Vintage Painted Bird Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage table lamp is a sophisticated example of Postmodern design, featuring a gracefully stylized bird—evoking the form of a swallow or dove—in mid-flight. The entire piece is...
Metal
Vintage White Parrot Bird Tropical Table Lamp Newly Wired
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful ceramic parrot bird table lamp. Fantastic detail in expression and large presence. Possibly Italian. Newly wired, 3 way socket, brass hardware. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Ceramic
Mid Century White Ceramic Peacock Bird Table Lamp, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid Century table lamp designed and produced in Italy during the 1960s. Beautiful and unique ceramic. Very good original vintage condition. Standard bulb. Only one unique piece.
Chrome
Antique Italian Blanc de Chine White Porcelain Perched Parrot Bird Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Blanc de Chine White Porcelain Perched Parrot Bird Table Lamp with Original "Bird" Finial on Carved Wood Base.
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Italian Blanc de Chine White Porcelain Perched Cockatoo Bird Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Blanc de Chine White Porcelain Perched Cockatoo Bird Table Lamp.
Porcelain
$3,950 / item
Ceramic "Birds" Lamps, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant conical table lamp in eggshell glaze with bird motifs.
Ceramic
Sevres Abstract Bird Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Abstract bird lamp by Manufacture de Sèvres white glaze with yellow and green decor. 25x18 Base Only 13x10x5 Shade Not Included
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Hollywood Regency Dove Bird Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Hollywood Regency Dove Bird Table Lamp.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Jardiniere Bird & Vine Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Jardiniere Bird & Vine Table Lamp, Believed to be German.
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Plaster White Tropical Parrot Bird Table Lamps Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage plaster parrot bird table lamps that have been lacquered in a fresh white.
Brass
Ceramic Swan Animalia Bird Table Lamps in Pearl White, a Pair 1980s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
At the bottom of each swan, are curled waves resembling a pond or water feature as though the bird is floating on top of the water. The color of these beautiful Animalia birds is...
Metal
Vintage White Plaster Palm Beach Heron Bird Faux Bois Floor Lamp Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage plaster heron bird faux bois floor lamp. This has been newly lacquered in a soft satin white.
Nickel
Pair of Pink Porcelain Lamps With Enameled Birds and Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of European porcelains with bronze fittings wired for lamps. These pink and white porcelain jars are decorated in polychrome enamel with birds and flowers.
Bronze
Antique French Hand Painted Porcelain "Cranes" Bird Green Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Chinoiserie Green Hand Painted Porcelain "Cranes" Sinuous Urn Form Table Lamps with Brass Mounts - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H (to finial) x ...
Porcelain
Contemporary Pair of Bird Lamps Opaline Murano Glass Brass and Wood, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside Black bird lamps, white Opaline Murano glass, black painted resin style ceramic terracotta, brass and natural wood.
Brass
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Pair of Palm Beach Tropical Plaster Bird Heron Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of vintage plaster bird white lacquered Heron table lamps. Completely restored to perfection!
Nickel
Stylized Bird in Iridescent Ceramic, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Stylized bird ceramic table lamp in iridescent white and blue glazes.
Ceramic
Set of 10 Birds Candles Handcrafted Metal and White Enamel Scented Candles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This set includes ten scented candles presented in glass containers adorned with natural brass, oxidized brass, and white enamel decor. The Lovebirds Collection celebrates bonding an...
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Pair of Delft Blue Ceramic Chinoiserie Table Lamps with New Green Silk Shades
By Royal Delft, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Hand-painted Royal Delft blue-and-white table lamps with Chinoiserie birds and florals, fitted with new pistachio green silk shades and professionally rewired with fabric-wrapped cor...
Brass
Blue and White Jar Table Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
This blue and white table lamp features a bird and floral design.
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H 33 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp w/ Birds by Wildwood
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Porcelain Jardiniere Table Lamp w/ Birds by Wildwood. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 7.5" W x 7.5" D. ...
Brass
Herend Rothschild Bird White Porcelain Lamp
By Herend
Located in Essex, MA
This famous pattern, created in the 1860s for the Baron de Rothschild family, is considered by many to be the paragon of hand-painting on porcelain. This majestic lamp is handmade an...
Porcelain
Pair of Blue and White Country Bird Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and white painted bird lamps in ceramic on metal bases, circa 1960s.
Ceramic
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H 23.25 in Dm 5.5 in
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie White Porcelain Table Lamps with Peacock Birds
Located in Doylestown, PA
Striking circa 1950s Chinoiserie vase form table lamps with peacocks and flowers, made in Italy. Vibrant garden scene with floral decoration and a pair of peacocks beautifully painte...
Iron
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H 29 in W 9.5 in L 29 in
Vintage White Italian Ceramic Tropical Palm Beach Parrot Bird Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Palm Beach tropical vintage Italian white ceramic parrot bird table lamp. No chips or breaks.
Brass
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H 34.5 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Italian White Heron Bird Table Lamps, Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Chrome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie, made in Italy, Italian white Heron bird table lamps, signed underneath and on back of one of the lamps.
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Pair of Tropical Plaster Bird White Heron Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of vintage plaster bird White Heron table lamps. Completely restored to perfection!
Nickel
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H 28 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Urn Bird Painted Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Urn Bird Painted Table Lamps - a Pair.
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue White Porcelain Bird & Plum Blossom Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Bird & Plum Blossom Table Lamps - a Pair.
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps with Flowers and Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Chinese porcelain vases now table lamps decorated with classic chinoiserie birds and flowers presented on turned ebonized wood bases.
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Deco Solid Brass Birds in Flight Table Lamp, 1929
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, solid brass, Art Nouveau table lamp, with its original finial. circa 1929. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the lamp are 10" D x 26"...
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Antique Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Round Vase Table Lamps w/ Birds - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Round Oriental Vase Table Lamps w/ Raised Birds on Brass Metal Bases - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H (to finial) x 19.5" ...
Porcelain
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H 34 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Pair 1960s Parrot Bird Cockatoo Italian Blanc De Chine Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of large Palm Beach tropical blanc de chine parrot bird cockatoo white table lamps. Made in Italy and numbered.
Ceramic, Porcelain
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H 20.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
1972 Chapman Chinoiserie White Porcelain Floral Bird Relief Table Lamp 21"
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1972 Chapman table lamp, crafted from porcelain featuring a chinoiserie design of flowers / chrysanthemum and birds in white relief on a beige ground, mounted on a simple bla...
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage White Tropical Palm Beach Parrot Bird Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of parrot bird table lamps. These come with there original matching finials.
Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Reticulated Ginger Jar Table Lamp White Blossoming Branches Birds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
However, this lamp has all branches, flowers, and birds meticulously painted in bright, cheerful colors, creating striking contrast with crisp white background.
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Japanese Porcelain Blue and White Birds and Flowers Lamp 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1301 Japanese hand painted birds and flowers lamp Height 21" to top of socket
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of White Parrot Bird Tropical Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of parrot bird table lamps. These have been newly wired, 3 way socket, brass hardware. Newly lacquered. Measures: 18.5 H to socket 25.5 H to finials.
Composition, Brass
Antique Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamp Off White and Blue Perched Bird
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming Chinese export crackled porcelain vase dates to 1905 but was been newly rewired. In good condition, with some wear to the vase itself, consistent with age and use. Vase...
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
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H 34 in W 8 in D 8 in
Chinoiserie Chinese Green Celadon Porcelain "Love Birds" Jardiniere Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Green Celadon Crackle Glazed Porcelain Quail "Love Birds" Jardiniere Vase Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to fin...
Porcelain
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H 28 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Japanese Bird Painted Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Pink Porcelain Japanese Bird Hand Painted Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H (to finial) x 20" H (to light socket) x 6" W x 6" D....
Porcelain
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H 21.26 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
1970s Italian Giulia Mangani Tole Table Lamp Porcelain Hand Painted Blue Bird
By Giulia Mangani
Located in Haarlem, NL
Spectaculair looking table lamp depicting a hand painted porcelain rock base and branch with an eye-catching tropical blue bird on top of it. Ornamented with tole branches and leaves...
Copper
Vintage Large Snow White Opaline Table Lamp Murano, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage snow white opaline table lamp Murano, 1960s Attributes to Carlo Nason-Mazzega And safe for immediate usage in the World Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illu...
Opaline Glass
Vintage Table Lamp with Milk-White Glass Shades and Brass / Fruitwood Base
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
The lamp has a shade made of acid-etched milk-glass giving it a matte, white surface, and provides a strong up-light with a softer, diffused light at eye level.
Brass
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H 13.77 in Dm 5.51 in
Scandinavian Design Table Lamp with Milk-White Glass Shade and Brass Mounts
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
The lamp has a shade made of acid-etched milk-glass giving it a matte, white surface, and provides a strong up-light with a softer, diffused light at eye level.
Metal, Brass
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H 11.82 in Dm 5.52 in
Dutch Opaline Table Lamp with Ball-Stem and Chrome Details White Black Base
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco table lamps chrome and opaline glass details. The sizes are measured without lamp shade. Important: The lampshade is included in photos for illustration purposes only but c...
Chrome
Early 20th Century Trompe L'oeil Carved Wood Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Stunning. A vintage carved and white painted tromp-l'oeil bird lamp from the early 20th Century.
Wood
Pair of Large Mid Century White Bird Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Mid C White Bird Lamps
Pair of Blue and White Bird Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of blue and white painted bird lamps in ceramic on metal bases, circa 1960s.
Metal
"Enchanting Forest" Brass and Burl Wood Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Enchanting Forest" brass and burl wood lamp with bird of paradise and flower details. 24" high without harp.
Brass
Blue and Bronze Parrot Candleholder
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder Blue and Bronze Parrot in hand painted porcelain with brass details. For 1 candle. Candle not included.
Bronze
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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