Pair of French Colonial Mid-Century Carved Wood Table Lamp Bases, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant pair of French Colonial carved and turned teak wood table lamp bases or
Teak
$1,290
H 30 in W 7 in D 7 in
Italian Vintage Pair of Carved Wood Gilt Table Lamps With Fluted Urn Bases
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking vintage pair of decorative table lamps featuring beautifully carved wooden bases with a
Gold Leaf
$5,970 / set
H 19.5 in Dm 8 in
Pair of French Colonial Carved Teak Wood Table Lamp Bases or Candelabras c. 1930
Located in New York, NY
Rare, timeless and elegant pair of French Colonial table lamp bases or candelabras from the French
Teak
Pair of Regency Style Carved Giltwood Torchiere Lamp Bases
Located in Bradenton, FL
, made as lamp but with no fittings (bases only). Can be used with candles or made into lamps.
Wood
$4,165
H 22 in W 12.75 in D 3.25 in
19th Century English Pair Carved Walnut Eagle Lamps With Gilded Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Carved Walnut Eagle Lamps with Gilded Bases. These lamps showcase intricate
Wood, Walnut
$6,300
H 50 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Carved Column Marble Alabaster Lamps with Gilt Bases and Silk Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular pair of monumental marble ionic column lamps with gilt wooden bases and black silk
Alabaster, Marble, Foil
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Pricket Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lamps. Featuring intricately carved wooden bases inspired by traditional pricket candlesticks, these
Wood
Pair of Heifetz Russian Dancer Lamp Bases
By Heifetz
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Heifetz Russian Dancer lamp bases. These lovely Mid-Century Modern hand carved wood lamp
Wood
$6,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilded Columns Made into Lamps Set on Steel Bases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of gilded wood columns (probably decorative furniture elements) made into lamps set on steel
Iron
$1,784Sale Price|30% Off
H 40 in W 7 in D 7 in
Marbro Monumental Ceramic Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lomita, CA
Murano glass, hand painted pieces, crystal, hand-carved wood, lamps with marble bases and other finer
Ceramic
Pair of Moderne French Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950s French Moderne carved wood sculptural lamps with gilt bases. Measurements
Wood
Vintage Asian Blue and White Porcelain Vase Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
these pieces from simple lighting to works of artisanal ceramic art. Mounted on custom-carved dark wood
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Lamps, Pair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI architectural elements, made into table lamps. Carved
Pair of Chinese carved root wood figural lamp bases
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Chinese carved root wood figural lamp bases, worked as fishermen and converted to electric
Silk, Wood
Pair of 1920s Chinese Vase Lamps With Carved Wood Bases
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Chinese-style vase lamps in a high-gloss black glaze, mounted on ornate carved wood bases
Ceramic, Wood
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H 20.25 in Dm 6 in
Pair of Midcentury Carved Wood Fragments Made into Table Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
motifs on its belly. Mounted on round Lucite bases, this pair of carved wooden lamps will complement any
Lucite, Wood
Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dog Lamps of Black Painted Bases
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Small pair of carved wood Foo Dog lamps on black painted bases with black paper shades.
Pair of Italian Carved Lamp Bases with Silver Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of wooden vase lamp bases were crafted in Italy with metallic silver leaf finish. The
Silver Leaf
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H 28 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Italian Carved Lamp Bases with Polychrome Antique Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
-painted wood lamp bases from Italy. The bases are in the shape of a traditional antique urn with hand
Wood
Carved Wood Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1940's carved wood table lamps with pedestal bases. 23" height of
Pair of Italian Carved Lamp Bases with Two-Tone Antique Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
-painted wood lamp bases from Italy. The bases are in the shape of a traditional antique urn, and have an
Wood, Paint
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H 37.5 in Dm 21.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Painted Lamp Bases with Custom Silk Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of lamps were crafted in Italy, circa 1870. The tall, carved vases are in the
Silk, Wood
Pair of Pale Blue Painted Italian Table Lamp Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
table lamp. This pair of wooden Italian bases in the shape of urns has hand-carved ornamentation of
Paint, Wood
Pair of Italian Carved Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian painted & parcel gilt carvings mounted into lamps with carved wood bases. The lamps
Gold
Marbro Chinese Deco Bronze Cloisonne Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
photos detail the quality of the bronze vases and of the carved wood bases. The lamps appear to retain
Enamel, Bronze
Sold
H 22.75 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of French 1920s Carved Fragment Lamps with Floral Bouquets and Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French carved fragment lamps from the early 20th century, with floral bouquets and lucite
Lucite, Wood
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H 19.69 in Dm 9.06 in
Set of 2 Black Mirror Ceramic Lamp Bases with Black Carved Wooden Base 1950-1960
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamps are made of ceramic with a very glossy glaze and are mounted on a carved black wooden
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Large 'Quartz' Lamps on Decorative Bases
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A relatively large pair of carved stone lamps with decorative bases. The carved stone is often
Stone, Brass
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Lamps
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern carved wood lamps on patinated brass bases by Maurizio
Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Lamps with Gilded Bases, circa 1880-1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinese carved wood lamps with gilded bases, circa 1880-1920 Brand new wiring.
Wood
Unique Pair of Carved Wood Sphere Lamps on Giltwood Bases, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully carved walnut ball lamps on giltwood bases. Shades not included.
Giltwood, Walnut
20th Century Pair of Carved Painted Wooden Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A charming 20th century pair of carved painted wooden vases in the Classical manner, now mounted as
Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian Wood Carved Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian carved wood lamps with bulb turned bases in an antique finish. Shades not included, circa
Wood
Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of large carved wood table lamps on marble bases dating from the 1930s.
Pair of wood carved Florentine lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of contemporary carved and painted wood lamp bases with silk shades; shades are 10 1/2" tall
Pair Hand Carved Urns with Fruit on Faux Marble Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely pair hand carved urns with fruit on faux marble bases.
Wood, Paint
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H 9.25 in W 13.25 in D 6 in
Pair of French Lucite Accent Lamps with Copper, Aluminium and Lacquer Bases
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare pair of French Hollywood Regency geometric Lucite accent lamps have been beautifully
Aluminum, Copper
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H 18.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Pair of 18th-19th Century Italian Prickets as Lamps on Custom Giltwood Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th-19th century Italian prickets as lamps on custom giltwood bases New wiring.
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Elegant Eglomise Mercury Glass Lamps with Gilt Bases
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
antique gilded carved wood bases. The lamps have antique brass fittings and are fitted with two lights
Pair 18th.century wood urn lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair 18th century wood carved urns made into lamps, new bases and wired for U.S.
Wood, Paint
Pair of Hand Carved Adirondack Hunter & Stag Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
bases having carved figures of a hunter and stag. both lamps have their original wood shades, carved and
Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Plaster
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
$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
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century modern rectangular dining room table in Nordic oak. Very likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark (born...
Oak
$2,885
H 51 in W 70 in D 2 in
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholstery
Giltwood
19th Century Renaissance Marble Relief
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century Renaissance marble relief. The relief is carved to the Renaissance taste and is in very good condition. It is framed in a later frame from the 19th century. It measures...
Marble
French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century marble-top commode made of book-matched burl mahogany accented with Empire style ormolu. The commode’s top is a slab of Saint Anne marble that gently curves alo...
Marble, Brass
Stunning Art Deco Style Six Panel Screen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning six panel screen/room divider. Screen is designed to replicate tiles of the art deco era, painted in rich colors including sage green, rust, burgundy, and pink. Two splendi...
Wood
$32,500 / set
H 31 in W 52 in D 20 in
Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Pier Tables, Giltwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Marble Top, Giltwood, Made in France A Large and Impressive pair of full bodied Dolphin solid wood carved console or pier tables. ...
Giltwood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
$4,870
H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 13.75 in
French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Travertine Console Attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant double tier French Mid-century / Art Deco console, side table or nightstand attributed to Edgar Brandt. The piece is composed of hand-hammered wrought iron with a ...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$6,895 / set
H 5 in W 16 in D 6.38 in
2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern Plaster Shell Wall Sconces, Attributed to Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs of French Midcentury plaster wall lights in the form of a shell attributed to Serge Roche. Priced and sold as Pairs. References: Mid-Century Modern, Neo-Baroque, Surrealism...
Plaster
$15,800
H 46.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Vert Campan marble pedestals. Each column is raised by a square Vert Campan base below a mottled cir...
Marble
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.