Boat Lamp
Located in London, England
Boat model table lamp ( rewired ). Circa 1950 H 38cm x W 31cm x D 8cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boat Lamp
Pair of Table Lamps / Sconces by Kaare Klint (1888-1954), 1950s.
By Kaare Klint
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Klint was inspired by boat lamps, with a tilting system allowing them to remain vertical despite the boat's tilt.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
Brass and Rosewood Boat Shape Base Table Lamp
By Laurel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass and rosewood base large table lamp. Parzinger decor match.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Large Daum France Crystal 1960s Sail Boat Table Lamp Mid Century
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A striking and rare 1960s large sailboat table lamp by French crystal maker, Daum. It has the original shade which is in quite good condition despite its age. One standard A socket....
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Brutalist Sailboat Ship Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful 1960s Brutalist sail boat-shaped table lamp. Measures: Height 78 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Nautical Iron Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian boat chain floor lamp with original patina. Measurements: Height to shade rest: 63" Diameter: 15.5"
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Iron
B-Lux Olympia floor lamp by Jorge Pensi for B.Lux, 1980s
By Jorge Pensi, B. Lux
Located in Den Haag, NL
Boat shaped designed lamp head made of heavy cast aluminum.
Category
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Portuguese Brass Caravel Model Boat Mood Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
A spectacular decorative light fixture crafted from hammered brass and precious wood, inspired by the Portuguese caravels of the Age of Discovery. This piece combines sculpture, arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nautical Table Lamp with Patinated Brass Boat Propeller Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive nautical table lamp composed of a nylon rope wrapped stem anchored by a vintage boat propeller, (circa 1970s, USA).
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
1048 by Joe Colombo per Oluce
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Outdoor or indoor lamp, model 1148 by Joe Colombo for Oluce. This iconic lamp features a Fresnel glass lens, has a diameter of 10 cm, and reinterprets boat or port lamps in a contemp...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Time passes, and the same shipwreck occurs again, every year, on the same night in March; the adolescent then swears to prove to the people the existence of the magical and mysteriou...
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Lithograph
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Time passes, and the same shipwreck occurs again, every year, on the same night in March; the adolescent then swears to prove to the people the existence of the magical and mysteriou...
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Lithograph
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate III
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Time passes, and the same shipwreck occurs again, every year, on the same night in March; the adolescent then swears to prove to the people the existence of the magical and mysteriou...
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Lithograph
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate IV
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Time passes, and the same shipwreck occurs again, every year, on the same night in March; the adolescent then swears to prove to the people the existence of the magical and mysteriou...
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Lithograph
Wifredo LamEl Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate X, 1976
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.875 in W 22 in
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate X
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Time passes, and the same shipwreck occurs again, every year, on the same night in March; the adolescent then swears to prove to the people the existence of the magical and mysteriou...
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Lithograph
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Set of Blue and White Ceramic Plates, Jars, and Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Plates, saucers, gravy boats, lamps. teacups, teapot and jar. Ceramics and pottery from London, Czechoslovakia, and Germany.
Category
20th Century English Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Ceramic
American Art Deco Streamline Figural Sail Boat Table Lamp
Located in Port Hope, ON
This American Art Deco chrome and black enamelled table lamp is in the form of a stylized streamlined racing yacht of the period. It features a red shaded cabin light that is enhance...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Chrome
Brass Wall Sconce, Boat Style Lamp
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass wall light, sailor lamp style Sailor lamp, 20th century. Bathroom fixtures, navy,
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
Boat Marine Navigation Glass Side Lights Nautical Brass DHR Den Haan Rotterdam
Unavailable
H 1.6 in Dm 2.4 in
Boat Marine Navigation Glass Side Lights Nautical Brass DHR Den Haan Rotterdam
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Ship boat maritime light lamp industrial lighting. Made in Holland.
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
1950s, Pair of Copper and Brass Italian Boat Lamps
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Set of two Italian corner ship lanterns in original conditions, they are marked Barbieri Genova. They can be electrified for 110-240 volts.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Industrial Table Lamp Boat Propeller Unique Lamp
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage industrial table lamp made of different parts of metal, copper and a boat propeller as a base, a matching grayish round lampshade, unique table lamp, second half of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair of Iron Boat Chains as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iron boat chains welded as table lamps. Newly rewired.
Category
Late 20th Century Brutalist Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Steel
Signal Lamp from a Boat Teak 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Signal Lamp from a Boat Teak 1960 Original Midcentury lamp from a boat. 1960's.
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Chrome
Boat Shape Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant set of two brass table lamp with fake ivory rods decoration attributed to Romeo Rega, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
Architectural Boat Mast Table Lamp on Teak Deck Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Architectural Boat Mast Table Lamp on Teak Deck Base
Category
1960s American Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal, Wire
Boat Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boat Light with adjustable tilt feature
Category
1950s French Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Patinated Iron Boat Weight Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible pair of vintage Boho Lamps. Awesome rusty iron boat 75lb weights. A chic pyramid shapes and marked 75.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Oak Nautical Ships Wheel Captains Desk Lamp Port Boat Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century oak desk lamp with nautical theme has double light sockets with a ships wheel that controls the on/off switch. Measures: 22".
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Oak
Bateau, Boat Light, Cast Aluminium with Clear Glass (1x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast aluminium with clear glass. Measures: Diameter: 38 cm, floor or wall light. Height of the support solo: 14 cm. diameter foot: 20 cm. Weight: 12.6 kg or 27.8 lb Priced individu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
1960s German Rosenthal Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp Inc Original Shades
By Rosenthal
Located in London, England
A looped brass handle sits in the centre of the domed base which allows the lamp to be moved around easily. Each of the three brass lamp holders are supported by the domed black meta...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Ship Lamp Anchor Light Nautical Oil Lamp Red Copper 23cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice size of ship lamp, completely original and complete object, partly polished, a beautiful asset to any collection and of great decorative value in your interior or boat.
Category
1980s European Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
Yossi Swed Partial Gilt Silver Ship-Form Menorah 4/65 1992-1993
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A magnificent square-rigged ship-form Hanukkah menorah with elaborate mechanical workings, turning ship's wheel glides cannon from starboard side operating inner silver gears, eight ...
Category
1990s Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Silver
Antique French Empire Green Gold Boat Ship Bouillotte Tole Metal Desk Table Lamp
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H 16.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Empire Green Gold Boat Ship Bouillotte Tole Metal Desk Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire style tole metal small / Petite Bouillotte desk lamp with dark green and gold finish. Item features a hand-painted cornucopia adjustable oval shade, brass stem,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Tôle
B-Lux Aluminum Floor lamp Jorge Pensi
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Polished cast aluminum. I love the boat shape off this lamp. Simple Good Design. Good condition.
Category
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
set Holtkotter Brass table lamps 1980s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of Tables Lamps .Boat shaped , Brass Made by Holtkotter Germany 1980s Halogen ,comes with a good working dimmer on the base .
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
Daum France Voilier Crystal Glass Table Lamp 1960
By Daum
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic boat shaped table lamp with original shade. This lamp was made by Daum France (signed) in the 1960s and is in PERFECT condition.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Glass, Fabric
Amazing Midcentury Horn Made Sailing Yacht Table Lamp with Swiss Music Movement
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H 20.5 in W 20 in D 4 in
Amazing Midcentury Horn Made Sailing Yacht Table Lamp with Swiss Music Movement
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistic and very well made, five masted sailing boat table lamp. If you are a sailing boat enthousiast or if you work in a marina or if you are decorating an interior with a sailin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Horn
Sailing Boats Wall Lamps 1960s Holland
By A.R. Wittop Koning
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two unique wooden sailing boats, Handmade in the 60s. Small socket bulb When lid gives a warm romantic atmosphere. Lots off small details on the boats. Charming and unique set.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Wood
Giovanni OmiccioliThe Lamp - Original lithograph by Giovanni Omiccioli - 1975, 1975
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H 14.97 in W 20.67 in D 0.04 in
The Lamp - Original lithograph by Giovanni Omiccioli - 1975
By Giovanni Omiccioli
Located in Roma, IT
The artwork represents a woman is boat with a lamp, depicted by strong expression through vivid and bright colors, in a harmonious manner, The artist's efforts indicate the perfect a...
Category
1970s Contemporary Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Boat Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Antique boat lamp
Category
1940s American Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Iron
Pair Italian Metal Boat Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair large Metal boat lamps in the manner of Bagues. Fabulous form, also available the same model in a silver finish.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal
Daum Sail Boat lamp
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Crystal table lamp in the form of a sailboat. Manufactured by Daum. The shade has been beautifully restored. Signed: Daum France. Size: 29.5 in. high and 19.3 in. wide. Please ask...
Category
1960s French Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Crystal
Rare boat lamp from France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Originally a radiator from England, this piece was converted into a light fixture in France. Chrome sail with resin base and rewired for U.S. standards.
Category
20th Century French Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Chrome
1940s Chrome Boat Light on Tripod Base
Located in Hudson, NY
This sleekly designed boat lamp rotates and tilts, and has been expertly mounted on a vintage hardwood tripod base.
Category
1940s American Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Tony Duquette? Shell Lamps with Boats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leave it to the magic of Tony Duquette to create something so magical out of shells. This is a pair of abalone shells mounted to create a hollow with a shell carved sailboat sitting ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Boat Lamp
Vintage Tripod Mounted Boat House Light
Located in Hudson, NY
This light was once mounted to an old Lake George, NY boat house, its bright beam employed to help guide nighttime boaters back to the right dock.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Brass
Vintage Enamel Ship Lamps with Glass, 1970s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Beautiful fishermen or boat lamps made from enamel and glass by Uccello.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare 1940s Industrial Lamp Pendants from U-Boat Base, Norway
Located in Notteroy, NO
Authentic WW II industrial lamps enamelled dark grey with white interior. Removed from the 1940s German uboat station based in Horten, Norway.
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Enamel
Delightful "Ships & Boats" Wire Frame Pendant, Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in New York, NY
Delightful mid-century metal wire frame pendant lamp with boats and ships motif. Cone shape shade lined with fabric, fixture uses one standard bulb.
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Metal
Glowing Blown Glass Table Lamp by Peill and Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hadley, MA
An unusual form for blown cased glass as a lighted base for a shaded lamp. The original boat shaped shade is in excellent condition.
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Boat Lamp
Materials
Fabric, Glass
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Vintage Boat Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage boat lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every vintage boat lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage boat lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage boat lamp made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Franz Hagenauer and Perkins Marine Lamp each produced at least one beautiful vintage boat lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Boat Lamp?
A vintage boat lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $2,900.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Boat Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
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