A Whimsical Pineapple Lamp in the style of Frederick Weinberg
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A single whimsical "pineapple" lamp-made of black painted wire-in the style of Frederick Weinberg
A Whimsical Pineapple Lamp in the style of Frederick Weinberg
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A single whimsical "pineapple" lamp-made of black painted wire-in the style of Frederick Weinberg
Whimsical Sculptural Maitland Smith Monkey Playing on a Book Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a whimsical and charming monkey lamp, made of possibly bronze and other exotic materials
Metal
WONDERFUL PAIR OF WHIMSICAL LUCITE LAMPS IN THE MEMPHIS STYLE.
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of lamps in the Memphis style, comprised of colored lucite pieces mounted on gilded
Whimsical Vintage "Cloud" Lamp in Red Murano Glass by Toso
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly fun big glass lamp in an abstract "cloud" shape in red Murano glass, on a round chrome
Chrome
Pair of whimsical lamps in black & gold powdered Murano glass
Located in New York, NY
Very attractive high quality pair of Venetian lamps, with a kind of oriental look, in clear Murano
Bronze, Gold
1970s Whimsical Pair of Italian Globe Lamps in Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
1970s Venetian pair of lamps handcrafted in Murano glass, prototype never put in production, the
Murano Glass
Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Collectors refer to these as "chunk jewel lamps". We have sold many different examples of this
Ormolu
Mid Century Whimsical & Sculptural Saucer Lamp Eames Style Milk Glass Shade
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very unique Luxcraft mid century whimsical & sculptural table lamp. With a very cool Eames
Brass
Unique Pair of Whimsical "Swimming Fish" Ceramic Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unique pair of whimsical "swimming fish" ceramic vessels with lamp application in cobalt blue on
A Whimsical Pair of American 1960's Fish-Shaped Metal Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of American 1960's ebonized and gilded metal fish-shaped lamps with brass fittings
A Whimsical Pair of Italian Urn-Form Decorated Art Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of Italian 1960's urn-form art glass lamps decorated with playful carousel horses
Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly fun pair of big red Murano glass LAMPS in an abstract "cloud" shape, on a round chrome
Chrome
Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso
By Aureliano Toso
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly fun pair of Venetian LAMPS in sky blue Murano glass with an abstract "cloud" shape, on a
Chrome
Big Pair of Whimsical "Cloud" Lamps in Murano Glass by Toso
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly fun pair of big Venetian LAMPS in opaline white Murano glass with an abstract "cloud
Chrome
A Whimsical French Carved Wooden Architectural Element; Now Mounted as a Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical French carved wooden architectural element of a peasant; now mounted as a lamp; the
A Whimsical Pair of American White Ceramic Orb-Form Lamps w/Polka Dots
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of American 1960's white ceramic orb-form lamps with colorful polka dots; each
Whimsical Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Fish Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of fun ceramic fish lamps designed by Aldo Londi and made for Bitossi. These Italian lamps
Nickel
A Whimsical Pair of American Gilt-Metal & Painted Pineapple-Form Wire Lamps by Ferris - Shacknove Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of American mid-century gilt-metal and painted pineapple-form wire lamps by Ferris
Silver Plated Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical silver plated table lamp in the form of seashell in top of stones.
Sold|$980
Fer Doré Table Lamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Whimsical fer doré table lamp, newly wired with oval linen shade and beeswax candle sleeves.
Iron
Sold|$1,006
1970's Table Lamp.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Whimsical 1970's table lamp made in chrome base, the stem is made of different materials such
Sold|$995
Wood Cactus Table Lamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whimsical and rustic cactus table lamps made of solid wood with ebony finish. Handblown clear glass
Glass, Wood
Sold|$2,400
French Spiral Iron Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical French iron table lamp from the 1930's. Iron body with spiraled iron base and four
Iron
Sold|$1,500 / set
Pair of Figural Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of whimsical Chinoiserie table lamps. Each lamp has an opposing figure with hands
Wood, Paint
Sold|$1,150 / set
Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Located in Fulton, CA
A whimsical pair table lamps made of milk glass with painted numbers. Original nickel-plated light
Metal
Sold|$3,600 / set
Pair of Midcentury Tole Parrot Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of midcentury table lamps crafted in painted metal depicting cast metal gold painted
Metal
Sold|$3,250 / set
Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of whimsical Mario Torres Rooster table lamps constructed of a metal frame tightly wrapped in
Reed
Bent Lacquered Steel Table Lamp, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Bent Steel Table Lamp, France, c. 1940 This unique, whimsical, and modern table lamp is small but
Steel
French Rope Rooster Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical small rope table lamp in the shape of a rooster by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France
Linen, Rope
Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Tripod 'Visor' Table Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Tripod 'Visor' Table Lamp. This whimsical and sculptural lamp is executed
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp Featuring Bee at Flower
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical Art Nouveau bronze figural table lamp, portraying a bee reaching for a flower, the stem
Bronze
Sold|$3,950 / set
Pair of Reverse Decoupage Table Lamps with Sea Life
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming and whimsical pair of table lamps with classic form decorated with a reverse decoupage
Glass
Pair Mid-Century Murano Opalescent and Gold Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A whimsical pair of Vintage Murano table lamps offers tall decanter shaped bases. Segments of
Giltwood
Vintage Coastal Pelican & Lobster Plaster Table Lamp With Shade
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A whimsical vintage plaster table lamp featuring a pelican perched beside a bright red lobster on a
Metal
Petite Rope Table Lamp by Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical petite rope table lamp by French Riviera 1960's iconic designer duo Adrien Audoux and
Rope
Lavender Pair Of Italian Glass Side Table Lamps By Poliarte
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical pair of side table lamps made with superimposed cylinders of "bullicante" (bubbly) hand
Mid-Century Modern Fantoni Brutalist Brass Bicycle Table Lamp Italian 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful and whimsical, Brutalist, brass bicycle, table lamp, signed
Brass
French Rope Horse Table Lamp in the style of Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical small rope table lamp in the shape of a horse in the style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Linen, Rope
Sold|$1,295 / set
Pair of 1960s Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamps by Gregory Van Pelt
By Gregory Van Pelt
Located in New York, NY
These whimsically and handsomely designed table lamps are by Gregory Van Pelt, who first designed
Chrome
Sold
Fish Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A delightful and whimsical hand-thrown ceramic table lamp having an all over pattern of grey and
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Brass parachute lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Whimsical brass table lamp in the form of a parachute in descent.
Sold|$265
Lemon Tree Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tole and Iron Lemon Tree Table Lamp. Wonderfully whimsical and realistic Lemon Tree Lamp in a black
Metal
Sold|$1,450
Italian Spider Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian whimsical design spider form lamp, table top or creepy crawly. Excellent vintage condition.
Metal
Sold|$1,400
Mushroom Patio Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Whimsical mushroom table lamp, maker unknown. Spun aluminum shades, aluminum stems, 3 fixtures
Sold|$2,800
Vienna Bronze Lamp with Horse Theme
Located in Petaluma, CA
What a wonderful, whimsical accent table lamp we are offering. The bronze casting is of the
Bronze
Sold|$2,450
Bill Curry Cattail Lamp for Design Line
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bill Curry Whimsical Cattail Table or Floor Lamp for Design Line. Not often seen, this unique Lamp
Metal
Postmodern Wood Cactus Lamps, Pair ** Saturday Sale **
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cactus table lamps made of solid wood with original finish. Handblown clear glass in cylindrical shapes
Sold|$295
Verner Panton Toucan Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whimsical toucan table lamp by Verner Panton. Plastic beak lights up in low and high dimmer
Plastic
Sold|$1,200
Stilnovo Tripod Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
A delicate and whimsical table lamp executed in opaline glass and brass for Stilnovo, Italy, circa
Brass
Sold|$5,000
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical table lamp in cream ceramic with asymmetrical perforations augmented with various colored
Brass
Sold|$3,700
Pair of 1950s J.T. Kalmar Table Lamps
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
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
Pair of Georgia Jacob Ophélie Handkerchief Table Lamps With Green Shades
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of 1970s French Modern table lamps by Georgia Jacobs. Whimsical table lamps in the form of
Brass
Hollywood Regency Flower-Shaped Table Lamp in Florentine Style
Located in Hamburg, DE
Illuminate your space with the enchanting glow of our whimsical table lamp—a captivating flower-in
Metal
Sold|$1,850
Pair of whimsical "ladybug" table lamps.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of whimsical "ladybug" table lamps on brushed brass bases
Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp
By Fantoni
Located in Ferndale, MI
Italian terracotta or redware whimsy lamp in shape of a mustached gentleman.
Pottery, Terracotta
Sold|$1,500
George Kovacs Whimsical Duck Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
George Kovacs whimsical Mid-Century Modern desk lamp with adjustable arm and ceramic duck head.
Ceramic
Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare minimalistic table lamp produced from simple Industrial parts that mimic the elegance of
Metal
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.