Set Wabi Sabi Table lamps
Located in Nijlen, BE
Set of lamps, composed of old French alpine supports and Belgian new linen lampshades. The inside
2010s French Country Table Lamps
Oak
Set Wabi Sabi Table lamps
Located in Nijlen, BE
Set of lamps, composed of old French alpine supports and Belgian new linen lampshades. The inside
Oak
$2,904
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Wabi Sabi Antique Table Lamp in Turned and Carved Wood with Rattan Shade
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Meer, VAN
Wabi Sabi Antique Table Lamp in Turned Wood and Rattan, early 20th century. Beautiful and timeless
Brass
Donghia Wabi/Sabi Vintage Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Vintage Murano glass lamp from Donghia with brass hardware, hollow and handblown. Wabi-sabi is the
Glass
$912 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 9.85 in
Table lamp, terracotta ceramic, electrified, kitchen, living room wabi sabi
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
Handmade ceramic table lamp, designed by the artisan Rulo and the artist Manolo Eirin. All the
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Terracotta
$1,659 / item
H 21.66 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
Handmade Table Lamp in Palo Santo Wood, Wabi Sabi Home Zen
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
authentic wabi sabi house. We currently have only two units for sale.
Brass
$2,726
H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in
Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Table Lamp Shade with Pressed Plants, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Odense, DK
Charming vintage wabi-sabi style table lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1950s. The base is made from
Bamboo
$1,066
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pine slat table lamp in the manner of Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wabi-sabi, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish sportstuge table lamp by unknown maker and designer. Made from pine slats and solid pine
Pine
Vintage Bohemian Bedside or Table Lamp in Wood & Rope - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Bohemian Bedside or Table Lamp in Wood & Rope - 1970s Wabi Sabi Style - Decoration
Rope, Wood
"Wabi-Sabi" Murano Lamp for Donghia
By Donghia
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hollow, hand blown Venetian glass lamp. "In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a world
Blown Glass
Wabi Sabi Table Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Table Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan 1970s. Great and very atmospheric table lamp in bamboo and rattan
Bamboo, Rattan
brutalist wabi sabi table lamp by Temde, Switzerland 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in ECHT, NL
Brutalist type 2 table lamp by Temde leuchten Switzerland. The base is made from solid pine. The
Fabric, Pine
Japanese Wabi Sabi Meiji Period Stoneware Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A good sized, heavily patinated mid 19th C. Meiji period Japanese stoneware lamp
Stoneware
Sculptural Scandinavian Organic Pine Table Lamp, Wabi Sabi Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking handcrafted table lamp made from solid pine with a sculptural, organically shaped base
Pine
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 5.12 in
Sculptural Organic Pine Wood Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Organic shaped table lamp in burned pine wood. Hand crafted in Scandinavia by an unknown
Pine
Sold
H 20.08 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury French Green Wabi Sabi Ceramic Lamp with Colorful Lamp Shade, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury French green Wabi Sabi ceramic lamp with a colorful lamp shade, 1960. The
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 14.57 in L 15.75 in
Midcentury French Wabi Sabi Ceramic Lamp with Beige Linen Lamp Shade, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury French Wabi Sabi ceramic lamp with beige linen lamp shade, 1960 Great details
Ceramic, Linen
Pair Of Large Edo Period Japanese Bronze Candlesticks Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A pair of large early 19th C. Japanese bronze candlesticks. Heavily patinated with remnants of wax due to hundreds of years of use. Simple shapely design.
Bronze
Vintage Belgium Ceramic Wabi-Sabi Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A petite ceramic table lamp with modern new shade. Belgium, c1950s, Since re-wired and PAT tested
Ceramic
Chinese monochrome Wabi Sabi style ceramic lamp
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A large Chinese monochrome cream-glazed bulbous vase, 18th/19th C. Measurements are based on the ceramic part.
Metal
Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Table Lamp with Textured Base and Soft Paper Shade
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
This handcrafted ceramic table lamp is designed with intention and a love for natural beauty. It
Metal
Wabi-Sabi Moon Lamp – Handcrafted Decor for Calm, Minimalist Interiors
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
imperfection, inspired by the wabi-sabi philosophy. More than just a light source, it transforms your space
Metal
Near Pair of Awaji Pottery Japanese Drip Glaze Wabi Sabi Zen Meditation Lamps
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
lamps. Nice double cluster sockets with risers. Shades not included.
Pottery
Small Primitive Portuguese 19Th C. Side/Lamp Table Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A small early 19th C. northern Portuguese pine side table. Heavily patinated with remnants of
Pine
Sold|$680
H 18.12 in W 23.82 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
Iron
$3,545 / item
H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material fin...
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$1,200
H 12.64 in W 28.15 in D 37.29 in
Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a board and a wooden box that were used in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. These two can be combined to make a low table. The tabletop is made of eithe...
Cedar
$1,380
H 13.78 in W 39.77 in D 39.97 in
1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to make as Kotatsu table (heat table with brazier) in winter. Tabletop material is ma...
Hardwood, Cedar
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning beige travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design pi...
Travertine
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$7,658 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$3,900 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
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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