Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1950s hand carved Chinese figurine lamps by James Mont. The cinnabar lamp bases
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Wood
Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1950s hand carved Chinese figurine lamps by James Mont. The cinnabar lamp bases
Wood
Large Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Chinoiserie faux Cinnabar lacquer vase lamp Mid 20th century. Baluster-shaped vase cast in
Pottery
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural
Wood
Pair of Chinese Red Cinnabar Lacquer Gilt Bronze Mounted Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A striking and finely crafted pair of Chinese red cinnabar and gilt bronze mounted lamps. Each lamp
Bronze
$650
H 26 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Orange Carved Cinnabar Vase Jardiniere Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Orange Carved Cinnabar Vase Jardiniere Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Ceramic
Pair of Cinnabar lamps with brass shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Cinnabar lamps with brass shades. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW
Pair Cinnabar Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Chinese composite cinnabar melon shaped table lamps.
Porcelain
Chinese Cinnabar Lamp with Dragon Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese cinnabar lamp with a dragon motif & floral design, on a wooden base.
Enamel
Large, Republic Period, Cinnabar Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elaborately carved pair of grand-scale, Chinese, Cinnabar vases turned to table lamps. Each
Other
A fine Chinese Cinnabar vase mounted as a lamp
Located in NYC, NY
Finely detailed Cinnabar lamp. Ex: Doyle's Auction House
Beautiful Cinnabar Red Chinese Carved Wood Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chinese carved wood cinnabar table lamp 1950’s 27” H to finial x 6.5” W x 5.75” D Shade 10” H x 13
Wood
19th Century Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A lovely pair of late nineteenth century red cinnabar lacquer vases with rectangular handles. The
Brass
Pair of Cinnabar Red Ginger Jars Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Cinnabar Red Ginger Jar Table Lamps. A great pair of Cinnabar Red Ginger Jar Table Lamps with
Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a stunning 19th Century Chinese lacquer Cinnabar vase lamp. Lamp features carved scenes of
Lacquer
Striking Chinese Cinnabar Table Lamp with Foo Dog on Lid
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking red carved wood Chinese cinnabar table lamp having a sculptural round lidded urn like
Wood
Red Cinnabar Lacquer Double Gourd Vase
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1900 A large cinnabar lacquer vase in crimson red of double gourd form, with
Lacquer
Sold
H 32 in Dm 7.25 in L 32 in
Marvelous Pair of Hand Carved Antique Chinese Cinnabar Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous pair of hand carved antique Chinese cinnabar vases mounted as lamps. The body, neck and
Lacquer
Marble Floor Lamp with Lucite Elements
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Floor lamp in cinnabar marble with stacked Lucite elements, American 1970's
A Pair of Mid-Century Painted Oriental Style Oversized Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mid-century cream and yellow painted faux cinnabar oversized lamps depicting allover
Marbro Cinnabar Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of ginger jar shaped cinnabar chrysanthemum patterned porcelain lamps with gilt
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Vintage Chinoiserie Cinnabar Style Urn Table Lamps
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage table or accent urn lamps feature ornate faux cinnabar bodies, adorned with
Plaster
19th Century Chinese Large Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural
Wood
Art Deco Kupur Head Table Lamps in Cinnabar Red, 1930s
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Miami, FL
Warm and rich in Cinnabar Red, this pair of Art Deco male and female busts by Frederick Cooper
cinnabar lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
beautiful glaze on this impressive lamp 30" tall with custom coolie shade. Unique teak neck see
Ceramic
A Massive Pair Of Red Lacquered Cinnabar Lamps. 19th Century
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of red lacquered cinnabar vases mounted as lamps . Circa 19th century.
Cinnabar Chinese Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Chinese Cinnabar Lacquerware Lamp with Brass base and Cap. Great Color. Shade Sold
Rare Cinnabar 19th Century Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Rare Cinnabar 19th Century Lamp
19th Century Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century cinnabar lacquer vase of baluster form, the body incised in the traditional
Pair of cinnabar red table lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
whimsical pair of table lamps with scroll and thin brass column
Brass
19th Century Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century red cinnabar lacquer vase of baluster form and carved in the traditional
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Red Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century carved cinnabar lacquer vases, the body decorated throughout with
Pair of Mid-20th Century Oriental Cinnabar Style Lamps, Custom Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid-20th century oriental cinnabar style terracotta lamps with hand-painted custom finish
Giltwood, Terracotta
Sold
H 16.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
19th Century Cinnabar, Mother-of-Pearl, and Brass Asian Figure Statue Lamp, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
are a polished cinnabar resin, giving off a deep-garnet look when lit. The base/frame of the lamp is
Brass
Faux Cinnabar Chinese Style Lamp Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Handsome, with Faux cinnabar top
Metal
Pair Cinnabar Vases Made into Lamps by Edward i, Farmer-New York
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese cinnabar vases made into lamps by Edward I. Farmer-New York sitting on carved wood gilt
Stone
Pair of Hollywood Regency Asian style lamp tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency Asian style cinnabar lacquered lamp tables with mirrored tops and custom
Cinnabar Chinese Style Table Lamp
Located in Oaks, PA
Cinnabar Chinese Style Table Lamp, A fine Hollywood Regency Example, in a rare white color
Composition, Brass
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Mortsel, BE
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Scavo Style, Chrome Base Sculptural table lamp, by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, is an example of Italian Space Age design from th...
Metal, Chrome
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table 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 ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$229,620Sale 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...
Other
Large Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very large, well crafted Chinese cinnabar lacquered vase with copper / brass lining, circa 1950's. The vase are 19" high and 9" in diameter and in very good vintage condition. #248...
Brass, Copper
$2,850 / set
H 20.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Jars-Shaped Table Lamps, Wired the the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of white and blue porcelain jars-shaped table lamps with auspicious fish and water plant motifs, wired for the USA. Transform your space with this elegant pair of modern blue ...
Porcelain
$16,721 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.2 in W 22.5 in D 4.3 in
Uchiwa Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Bamboo, Mid-Century Modern, 1980
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp Designer: Ingo Maurer Year: 1973 German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
Bamboo
$584Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 7.08 in Dm 5.9 in
A pair of Fantastic Blue Glass Lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning pair of mid-century modern crystal lamps made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden during the 50s. The shape is very biomorphic and the color is equally amaz...
Blown Glass
Pair of Chinese Archaistic Brass Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive pair of chinoiserie-inspired brass table lamps in the manner of Hollywood Regency designer James Mont. Traditional form being a fang (square) interpretation of hu and g...
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.
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.