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Vibrant Asian Style Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Vibrant Asian style yellow glazed ceramic table lamp on a wood stand.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Customizable Monumental Murano Glass Table Lamps Vibrant Hues Contemporary Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Customizable Monumental Murano Glass Table Lamps with Vibrant Hues, Contemporary Italy. These awe
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Selection of Vibrant Blue Ceramic Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of vibrant blue ceramic lamps, circa 1950s. Beautiful crackle glaze to both. They have
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Table Lamp vibrant Orange basement Brown & White stem 1980s Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Table Lamp vibrant Orange basement Brown & White stem 1980s Italy. A mesmerizing table lamp
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Murano glass table lamp in vibrant orange signed Cenedese 1970s Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian orange table lamp in blown Murano glass signed Cenedese, 1970s. This is a majestic orange
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Vibrant Pair of Modern Tangerine Ceramic Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of ceramic vessels as custom lamps. Beautiful form with excellent texture and
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Table Lamp, Vibrant Green with Gold Pattern
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Italian art glass table lamp, vibrant green with brilliant round gold pattern. Shade not
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Italian Yellow Marble and Brass Table Lamps by Marbro Lamp Co.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular pair of Italian yellow marble and satin brass table lamps by Marbro Lamp Co. Vibrant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950s Ceramic & Iron Table Lamps with Original Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Sculptural organic styled ceramic lamps with original shades in excellent vintage
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Richard Barr and Harold Weiss Chrome Table Lamp for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern table lamp designed by Richard Barr and Harold Weiss for Laurel Lamp Co. in the United
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

PAIR 19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Lamps with handles Very Vibrant
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR 19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Lamps with handles Very Vibrant colors will
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Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Venetian Egg Lamp Murano Glass Vibrant Red Dark Metal Base 1990s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian egg table lamp, boasting a vibrant red Murano glass shell and a polished metal base. A mesmerizing
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1990s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A Vibrant Pair of Italian 1960's Ovoid-Shaped Ceramic Lamps wth Bold Striping
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vibrant and large-scaled pair of Italian 1960's ovoid-shaped ceramic lamps with bold horizontal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Seguso Mid Century Murano Lamps with Vibrant Green, Blue and Gold Colors
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Pair of Mid Century Italian Murano bottle table lamps by Seguso. These are unique
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

1970s Rotogravure Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden table lamp from France, produced circa 1970. A carved column, an etched cylinder: a former
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Rotogravure Table Lamp
1970s Rotogravure Table Lamp
H 40.2 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand painted porcelain Republic Period jar made into a lamp. Phoenix birds, flora and foliate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp
H 28.25 in Dm 12 in
Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a charming table lamp, expertly crafted in Italy during the vibrant 1980s. Despite
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a charming table lamp, expertly crafted in Italy during the vibrant 1980s. Despite
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
Vintage table lamp Italy 1980s
H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
Artisanal Tamo High Table Lamp
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to the vibrant Yucatecan
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Artisanal Tamo High Table Lamp
Artisanal Tamo High Table Lamp
H 18.12 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Murano glass table lamp is an exquisite piece of artistry and craftsmanship, representing the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Artisanal Tamo Low Table Lamp
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
lamps "Tanku" and "Tamo." These not only serve as artworks but also pay homage to the vibrant Yucatecan
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2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Artisanal Tamo Low Table Lamp
Artisanal Tamo Low Table Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Pierced Red Deco Table Lamp
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
This lamp is wheel thrown and hand pierced with a vibrant, glossy red glaze that urns black at the
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2010s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Hand Painted Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vibrant hand painted 19th century Faience and bronze urn now electrified. A maze yellow background
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Hand Painted Table Lamp
French Hand Painted Table Lamp
H 29 in W 8 in D 8 in
Marshmallow Table Lamp, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow table lamp, Royal Stranger Dimentions: 30 x 60 x 60 cm Materials: Brass and velvet
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Multi Color Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the wonderful vintage postmodern ceramic table lamp. This captivating lamp
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp features a base that takes inspiration from the lush
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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 44.5 in W 13.7 in D 13.7 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp exemplifies the bold and expressive design
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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 31.2 in W 15.6 in D 15.6 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp is a symphony of texture and color, reflecting the bold
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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 41.7 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This eye-catching 20th-century German ceramic table lamp is a vibrant statement piece. The bold red
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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 44.9 in W 13.7 in D 13.7 in
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your home decor with the vibrant allure of this 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp, a
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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
H 33.9 in W 15.2 in D 15.2 in
Yellow Grashopper Table Lamp Mid Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
The Yellow Grasshopper is a playful and eye-catching table lamp that features a unique and
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Yellow Grashopper Table Lamp Mid Century
Yellow Grashopper Table Lamp Mid Century
H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Postmodern Pink Gloss Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing our Postmodern Pink Gloss Ceramic Table Lamp, a blend of contemporary design and
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Graphic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Graphic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: Base: D 25 x H 50 cm, Shade: 40 x 40 cm, Total
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Designer Chrom Table Lamp Italy 1970s
By Christian Dell
Located in Berlin, DE
This desk lamp boasts a commanding presence, perched upon a sturdy metal base measuring 30 cm in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Designer Chrom Table Lamp Italy 1970s
Designer Chrom Table Lamp Italy 1970s
H 29.14 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
1960s German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Designed in 1960s Germany, this distinctive lamp boasts a shallow, black lampshade held by a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
1960s German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
H 33.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Angelo Lelli Table Lamp for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in San Francisco, CA
Angelo Lelli design eye spot table lamp for Arredoluce, Italy. Heavy black lacquered steel cylinder
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

'Andalucia' Bronze sculptural table lamps, pair
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
'Andalucia' stunning duo of sculptural bronze table lamps , meticulously sculpted and handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Isabel Brass Table Lamp, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Isabel brass table lamp, Royal Stranger. Dimentions: Width 25cm, height 60cm, depth 25cm. Inspired
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Isabel Brass Table Lamp, Royal Stranger
Isabel Brass Table Lamp, Royal Stranger
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Spectacular Pair of Marbro Lamps by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, circa 1955
By Ugo Zaccagnini, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Verner Panton Panthella Mini Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
smaller edition of Verner Panton’s popular Panthella Table lamp from 1971. Panton intended to create a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Kapoor Table Lamp Mirrored Glass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Kapoor modern table lamp’s vibrant colors borrows the vibrancy and rhythm of cloud gate. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Kapoor Table Lamp Mirrored Glass
21st Century Kapoor Table Lamp Mirrored Glass
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
"1103" Table Lamp by Luxus Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing a captivating Mid-century table light crafted by "Luxus," a renowned Swedish company
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass, Oak

20th Century Central European Metal Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Capture the essence of French design with this 1900s French Wooden Table Lamp, an exquisite piece
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20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

21st Century Mitte Table Lamp Brass Glass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Berlin. Mitte contemporary table lamp was born in Berlin’s historic core, in a tribute to one of its most
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st Century Mitte Table Lamp Brass Glass
21st Century Mitte Table Lamp Brass Glass
H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
Eye Ceramic Table Lamp Light Sculpture Handcrafted
Located in Santa Monica, BR
receive any external coating, emphasizing the piece as it is. The table lamp's eye-inspired design
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2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Carved Polychrome Giltwood Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
19th Century Carved Polychrome Giltwood Table Lamp, a truly exquisite piece that exudes elegance
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Postmodern Sculpted Coral Pink Scalloped Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Sculpted Coral Pink Scalloped Table Lamp is a captivating addition to any
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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Table Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful table lamp by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 45 x height 55 cm Tricolored
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Colorful Table Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Table Lamp by Thomas Dariel
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Colorful Table Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful table lamp by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 45 x height 55 cm Tricolored
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Colorful Table Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Table Lamp by Thomas Dariel
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Italian Red Acrylic Table Lamp 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Red Acrylic Table Lamp from the 1980s is a bold and stylish lighting fixture
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Aldo Londi Italian Green Ceramic Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured by Bitossi Organic composition and feel Rich vibrant green ceramic lamp base is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Konsthantverk Tyringe KH 2 Black Table Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp manufactured by Konsthantverk KH#2 table Measures: Br 400 mm H 580 mm Max 40 W E27 1002
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2010s Swedish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
has been adapted into a beautiful table lamp; the tall white lampshade is supported by a brass bulb
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
H 35.4 in W 11.8 in D 11.8 in
Bas Relief Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Bas Relief Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: Base: D 20 x H 45 cm, Shade : 40 x 40 cm
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Small Graphic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Graphic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: Base: D 20 x H 30 cm, Shade : 40 x 40 cm
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1960-1970's Shattaline Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960-1970's Shattaline Table Lamp. Introducing the timeless "Shattaline" table lamp, which
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These thin
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These large
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These thin
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These large
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Vibrant Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vibrant table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique vibrant table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and brass. Vibrant table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Vibrant table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vibrant table lamps over the years, but those made by Design Technics, Carl Fagerlund and Marcello Fantoni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vibrant Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,900, while they’re typically $479 on the low end and $9,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Vibrant Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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