Large Bronzed Pottery Figurative Totem Tribal Form Double Sided Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Norwich, England
Large totem shaped double sided pottery table lamp. Circa 1970. The lamp has been re-wired with black & white 3 core and a UK plug added.
Pottery
African Tribal inspired Pottery Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Tribal inspired pottery lamp on wooden base , late 20th century in muted earth tones.
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Navajo Tribal Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Large and heavy pair of hand-turned, vintage Bitossi lamps with earth colored glazes in geometric Navajo style tribal pattern over a basket weave ground, circa 1970s.
Pottery
1950s Sgrafitto Pottery Table Lamp Tribal Amoeba Design
By Guido Gambone
Located in Miami, FL
Very Gambone mid-century motif of sgrafitto incised stylised amoeba forms or boomerangs, this table lamp of red clay pottery is very warm, masculine and tribal.
Elegant Italian Pottery Table Lamp, Decorated Tribal Motif
By Gambone Fantoni
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Italian pottery table lamp, decorated Tribal motif. Shaded browns, grays and blacks.
Paint, Pottery
Vintage Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Geometric Woven Indian Tribal Lamp Raymor
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Big, heavy, hand-turned, vintage Bitossi lamp with earth colored glazes in geometric pattern over a basket weave ground, circa 1970. Measures: 23" high overall, 13" to base...
Pottery
Pair of Ugo Zaccagnini Incised Tribal Table Lamps in Brown & Cream, 1950s
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Modern Ugo Zaccagnini handcrafted sgraffito Art Pottery Table Lamps. Featuring deep brown and off white textured terracotta forms, matte glazed, Brass necks, paleolithic and ...
Brass
Moroccan Glazed Clay Metal Thread Mounted Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Moroccan Glazed clay metal Thread Mounted table lamps, a pair Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Moroccan pottery glazed clay table lamps with great metal thread-wrapped detai...
Metallic Thread
Moroccan Glazed Clay Metal Thread Mounted Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Moroccan Glazed Clay Metal Thread Mounted Table Lamps, a Pair Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Moroccan pottery glazed clay table lamps with great metal thread-wrapped detai...
Metallic Thread
Decorative Pottery Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Large pottery lamp with tribal decoration.
Pottery
$3,200
H 15 in W 9 in D 4 in
Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp Ochre Incised Figure Decoration Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French figural ceramic table lamp. Original oval burlap shade. The clay gres is rubbed with iron oxides which penetrate into the incised drawing. The lamp is unglaze...
Ceramic
Circa 1900 Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic table lamp finished in a rich, speckled brown glaze that shifts and catches light differently across its rounded, hand thrown form. The tactile, mottled surface gives the p...
Ceramic, Fabric
Chinese Style Unglazed Vase Lamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Chinese style unglazed vase lamp with linen coolie shade. Newly wired for use within the USA with line switch.
Metal
Studio Ceramic Table lamp 1970’s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Large studio ceramic table lamp, Newly rewired with new socket insert and wire. The hardware was left as found with aged brass patina. It can be polished if desired, the bott...
Brass
BRONZE the larger size totem lamp by Pierre Casenove /fondica
By Pierre Casenove
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Elegant vintage table lamp designed by Pierre Casenove and made by fondica,featuring a beautifully sculpted gilt base with organic decorative details The warm gilded finish gives the...
Bronze, Gold
1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Studio Pottery one of a kind ceramic lamp showing a man Dimensions given without shade No shade included
Ceramic
Studio pottery ceramic lamp
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice studio Pottery lamp One of kind Production Vallauris France Dimensions given without shade No shade included
Ceramic
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.34 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Decorative Table Lamp, Oriental, Bronze, Ornamental Light, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative table lamp. An oriental, bronze ornamental light, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Charming table lamp with pleasingly weathered appearanc...
Bronze
Wood Hand Carved Table Lamp, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a table lamp in wood, and carved wood. This has been done circa 1940, it is an Art Deco period table lamp. The color is brown. USA PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE ...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Art Pottery Table Lamp By Tye Of California
By TYE of California
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern, studio art pottery table lamp by Tye Of California features a faceted body with yellow, orange and gray crescent shapes against a cream background. The height of ...
Brass
Peter Ellery Green Brutalist Pottery Lamp, UK 1950's
By Peter Ellery
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful brutalist table lamp in green ceramic by Peter Ellery, the decor is a deep relief abstract motif that looks like a face. Base size only 13x6x3.
Ceramic
Chulucanas Handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp, Peru, Dated 2005
Located in Debrecen, HU
A striking handcrafted ceramic table lamp featuring an elegant elongated baluster form, decorated with an all-over constellation of cream circular motifs against a deep black-burnish...
Ceramic
1970's Studio pottery lamp from Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Ceramic lamp signed and located Vallauris France Dimensions given without shade No shade included
Ceramic
$2,995
H 35.5 in Dm 17 in
Impressive David Cressey Architectural Pottery Lamp Dark Textured Pro Artisan Pa
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An impressive David Cressey for Architectural Pottery lamp. The glaze is a semi-gloss dark green with speckled brown on the iconic textured Pro Artisan pattern. The stoneware body...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tiki Lamp
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic tiki lamp. Amazing one of a kind lamp with detailed geometric and paisley designs in black and cream. It has a natural wooden base in round with a black si...
Ceramic, Silk, Wood
Large Pottery Lamp. France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Giant terracotta lamp with a distinct glazing technique that gives it the appearance of antique bronze, the style is reminiscent of ancient Greek vessels. The base only is 26" tall. ...
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."
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.