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H 23.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
Pair of Tiffany Blue Ceramic Table Lamps with Paradise Birds by Bauer Lamp Co.
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These Art Deco style table lamps by Bauer Lamp Company features Tiffany blue ceramic glazed bodies in the shape of Classic urns mounted with double stylized solid brass paradise birds.
Brass
French Art Deco Bird Lamp with Tiffany dome
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Superb art deco style lamp. Made of bronze, representing an eagle and supporting a Tiffany style dome. Style of Charles Ranc. Date of origin: 1920s Dimensions : H x 35, W x 10, D ...
Bronze
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.
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