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
1960s American Vintage Turtle Lamp
Ceramic
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
Ceramic
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
Metal
Faux Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Winnetka, IL
These are a pair of faux plaster turtle lamps on chrome and glass bases probably from 1970s. Would
Chrome
“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
Brass, Metal
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
Ceramic, Straw
1950s Marble Obelisk Lamp with Jade Turtles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s marble obelisk lamp with jade turtles.
Marble
Tiffany Style Turtle Back Glass Leaded Bronze Table Lamp
By Quoizel
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany style bronze table lamp with dome-shaped leaded glass shade inset with iridescent turtle
Bronze
$1,828Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 15.95 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 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
Metal
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
Brass
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
Wicker
Vintage Bronze Table Lamp with Bird on Turtle 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
Bronze
$1,805Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 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
Plexiglass, Wood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 21.63 in D 6 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
Aluminum
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
Brass
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
Brass
Vintage Turtle Detail Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Solid Brass Turtle Sculpture 30cm wide x 15cm deep x 45cm high
Brass
1950, Murano, Turtle Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Murano, table lamp. Blown glass. Golden inclusions. Murano, Italia, circa 1950.
Gold
Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marble Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
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
Brass
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 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.
Brass
Brass Turtle Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco turtle shell lamp on a gilded wrought iron stand. 1940s
Wrought Iron
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
Brass
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
Metal
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Turtle Shell Lamps
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.
.Maison Jansen Turtle Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice and impressive table lamp designed by Maison JANSEN.
Brass, Iron
Pairhand painted Turtle Shell finish Lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-102 Pair hand painted metal column lamps(shades not included)
Metal
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
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
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
handsome table lamps. Black square base is 4" x 4"
Metal
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.
Bronze
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
Ceramic
Sold
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s.
By Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maison Charles
Located in Lille, FR
Hollywood Regency Brass Turtle Shell Lamp by Ravarini Castoldi, 1970s. Good condition. Age
Brass
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
Sold
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 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
Brass
Pair of "turtle shell" table almps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nickel-finish "turtle shell" table lamps.
Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illuminating white turtle shell with hand-carved peacock and Chinese iconography mounted on a steel
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
Metal
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.
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
Chapman Brass Turtle Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage brass turtle lamp by Chapman from 1978.
Brass, Metal
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
Bronze
Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
By C Chapman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.
Brass
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
Composition, Brass
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.
Ceramic
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
Ceramic, Glass
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
Tortoise Shell
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
Brass, Chrome
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
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
Wicker
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
Wicker
Sold
H 22.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 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
Brass
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
Metal
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
Brass
Vintage Turtle Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage turtle lamp, beautiful mounted and adjustable height. Two lamp fittings.
Brass, Steel
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.
Charming Italian Ceramic Turtle Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful Italian ceramic turtle lamp slowly manuevered itself down busy Bal Harbour streets
Ceramic
Vintage Nude on a Turtle Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage nude nestled atop a turtle lamp-- sculptural and attractive from all angles. The glaze is
Terracotta
Turtle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Turtle Shell Lamp on Gilt Stand
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
Steel, Brass
Gigant Aluminum Turtle Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large aluminum tortoise shell table lamp.
Aluminum
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.
Sold
H 40.5 in W 25.5 in D 10.25 in
Exquisite & Rare Vintage Sea Turtle Floor Lamp in the Manner of Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding vintage sea turtle lamp with hand forged brass base and frame. The lamp is comprised
Marble Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Marble Lamp with Bronze Turtle Mounts
PAIR OF CHAPMAN TURTLE SHELL TABLE LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fun turtle shell lamps manufactured by Chapman.
Brass
Turtle shell mounted as a table lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
The shell mounted upright on a spreading rectangular plinth.
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
Ormolu
Large Intaglio Obelisk Lamp with Bronze Turtle Accents
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large and impressive lamp. Very well constructed.
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
Bronze
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
Glass
$228,574Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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