Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps
Unavailable|$700 / set
Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair, Whimsical, Stylized Cuban Muscian/Dancer Figures, as table Lamps, Custom made (mounted and
Unavailable|$700 / set
Pair, 1950\'s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair, Whimsical, Stylized Cuban Muscian/Dancer Figures, as table Lamps, Custom made (mounted and
Unavailable|$2,200
A Whimsical Waylande Gregory Lamp with Original Maria Kipp Shade
By Waylande Gregory
Located in San Francisco, CA
Truly unique. Signed on bottom.
Unavailable|$10,000 / set
A Whimsical Pair of Napoleon III Bronze Doré Chenets as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
black metal; now museum wired as lamps; contemporary drum rectangle shades in black silk with gold trim
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,400
Charming Silver Leafed Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsical silver leafed ceramic table lamps.
Unavailable|$895
Vintage Neoclassical Swan Form Table Lamp in Plaster
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A whimsical yet graceful figural swan table lamp having a recent custom plaster-wash finish. The
Plaster, Softwood
Unavailable|$1,920
Dog Lamp by Fernando Cassetta
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Whimsical and rare Italian table lamp or
Plastic
Unavailable|$1,200
Vintage Murano Pencil Light
Located in Princeton, NJ
Whimsical Italian table lamp designed to resemble a yellow colored pencil.
Unavailable|$1,100
Bobbin Legged Lamp Table with Double Stretcher Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A whimsical side, lamp, or occasional table with bobbin legs and support. Small hidden front
Oak
Sold|$1,800
Ceramic Table Lamp by Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Colorful and whimsical table lamp by Raymor, Italy, ca' 1950's.
Ceramic
Sold|$750
Pair of outrageous 1950s Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of 1950s whimsical table lamps with fabulous origional pig skin shades.Black Laquered wooden
Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp, Model #534
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
whimsical table lamp, with eight individual shades each in a different color, is a rare variation.
Metal, Brass
1950s Kalmar Vienna 'Billy' Tripod Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Kalmar Vienna 'Billy' table lamp. A beautiful and whimsical table lamp by Viennese design
Brass, Metal
Sold|$3,400
Karl Hagenauer Table Lamp, Vienna, 1930s
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical table lamp by Karl Hagenauer. Stamped 'Made in Austria' and hallmark on the bottom of
Brass
Sold|$1,850
1950s J.T. Kalmar Black Table Lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s J.T. Kalmar black table lamp. A beautiful and whimsical table lamp by Viennese design icon
Nickel, Metal
Sold|$1,850
1950s J.T. Kalmar Gray Table Lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s J.T. Kalmar gray table lamp. A beautiful and whimsical table lamp by Viennese design icon J.T
Nickel, Metal
1950s Gilardi & Barzaghi Glass Tripod Table Lamp
By Gilardi & Barzaghi, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gilardi & Barzaghi glass tripod table lamp. A delicate and whimsical table lamp executed in
Brass, Metal
1960s Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Italian brass and glass table lamp attributed to Stilnovo. A delicate and whimsical table
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,800
Antique Cast Iron Tree Form Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical table lamp was made in the Early 20th Century. It is cast iron shaped in the form of
Iron
19th Century French Bronze Dore Young Bacchus and Ram Table Lamp on Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
with on and off chain. The whimsical table lamp is in excellent condition with a rich patinated gilt
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,600
Whimsical Italian Umbrella Table Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Whimsical Italian umbrella table lamp circa early 1960's. This example has a ceramic shade brass
Metal
Sold|$475
Whimsical Stacked Dice Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...What's your lucky number? From the 1950s, this delightful table lamp with coordinated
Ceramic, Silk
Modern Whimsical Polychrome Wood Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Whimsical modern table lamp composed of applied polychrome painted dowels, blocks, and other
Wood
Sold|$1,422
Whimsical 1950s Italian Sputnik Table Lamp
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique Mid-Century Italian table lamp with a tripod base, frosted glass globe and a lacquered
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,100
Whimsical Fox & French Horn Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stealer adorable table lamp with libaryish feel having a carved painted composite fox figure
Kovacs Whimsical Canvas Umbrella Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in North Miami, FL
A modern take of a parasol umbrella, this canvas shade on heavy stand is a fun accent to any décor.
Sold|$975
Whimsical Coronet lamp
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical lamp with a perfectly charming little gilded crown on top of a tripod pedestal. The
Metal
Sold|$3,250
Whimsical Cast Stone Bird Chick Table Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Whimsical cast stone bird chick table lamp, newly wired with artist paper shade with whip stitch
Cast Stone
Sold|$1,250
Whimsical Glass Curved Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical glass handblown probably Italian lamp. Colorful and creative.
Glass
Whimsical Chrome Robot Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Very clever Robot lamps in chrome - lighted heads, hands and eyes. Various sizes and prices
Chrome
Sold|$895
PAIR OF WHIMSICAL CERAMIC LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Pair of whimsical Ceramic lamps mounted on wooden bases and finished with a mottled speckled glaze
Sold|$2,200
Whimsical Glazed Ceramic Pinecone Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual green-glazed ceramic lamp in the form of a pinecone on an ebonized base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Sold|$950
Whimsical Italian Lamp by Ernestine
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large and impressive design from Ernestine, Italy. Signed Marlero Lamp co, Ernestine, Galano Italy
Ceramic
Sold|$1,896
A whimsical carved wood lamp
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A carved painted and gilt wood lamp, featuring two flute players sitting under a palm tree.Re-wired
Wood
Sold|$1,150
Whimsical Artisan Made Butterfly Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A unique and decorative lamp depicting a tortoise shell butterfly on a custom silver plate base
Silver Plate
Sold|$1,066 / set
Whimsical 1950s Pair of Side, Adjustable Brass Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful pair of German side lamps, 1950s, brass stem with yellow lampshades. In very good
Brass
A whimsical pair of pineapple lamps
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of pineapple lamps
Sold|$1,800
Whimsical Brass Lamps after Jean Royere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical Brass Lamps after Jean Royere, probably American, circa 1950's.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,900
A Pair of Whimsical Billiard Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Whimsical Chrome Plated Billiard Lamps (additional pair available)
Sold|$2,200
PAIR OF WHIMSICAL GLAZE TERRACOTTA LAMPS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GLAZE TERRACOTTA LAMPS WITH A WHIMSICAL WHITE AND ORANGE DESIGN AND BRASS BASE.
Brass
Sold|$2,400
WHIMSICAL SINGLE GOLD STRIPED MURANO LAMPS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SINGLE LAVANDER AND GOLD STRIPED MURANO TABLE LAMP WITH BRASS BASE.
Brass
Sold|$1,900
Whimsical Buddha Lamp by Idealux 'Signed'
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed Italian lamp of Buddha in prayer retains original fabric shade and dimmer.
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold|$2,844
A pair of whimsical stuccoed lamps
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of white stuccoed plaster lamps in the shape of tree branches, on square acrylic bases. Sold
Stucco, Plaster, Acrylic
Sold|$2,650
Pair of Whimsical Metalwork Floral Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, each fashioned as a bulbous vase covered in leaves, holding a bouquet of well
Metal
A Whimsical Brass and Hide Shade Umbrella-Form Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
the hide and wire shade with a brass finial above a brass support with cast handle, the whole resting on a custom painted wooden base
Sold|$3,450
A Whimsical Style Tall Globe Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Gold overlay on frosted glass, tall and great vintage look.
Brass
Whimsical organic Swedish modern table lamp in brass and elm, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Organic table lamp by unknown designer and producer. A Whimsical and asymmetrical design consisting
Brass
Sold|$1,680 / set
Pair of Whimsical Zebra Print Ceramic Melon Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a whimsical pair of ceramic zebra print melon-form lamps with rosewood caps and bases.
Pottery
Pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Toucan Table Lamps With Black Shades and Whimsical
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Add a playful yet sophisticated touch to your space with this pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Table
Clay
Pair of Elegant and Whimsical Brass Frog Motife Tall Table Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Chapman pair of elegant tall table lamps having stylized brass frogs on twisted brass stands that
Brass
Pair of large french whimsical urns with lamp application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of large french whimsical urns with lamp application
Whimsical Gold and Black Ceramic Lamp by Charles Sucsan
By Charles Sucsan
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical gold and black ceramic table lamp by Charles Sucsan. Sucsan was born in France to
Whimsical one-of-a-kind gold Murano glass lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian exclusive Venetian lamp worked with gold leaf in Murano glass and decorated with a raised
Gold Leaf
Pair of Whimsical Painted Flamed Urn Lamps with Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brightly painted carved wood Italian style flame urn lamps with hand painted parchment
Wood, Paint
Pair Of Whimsical Stuccoed Lamps, United States, Circa 1960.
By John Dickinson
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of white stuccoed plaster lamps in the shape of tree branches, on square acrylic base
Acrylic
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Mario Torres Lopez Midcentury Whimsical Wicker Lamps
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Pair of Mario Torres Lopez fun midcentury wicker lamps. Dimensions: 21 1
Wicker, Reed
1970s Whimsical Italian Pair of Red Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1970s Italian pair of lamps in Murano glass, the free form of the glass tiles makes the Design very
A Whimsical Pair Of Boudoir Lamps With Palm Tree Motif
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Pair Of Boudoir Lamps With Palm Tree Motif
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.