accents
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1920s Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Brass

English Onyx Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's neoclassic onyx and gilt bronze table lamp. Measurements: Height of body
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1920s English Table Lamps Antique

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Onyx

English Onyx Table Lamp
English Onyx Table Lamp
H 17.25 in Dm 5.25 in
English Nautical Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English nautical table lamp, ship's wheel. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height
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1920s Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ash table lamp France, 1920s With the shade: 65 cm high by 41 cm diameter Lamp base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

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Ash

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 25.6 in Dm 16.15 in
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of ceramic table lamps.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Antique

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Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps
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H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
Spelter Figural Table Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century spelter table lamp, the figural stem on shaped square base terminating in leaf caped
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps Antique

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Spelter

Spelter Figural Table Lamp
Spelter Figural Table Lamp
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
1920s Asian Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Asian bronze table lamp.
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1920s Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Bronze

Single Agate Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French agate stone table lamp with gilt bronze elements. Measurements: Height of
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1920s French Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Agate

1920s Bronze Asian Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s bronze Asian table lamp.
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1920s Table Lamps Antique

French Sinumbra Table Lamp
Located in Hollywood, SC
French gilt bronze and crystal Sinumbra table lamp with fluted center column, floral carved base
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19th Century French Table Lamps Antique

French Sinumbra Table Lamp
French Sinumbra Table Lamp
H 30.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Gilted Wood Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A finely carved candlestick table lamp.
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19th Century Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Expressive Art Deco table lamp with five arms made out of two colored metal in its original
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1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

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Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp
H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
1960s Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian table lamp , the lamp has not the shade and is rewired USA. The condition is
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1630s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Antique

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Chrome

1960s Italian Table Lamp
1960s Italian Table Lamp
H 20 in W 9 in D 7 in
Ceramic Table Lamp, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic table lamp vienna around 1920s. It is more a decoration light except than a real table
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp, Vienna, Around 1920s
Ceramic Table Lamp, Vienna, Around 1920s
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
By Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Herman A. Kähler table lamp in partly glazed ceramic.
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps Antique

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Ceramic

Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in
Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
By Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Herman A. Kähler table lamp in partly glazed ceramic.  
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps Antique

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Ceramic

Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
H 10.24 in Dm 3.55 in
White Horsehead Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic table lamp captures the elegance of the Art Deco and Hollywood Regency
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps Antique

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Brass

White Horsehead Table Lamp
White Horsehead Table Lamp
H 17.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.25 in
Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
By Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Herman A. Kähler table lamp in partly glazed ceramic.
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
Herman A. Kähler Table Lamp
H 10.24 in Dm 5.12 in
Maitland Smith Artisian Table Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Clermont, FL
20th century. Maitland Smith candlestick table lamp. Measure : 30" tall
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Early 20th Century Philippine Arts and Crafts Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Czech Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Czech Art Deco table lamp with original electric cord.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Art Glass

Czech Art Deco Table Lamp
Czech Art Deco Table Lamp
H 9.75 in Dm 7 in
Jugendst Table Lamp, circa 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendst table lamp, circa 1908 Polished and stove enameled.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps Antique

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Brass

Jugendst Table Lamp, circa 1908
Jugendst Table Lamp, circa 1908
H 21.26 in Dm 11.03 in
Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair Girandole Candelabra Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Candelabra Table Lamps with four electrified sockets, in need of new wiring.
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Table Lamps Antique

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Metal

Pair Girandole Candelabra Table Lamps
Pair Girandole Candelabra Table Lamps
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Table Lamps, China 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of table lamps made of painted Chinese porcelain with celadon green underlay.
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19th Century Chinese Table Lamps Antique

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Porcelain

Table Lamps, China 19th Century
Table Lamps, China 19th Century
H 20.87 in Dm 13.98 in
Periwinkle Bristol Table Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Periwinkle Bristol Table Lamp. Blue opaline glass, hand painted flowers. Restored and rewired
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Glass

Important Barbedienne Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French, cast and patinated bronze table lamps with neoclassic scenes on body. Bust detail
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1920s French Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Bronze

Karl Hagenauer Table Lamp
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
Unique studio made table lamp by Karl Hagenauer. Incredible hand worked base with hand-repoussé
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps Antique

Karl Hagenauer Table Lamp
Karl Hagenauer Table Lamp
H 26 in Dm 15.5 in
Single Large Bronze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1900 patinated bronze table lamp. Measurement: Height of body: 27.75".
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps Antique

Renaissance Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A turn of the century Italian renaissance style table lamp with original patina, with masks and
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Early 1900s Italian Table Lamps Antique

Elegant Chinoiserie Antique Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Chinoiserie Antique Table Lamp. This exquisite lamp showcases the perfect blend of timeless
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19th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian decorated porcelain table lamp with armorial crest design and 6 sided base.
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19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps Antique

Materials

Porcelain

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Table Lamps Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic table lamps antique available at 1stDibs. A table lamps antique — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer table lamps antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right table lamps antique, those designed in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Bradley & Hubbard each produced at least one beautiful table lamps antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Table Lamps Antique?

Prices for a table lamps antique start at $1 and top out at $1,650,000 with the average selling for $2,241.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Table Lamps Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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