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Jester Lamp

Pair of Gothic Jesters Lamps, France, 19th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of carved lamps in walnut figuring hilarious jesters / clowns, seated on a column. Neo
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Table Lamps

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Walnut, Wood

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Figural Jester Harlequin Plaster Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern sculptural jester plaster table lamp featuring a reflective metallic gold
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Art Deco Frosted Glass Jester Figurine Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco lamp statue of a frosted glass jester with illuminating base This Art Deco frosted glass
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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Circus Jester Sculpture with Walnut Ball Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lamp made with an exceptional sculpture of a circus performer holding a wooden ball with
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Antique 1880s Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Ballard Design Figural Harlequin Court Jester Clown Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ballard Design jester or harlequin lamp featuring a stoic figure in black and gold standing
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

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Resin

Antique French Carved Walnut Court Jester Table Lamp with red shade
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century French hand carved walnut sitting Court Jester mounted as a table lamp. Standing on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

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Walnut

Single Handpainted Figural Harlequin Lamp by Marboro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single figural lamp by the Marboro Lamp Company, of handpainted plaster, formed as a masked jester
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Plaster, Wood

Boa Lamp
Located in POLOP, ES
jesters. This symbolizes that the Boa lamp is crowned with both success and that she is not worried about
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Boa Lamp
Boa Lamp
H 78.75 in W 65.36 in D 39.38 in
Harlequin Figurative Lamp with Glass Beaded Shade By Marlboro
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This large harlequin-style table lamp features a mischievous masked jester by Marbro. The body of
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Vtg Babette Holland Spun Metal Juggler Lamp Graphite Gray Geometric
By Babette Holland
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Babette Holland spun metal Juggler table lamp in graphite gray with geometric accents and
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Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
, decorative and downright AMUSING ! The pair of ‘Jester’ monkeys are made of cast bronze which has been
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Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original pos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Spelter

MCM Adjustable Swivel Barstools Black Vinyl & Laminate by Daystrom a Pair
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid Century Modern adjustable and swivel barstools comprised of the original black vinyl or faux leather, molded, curved faux rosewood laminate backs, chrome shaft, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum, Chrome

Four Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Gothic Revival oak hall chairs, (two shown) carved and pierced backs with a crest, solid seats and shaped front supports. I will sell in pairs.   
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rope & Tassel Plaster Side Table Style of John Dickinson
By John Dickinson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant plaster side table with faux drape and rope with tassels decorations. Style of John Dickinson. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, see pics. Can be p...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Large Brown Gold and Black Brutalist Lamps with Pleated Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of outstanding vintage over-sized Brutalist lamps. If you’re looking to make a statement, look no more. These exceptional lamps are larger than life with their pleated, draped s...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

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Fabric, Ceramic

1920s Carved Wood Crown And Crest. Wish No One Harm
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French 1920s Carved Wood crest and crown . Banner says, Ne. Vile. Veils. Which means, wish no one harm.
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Vintage 1920s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 4 Sphere Style Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous postmodern tessellated Mactan rough edge stone round pedestal base side table with 4 polished spheres and a round beveled glass top in the style of Maitland Smith. Beautiful...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern End Tables

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Stone

Draped Plaster Lamp Style of John Dickinson
By John Dickinson
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century plaster table lamp in the John Dickinson style of the 1970s. Draped and knotted, this unique lamp appears sculptural in design. Lamp includes the harp and the original ...
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Modernist Mahogany Grand Buffet with Crest
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist mahogany buffet with crest. Grand buffet made of mahogany. Glass cabinet doors on either side above side cabinets with inside shelves.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside a special find. Note the original brick red paint accented with the blue/green/wh...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Art Deco Original Cold Painted Spelter Lady Figural Lamp, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a nude female holding aloft a milk white glass globe shade. Kneeling on an alabaster b...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Important Contemporary Ceramic Table Lamp by Agnès Debizet
Located in London, GB
"Lampe Savane", 2019 Dimensions : H 117 x Ø 45 m Important stoneware table lamp that can be also placed as a floor lamp, made by French ceramicist Agnes Debizet. This black ceramic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster Draped Lamp in the Style of John Dickinson
By John Dickinson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Matte white plaster drape form lamp in the style of John Dickinson. Wired and in working condition. 34H to top of harp.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury Dotted Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp from Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pendant was manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s. It features an optical smoked glass dome and a partially perforated brass top. The design of this pendant is rem...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Rare Monumental Harlequin or Jester St. Marceaux Plaster Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Harlequin Jester lamp by The Marbro Lamp Company, 1968. The design is based on an 1879 bronze
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Signed Marbro Monumental Harlequin or Jester St. Marceaux Plaster Lamp C. 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Signed Marbro Lamp Company harlequin or jester lamp, circa 1960s. The design is based on an 1879
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Marbro Lamp Company Harlequin Jester Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marbro Harlequin Jester table lamp. Extra large figure painted with a red and yellow shirt and dark
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Plaster

Vintage Harlequin Jester Table Lamp by Marbro in the Style of Saint-Marceaux
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Harlequin Jester table lamp by Marbro Co. after the sculpture St Marceaux. Mint green and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Plaster

Large Mid-Century Modern Plaster Lamp "Court Jester" by G.W. Hamilton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Mid-Century Modern plaster lamp, court jester by G. W, Hamilton. Hand painted plaster
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster, Linen

Vintage Midcentury Harlequin Lamp by Marbro
By René de Saint-Marceaux, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage monumental painted plaster harlequin / jester/ joker lamp with new barrel shade by Marbro
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Large Midcentury Harlequin Jester Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental midcentury standing Harlequin Jester lamp, Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster

Monumental Harlequin Jester Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century harlequin table lamp in the manner of Marbro lamp company. This large figural lamp is
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Rare Collectible Marbro Harlequin Jester Table Lamp
By Mabro Murano
Located in Redding, CT
This figural Harlequin lamp was made by The Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles, in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Plaster, Paint

Jester, Harlequin Table Lamp Mid Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large harlequin /jester style lamp in vibrant blues whites and gold on a faux wooden base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Commanding Pair of Italian Harlequin Jester Lamps by Marbro, Signed and Labeled
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
Totally restored Harlequin Jester lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, 1968. Don't be pursuaded by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Court Jester Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming Italian carved wood jester mounted as a lamp. This post was originally part of a large
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Italian Table Lamps

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Wood

Court Jester Lamp
Court Jester Lamp
H 35 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Court Jester Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming carved wood jester mounted as a lamp. This carving was originally part of a large piece
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Wood

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Pair of Garouste & Bonetti Jester Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Garouste & Bonetti bronze tripod lamps with carnival inspired feet. Makers mark stamped on
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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Vintage 1960s Harlequin Jester Lamp in Gold and Silver Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Large Marbro Harlequin Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
This large harlequin style table lamp features a mischievous, masked jester by Marbro. All Original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Large Marbro Harlequin Lamp
Large Marbro Harlequin Lamp
H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in
Italian Lamp by Azzolin Brothers
Located in Stamford, CT
Carnival inspiried lamp in golden hues with three dancing masked jesters
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Murano Lamp with New Silk Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful tall brown smoked bubble glass murano with brass accents and black base. Jester finial
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Ceramic Lamp - San Polo- Venezia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large whimsical Italian ceramic lamp signed San Polo. The lamp has colorful figures in carnevale
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Old French Terra Cotta Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
An interesting character such as a talented actor, a traveling minstrel or perhaps a court jester
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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

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Terracotta

Old French Terra Cotta Figure
Old French Terra Cotta Figure
H 21 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Monumental Hollywood Regency Style Wall Sconces
Located in Southfield, MI
Super large and elegant pair of wall sconces in the style of Tommi Parzinger for the Stiffel lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Mid Century Jester Form Harlequin Style Saltimbanque Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This pair of fanciful jesters in cast plaster with paint decoration is ready to entertain. With a
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

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Plaster

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Jester Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic jester lamp available at 1stDibs. Each jester lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plaster, brass and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jester lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A jester lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jester lamp over the years, but those crafted by The Marbro Lamp Company and Mabro Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jester Lamp?

The average selling price for a jester lamp at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $2,320 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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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