$4,800
H 12.25 in Dm 9 in
Pair Jean Besnard Small Off-White Crackle Lamps, signed: Besnard, dated: ‘1951″
By Jean Besnard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair Jean Besnard Small Off-White Crackle Lamps, Signed & Dated: ‘1951″
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Crackled White Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950s white crackle glazed porcelain table lamps with silvered bases.
Porcelain
Vintage White Crackle Glaze Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural table lamp with white crackle-glaze surface. USA, circa 1960.
Wood, Ceramic
Crackle Glazed White Ceramic & Brass Regency Table Lamp.
Located in Chicago, IL
White crackle glazed pear shaped body table lamp.
Pair Of Chinese White Crackle Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each Globular form with a cream color crackle surface.. Two light with wood bases and includes shades.
Brass
Crackled white glazed ceramic table lamp, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crackled white glazed ceramic table lamp. Circa 1930.
Ceramic
Crackled white glazed ceramic table lamp, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crackled white glazed ceramic table lamp. Circa 1930.
Ceramic
Keramos Sèvres Ceramic Table Lamp Base, White Crackle Glaze, 1950s
By Keramos Sèvres
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Art Deco table lamp from the 1950s, produced by Keramos. Ceramic base with a beige crackle glaze. Display lampshade sold upon request and quote. Very good vintage condition, with som...
Ceramic
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Table Lamp, white crackle glaze, hand build ceramic lamp
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
This luxurious glaze features a luminous snow-white surface delicately fractured with fine black crackle lines, creating a network of intricate, organic patterns.
Ceramic
Crackled black and white glazed ceramic table lamp, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crackled black and white glazed ceramic table lamp.
Ceramic
$3,744 / set
H 45.87 in W 15.95 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Table Lamps in Crackled White Ceramic and Patinated Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in crackled white ceramic and patinated brass.
Brass
French Art Deco Style Table Lamp – White Crackled Ceramic – 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Art Deco Style Table Lamp – White Crackled Ceramic – 1970s NOTE: A PLUG ADAPTER FOR AMERICAN OUTLETS IS INCLUDED.
Ceramic, Wood
Crackled black and white glazed ceramic table lamp, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crackled black and white glazed ceramic table lamp.
Ceramic
$6,800
H 21 in Dm 16 in
Off White Crackle Ceramic Sphere Lamp, Style Of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann, France
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Off White Crackle Ceramic Sphere Lamp In The Style Of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann, France, C. 1930’S Custom Handmade Parchment Paper Shade H: 10.25 (Vase) Diam. 16 in.
Ceramic
$5,500
H 23.25 in Dm 16 in
White Crackle Oivid Lamp, Manufacture De Boulogne, France, 1930, signed: 'MF'
By Ceramique d'Art de Bordeaux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Crackle Oivid Lamp, Manufacture De Boulogne, France, 1930’S, Stamped & Monogram: ‘FJ’ Custom White Parchment Paper Shade
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Vases/Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Chinese blue and white crackle ware vases / lamps, each with oriental figures looking up at bats flying around the sky.
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th century Chinese blue and white crackle ware vases, each with hand painted scenes of Doves sitting among flowers and foliage set between Brown engraved boarders.
Porcelain
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Ralph Lauren Ceramic Table Lamp, Eggshell White, Crackle Finish, 1980s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Ralph Lauren Ceramic Table Lamp in Eggshell White with Crackle Finish We also have another matching pair...
Ceramic, Wood
19th Century Chinese Blue and White crackle ware vase / lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Chinese 19th Century Blue and White crackleware vase / lamp. Having a classical scene of a mother and child speaking to a traveller, a pair of ring drop bronzed handles in the mout...
Porcelain
$3,995 / set
H 24 in Dm 12 in
Pair of White Porcelain Tulip Shaped Vases Table Lamps with Crackle Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of white porcelain table lamps, each crafted from a vase form with a subtle crackle glaze and mounted on circular giltwood bases measuring 9.25 inches in diameter.
Porcelain, Wood
$1,900 / item
H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in
FIN table lamp, white crackle glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _DOME Snowdrift Lace This luxurious glaze features a luminous snow-white surface delicately fractured with fine black crackle lines, creating a network of intricate, organic pa...
Ceramic
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Porcelain Crackle Glaze Grey White Table Lamps Chrome Lucite, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of crackle glaze porcelain table lamps. Grey crackle on white lamps.
Chrome
Crackled Ceramic Ringed Table Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large ceramic table lamp with a crackled glaze and a series of rings, on a tulip base 38x22 Base Only 22x11 Shade Not Included
Ceramic
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Crackle Glaze Table Lamp, Black and White, West Germany
By Jasba Keramik, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern crackle glaze table lamp — West Germany, black and white, new black linen drum shade with gold inner lining.
Brass
$475
H 24.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Crackled Finish Porcelain Off-White and Blue Flower Jar Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Crackled Finish Porcelain Off-White and Blue Flower Jar Table Lamp.
Porcelain, Paint
$2,062Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 42.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy bodied, white craquelure glazed ceramic table lamps. Patinated brass appointments from the best days of American premier lighting company, Stiffel. Sold sans shades.
Brass
$2,000
H 42 in Dm 17.5 in
Tall Mid-Century Modern White Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Lamp by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The round body of the lamp is created from ceramic and is crackle glazed in white color.
Metal, Brass
Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamp w/ Painted Peacock & Flower Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Japonisme piece from the early 20th century - this white, crackle glazed ceramic table lamp is incised and intricately hand painted with a colorful scene of peacocks, butter...
Brass
$1,873
H 22.84 in Dm 19.69 in
Spanish Revival Green Ivory Crackle Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Linen Shade
By Manuel Benlloch, Amitābha Studio
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Spanish Revival green and ivory crackle-glazed ceramic table lamp, hand-painted by Benlloch of Manises, Valencia, circa 1960s. The faceted octagonal vase base is paired with a new be...
Brass
$2,062Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Urn Form Brass and Ivory Crackle Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of modern table lamps with heavy brass open footed basses and flanged vase form tops. The vase form body is ivory crackle glaze over brass. Brass stem and dual socket cluster wi...
Brass
$975Sale Price|50% Off
H 21.75 in Dm 12 in
1920's French Crackle Glaze Ceramic Marcel Guillard Lamp for Etling Paris
By Marcel Guillard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a simple, yet elegant lamp designed by French ceramist Marcel Guillard (1896-1932) and executed by Etling Paris. From the 1920s, this example has a beautiful reddish-brown mo...
Ceramic
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Stiffel Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Moorish Style Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of brass and ceramic bodied Moorish style table lamps by Stiffel. Ceramic bodies are a mottled sea foam green crackle glazed urn form. Brass flat plinth, incised cap a...
Brass
$1,500
H 20.38 in Dm 8.5 in
Wilshire House Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Paul Laszlo, c.1955
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Wilshire House White Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Paul Laszlo, c.1955.
Ceramic
$245
H 40 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Mid Century Space Age Modern pottery lamp in white crackle glaze, circa 1960's. 40" high overall, 22" to top of pottery, 8 1/2" square.
Pottery
White and Blue Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large white and blue crackled porcelain table lamps with floral decoration.
Porcelain
1950s Spanish White Ceramic Lamp with Gold Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This Spanish 1950s oversized white ceramic lamp with crackle glaze and an antique gold base will bring a stylish and elegant look to any living space.
Ceramic, Wood
Midcentury White Craquelure Pottery Table Lamp with Black Shade
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s Midcentury European craquelure / crackle white pottery table lamp on black block square base, with black lamp shade.
Pottery
Christopher Spitzmiller Style Table Lamp
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Astoria, NY
Christopher Spitzmiller Style Double Gourd Table Lamp, white crackle glazed porcelain above gilt base, Festoni label to underside, with single bulb fitting and pleated silk shade.
Porcelain, Silk
Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural table lamp. White crackle matt stoneware with opal white matt globe.
Opal
Pair of Austrian Glazed Ceramic Horse Heads Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Great pair of crackled white glazed ceramic sculptural lamps representing horse heads , signed: Austria.
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Holstein, 1960s
By Holstein Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern hand made and hand decorated warm white crackle glazed ceramic table lamp with dripping dark purple glaze around the neck and down the belly of the lamp.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$2,888
H 31.5 in W 14.5 in D 15 in
Vintage Italian Glazed, Crackled Ceramic Large Studio Aztec Lamp Off White, Gray
Located in North Miami, FL
It has a wonderful glazed crackle finish. There is a slight gray effect over white in the crackle.
Ceramic
$6,000
H 13.63 in Dm 6 in
Kangxi Apple Green Crackle Glaze Baluster Vase/Lamp, China, Early 18th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare Kangxi Dynasty (1654-1722) apple green over white crackle glazed baluster shaped ceramic vase/lamp - white crackle glazed interior and base - large size - electrified/drilled mi...
Porcelain
White Crackle Lamp with Long Neck
Located in New York, NY
White crackle lamp with long neck, USA, 1950s.
Ceramic
Early 20th Century White Crackle Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oriental white crackle lamp featuring a wabi sabi finish, early 20th century.
Ceramic
Jean Besnard - Two Earthenware lamps Circa 1930
By Jean Besnard
Located in Paris, FR
The white crackled lamp was originally made for the Jacques Emile Ruhlmann's interiors.
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century White Pottery Lamp with Crackle Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century white Pottery lamp with crackle finish New wiring.
Pottery
Tall White Crackle Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
Tall white crackle glazed ceramic gourd lamp with bronze base c. 1950
Chinese White and Pink Crackle Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Chinese white and pink crackle porcelain vase lamp, possibly late Qing dynasty (1874-1912).
Unavailable
H 17.5 in Dm 8.25 in
1970s Small White Crackled Table Lamp with Original Brown Woven Lampshade
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s French small white crackled pottery lamp with brown striated detailing.
Pottery
Unavailable
H 57 in W 18 in D 18 in
20th Century Empire Style Floor Lamp in Crackled White Painted Finish
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Floor lamp in crackle finished creamy white paint with gold edge decoration.
Wood
Unavailable
H 15.36 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare Silver Art Deco Table Lamp Crackle Glass White Fabric Modernism France 1930
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare Modernism Art Deco table lamp in thick silver mirrored glass with crackle effect finish which can be dated France circa 1930s.
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare Modernism Art Deco Table Lamp Silver Crackle Glass White Chrome France 1930
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare Modernism Art Deco table lamp in thick silver mirrored glass with crackle effect finish which can be dated France, circa 1930s.
Chrome, Metal
Large Crackle Glazed Lamp With Aztec Decoration c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
Large white crackle glazed ceramic lamp with Aztec decoration c. 1950
Brown Stripe and White Crackle Ceramic Lam, of Jean Besnard, France
By Jean Besnard
Located in New York, NY
A brown stripe and white crackle ceramic lam, of Jean Besnard, France, circa 1940-1950s.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 28 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamps in White, Grey, and Pink, C. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Japanese porcelain lamps with white crackle glaze finish. Lamps have elegant urn forms with hand painted leaves in alternating hues of pink and grey, and o...
Gold
Blanc De Chine Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Beautiful white porcelain crackle glazed table lamp with floral cut outs on the front.
Porcelain
Pair Large Asian Inspired Vase Lamps
Located in US
White Crackle Vase Lamps on Black Wooden Plinths.
Pottery, Wood
French Art Deco White Crackle Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant French Art Deco lamp. Base is made of Blance de Chine pottery with a white crackle finish.
Bronze
A Pair of Column Lamps by Bouck White In Crackle
By Bouck White
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of crackle glaze lamps by Bouck White (1874-1951).
Aluminum
White Crackle Glazed Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Oriental style white crackle glazed lamp, sold with shade
Ceramic
Pair of White Crackled Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This pair of white ceramic lamps have a lovely crackled finish with a charming floral and left design.
Large White Crackle Glazed Organic Ceramic Lamp
By Guido Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Large White Crackle Glazed Organic Pottery Lamp. Manner of Gambone.
Two Custom Lamps in White Crackle Glaze
Located in Chireno, TX
Two custom table lamps in white crackle glaze finish and robust shape.
Linen, Terracotta
Georges Jouve Zoomorphic Lamp with White Crackled Glaze
By Georges Jouve
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georges Jouve Zoomorphic Lamp with White Crackled Glaze. France c. 1948.
Ceramic
Pair White Crackle Glaze Ceramic Cylindrical Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully aged craquelure glazed finish on these white ceramic cylindrical table lamps. Bases are round beveled edge wood plinths. Brass stems connect to black lacquered cups and ...
A Pair of White Ceramic Crackle Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of contemporary white ceramic lamps featuring a soft crackle-glaze finish and clean, rounded silhouettes.
Ceramic
French 1950s white ceramic lamp with a crackle glaze
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1950s white ceramic lamp with a crackle glaze
1930s Art Deco Off-White Crackle Glazed Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An off-white crackle glazed Art Deco ceramic table lamp of squat, bottle-like form.
Ceramic
A Pair of Ceramic Crackle Lamps by Bouck White
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of ceramic crackle lamps by Bouck White, an American potter and author (October 20, 1874—January 7, 1951).
Ceramic
Pair of White Crackle Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of stylized pagoda form ceramic lamps in an off white crackle glaze and satin brass details.
Brass
A Shapely Pair of American White Crackle-Glazed Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely pair of American mid-century white crackle-glazed lamps in the Asian taste; each boldly-scaled lamp with splayed top and base with waisted mid-section; resting on a giltwoo...
Art Deco White Crackle Glaze Chinese Jar as Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
White Crackle Glaze Chinese Jar mounted on Black Greek Key patterned base. Newly rewired.
Brass
Pair Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy bodied, white craquelure glazed ceramic table lamps. Patinated brass appointments from the best days of American premier lighting company, Stiffel. Sold sans shades.
Pair Stiffel White Crackle Glazed Ceramic & Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy bodied, white craquelure glazed ceramic table lamps. Patinated brass appointments from the best days of American premier lighting company, Stiffel. Sold sans shades.
Pair Of Gourd Form White & Gray Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking white ceramic lamps with a slate gray crackle glaze.
Brass
Pair of Midcentury White Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamps with Black Shades
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of midcentury white crackle glaze ceramic lamps with black Oscar De La Renta original shades.
Ceramic
Important Sienna Bronze & Applied White Crackle Relief Lamp, France, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Made Vellum Lamp Shade: Diam 14.5 in.
Ceramic
A Shapely Pair of Chinese Mid-Century White Crackled-Glaze Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely and boldly-scaled pair of Chinese mid-century white crackled-glaze porcelain lamps; each bottle-form lamp with long neck above a portly body; in a white crackly glaze with ...
Nice pair of white crackle glazed ribbed lamps attr to J Adnet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of Crackle Glazed ribbed white lamps that are very much in the manner of jacques adnet ceramics we have had in the past.
Brass
Pair of Green Glazed Porcelain Lamps with Crackled Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Green Glazed porcelain lamps with Crackled Finish.
Porcelain
Sold
H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in
Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Cookeville, TN
The Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade combines classic elegance and modern sophistication.
Ceramic
Sold
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
White Crackled Ceramic Table Lamp with Black Shade Gilt Inside French circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of white crackled ceramic with a black shade gilt inside.
Ceramic
A Pair Crackle Finish Lamps with Maple Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Pair of White Ceramic Crackle Glaze Lamps with Maple Bases, maker unknwn.
Belgian 1930s Art Deco Crackle Glazed Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An off-white crackle glazed ceramic table lamp of stepped, geometric, urn-like form by Boch Frères Keramis - stamped.
Ceramic
Sold
H 26 in W 17 in D 17 in
Ralph Lauren White Glazed Ceramic Crackle Double Gourd Ginger Jar Lamps - a Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful pair of white glazed ceramic Lauren Ralph Lauren table lamps with white canvas shades, double gourd bodies and brand plaque at wooden bases. Tested for working order. Measu...
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Baluster-Form Canary Yellow Crackle-Glaze Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vibrant and shapely pair of Chinese baluster-form canary-yellow crackle-glaze porcelain lamps; each elegantly proportioned lamp with long neck, bulbous mid-section and flared foot;...
Pair of Crackled Glazed Ceramic & Satin Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Chinoiserie inspired crackled glazed white ceramic lamps with satin brass fittings by Stiffel.
Sold
H 52 in W 12 in D 12 in
1920s Painted Floor Standing Lamp, Cream Red Roses Shabby Crackle Glazed Finish
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This very a attractive chintz lamp, it is tuned in wood which is painted cream with red rose buds, the paint has now aged in color and developed a crackle finish The lamp stands on ...
Paint
English 1930s Porcelain Table Lamp with Crackled Green Finish and Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English porcelain table lamp from the mid 20th century, with circular lucite base. Created in England during the second quarter of the 20th century, this porcelain lamp features a...
Porcelain, Lucite
Bitossi Moss Green/Blue Decorated Bone White Ceramic Table Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century Italian ceramic lamps by Bitossi with a hand decorated muted green harlequin pattern and blue graphic pattern against an off white crackle glaze background.
Brass
Finial Harp Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Off white finial lamp with a crackle finish. European fabric shade.
Wood
pair of table lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
white ceramic lamps with crackle glaze and black base
Ceramic, Wood
pr of table lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
white ceramic lamps with crackle glaze and gilt base
Ceramic, Wood
Large Italian Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large hand thrown ceramic table lamp with a white crackle glaze. Marked "R-.135 LAMP.
Brass
1940's Ceramic Muse Lamp
Located in New York, NY
White crackle glaze lamp with bronze fittings, and ebonized base, with "muse" detailing on all four sides.
Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A white crackle glazed ceramic table lamp with circular cut-out detail from the Poteries Du Marais, stamped.
Ceramic
Pair of Porcelain Chinese Jar Table Lamps
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Chinese jar table lamps in white crackle porcelain by Stiffel Lighting, American 1950's
M Fantoni large ceramic table lamp base signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and large M fantoni in crackle white ceramic lamp base.
Ceramic
Pair of Sculptural 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American 1960s white ceramic crackled glazed table lamps with walnut bases.
Pottery, Walnut
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.
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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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