American Mid-Century Wood Block Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century rectangular 3 tier dark wood stained table lamp with a matching fabric rectangular shade.
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Design Solid Wood Block Table Lamp, 1970’s Minimalist
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 25cm W, 25cm H, 7,5cm D Period: 1970’s Material : Solid wood Condition: Good.
Wood
Printing Block Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Printing Block table lamp with brass accents....
Wood
Postmodern Stacked Wood Block Pyramid Floor or Table Lamp
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous postmodern stacked block lamp. Custom acrylic shade has been made, can also be used with harp and shade already attached.
Wood
$2,450 / set
Vintage Boho Wood Block Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ground your lighting design with this architectural pair of vintage wood column lamps. Dating to the 1970s, these lamps celebrate the honest beauty of natural materials with a severe...
Chrome
$304Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Faux Bois Ceramic Wood Block Turned Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The wood block and turned appearance of this lamp are all an illusion because it is made of pottery, not wood. It is so unusual. As to where this was made, that's hard to say; the si...
Ceramic
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, US PLUG ADAPTATOR W...
Wood
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WIL...
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Solid Teak Wood Block Bamboo Chute Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Carved Solid Teak Wood Block Bamboo Chute Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century.
Teak
Vintage Boho Stacked Faceted Wood Block Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amazing set of two vintage Boho table lamps. Chic stacked faceted wood blocks in alternating colors.
Wood
Printing Block Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Printing block table lamp....
Wood
Brutalist Felice Antonio Botta Pine Wood and Glass Block Table Lamp, Italy 1970
By Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Milan, IT
Brutalist Felice Antonio Botta Pine Wood and Glass Block Table Lamp, Structure measurements 33 x 10 x H 37 cm.
Glass, Pine
1960s Gold Black Goblet Table Lamps Marble Base Mexico
By Roberto and Mito Block
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table lamps Mexican Modernism 1960s Striking table lamp pair Modern black and gold goblet on round marble base Unmarked Style of Roberto and Mito Block 16 tall to socket x 8.5 in dia...
Marble, Brass
Tall Wood Block Column Lamp with Linen Shade by Amter Craft
By Amter Craft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall wood block column lamp with linen shade by Amter Craft. Dimensions listed (16 in. diameter x 29 in. tall) are the overall dimensions of the lamp with the shade, with the base 1...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Large Block Table Lamp Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
1960s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style large block table lamp with original shade. Features a simple clean design in a beautifully parquet pattern, with black neck. The origina...
Wood
Vintage Wooden Table Lamp with Block Base, United States, 20th C.
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Wooden Table Lamp with Block Base, c. 20th Century. Sharp, good-looking table lamp consists of a block base and cylindrical body in a light wood with charming vintage patin...
Wood
Vintage J. Warner Prins Tile Mid Century Modern Cerused Wood Small Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Warner Prins (2)Tile Mid Century Modern Cerused Wood Block Small Table Lamp, Signed. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Ceramic, Wood
$536Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Temde Table Lamp Turned Wood Block, 1970's, Switzerland/Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully turned wood block in what I believe is pine, which becomes it's unique style through the cracking of the wood in it's very 'personal' way.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Block, Sculptured Lighting, Table Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood and Stone
By Gabor Gobi, Gobi Design
Located in Budapest, HU
Crafted with distinctive artistry, this floor lamp is a fusion of a reimagined side table, a bygone lamp, fragments of pristine white marble, and a meticulously crafted lampshade. Th...
Limestone, Wire
Nordic Wooden Block Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Achterveld, NL
Scandinavian chunky wooden block with 3 sockets (E14). Very nice table that's build out of a few layers of wood.
Wood
Metal Ink Block Pattern Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We recovered these unique Arabesque metal print blocks and turned them into a pair of interesting desk lamps. Buyer has the opportunity to find the perfect lamp shade or a just a ni...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wood Block Table Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a tonal wood block base and a hard-back paper pleated shade.
Wood block Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Solid pair of wood block lamps. Reminescent of lighting produced by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J. Lamps have been rewired and are 16" high, 5" square.
Metal
Pair of Wood Block Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of solid wood block lamps. Lamps have been professionally rewired. Wood blocks are 16" high and 5" square. Total height from base to the bottom of socket is ...
Wood
1980s Edgy Studio Design Tube Table Lamp on Wood Block
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern desk lamp Sculptural Art Custom Studio Tube Table Lamp mounted diagonally on Wood Block.
Aluminum
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, US PLUG ADAPTATOR W...
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, US PLUG ADAPTATOR W...
Wood, Fruitwood
Pair of Resin and Wood Block Printers Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Fab wood block printers letter pattern relief design surface table lamps.
Wood
A Large Wood Block Lamp attributed to Phillip Powell
Located in NYC, NY
An impressively sized and expertly crafted wood block lamp. Crafted in the manner of some Phillip Powell examples.
Metal
An English Wood Block Fragment Lamp, Circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved and painted antique rectangular wood block fragment as a lamp on a metal graduated rectangular base. Fitted with a custom white linen shade.
Pair of Hand Made Folk Art Wood Block Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
The lamps are of our design using vintage hand-painted wood blocks. The blocks are an interesting green with white lines. The base has been newly added when we wired them. The shades...
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Block Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage MCM Burl Wood Block Lamps showcase mid-century modern style with their striking burl wood blocks. These lamps add a touch of retro elegance and natural beauty to any room...
Metal
Midcentury Frankl Inspired Combed Cubist Block Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury era Paul Frankl inspired combed cubist block lamp pair featuring a hand painted stacked block design with a triangular base and original lamp shades.
Wood
Sold
H 24.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Marquetry Hand-Turned Lathe Block Lamp, Crafted from Various Woods from
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Marquetry Hand-Turned Lathe Block Lamp, Crafted from Various Woods from the 1970s with a Striking Stacked Wood Color Pattern Handcrafted marquetry lamp, expertly created f...
Wood
Vintage Boho Geometric Blocks Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. A series of primitive geometric stacked blocks with lots of wood grain detail.
Metal
1970s Modern Geometric Carved Wood Block Table Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC offers Vintage Uniquely Modern Wood Block Table Lamp in Geometric Carved Form Measures: 19.75 H x 6 W x 4 D Shade not included.
Wood
Stacked Wood Block Table Lamp after Phil Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Cylindrical wood lamp of stacked wood construction, in the style of Phillip Powell. This lamp is in good original, working condition, the shade shown is not included. Height to top o...
Walnut
Vintage Stacked Wood Block Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Midcentury table lamp, circa 1960s. This piece features a unique stacked wood base with chrome stem. Includes a brass ring finial and functions with a three way switch. Wood base...
Chrome
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in a Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in France, circa 1950, The size is with the Bulb. ...
Wood
Sold
H 15.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
Milliner's Table Lamp - Vintage Wood Millinery Hat Block, Linen Empire Shade
By Artig
Located in New York City, NY
But in the 18th century, the fashion industry was in full swing and millinery became an actual profession. Milliners used wood hat blocks like this lamp base to form wool for hats.
Hardwood
Pair of Modernist Block-Form Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of modernist block-form table lamps in burl wood. Newly rewired with custom shades.
Wood, Burl
Brutalist Glass Block Table Lamp Attributed to Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Rare glass block and wrought iron table lamp, design attributed to Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. This example is in excellent original condition, clean, working and ready to use, ...
Wrought Iron
Wood and Glass Block Table Lamps
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gorgeous wood table lamps accented with thick glass blocks.
Wood, Glass
Large Wood Block Column Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple pillar of blocked wood with brass components. Newly rewired.
Brass
Pair of Turned Blocked Wood Table Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A graceful pair of blocked wood table lamps with brass accents dating from the 1940's.
Brass
Pair of Tall Wood Wallpaper Block Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of vintage wallpaper blocks repurposed into tall rectangular lamps. Please note of wear consistent with age. Shades not included. Made in the United States.
Metal
Lacquered Sculptural Wood Block Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bone-lacquered lamp conversion of an African knife-sharpening wood block circa 1970 with antique nickel hardware
Small Wood block lamp with custom linen shade and diffuser.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp.
Brass
Wooden block lamps from France
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of dramatic wooden block lamps crafted from two matching pieces of timber found in France. These striking pieces of timber with a distinct wood grain pattern have been mounted...
Wood, Linen
pair of 1940s green block lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of table lamps, green painted wooden blocks with original shades, and brass stem.
Brass
Barbini Fish Block Lamp, Fine & Rare Large Form
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare fish block lamp by Barbini, Murano, Italy. Large & colorful form, beautiful from both sides. ***Notes: There is no sales tax on this item if it is being shipped out of ...
Blown Glass, Wood
A pair of dramatic wooden block lamps from France
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of dramatic wooden block lamps crafted from two matching pieces of timber found in France. These striking pieces of timber with a distinct wood grain pattern have been mounted...
Metal
Pair of Burl Wood Block Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful pair of burl wood block lamps, sure to set the stage in any room. Dimensions: 7" Sq. x 20" OAH. Paper shades in ivory.
Burl
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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