Vintage Mid Century Handcrafted Novelty Steampunk Robot Lamp
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage Handcrafted Steampunk Robot Table Lamp Material: Mixed Metal, Repurposed Automotive Parts, Carpenter’s Plane, Industrial Components A remarkable handcrafted Steampunk robot...
Metal
A European bronze novelty lighthouse table lamp circa 1910
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A European bronze novelty nautical theme lighthouse table lamp circa 1910 with a removable lantern set with colored glass lenses above a brick-work tower, mounted on a craggy rock ba...
Bronze, Iron
A novelty maritime teak, mahogany and brass table lamp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A novelty maritime teak, mahogany and brass table lamp, comprising a steering wheel attached to a binnacle, all within a brass railing, the wheel inlaid with a brass circlet and styl...
Brass
Art Deco French Novelty Dog & Parrot Table Lamp, France, c1935
Located in Devon, England
For a good ambient lighting we would recommend 40 watts. Perfect lamp for a children's room or for anyone who appreciates animals and Deco themed novelty pieces.
Marble, Spelter
Whimsical Mid-Century Novelty Bar Lamp with Ceramic Drunk Man and Frosted Globe
Located in Seattle, WA
This playful mid-century novelty bar lamp features a glossy black ceramic base molded into the figure of a tipsy man in a tuxedo and top nat, hugging a lamp post while clutching a re...
Ceramic, Glass
$373Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Stalking Panther Statue T.V. Lamp by Royal China & Novelty Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Striking vintage ceramic TV lamp and planter in the form of a sleek resting panther, produced by Royal China & Novelty Co., Inc. during the height of the Mid-Century era, circa 1...
Ceramic
A Novelty Lighthouse Floor Lamp Great fun and the ideal piece for a seaside
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Novelty Lighthouse Floor Lamp Great fun and the ideal piece for a seaside theme, this one off piece is made in wood and has an old reconditioned brass Nautical Post light at the t...
Brass
1930s Art Deco Chrome Airplane Smoking Stand with Integrated Lighting
Located in Dekalb, IL
Geometric ornamentation, streamlined forms and polished metal surfaces reinforce the Machine Age character of this unusual combination smoking accessory, novelty lamp and aviation co...
Metal, Chrome
English Renaissance Table Lamp with Brown Leather Knight's Helmet
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style novelty table lamp with a brown leather knight\'s helmet base with moving visor, mounted with brass hardware and topped with a textured linen drum shade wit...
Brass
Mid Century Natural Conch Shell Table Lamp Mounted on Marine Shell Base
Located in Nottingham, GB
Two natural marine conch shells form the structure of this novelty accent lamp, securely joined with discreet metal wire stays.
Shell
Midcentury Golf Club Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet, France, Circa 1945
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury French novelty metal golf club floor lamp with leather wrapped base.
Metal
A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A 19th century novelty desk compendium in the form of a davy lamp housing an eight day timepiece and aneroid barometer and a thermometer surmounted by a glazed cylindrical chamber wi...
Brass, Steel
Novelty Electric Lamp
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1890 Antique novelty lamp, painted finish is early, but not original.
Unavailable
H 14 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Unrestored American Art Deco Chrome and Painted Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp
By Premium Products
Located in Port Hope, ON
We have left this delightful American Art Deco "Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp" in its unrestored state as it just looks so great.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Novelty 'Koi Fish' Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
How fun is this Vintage Koi Fish Table Lamp? It represents a classic sculpted koi fish with a body made up of a curved carved resin ram's horn. The base (head), tail, lamp body and f...
Metal
Novelty Crystal Corp Flower Over Beige Pink Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible 1980s table lamp displaying a white flower paint. The glass is over a pink resting on top of the plastic chrome base.
Plastic
Large Cone Glass Floor Lamp, Brendel West Germany 1970s
By Superstudio, Hartmut Engel, Carlo Nason, Giuseppe Castiglione
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
The photos show the lamp with a novelty oversize bulb, however, it will work with any E27 bulb.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 20 in W 10 in D 13 in
The Great Northern Illuminated Mallard (Spotted, Green Collar) – Sculptural Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Great Northern Illuminated Mallard is a playful marriage of high end materials and low brow humor, juxtaposing the preciousness of the hand-built glazed porcelain body with a che...
Ceramic
Rare Kromex “CAFÉ / TEA” Novelty Typographic Globe Lamp USA 1970s – Postmodern
Located in Toronto, CA
Only subtle surface marks are visible upon close inspection (see photographs), consistent with age and careful use. Overall, this lamp remains in remarkable vintage condition — a rar...
Chrome
Henry C Davis Novelty Art Deco Aladdin Lamp Table Cigar Lighter
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Art Deco silver table cigar lighter modeled as a classical Roman lamp and of Aladdin shape by Henry C Davis, Birmingham and made in 1936. Made at the time of Edwar...
Silver
Pair of Wooden Novelty Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Nicely Designed, One of a Kind Wooden Novelty Lamps
Pine
Novelty Ceylonese Bronze Elephant Lamp
Located in London, GB
Novelty Ceylanese Bronze Elephant Lamp, stamped by Makers: M.P Kirihary, Muhandrum, Madwela.
Bronze
English Tin Novelty Canister Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Ocean Scenery with Boat and Anchor Details.
Art Deco "Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp" by Premium Products
By Premium Products
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This great girl was made by the Premium Products Company, the same makers of the iconic cobalt blue glass airplane lamp and zeppelin clock. She is in a cast metal, in original paint....
Metal
Sold
H 13.75 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
English Art Deco Wood and Bakelite Noveltic Nut Bird Table Lamp with Glass Shade
By Noveltic
Located in Port Hope, ON
This English Art Deco Nut Bird table lamp was manufactured by the London company, Noveltic.
Glass, Bakelite, Ebony
American Art Deco Chrome & Brass Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp.
By Premium Products
Located in Port Hope, ON
This "Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp" in chrome and brass was made by Premium Products and features their distinctive design of base.
Chrome, Brass
Two French Zinc Tulipieres Lamps or Vases
Located in Woodbury, CT
Their unusual form and contemporary feel makes them prime candidates for holding delicate branches or dried flowers, conversion into lamps or as novelty candle holders. Please note t...
Zinc
Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade
Brass
Walnut and Brass Push Table Lamp by Modeline of California
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural table lamp in walnut and brass by Modeline of California. Beautiful lines and materials give this lamp timeless style and character. The lamp operates by a suspended walnu...
Brass
Art Deco Burnished Brass & Opaline Table Lamp, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco table lamp or bedside light was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a burnished brass base supporting an ar...
Brass
Torino Mid Century Robot Lamp
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Torino Mid Century Robot Lamp This lamp measures: 16.75 wide x 11 deep x 28.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
Metal
Edwardian Gilt brass table lamp by Faraday & Sons
By Faraday & Son
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Fine quality Edwardian classical gilt brass table lamp by Faraday & Sons. Faraday & Sons were leading manufacturers of top quality late 19th & early 20th Century light fittings. The ...
Brass
$923Sale Price|45% Off
H 44 in W 6 in D 6 in
Bronze 19th Century Archaic Meiji Period Japanese Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The attenuated silhouette of this late 19th century bronze table lamp turns heads. It is an antique Asian archaic style bronze. The intricate carving and the oxidized bronze color sp...
Bronze
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Very Elegant Antique Art Deco Table Lamp in Cast Alloy
Located in Søborg, DK
A very elegant antique Art Deco cast alloy table lamp. Maintaining its original Bakelite bulb holder and also its original brass lamp shade holder. Lamp has been rewired and grou...
Metal
Carved Wooden Table Lamp
Located in Wien, Au
Carved wooden table lamp Original condition
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugend Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very unusual and rare table lamp. Austrian, Art nouveau early 20th century lampshade. Green patinated bronze. Nice original condition. The glass shade with tiny nicks. These small ...
Bronze
Art Deco table lamp with glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco table lamp with glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shade
Brass
Bronze Toned Candlestick Style Metal Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tall slender bronzed tone metal lamp with square stone base and glass decorative piece in the middle area. Lamp has metal shade and finial. Height of lamp with shade - 34" Lamp ...
Art Deco Table Lamp With Glass Lampshade, 20th Century, Austria ca. 1930
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual table lamp from the Art Deco period in Austria around 1930. An absolute extraordinary piece of lightning which comes in great original condition. Impressing with an outstandi...
Chrome
French Art Deco Mermaid Table Lamp by Genet Et Michon
By Gênet et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco Mermaid table lamp by Genet et Michon. Having clear frosted glass with over flowing floral motif details. Supported by Mermaid with marble base.
Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Gimballed compass inside. Mounted to a varnished wood base with carved rope border. Interior has ...
Brass
$2,500
H 12.41 in W 10.95 in D 8.19 in
Charles Schneider Art Deco Table Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, France, 1919
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français, France, 1919. Rare and elegant French Art Deco desk / table lamp designed by Charles Schneider (Épinay-sur-Sei...
Bronze
Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's binnacle with varnished wood base mounted with an eight spoke ship's wheel. This is an awesome nautical display. Copper binnacle housing with gimbaled compass from E.S. Ritchi...
Wood
A large Japanese Satsuma baluster Vase with Daimyo procession
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large and highly decorative Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase of baluster form with a clear crackle glaze from the late Meiji Era (1868-1912), featuring intricate and continuous po...
Porcelain
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
$5,916Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
$775 / set
H 19.5 in W 11 in D 5 in
A fine pair of 1930's Argentine-made riding / polo leather knee-high boots
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A fine pair of Argentine-made men’s knee-high leather horse riding and polo boots, dating to the 1930s, complete with their original wooden forms. Crafted in Argentina, these high-qu...
Leather
$1,295
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 19.75 in
Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale French Henri II style walnut side table from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top detailed with an egg and dart moti...
Iron
$275Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
French Godin Chaufette Cast Iron Wood Stove
By Godin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On four painted legs with rectangular casket form body with openwork latticed motifs with front door. "The letters "TIP" on the stove in the image are part of the brand name "Petit ...
Iron
$600 / set
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
6 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Light Blue Glass, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 6 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog rests for knives, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog—possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener Dog. Cr...
Glass
$3,317 / set
H 53.15 in W 27.96 in D 3.94 in
Set of 4 Antique French Stained-Glass Doors, Art Nouveau, Circa 1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This beautiful set of early 20th-century French stained-glass windowed doors features vibrant Art Nouveau–inspired motifs, highlighted by rich reds, greens, and amber tones. The hand...
Stained Glass, Wood
$18,875 / set
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
Maison Jansen raspberry lacquer brass mirrored nightstands 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of Maison Jasen three drawers, raspberry lacquered nightstands would be stunning in any bedroom. Made to order by Maison Jansen in France in the late 1970s, the shiny ...
Brass
$1,245 / set
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of bookends by Nuart Creations serves as an artistic expression of the Art Deco era's love for stylized forms and refined craftsmanship. Made circa 1935, these boo...
Enamel
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Glass
$166 / item
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Topazio Deep Bordeaux and Cappuccino Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence. A talisman for the ho...
Cotton, Velvet
$960 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 16.93 in
Fidji Side Table in Rattan and Kaki Green Cotton Velvet by POPUS EDITIONS
By Popus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Fidji Side Table in Rattan and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 43 x H 50 cm. Materials: rattan and HR foam. Fabric: Dolce vita 4848 Available in COM. Please contact us for...
Rattan, Foam
$765Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Sausage Dog by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic bassotto (dachsund) by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). An iconic vintage design, decorated with an impressed Rimini pattern in 'Rimini blu'. Weighty and substan...
Ceramic
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...
Jade, Silver
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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.