Genuine Tortoiseshell Lamp With Marble Base
Located in Tampa, FL
An extraordinary real tortoiseshell lamp, crowned with a silver medallion at its center. The shell
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Marble, Silver
Genuine Tortoiseshell Lamp With Marble Base
Located in Tampa, FL
An extraordinary real tortoiseshell lamp, crowned with a silver medallion at its center. The shell
Marble, Silver
Art Deco Brass and Faux Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming lamp from the 1930's. This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels
Brass
Faux Tortoiseshell Shaded Bronze Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Artist made cast bronze table lamp with a bronze shade decorated with faux tortoise shell panels.
Bronze
A Pair of 20th Century Red Tortoiseshell Murano Glass Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950 A pair of red tortoiseshell Murano glass baluster vases with aventurine
Glass
$1,548
H 22.05 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver Plate Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1980s Italian table lamp is a unique example of high-end postmodern design, characterized by
Silver Plate
$4,688
H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Willy Rizzo Large Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique massive table lamp in chrome-plated steel and tortoiseshell effect lucite
Metal, Chrome
$2,248
H 64.97 in Dm 17.72 in
Willy Rizzo Floor Lamp in Chrome and Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Italian floor lamp in chrome-plated metal topped by a striking tortoiseshell effect
Metal, Chrome
$1,894
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade
Metal, Brass
$1,382
H 29.14 in Dm 13.39 in
Maison Charles Palm Table Lamp in Brass with Marbled Shade, France 1970’s
By Maison Charles
Located in Voorburg, NL
—evocative of tortoiseshell or smoky quartz—the lamp casts a warm, atmospheric glow. This piece exemplifies
Stone, Brass
$7,500
H 15.5 in Dm 18 in
Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York City, NY
, Rustic, Mediterranean, African, Mid century Modern, Italian design, caramel, golden, tortoiseshell
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Lamps by Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of albino tortoiseshell lamps Work from the 1970s by Romeo Rega Dimensions: 150 cm H x 49
Maison Jansen Tortoiseshell Floor Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular backlit tortoiseshell floor lamp.
Unavailable
H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Retie, BE
Ostrich egg floor lamp by Maison Le Dauphin France. This Hollywood Regency floor lamp has a
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 13.39 in
Table Lamp in Brass and Tortoiseshell Resin by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice table lamp in brass and tortoiseshell resin designed by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970. The
Metal
Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faux tortoiseshell table lamp, with spherical element above hexagonal base, gold trim, on black
Tortoise Shell, Linen
Unavailable
H 67 in W 21 in D 12 in
Exceptional Signed Curtis Jere Brass Flamingo Sculptural Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great design polished brass flamingo floor lamp with tortoiseshell Lucite cube base, original
Pair of Eric Maville Faux Tortoiseshell Lamps
By Eric Maville
Located in London, GB
A pair of Eric Maville faux tortoiseshell lamps with Thai sitar player motif in gilt metal on the
Brass
Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Murano Tortoiseshell Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, Murano, circa 1930 An unusual pair of early twentieth century Murano tortoiseshell lamps of
Murano Glass
A mid twentieth century overscale Murano Tortoiseshell Lamp
Located in London, England
A very generously scaled Murano glass vase, tortoiseshell pattern with pinched neck and flared rim
Murano Glass
Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Faux tortoiseshell lamp with Lucite base. Rewired. Shade not included, circa mid-20th century.
Ceramic
Arthur Court Tortoise Shell Table Lamp in Cast Pewter 'Signed'
By Arthur Court
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mounted illuminated tortoiseshell lamp in cast pewter with bulb at back by Arthur Court, American
Pewter
Sold
H 29 in W 7 in D 5 in
Outstanding Pair of Custom Faux-Tortoise Shell Ceramic Lamps with Lucite Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of custom-made faux-tortoiseshell lamps. Exacting ceramic form with beautiful
Brass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in
Tessellated Tortoise Table Lamps Midcentury Art Deco Hollywood Regency 70s Retro
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of 1970s tessellated tortoiseshell lamps on chrome pedestal bases and beautiful
Chrome
Pair of Tortoiseshell Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of large faux tortoiseshell resin table lamps France, 1970s
Resin
Brass Tortoiseshell Form Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass floor lamp featuring a tortoiseshell form shade and black enamel square base.
Brass
Great Pair of Faux Tortoiseshell Tole Lamps
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of decorative faux tortoiseshell tole lamps, 20th century 26.5" to the top of the
Metal
Chinoiserie Tole Faux Tortoiseshell Tankard Form Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
Probably tole hot water heater (note base configuration) in very rare scarlet faux tortoiseshell
Iron, Tôle
Chic Table Lamp with Tortoiseshell Lucite Shade, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Table lamp in lavender Lucite and brass with tortoiseshell Lucite shade, American 1970s.
Brass
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Murano glass vase with tortoiseshell decoration throughout, now converted as a
Murano Glass
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass Vase as a Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Murano glass vase with unusual tortoiseshell decoration and flared neck
Art Glass
Tortoiseshell Glazed Lmp
Located in New York, NY
Large onion shaped bulbous lamp featuring a stunning stylized tortoise shell glazed pattern. Lamp
Porcelain
Sold
H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Elegant and charming set of two Italian tortoiseshell Lucite table lamps. These table lamps were
Brass
Pair of Empire Gilt and Faux Tortoiseshell Tole Oil Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each domed shade over a columnar standard, raised on a square plinth. Fitted for electricity.
Metal
Sold
H 73 in W 17.75 in D 16 in
Brass Floor Lamp Featuring Tortoiseshell Form Shade with Black Enamel Base
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass Floor Lamp Featuring Tortoise Shell Form Shade with Black Enamel Base.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 38 in W 7 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Italian-Made Glass Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are fantastic, heavy gorgeous Italian-made Lucite lamps. They are beautifully made to look
Art Glass, Lucite
A set of Three horny backed tortoiseshells mounted as lights
Located in NYC, NY
Very unique and beautiful set of three tortoisehells recently mounted on bronze bases. Impressive size.
Tortoise Shell
Pair Of Bakelite Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bakelite lamps with faux tortoiseshell detailing on black bases.
Bakelite
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Lacquered Table Lamps Attributed to Hansen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Table Lamps with mottled tortoiseshell shell lacquer.
Wood, Lacquer
Table Lamp with Tortoise Lucite Base, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Very rare and elegant Italian table lamp with tortoiseshell acrylic base and original silk shade of
Silk, Lucite
Pair of 1970s Travertine and Chrome Lamps in the Style of Maison Barbier
By Maison Barbier
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s lamps with faux tortoiseshell sphere mounted on chrome support on a solid square
Travertine, Metal
Brass Tortoiseshell Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful brass lamps by Chapman in shape of tortoiseshell. Lamps are in great vintage condition.
Brass
Pair of Repousse Tortoiseshell Shaped Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s Italian silver plated repousse and silver plated table lamps, one Edison interior
Faux Red Tortoiseshell Ceramic Italian Lamp, 1980's
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 1980's Deco style Italian table lamp, in ceramic with a beautiful crimson tortoiseshell
Ceramic
Sold
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Harvey Guzzini. Tortoiseshell-like acrylic table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini, Harvey Guzzini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
lamp has the shape of a prism with rounded edges and made entirely of methacrylate or tortoiseshell
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 34.26 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Italian Gaetano Sciolari 1970s Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chic modernist 1970s table lamp by Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Features four panels of
Chrome
Sold
H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
Midcentury Golden Brass and Tortoiseshell Enamel Table Lamp by BD Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
table lamp. Lampshade included. This lamp is composed by golden brass and tortoiseshell enamel. The lamp
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Willy Rizzo, Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous hexagonal table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stunning lamp, was
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 10.83 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
Midcentury Brass Tortoiseshell Enamel Pair of Table Lamps by BD Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
golden brass and tortoiseshell enamel. The manufacturer name "Lumica" is engraved on each table lamp. The
Brass, Enamel
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
Brass, Chrome
Large classical bronze and stone table lamp after Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
tortoiseshell shade. The lamp is newly wired and is in perfect working order. attributed to a Maitland Smith.
Stone, Bronze
Sold
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp, of rectangular form with a
Silver
Pair of Vintage Faux Tortoiseshell Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Panelled Painted Leather and Brass Faux Tortoiseshell Lamps
Brass
Large Silver Plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Gorgeous tall lamp, made out of silverplated metal and acrylic to ressemble tortoiseshell. The base
Silver Plate
Pair of Arthur Court Aluminum Tortoiseshell Lamps
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large backlit polished aluminum tortoise. Signed two available price is per lamp.
Aluminum
Monumental Tortoise Shell Lamp cf Jansen, Dior or Maria Pergay
Located in Biarritz, FR
Monumental tortoiseshell lamp on a golden brass and laquered base. very good condition. Shell
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous. This lamp is for the client with flair, imagination, and balls of brass. P.S.- the
Pair of Wooden Lamps with Tortoiseshell Oil Drop Finish and Solid Brass Base
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wooden lamps with tortoise shell oil drop finish and solid brass base and cap made by
Brass
1970s Faux Tortoiseshell Hexagonal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1970's faux tortoise shell hexagonal lamps with Black linen shade Retail: $8, 000 pair Shade
Marble column lamps, original tortoiseshell shade.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of table lamps, marble column base, with acrylic tortoiseshell shades
Pair of Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Bakelite faux tortoise lamps from the 1920's. In excellent condition.
Arthur Court Tortoiseshell Backlit Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Executed in polished aluminum. Label on reverse.
19th Century Lamp with Inlaid Red Tortoiseshell
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Element now as Lamp with Inlaid Red Tortoiseshell, Burled Walnut, as well as Ivory
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Art Deco Table Lamp in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon in Faux Tortoiseshell Paint
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Table Lamp in the style of Paul Dupré-Lafon in Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Brass - French
Brass
Tortoiseshell Glazed Ceramic Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A tortoiseshell glazed vase, the body of ribbed tapering form. Now mounted as a table lamp
Ceramic
Sold
H 65.5 in Dm 18 in
American Polished Aluminium Art Deco Torchiere, Floor Lamp with Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite Accents.
Located in Port Hope, ON
-lighter dish shade as well as inserted disks of tortoiseshell Lucite which glow when the lamp is lit. The
Aluminum, Brass
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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