Italian Lacquered Vellum & Brass Large Table Lamp Attr Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Norwich, England
Mid Century Italian lacquered vellum & polished brass large table lamp with shade.
Brass
Sculptural Ceramic Emma Table Lamp w/Vellum Shade by Danny Kaplan Studio
By Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emma table lamp is constructed by stacking slab-built ceramic bricks.
Ceramic
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Urn Form Vellum Hue Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Murano glass table lamps showcases the minimalist elegance of modernist Italian design from the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Pair of vellum and wood Art Deco table lamps attributed to Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in London, GB
Chic pair of vellum and wood art deco tiered table lamps from the 1960s made for an Argentinian collection.
Brass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Uplight in Vellum Hue w/ Sandstone Trailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist uplight table lamp is a testament to the artistry of Murano glassmaking, showcasing a harmonious blend of soft hues and dynamic textures.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 6.89 in D 6.3 in
Vellum Table Lamp in Hammered Aged Brass with Marble Base by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Pair this brass table lamp with an accent chair and relax with your latest read.
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamp with Ornate Vellum Leather Shade
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant Japanese porcelain vase topped with the original vellum (calf skin) stencil cut lamp shade, circa 1930. Newly wired and ready to use.
Leather, Porcelain
Fornasetti Table Lamp
By Fornasetti
Located in Seattle, WA
Fornasetti, Antonangeli Illuminazione Italy, circa 1995 transfer-printed lacquered vellum, aluminum Measures: 6 diameter x 16.5 height in (15 x 42 cm) Signed with paper manufacturer...
Aluminum
Ceramic Shagreen Table Lamp
By Gary Dipasquale
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen textured ceramic table lamp with brass fittings. The shade is velum paper 13 D x 12 H. Handmade in NYC by Gary Dipasquale for Trans-LUXE.
Ceramic, Vellum
1950s Large Brass Table Lamp with Vellum Shade Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Gorgeous midcentury large brass table lamp. Made by Vereinigte Werkstätten. Made in Germany.
Brass
1920s French Carved Gilt Lamp, Vellum Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1920s French carved gilt lamp, vellum shade This an attractive gold painted lamp, the lamp has a carved Column which is painted in Gold, the paint has now aged in colour and devel...
Wood
1920s Corinthian Column Painted Lamp, Vellum Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1920s Corinthian column painted lamp, Vellum Shade This an attractive painted lamp, the lamp has a fluted Column which is painted in Gold, Green and Cream, the paint has now aged ...
Wood
Sold
H 15.36 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Mid Century Italian Lacquered Vellum & Brass Large Table Lamp Attr Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Norwich, England
Mid Century Italian lacquered vellum & brass large table lamp. Attributed to Aldo Tura (1909–1963).
Brass
Jacque Blin Black Matte Luster Glaze Cache-Pot Ceramic lamp with Vellum Shade
By Jacques Blin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jacque Blin (atrib.) Black Matte Luster Glaze Cache-Pot ceramic lamp with Vellum Shade.
Ceramic
Pair of Stitched Leather and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
Petite table lamps. original Vellum shade with silk embroidery.
Brass
Karl Springer Style Vellum White Glazed Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Rochester, NY
A very good quality soft vellum white high glazed ceramic and brass table lamp in the style of Karl Springer, circa 1970.
Pair of "Obelisk" Table Lamps by Samuel Marx
By Samuel Marx
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of vellum covered obelisk form table lamps by Samuel Marx of Chicago circa 1940.
Brass
Vellum Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Mattaliano column vellum lamps.
Pair of Silver Plated Bud Vase Lamps with Vellum Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Small Silver Plated Bud Vase Lamps with Original Vellum Shades
French, Circa 1940s
Lamps have been rewired for use in USA.
Mid-century Tall, Circular Vellum Shade Lamp, France circa 1975
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century Tall Circular Vellum Shade Lamp, France circa 1975. We have two available. $2,444 each
Pair of Wrought Iron Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of wrought iron table lamps with vellum/paper shades.. Newly re-wired.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 22.13 in W 9.63 in D 9.63 in
Swedish Leather and Glass Table Lamps with Vellum-Stitched White Silk Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant Swedish table lamps with leather stems and glass and leather bases.
Brass
Pink Marble Oval Side Table - Trio II
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III pink marble side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid pink marble, ea...
Travertine
$9,332 / set
H 67 in W 102 in D 43 in
Trapezi 6 Sculptural Statement Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Darkened
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Black contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hun...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$3,450
H 34 in W 72.5 in D 32 in
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak and Wool by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts...
Brass
$1,495 / item
H 8.88 in W 9.4 in D 13.38 in
'ZuZu' Verdigris Patinated Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
'ZuZu' Verdigris Patinated Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting des...
Brass
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Blue
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in blue. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are stil...
Steel, Aluminum
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in Italy using many of the original manu...
Metal
Large Sergio Mazza Sigma Sconces
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(4) Large Sergio Mazza sigma wall lamp or sconces from Italy. Can be mounted either vertically or horizontally as a sconce or as a ceiling fixture. Completely rewired and adapted for...
Brass
$3,358Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 28.75 in D 1.97 in
Francisco Hurtado Scalloped Oval Giltwood Mirror, Spain 1950s
By Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous scalloped giltwood oval mirror with gold leaf finish in the Hollywood Regency style. Spain, 1950s Manufactured by the Spanish cabinet maker Francisco Hurtado. Ovoid shape f...
Gold Leaf
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$10,727
H 63 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Wiener Werkstaette Koloman Moser Flower Stand, Jardiniere, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed and originally manufactured for the early showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette in Vienna VII, Neustiftgasse 32-34 - Model# M 0182 The diameter of the pots is 16cm Punched i...
Iron
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4 in Dm 38 in
Ghost Mirror by Gregory Nangle: Smoked Glass & Steel, Brutalist USA
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
I began using Églomisé in 2001 to make a series of sculptures relating to literary works I was studying at the time. Eugene O’Neill in his famous “Long Days Journey Into Night” empl...
Silver, Bronze, Steel
Osis Edition Block Quadrant Coffee Table by Llot Llov
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Block Quadrant can be used as side table or coffee table, and offers an extra-large surface on which to showcase and appreciate Llot Llov's signature Osis finish, which uses salt...
Steel
Totemic Pendant 5(4) by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Totemic Pendant 5(4) is a pendant chandelier with 5 Hanji paper shades (Sage 12, Moon 10.5, August 12, Sage 10.5, August 10.5) and 4 diamond beads. Totemic is Andrea Claire Stud...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$3,266 / item
H 8.27 in W 6.7 in D 8.27 in
Modern table lamp in solid brass 60's moderniste style by Danke studio
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
We're delighted to present the very first modern lamp. Particular attention has been paid to the details of the finish and the patina of the brass. This lamp is made entirely of sol...
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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