“Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and beautiful large table lamp representing a tortoise shell. The resin shell is set among a chrome-gilded metal frame. The base is in gilded brass and lacquered brass. Origin...
Brass, Metal
Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp by Zaccagnini, 1970s
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Roma, RM
Turtle shaped table lamp in white glazed ceramic.
Ceramic, Straw
Theodore Alexander Meiji Style Crane & Turtle Table Lamp
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A wonderfully whimsical Theodore Alexander table lamp inspired by Japanese Meiji period decorative arts.
Brass
$1,250 / item
Fauna Turtle Marble Table Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
This table lamp belongs to the Fauna line of the Eclectic collection, it has a casted brass turtle shell, natural finish, on an exagonal black Marquinia marble base.
Marble, Brass
Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Table lamp
Bronze
$1,369 / item
Fauna Turtle Natural Brass Table Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
This table lamp belongs to the Fauna line of the Eclectic collection, it has a casted brass turtle shell on a round brown Emperador marble base and an amber brass finish.
Brass
$995 / set
Faux Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
These are a pair of faux plaster turtle lamps on chrome and glass bases probably from 1970s. Would be great in some costal home
Chrome
Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Tortoise turtle shell mounted on a brass and acrylic base. In the style of Willy Daro or Maison Jansen creations. Very good condition. H 72 x W 55 x D 30 cm Standard bulb E...
Brass
Darling White Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful decorative table lamp in the shape of a curious white ceramic turtle.
Ceramic
$6,671Sale Price|30% Off
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp is attributed to Willy Daro. The piece is typical of 1970s French design, as the s...
Brass
1950s Marble Obelisk Lamp with Jade Turtles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s marble obelisk lamp with jade turtles.
Marble
Two Sea Shell Turtle Figurines as Lamp Finials
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Two handmade sea shells turtles figurines mounted on brass bases as lamp finials.
Shell
Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Turtle on Pen shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle.
Bronze
$2,096Sale Price|20% Off
Sculpture Very Particular Table Lamp Shaped like a Turtle in Perspex, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very particular table lamp shaped like a turtle in Perspex, 1970.
Plexiglass, Wood
$1,858Sale Price / set|36% Off
Pair of Lamps with Gild Turtles Ornaments, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of table lamps are made of a white lacqued wood with gilt turtles ornaments.
Metal
Pair of Gilt Faux Bamboo Turtle Lamps with Shades
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of gilt turtle faux bamboo tall buffet lamps. Black painted wooden base with attached gilt plaster turtles base. Silver/gold gilded metal faux bamboo body. Newly rewired with c...
Metal
Vintage Maison Jansen Turtle Lamp — Real Tortoiseshell & Brass (Circa 1970)
By Maison Jansen
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
A whimsical and highly sought-after icon of 1970s interior design, this turtle lamp is an authentic piece by the legendary Parisian firm Maison Jansen.
Brass
Attributed to E. F. Caldwell Lamps With Snakes And Turtles - A Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lamps attributed to EF Caldwell, New York City. Many of Caldwell designs and productions had turtles attached to the tripartite base. Gilded Eagle finials attached to the sha...
Brass
Vintage Palm Beach Wicker Turtle Floor End Side Table Lamp Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage white wicker turtle floor lamp table. This has been newly wired, 3 way sockets, clear cord, brass hardware.
Wicker
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening surround the shell to let in as well as frame the piece.
Aluminum
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Turtle Top Marble Top Mahogany & Walnut Lamp Table c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian turtle top lamp table offers shaped and beveled marble top over carved mahogany and walnut base having apron with foliate elements, raised on cabriole legs with ...
Marble
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
20th Century French Turtle Table Lamp 1980s Made of Black Plexiglas and Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French turtle table lamp from the 1980s made of black plexiglas and brass.
Brass
1950, Murano, Turtle Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Murano, table lamp. Blown glass. Golden inclusions. Murano, Italia, circa 1950.
Gold
Very Large Lacquer and Brass "Turtle" Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A beautiful and very large black and gold details table lamp with a nice brass turtle on the front.
Brass
Hexagon Table Lamp - Turtle Green
By Issy Granger
Located in Shaftesbury, GB
Our Hexagon Table Lamp designed by Issy is refreshingly quirky and effortlessly elegant. The lamp features a trio of painted wood hexagons and sits proudly at nearly 50cm tall. Both ...
Wood, Tulipwood
Vintage Turtle Detail Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Solid Brass Turtle Sculpture
30cm wide x 15cm deep x 45cm high
Brass
Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios leaded glass and bronze table lamp comprising a "Turtle Back Border" shade, featuring a row of Tiffany Favrile Glass Turtle Back tiles against a mottled gold backgr...
Bronze
Mid-Century Brass "Turtle" Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A table lamp by Chapman in the form of a turtle's shell.
Brass
Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marble Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Pair of Gilded Brass and Turtle Shell Lamps, 2010
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of gilded brass and turtle shell lamps, 2010.
American Turtle Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
American diminutive bronze and art glass turtle table lamp or desk lamp. Made in circa 1930.
Bronze
Sold
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in
Brass Turtle Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Boho Vintage Chic Retro 1970s Antique
Located in London, GB
This pair of visually striking brass table lamps depict the protected sea turtle of the French overseas colony Martinique.
Brass
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.
Brass, Iron
Brass Turtle Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco turtle shell lamp on a gilded wrought iron stand. 1940s
Wrought Iron
Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Tile Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This large and handsome signed "Tiffany Studios" turtle back tile lamp is a beauty. Oversized shade and fabulous base make this one of the great lamps made by this well known artist....
Bronze
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 Jansen style.
Brass, Chrome
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Turtle Back Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios jeweled turtleback desk lamp, Circa 1900 A Tiffany Studios bronze table lamp base decorated with jeweled green favrile swirl glass balls supporting the turtleback sha...
Bronze
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s Original Turtle shell lamp mounted on brass, In the manner of Maison Jansen
Metal
IMPRESSIVE Sea TURTLE LAMP
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Sea Turtle Shell Brass Black Laminate France 1970s H 80 cm L 55 cm D 25 cm
Brass
Tiffany Style Turtle Back Glass Leaded Bronze Table Lamp
By Quoizel
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany style bronze table lamp with dome-shaped leaded glass shade inset with iridescent turtle back glass, finely crafted by Quoizel and dating from the mid to late 20th century.
Bronze
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Table Lamp in Bronze with a Turtle Shell Decor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in bronze with a "turtle shell" decor. Base in thick glass, circa 1980.
Bronze
American Victorian Kerosene Figural Table Lamp, Cockatoo on Turtle
Located in Petaluma, CA
We love whimsy here, and this certainly fits that category. This well cast figural lamp has a beautiful original warm brown patina. The shade is an original period deep etched ball. ...
Metal
Pair, Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands
Located in Bellport, NY
Two Turtle shell lamps on stands,great for book cases,night lights,or table top.
Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-102 Pair hand painted metal column lamps(shades not included)
Metal
Pair of "turtle shell" table almps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel-finish "turtle shell" table lamps.
Pair of Turtle Shell and Iron Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of mounted turtle shell and iron lamps with tan silk lampshades. Electrified with a single light bulb socket.
Iron
Large Turtle Shell and Marble Accent Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
A colorful and large turtle shell mounted on marble base. Good accent lighting and great night lighting. The shell very well patterned and in fine condition. The shell measures 12...
Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two real tortoise shells, mounted like sculpture on simple black iron bases and electrified to make handsome table lamps. Black square base is 4" x 4"
Metal
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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