Sold|$10,000
Georges Pelletier Table Lamp, circa 1970, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Girona, Spain
Large Georges Pelletier ceramic table lamp. White bisque ceramic. Organic forms. Circa 1970, France
Ceramic
Pair of Large Turquoise Drip Glaze Midcentury Lamps Original Shades
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and large pair of turquoise and green drip glaze lamps with their original drum shades
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Lamp in Natural Tones by Bernard Rooke, Mid-20th Century England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
Monumental or oversize studio ceramic table lamp in natural tones by Bernard Rooke, England mid
Metal
Large Stoneware Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian modernist large-scale sculptural stoneware ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi with
Stoneware, Pottery
Sold|$2,018
Marcello Fantoni Table Lamp Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of one-of-a-kind Brutalist style table lamps made of metal with great patina by Marcello
Metal
Pair of Organic Crystalline Glaze Hand Thrown Ceramic Lamps, American Studio
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The pair of vintage studio pottery ceramic lamps is decorated with crystalline glaze in organic
Pottery
Monumental Table Lamp in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in South Charleston, WV
, Rosenthal Netter or Marboro Lamps. It is very large standing 47" tall with the ceramic vessel being 21" x
Ceramic
Sold|$3,657
Set of 2 Ring Table Lamps by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ring table lamps by Elsa Foulon. Dimensions: D 64 x H 41 cm. Materials: ceramic, brass
Brass
Sold|$6,590
Set of 2 Hypnos Table Lamps by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hypnos table lamps by Elsa Foulon. Dimensions: D 64 x H 41 cm. Materials: ceramic, brass
Brass
Sold|$3,657
Set of 2 Ring Table Lamps by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ring table lamps by Elsa Foulon. Dimensions: D 64 x H 41 cm. Materials: ceramic, brass
Brass
Sold|$6,590
Set of 2 Hypnos Table Lamps by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hypnos table lamps by Elsa Foulon. Dimensions: D 64 x H 41 cm. Materials: ceramic, brass
Brass
Spanish Talavera Jug Urn Table Lamp, Landscape & Mythical Beasts
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking urn table lamp features antique or vintage Talavera ceramic vessel converted into lamp
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
Italian Brass and Lacquered Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming midcentury Italian tripod table or desk lamp in brass and lacquered aluminium. The central
Brass, Aluminum
Rare Copper Table Lamp by Stilnovo, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large all copper table or desk lamp by Stilnovo (original label on the inside of the bottom shade
Copper
Noomi Backhausen Rustic Søholm Stoneware Table Lamp with New Shade Denmark 1970s
By Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large round ceramic table lamp designed by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj, Bornholm, Denmark
Ceramic, Fabric
Extra Large Ceramic Table Floor Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Xl multi color ceramic table or foor lamp from the 70s. This ceramic lamp base brings
Ceramic
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Oversized Terracotta Table Lamp
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare 1950s Lee Rosen for Design Technics large scale, hand-thrown and glazed terracotta lamp in
Terracotta
Brown Stoneware 'Rubus' Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gustavsberg, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze Made by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Hertha Bengtson, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing decor. Made by Hertha Bengtson for
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Cobalt Blue DL/30 Table Lamps by Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus, Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Rotterdam, NL
part of a large collection of Danish chamotte (texture clay) table lamps with impressed decoration that
Ceramic
Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp by Tue Poulsen, Denmark 20th Century
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This table lamp is the embodiment of modern design’s widely loved characteristics. Danish craftsmen are
Stoneware, Fabric
Art Pottery Drip Glazed Vase Shape Table Lamp Red and Yellow Lava
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large Mid-Century Modern vase shape art pottery ceramic table lamp. Red green yellow
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Hand Painted Vases Fitted into Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your bedside tables or living room side tables with these large, colorful antique lamps
Porcelain
Edouard Cazaux French Art Deco Table Lamp at Degue's, 1928-1930
By Degué, Edouard Cazaux
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Edouard Cazaux at Degue's, France, 1928-1930. Very thick molded glass
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,495
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Very large ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Hand-decorated ceramic glazed in turquoise, dark
Ceramic
Sold|$1,250
Italian Mosaic Pottery Lamp
By Guido Gambone, Alvino Bagni
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A very large and substantial Italian ceramic table lamp in the manner of Guido Gambone
Eagle Perfume Lamp, Carl Scheidig Gräfenthal, Germany, circa 1930s
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Verviers, BE
, excellent condition Porcelain figurine/air purifier/table lamp. Eagle from 1930s. Undamaged original
Ceramic
"Mermaids Undersea, " Fabulous Art Deco Lamp Base with Aquatic Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exotic and vivid, this large lamp base created by Félix-Pascal Févola for Jean-Jacques Lachenal
Ceramic
Teddy Bears Lamp on Pink Base with White Shade
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp is a great focal point in a child's area. The teddy bears are having a picnic and your
Ceramic, Acrylic
Eagle Perfume Lamp Air Purifier Carl Scheidig Gräfenthal, Germany, circa 1930s
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Verviers, BE
, 1930s, excellent condition Porcelain figurine / air purifier / table lamp. Eagle from 1930s. Undamaged
Ceramic
MCM Italian Green Pottery Lamp by Raymor Attributed to Alvino Bagni
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Topeka, KS
Very handsome large Mid-Century Modern Italian green mottled pottery lamp marked Raymor Italy and
Ceramic
Perfume Lamp of an Owl by Carl Scheidig/Gräfenthal, Germany, 1930s
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Verviers, BE
, excellent condition This lamp is in very good, clean and undamaged condition. Has large brown glass eyes. ...
Ceramic
Sold|$2,950
Pair of Elephant Obelisk Lamps, circa 1960s
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of large Italian ceramic lamps inspired by the obelisk found in the Piazza
Pottery
Perfume Lamp Mother Owl and Chick by Carl Scheidig/Gräfenthal, Germany, 1930s
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Verviers, BE
, excellent condition This lamp is in very good, clean and undamaged condition. Has large brown glass eyes. ...
Ceramic
Vintage Annabella Lamp by Mario Ceroli, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Roma, IT
Annabella is an lamp realized by the Italian artist and designer Mario Ceroli (Castel Frentano
Wood
Vintage Annabella Lamp by Mario Ceroli, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Roma, IT
Annabella is an lamp realized by the Italian artist and designer Mario Ceroli (Castel Frentano
Wood
Bernard Rooke Brutalist Honey Bee and Leaf Pattern Table Light
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
An organic and Brutalist style Honey Bee and leaf pattern table lamp. No chips or cracks. It has
Pottery
Bernard Rooke Brutalist Abstract Table Light in Organic Style 1960’s-1970
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
commissioned Rooke to make 120 standard lamps, 120 table lamps as well as a 24 foot long ceramic mural and
Pottery
Bernard Rooke Brutalist Totem Floor Lamp with Shade, Made England in the 1960’s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
rewire for all regions. A heavy ceramic TOTEM lamp by Bernard Rooke, made in England in the 1960s. An
Pottery
Sold|$1,484
Cesare Lacca Round Coffee Table 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table Italian production 1950s Designer Cesare Lacca Material wood and glass and machined
Brass
Antique Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Vase Lamp Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, now converted to an electric Table Lamp, complete with ormolu heavy gauge stepped circular base with
Ormolu
Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
with flared necks and of quite large proportions, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps
Ormolu
Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu heavy gauge stepped circular
Ormolu
19th Century Pair of Large Delft Jars in White and Blue Floral Decoration
By Delft
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of large ceramic jars made by Delft manufacturer in the late 19th century. Both are having
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Bernard Rooke
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
Grand Metropolitan Hotel commissioned Rooke to make 120 standard lamps, 120 table lamps as well as a 24
Clay
Stunning Antique Dutch Delft Blue & White Lamp with Bronze Base, Top & Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative Dutch Delftware blue vase with floral decoration, made into a table lamp. If you ask
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Animal Sculpture of a Ceramic Owl by Bernard Rooke
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
lamps, 120 table lamps as well as a 24 foot long ceramic mural and another 9 foot high, which
Clay
3-Tiered Huge Mother-of-Pearl Lamp in Japanese Style, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is very large, is perfect as a dining room lamp above a large table. But also as a lounge
Brass
Pr. of Ceramic Chinoiserie Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Ceramic Lamps in the Asian Manner. Crackle and Gild Styled Glazing. Very Unique.
Sold|$950
Very Large Raku Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Banded form, large, raku table lamp.
Sold|$650
Large Table Ceramic Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large ceramic lamp with geometric and animal imagery. Very commanding as a single lamp.
Ceramic
A Set of Three Very Large White Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A set of three very large lamps each featuring bodies in white ceramic with a gold ring detail and
Ceramic
Very Rare Large Original 1970s Philips Venezia Ceramic Table Lamp in Silver SC3
By Philips
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Beautiful very rare 1970s Philips Venezia table lamp in silver version. Very good vintage condition
Ceramic
Sold|$2,256
A very large Accolay lamp
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Brussels, BE
Large table lamp with ceramic base and resine cabochons insets. Resin shade decorated with treads.
Ceramic, Resin
Sold|$1,500
Large Organic Orange Ceramic Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Isamu Noguchi, Stan Bitters
Located in Framingham, MA
Contemporary large ceramic organic form table lamp circa 2006. Very well made - heavy. Minor wear
Ceramic
Sold|$1,250
Large ceramic lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Large ceramic lamp in very nice green/gold glaze.
Ceramic
Large Italian Cream Colored Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Pau, FR
Large Italian cream colored ceramic lamp with tall silk shade. Nice tall table lamp in very good
Ceramic, Stoneware, Silk
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.