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Color: Beige
Pair of Brass and Opaline "Sailboat" Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s captivates with their sculptural, sailboat-inspired design. Each lamp features a slender brass rod mast, resting on a clea...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large modernist concrete candlestick lamp by les Usagers unique handmade 43 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Les Usagers
Unique handmade piece
Large concrete candlesticks sculpture
Original perfect condition
Sold with certificate
Realised for special order in 2025
Height 43 cm
Large 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete
Rolf Palm, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rolf Palm, Mölle, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 5” Height
Dimen...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and cream-white paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) bulb
B...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of tall blown clear glass with gold inclusion table lamps by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of tall table lamps blown Murano clear glass with gold inclusions, hand worked Romboidal lines on the glass surface two spheres with a central oval part.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Plexiglass and Brass Miniature House Table Lamp, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted miniature chalet table lamp.
This enchanting table lamp is a rare mid-century piece, handcrafted in the form of a miniature house. Constructed from delicate transl...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large table lamp in "rostrato" Murano mouthblown glass and brass completed by an off-white cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming and unique table lamp was designed by ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of large concrete sculptural candlesticks by Les usagers 2025 design 42 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Les usagers
Realised in 2025
Pair of large concrete candlesticks table lamp by Les usagers
Original perfect condition
Brutalist design
Unique handmade concrete sculptures
Heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstätte and archived at the WW-pattern-books with the # S 142 - all in all, just eight lamps were manufactured at the W...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Style Brass Table Lamp With Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically yet elegantly composed Table Lamp from danish ABO - Metal Art Studio. Model P338. Manufactured and designed during 1970s in art deco revival style. The style of this l...
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1970s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Large Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke in Stoneware, England, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This table lamp was designed and handmade by British ceramicist Bernard Rooke in the 1960s. A signed piece, it carries the unmistakable character of Rooke’s sculptural Brutalist lang...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This unique Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1970s was designed by Peill & Putzler. It has a mushroom design made of hand-blown Murano glass and brass fixture. The glass was ma...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,276 / item
Adjustable Art Deco Brass Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1920s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
The wild silk lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere.
The acrylic glass cover...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Pink and Green Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Each lamp features unique glass components in different pink, cream, and green colors on a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$6,450 / set
Egon Jakobsson, Table Lamps, Stone, Sweden, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fossil stone table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1990s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.2"H x 3.375"W x 3.375"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.0" Top Diameter...
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1990s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and white-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.3"H x 5.4"W x 5.4"D
Bulb Specificatio...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Bell Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique adjustable table lamp in mouth-blown Murano glass and brass. This delightful lamp in the shape of a bell flower was designed by Ercole Barovier in Italy during t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass stem and a o...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,659 / item
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
RECTANGULAR TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nat...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,659 / item
Tiffany Studios Acorn Table Lamp
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage genuine Tiffany Studios table lamp is circa the early 1900’s. Featured is a beautiful tranditionally designed shade with a geometric pattern accented by a acorn motif. Shade displays a wonderful veriety of green colors that range from dark to light tones creating a shade with stylish appearance that could enhance any desk. The acorn motif prominetly presents itself positioned in the bend that sorounds the shade. The shade itself nests comfortably atop a patinated bronze art nouveau lamp base...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 18.0"H x 9.25"W x 8.625"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Textured and Smoked Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano; Italy outside of Venice. Each lamp features unique glass components in a smoked tone on a brass structure. We love ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$6,900 / set
Antique Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lamp, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique pewter table lamp with floral decorations. Three spherical legs keeping it stable and lifted from the surface. Flower collar under f...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Tin, Pewter
"Febo" Table Lamp, Red Marble and Murano Glass by Pamio & Toso for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Febo" Table lamp in solid red Verona marble, brass and a stunning shade in mouth-blown Murano glass. This incredibly rare lamp was designed by Roberto Pamio & Renato Tos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
A Very Large Italian Antonio Pavia Brass Crane Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and very well hand made table lamp of a stalking Crane in brass with bull rush and bamboo stemmed silk shades. Shell body. Original stockist label to Base Arcadia, of the Ne...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s EARLY Edition of Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Table Lamp for Oluce, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired
- good original condition with some signs of age and use on lacquered surface
- 1x , E12-E14 bulb
- US wiring compatible
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Ceramic Table Lamp (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic table lamp (circa 1970s) by unknown ceramicist. Discovered in Provence, France, the lamp presents a sensuous, tactile organic shape which highlights the matte ...
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1970s French Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$657 Sale Price
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Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character.
Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided.
Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background.
Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space.
Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal.
Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry.
Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas.
This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike.
Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and green beige-lacquered table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Back of shade accepts E-12 bulbs
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 17.5"H x 6.625"W x ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Casa Table Light - round
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CASA TABLE LIGHT (round), designed in 2023.
Artisanal ceramic light with textured finish, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,659
Josef Frank Fabric /Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely elaborate table lamp in the famous Hoffmann design from the 1920s. chased/hammered brass, the hand-sewn fabric-shades with colorful designs by Josef Frank, WW-Modell Nr ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Arenzano Table Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1965
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant table lamp is a timeless design by Ignazio Gardella, created for Azucena in 1965. Originally designed in 1956, it takes its name from the picturesque Ligurian town of Ar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Grey Ceramic Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
23.50in H x 5in W x 5in D
Lamp Shades: 9in H x 15in W
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bunny Williams Home Block Print Wild Ginger Lampshade 15" (Brown)
Located in New York, NY
This small brown flower pattern is a beautiful, subtle neutral and would be entirely at home atop our Pheasant Feather Lamp (Brown) or Chicken Feather Lamp (Brown). Scaled to work on...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Cotton
Søholm Stentøj, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed brown green stoneware and beige fabric table lamp produced by Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.0"H x 4.75"W x 4.75"D
Dimensions...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Bunny Williams Home Small Pheasant Feather Lamp (Brown)
Located in New York, NY
Our best-selling pheasant feather glaze is inspired by the traditional sancai or tri-colored glaze technique, where colors often mix together. It is now available in smaller size, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstaette, Silk Shade Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming table-lamp by Hoffmann, with a silk shade. Custom-made adjustments of color and finish are possible.
Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now c...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Oxblood Red Ceramic Table Lamp with Tassel Relief
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, sculptural Ethan Allen table lamp features urn shaped ceramic body with a relief decor of a tassel, descending from the rope wrapped ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Cocoon Cream Base Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp with a cream colored plastic base. This incredibly sylish and unique table lamp was designed by Castiglioni and produced by Flos in Italy dur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Big Rupert nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Brass original condition
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- 1x , E26-E27 bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
'Malvern' Table Lamp - Satin Cream
Located in London, GB
Handmade ceramic lamp base in Cream with a satin finish paired with a matching alpaca silk blend lampshade
The Malvern lamp was inspired after a trip to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
$684 / item
Flo Handwoven Wicker Flower Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional handmade table lamp entirely handwoven in naturally sourced wicker. This rare form of workmanship takes a month to craft and requires countless hours of meticulous wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker
1950s Pair of Italian Table Lamp with Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
This striking pair of table lamps embodies classic Italian design from the 1950s, featuring elegantly curved brass bases that exhibit a natural patina from age. Each lamp is topped w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Foliage Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian porcelain lampa.
Measurements:
Height of body: 18"
Height to shade rest: 29"
Diameter: 9.75"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$5,200 / set
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Noir Stardust, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _SHADE_Noir Stardust
A refined black glaze, delicately speckled with gold exuding an air of sophistication and elegance.
Please note that this listing includes the table base ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Giotto Stoppino, Table Lamps, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige and black plastic table lamps designed by Giotto Stoppino and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.0"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D
Bulb Specif...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Murano Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Murano table lamp. Made in transparent Murano glass . Great vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Panthella lamp by Verner Panton, edition Louis Poulsen 1971
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition Verner Panton Panthella Table lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
The Panthella Collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most popular lamp des...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early 1900 Cameo Shell Lamp Greek Mythology Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Cameo Shell Lamp
Early 1900
Italy
"Three Graces" engraved
Metal Base with three sphinxes
Perfect working order
Excellent Condiction
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Italian Neoclassic Urn Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of finely crafted hand carved neo-classic style urn form alabaster lamps. Newly wired with 3 way sockets and cords. Overall height top of socket 20", height of alabaster 15", w...
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1950s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Jordi Veciana Petra M Me Table Lamp For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Veciana Petra M Me Table Lamp For Parachilna
A cylindrical base, a conical shade both made from a single piece of alabaster. Pure utility, pure material. Simply beautiful.
Pr...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
$2,768 Sale Price / item
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1970's Pair of Large Ceramic Lamps with a Popcorn Textured Finish
Located in New York, NY
1970's Pair of large ceramic lamps with a popcorn textured finish.
The lamps sit on polished brass bases and they have been Newly rewired
with adjustable brass double clusters that...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Remarkable dual-shade Table Lamp by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A dual-shade table lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1937. A rare exquisite piece for beautiful home.
* A metal table lamp on foot with two fabric shades with cognac-coloured stripe...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Josep Aregall Costura Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Aregall Talla 3 Table Lamp For Parachilna
COSTURA is a lamp composed of a diffuser that wraps around a steel mast with a textured black finish. It maintains its shape thank...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$2,447 Sale Price / item
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Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 'Lotus' Table Lamp, Pulegoso Glass, 1960s Design
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
The LT305 'Lotus' table lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960s, epitomizes Italian craftsmanship and artistic innovation. This particular piece, produced in the late ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Huron Lamp, Contemporary Handmade unique Ceramic Stoneware, postmodern sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind lamp thrown on the wheel and assembled by hand. About 23 inches tall with linen shade, unfinished brass hardware with blue braided cord.
Details:
Lamp plugs into 120v ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josep Aregall Talla 3 Table Lamp For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Aregall Talla 3 Table Lamp For Parachilna
TALLA 3 is a lamp composed of a diffuser that wraps around a steel mast with a textured black finish. It maintains its shape thank...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$929 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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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