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Darling White Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful decorative table lamp in the shape of a curious white ceramic turtle. Shade not
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1960s American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Darling White Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Darling White Ceramic Turtle Lamp

Darling White Ceramic Turtle Lamp

$800
H 18 in W 14 in D 9 in
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
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Gilt Faux Bamboo Turtle Lamps with Shades
Pair of Gilt Faux Bamboo Turtle Lamps with Shades

Pair of Gilt Faux Bamboo Turtle Lamps with Shades

$1,950 / set
H 28 in W 9 in D 6 in
Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen
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20th Century Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base
Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base

Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base

$1,250
H 33.5 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
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
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1970s European Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Vintage Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s
Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s

Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s

$5,392
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
“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
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1970s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage “Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
“Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

“Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

$3,355
H 42.13 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp by Zaccagnini, 1970s
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Roma, RM
Turtle shaped table lamp in white glazed ceramic. Designed by Ugo Zaccagnini, 1970s. Complete
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1970s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Straw

Vintage Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp by Zaccagnini, 1970s
Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp by Zaccagnini, 1970s

Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp by Zaccagnini, 1970s

$1,509
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in
1950s Marble Obelisk Lamp with Jade Turtles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s marble obelisk lamp with jade turtles.
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1950s Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Marble

Vintage 1950s Marble Obelisk Lamp with Jade Turtles
1950s Marble Obelisk Lamp with Jade Turtles

1950s Marble Obelisk Lamp with Jade Turtles

$1,250
H 24 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare 1970s table lamp by Christian Dior features an authentic antique turtle shell mounted on
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s
Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s

Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s

$10,200
H 30.52 in W 17.33 in D 6.7 in
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

$4,194
H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in
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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

$2,276
H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in
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. This is a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Lamps with Gild Turtles Ornaments, circa 1970
Pair of Lamps with Gild Turtles Ornaments, circa 1970

Pair of Lamps with Gild Turtles Ornaments, circa 1970

$2,336 / set
H 15.95 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Romeo Rega, Dior Home, Romeo
Located in La xara, VC
Turtle shell style lighting vintage refers to lighting fixtures that are designed in the shape and
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970

Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970

$824 Sale Price
44% Off
H 23.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
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
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro
Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp, Attrib. to Willy Daro

$9,586
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 13 in
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
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Palm Beach Wicker Turtle Floor End Side Table Lamp Newly Wired
Vintage Palm Beach Wicker Turtle Floor End Side Table Lamp Newly Wired

Vintage Palm Beach Wicker Turtle Floor End Side Table Lamp Newly Wired

$2,900
H 54 in W 19 in D 26 in
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. Particularly to light up the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Sculpture Very Particular Table Lamp Shaped like a Turtle in Perspex, 1970
Sculpture Very Particular Table Lamp Shaped like a Turtle in Perspex, 1970

Sculpture Very Particular Table Lamp Shaped like a Turtle in Perspex, 1970

$1,581 Sale Price
40% Off
H 29.53 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Bronze Crane and Turtle Floor Candle Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho bronze floor candle holder. A chic tall crane standing on top of a turtle
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Crane and Turtle Floor Candle Holder
Vintage Bronze Crane and Turtle Floor Candle Holder

Vintage Bronze Crane and Turtle Floor Candle Holder

$2,450
H 51 in W 23 in D 10 in
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
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1970s American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp

$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.25 in W 21.63 in D 6 in
Unique Mid-Century Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Turtle Wall Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Mid-Century Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Turtle Wall Lamp This remarkable turtle-shaped wall
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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Unique Mid-Century Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Turtle Wall Lamp
Unique Mid-Century Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Turtle Wall Lamp

Unique Mid-Century Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Turtle Wall Lamp

$4,553
H 12.21 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in

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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. The piece is in cast brass and sits atop a
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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Brass "Turtle" Lamp by Chapman
Mid-Century Brass "Turtle" Lamp by Chapman

Mid-Century Brass "Turtle" Lamp by Chapman

H 14 in W 9 in D 4 in
Vintage Turtle Detail Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Solid Brass Turtle Sculpture 30cm wide x 15cm deep x 45cm high
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20th Century German Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Vintage Turtle Detail Table Lamp
Vintage Turtle Detail Table Lamp

Vintage Turtle Detail Table Lamp

H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
1950, Murano, Turtle Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Murano, table lamp. Blown glass. Golden inclusions. Murano, Italia, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Gold

1950, Murano, Turtle Table Lamp
1950, Murano, Turtle Table Lamp

1950, Murano, Turtle Table Lamp

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marble Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
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1940s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts

Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts

H 39.75 in Dm 7.25 in
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
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Very Large Lacquer and Brass "Turtle" Table Lamp, 1970s
Very Large Lacquer and Brass "Turtle" Table Lamp, 1970s

Very Large Lacquer and Brass "Turtle" Table Lamp, 1970s

H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 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.  
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Turtle Table Lamp 1980s Made of Black Plexiglas and Brass
20th Century French Turtle Table Lamp 1980s Made of Black Plexiglas and Brass

20th Century French Turtle Table Lamp 1980s Made of Black Plexiglas and Brass

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Charming Italian Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful Italian ceramic turtle lamp slowly manuevered itself down busy Bal Harbour streets
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1970s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Charming Italian Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Charming Italian Ceramic Turtle Lamp

Charming Italian Ceramic Turtle Lamp

H 12 in W 15 in D 9 in
Brass Turtle Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco turtle shell lamp on a gilded wrought iron stand. 1940s
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brass Turtle Lamp
Brass Turtle Lamp

Brass Turtle Lamp

H 24.81 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
Turtle Lamp Attributed to Maria Pergay, circa 1970
By Maria Pergay
Located in Wilnis, UT
Table Turtle Lamp attributed to Maria Pergay, designed around 1970. Steel and brass base, real
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Steel, Brass

Turtle Lamp Attributed to Maria Pergay, circa 1970
Turtle Lamp Attributed to Maria Pergay, circa 1970

Turtle Lamp Attributed to Maria Pergay, circa 1970

H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 6.7 in
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
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

IMPRESSIVE Sea TURTLE LAMP
IMPRESSIVE Sea TURTLE LAMP

IMPRESSIVE Sea TURTLE LAMP

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
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
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1970s French Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

H 22.45 in W 20.08 in D 5.12 in
American Turtle Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
American diminutive bronze and art glass turtle table lamp or desk lamp. Made in circa 1930. The
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Turtle Lamp

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Bronze

American Turtle Table Lamp
American Turtle Table Lamp

American Turtle Table Lamp

H 4.5 in W 6 in D 9 in
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps

Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps

H 24 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
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.
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1950s American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Pair, Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands
Pair, Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands

Pair, Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands

H 11 in W 8 in D 3 in
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.
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1960s French Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp

.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp

H 38 in W 24 in D 10 in
Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-102 Pair hand painted metal column lamps(shades not included)
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1940s Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps
Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps

Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps

H 27 in Dm 6 in
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
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Large Turtle Shell and Marble Accent Lamp
Large Turtle Shell and Marble Accent Lamp

Large Turtle Shell and Marble Accent Lamp

H 18 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
handsome table lamps. Black square base is 4" x 4"
Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps
Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps

Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps

H 21.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
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.
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1980s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp in Bronze with a Turtle Shell Decor
Table Lamp in Bronze with a Turtle Shell Decor

Table Lamp in Bronze with a Turtle Shell Decor

H 23.63 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Mid Century White Ceramic Turtle Dove Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of French white ceramic lamps; each is in the form of a turtle dove perched on top of a
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1970s French Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century White Ceramic Turtle Dove Lamps
Pair of Mid Century White Ceramic Turtle Dove Lamps

Pair of Mid Century White Ceramic Turtle Dove Lamps

H 33 in W 8 in D 9 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s. Good condition. Age
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.

Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
A Pair of Turtle or Tortoise Shell Aluminum Arthur Court Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Arthur Court polished cast aluminum turtle or tortoise shell lamps, recently polished
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1970s American Vintage Turtle Lamp

A Pair of Turtle or Tortoise Shell Aluminum Arthur Court Lamps
A Pair of Turtle or Tortoise Shell Aluminum Arthur Court Lamps

A Pair of Turtle or Tortoise Shell Aluminum Arthur Court Lamps

H 31.5 in W 22 in
Pair of Italian Casa Bique Brass Turtle Back Lit Floor lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Italian Casa Bique Brass Turtle Back Light Floor lamps with wonderful patin and age
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Casa Bique Brass Turtle Back Lit Floor lamps
Pair of Italian Casa Bique Brass Turtle Back Lit Floor lamps

Pair of Italian Casa Bique Brass Turtle Back Lit Floor lamps

H 68 in Dm 19.5 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
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1970s Martinican Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Brass Turtle Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Boho Vintage Chic Retro 1970s Antique
Brass Turtle Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Boho Vintage Chic Retro 1970s Antique

Brass Turtle Table Lamps Hollywood Regency Boho Vintage Chic Retro 1970s Antique

H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in
Pair of "turtle shell" table almps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel-finish "turtle shell" table lamps.
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1960s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Pair of "turtle shell" table almps
Pair of "turtle shell" table almps

Pair of "turtle shell" table almps

H 14 in W 8.75 in D 4.25 in
Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of table lamps from the 1970s, imitating tortoise shell, with a base in brass and chromed
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style
Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style

Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style

H 29.93 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Illuminating white turtle shell with hand-carved peacock and Chinese iconography mounted on a steel
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1970s American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer
Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer

Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer

H 22 in W 11 in D 8 in
Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turtle shell lamp on gilt metal base France, 1940s Would fit well in an eclectic Art Deco or
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Metal

Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s
Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s

Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s

H 24.81 in W 19.69 in L 24.81 in
Pair of 1970s Brass and Lucite French Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1970s brass and faux turtle Lucite lamps Brass with nice patina. Brand new shades.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s Brass and Lucite French Lamps
Pair of 1970s Brass and Lucite French Lamps

Pair of 1970s Brass and Lucite French Lamps

H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Willy Daro Floor Lamp whit Brass basis by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Willy Daro, Maison Jansen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Willy Daro Floor Lamp Turtle with Brass by Maison Jansen, 1970s Willy Daro (attribution), brass
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Willy Daro Floor Lamp whit Brass basis by Maison Jansen, 1970s
Willy Daro Floor Lamp whit Brass basis by Maison Jansen, 1970s

Willy Daro Floor Lamp whit Brass basis by Maison Jansen, 1970s

H 57.09 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
Italian Chandelier by Fontana Arte in Brass and Cristal, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
elements for ornament. From the center towards the ceiling lamp we find an element of conical shape in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Italian Chandelier by Fontana Arte in Brass and Cristal, 1950s
Italian Chandelier by Fontana Arte in Brass and Cristal, 1950s

Italian Chandelier by Fontana Arte in Brass and Cristal, 1950s

H 41.34 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Chapman Brass Turtle Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage brass turtle lamp by Chapman from 1978.
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chapman Brass Turtle Lamp
Chapman Brass Turtle Lamp

Chapman Brass Turtle Lamp

H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.25 in
Maison Charles Turtle Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Maison Charles cast bronze turtle shell table backlighter lamp, model “CARAIBES GM” France, circa
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Bronze

Maison Charles Turtle Lamp
Maison Charles Turtle Lamp

Maison Charles Turtle Lamp

H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
By C Chapman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.
Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp

Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp

H 24 in W 17 in D 6 in
Pair of Turtle Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant pair of table lamps with stylized brass leaf shades over faux bamboo silver leaf
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Composition, Brass

Pair of Turtle Table Lamps
Pair of Turtle Table Lamps

Pair of Turtle Table Lamps

H 26 in W 8 in D 8 in
Midcentury Whimsical White Turtle Form Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage white sculptural turtle table lamp. Good vintage condition with a small chip to base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Whimsical White Turtle Form Lamp
Midcentury Whimsical White Turtle Form Lamp

Midcentury Whimsical White Turtle Form Lamp

H 19.5 in Dm 20 in
Vintage Turtle in Top Hat Ceramic Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming midcentury lamp or nightlight made of ceramic in the form of a turtle. The shell is glazed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Turtle in Top Hat Ceramic Lamp
Vintage Turtle in Top Hat Ceramic Lamp

Vintage Turtle in Top Hat Ceramic Lamp

H 5 in W 7 in D 9 in
Turtle Shell Lamp Mounted by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s natural turtle shell lamp in brass and bronze feed By the Belgian decorator Willy Daro Good
Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Turtle Shell Lamp Mounted by Willy Daro
Turtle Shell Lamp Mounted by Willy Daro

Turtle Shell Lamp Mounted by Willy Daro

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Natural Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands
Located in Bellport, NY
A pair of real turtle shell lamps on custom iron stands. The lamps are 15 watts and the cord has an
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Pair of Natural Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands

Pair of Natural Turtle Shell Lamps on Stands

H 9 in Dm 7 in
Vintage Tropical Wicker Turtle Side End Table Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The perfect tropical, Palm Beach style Wicker turtle floor lamp. Doubles as an end or side table
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Tropical Wicker Turtle Side End Table Floor Lamp
Vintage Tropical Wicker Turtle Side End Table Floor Lamp

Vintage Tropical Wicker Turtle Side End Table Floor Lamp

H 56 in W 19 in D 28 in
1970s Wicker Floor Lamp Turtle after Mario Lopez Torres
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Delightful Vintage Turtle White Wicker Floor Lamp and Table 55.5 tall x 19.5 diameter x 24 d
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Wicker

1970s Wicker Floor Lamp Turtle after Mario Lopez Torres
1970s Wicker Floor Lamp Turtle after Mario Lopez Torres

1970s Wicker Floor Lamp Turtle after Mario Lopez Torres

H 55.5 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern turtle shell table lamp with lucite base and custom shade. Offered for sale
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade
Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade

Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade

H 22.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Pierre Cardin Ceramic Tortoise Shell Lamp, France, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant ceramic turtle table lamp, mounted on a metal bar with one french bayonet socket and based
Category

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Materials

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Pierre Cardin Ceramic Tortoise Shell Lamp, France, 1960s
Pierre Cardin Ceramic Tortoise Shell Lamp, France, 1960s

Pierre Cardin Ceramic Tortoise Shell Lamp, France, 1960s

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1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s tortoise shell mounted on brass and bronze lamp probably by Maison Jansen. Great vintage
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp
1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

1970s Turtle Shell Lamp

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By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage turtle lamp, beautiful mounted and adjustable height. Two lamp fittings.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Lamp

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Turtle Lamp
Vintage Turtle Lamp

Vintage Turtle Lamp

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A Whimsical Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Fun and Functional, this White ceramic Turtle lamp will make a great addition to your decor.
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1970s American Vintage Turtle Lamp

A Whimsical Ceramic Turtle Lamp
A Whimsical Ceramic Turtle Lamp

A Whimsical Ceramic Turtle Lamp

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Vintage Nude on a Turtle Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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1950s Unknown Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Nude on a Turtle Lamp
Vintage Nude on a Turtle Lamp

Vintage Nude on a Turtle Lamp

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Located in New York, NY
Turtle Shell Lamp on Gilt Stand
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20th Century Australian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Turtle Lamp
Turtle Lamp

Turtle Lamp

H 29 in W 22 in D 10.5 in
Gigant Aluminum Turtle Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large aluminum tortoise shell table lamp.
Category

1970s American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Gigant Aluminum Turtle Lamp
Gigant Aluminum Turtle Lamp

Gigant Aluminum Turtle Lamp

H 32 in W 22 in
1970's Italian Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp
Located in Loves Park, IL
An Italian ceramic turtle lamp marked "Italy" on the bottom. Chromed finial. 1970's.
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1970s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

1970's Italian Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp
1970's Italian Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp

1970's Italian Ceramic Turtle Table Lamp

H 19 in W 13 in D 8 in
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
Marble Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
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1940s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts

Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts

H 15.65 in Dm 2.86 in
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.
Category

20th Century American Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS

PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS

H 14 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
The shell mounted upright on a spreading rectangular plinth.
Category

20th Century Vintage Turtle Lamp

Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp
Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp

Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp

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French Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Cockatoo on Turtle
Located in Natchez, MS
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp now wired as electric lamp of a cockatoo on the back of a snapping
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20th Century French Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Cockatoo on Turtle
French Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Cockatoo on Turtle

French Gilt Bronze Oil Lamp Cockatoo on Turtle

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Large Intaglio Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Accents
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large and impressive lamp. Very well constructed.
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20th Century Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Large Intaglio Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Accents
Large Intaglio Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Accents

Large Intaglio Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Accents

H 40 in W 7 in D 7 in
1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960s hand crafted bronze seahorse with torques eyes and faux turtle shell shade. Hexagon lamp
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1960s French Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

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1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels

1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels

H 19.5 in Dm 13 in
A Hand Blown Modernist Turtle ShapedTable Lamp by La Murrina
Located in New York, NY
A hand blown table lamp featuring a turtle shaped body in clear and gold in sized textured glass
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Turtle Lamp

Materials

Glass

A Hand Blown Modernist Turtle ShapedTable Lamp by La Murrina
A Hand Blown Modernist Turtle ShapedTable Lamp by La Murrina

A Hand Blown Modernist Turtle ShapedTable Lamp by La Murrina

H 8 in W 14 in D 15 in
exceptional 1940s neo classic pair of mercury turtle-like pair of lamps
Located in Paris, ile de france
exceptionnal 1940s neo classic pair of mercury turtle-like pair of lamps
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1940s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Turtle Lamp

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Mercury Glass

exceptional 1940s neo classic pair of mercury turtle-like pair of lamps
exceptional 1940s neo classic pair of mercury turtle-like pair of lamps

exceptional 1940s neo classic pair of mercury turtle-like pair of lamps

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Vintage Turtle Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage turtle lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and ceramic, every vintage turtle lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage turtle lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage turtle lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage turtle lamp over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Arthur Court are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Turtle Lamp?

Prices for a vintage turtle lamp start at $395 and top out at $8,266 with the average selling for $1,982.

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.

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Questions About Vintage Turtle Lamp
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    There 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.
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    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.
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    To 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.
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    To 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.
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    To 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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