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Pair of Table Lamps by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1950s

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Pair of table lamps in mezza filigrana striped glass, decorative brass spheres between the glass body and the patinated brass-plated metal base. Shades can be ordered to specification.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Table Lamps by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1950s

Vintage Table Lamp in the Italian Carnival Style, Frédéric De Luca

By Frédéric de Luca

Located in London, by appointment only

Table lamp by and signed Frédéric de Luca, Paris, 1985 A most unusual large scale porcelain vase decorated with gilt and bold red and white stripes, ...

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20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Table Lamp in the Italian Carnival Style, Frédéric De Luca

Exquisite Art Deco Crystal Table Lamp by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Art Deco table lamp by Baccarat features a well proportioned base for stability adorned with a spherical detail extending to a fluted stem. It has antique brass fittin...

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Exquisite Art Deco Crystal Table Lamp by Baccarat

Bruno Gecchelin Italian Table Lamp "Perla" for Oluce, 1980s

By Bruno Gecchelin, Oluce

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This table lamp was designed by Bruno Gecchelin in the 1980s; made of crystal, it has two black marquinias inserted at the base, which is in black marble with white veins. Bruno Gecchelin Born in Milan in 1939. Graduated in architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan, he has been designing furniture, furnishing accessories and lighting fixtures since 1962. Among the most impotent work experiences are the design of office and electronic machines for Olivetti, in collaboration with Ettore Sottsass, at first and independently afterwards; for Fiat accessories for the Panda car; for Riello air conditioning...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Bruno Gecchelin Italian Table Lamp "Perla" for Oluce, 1980s

G.B. Breveté Paris porcelain tablelamp, France 1920s

Located in HEILOO, NL

Beautiful antique French elegant porcelain table lamp made by G.B. Breveté in Paris, Belle époque time and style. The lamp is hand-painted and has a decor of grape leaves with gold...

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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

G.B. Breveté Paris porcelain tablelamp, France 1920s

Vintage Flexible Metal Desk Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This vintage desk lamp attaches to your tabletop with a self cranking clamp, and it is very sturdy. Recently wired for the US. The flexible, metal, gooseneck neck of this lamp is adj...

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20th Century French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Flexible Metal Desk Lamp

Handmade Tall Wheel-thrown Large Lamp by Olivia Barry / By Hand - 18" tall

By Olivia Barry / By Hand

Located in Tarrytown, NY

This is a large handmade lamp base, wheel-thrown by master potter Lew Ayers for Olivia Barry / By Hand This was a prototype for another project and thus is offered at a reduced pric...

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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Handmade Tall Wheel-thrown Large Lamp by Olivia Barry / By Hand - 18" tall

Pair of 19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Table Lamps

Located in Lincoln, GB

Exquisite pair of 19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Table Lamps exudes elegance and sophistication. The square white marble base with a flat back provides a stable foundation...

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19th Century French Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Table Lamps

Louis Poulsen NJP Mini by Nendo, Oki Sato

By Nendo, Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen

Located in New York, NY

About This Product In 2022, the prestigious Japanese design studio Nendo, led by founder Oki Sato presented the NJP Mini with Louis Poulsen. Nendo designed the first series of NJP lamps...

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2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Louis Poulsen NJP Mini by Nendo, Oki Sato

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Gad Aulenti Table Lamp for Artemide

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The "Pileino" is a small, versatile table lamp that allows the user to change both light intensity and direction by positioning the shade. Designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 197...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Gad Aulenti Table Lamp for Artemide

Italian Globe Table or Desk Lamp in White Ceramic and Glass

By Raymor

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Likely Italy, 1960s Unique white table or desk lamp with a white ceramic base and a glass globe. This lamp is on the smaller side and offers a nice diffuse light. It has a marking on...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Italian Globe Table or Desk Lamp in White Ceramic and Glass

Small Sculptural "I" Ceramic Lamp, Smoke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Sculptural "I" Lamp, Smoke Materials: Glazed Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 10.25” square X 12”h, Base 6.25” Diameter At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering ...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Small Sculptural "I" Ceramic Lamp, Smoke

Smoke Form Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 19"DIAMETER X 17"H, BASE 10"W X 10"D Quantity: 2 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. ...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Smoke Form Ceramic Table Lamp

RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970

By RAAK

Located in Paris, FR

RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, circa 1970 Height 35 x Diameter 20 cm Literature : Raak catalog, circa 1970

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1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970

Tiki Lamp by Tero Kuitunen

Located in Geneve, CH

Tiki lamp by Tero Kuitunen Material: slip cast terracotta, hand knot paper shade, brass and textile cable. Dimensions: D30 x H55 cm Edition of 3 Also Available in colors: Blue,...

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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiki Lamp by Tero Kuitunen

A 19th Century famille rose porcelain vase fitted as a lamp

Located in Reepham, GB

A famille rose porcelain vase, Guangxu (1875-1908), Chinese, of baluster form, painted with a pheasant standing on a rock and another perched on a blossoming magnolia tree, surrounde...

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19th Century Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A 19th Century famille rose porcelain vase fitted as a lamp

Set of Two Exceptional Table Lamps by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Murano, 1970s

By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Designed by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Murano, Italy, 1970s. These identical table lamps are executed in opaline...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Two Exceptional Table Lamps by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Murano, 1970s

Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp

By Faries

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Streamline art deco cobra lamp by Faries. In original condition with brass lampshade and polished nickel base.

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp

Echino Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Smoke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Glazed Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 19"Diameter X 17"H, Base 10.5" Diameter Quantity: 1 Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individua...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Echino Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Smoke

Jig Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions:15” Diameter X 21.5"H, Base 6.75" Diameter Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniq...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Jig Ceramic Table Lamp

Green Textured Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 11" D X 16"H, BASE 10.5" W X 10" D Quantity: 2 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fi...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Green Textured Ceramic Table Lamp

Sage Pedestal Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 15"DIAMETER X 17.5"H, BASE 13.5"DIAMETER Quantity: Made to Order Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually f...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Sage Pedestal Ceramic Table Lamp

Cylindrical Metal Lamp Base Viso Black/White, Iconical Fornasetti Face Decor

By Fornasetti

Located in MILANO, IT

The cylindrical shape allows Fornasetti's imagination to create surprising decorative effects in which the shapes follow one another endlessly. The metafisical face design makes this hand-silkscreened metal lamp base...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cylindrical Metal Lamp Base Viso Black/White, Iconical Fornasetti Face Decor

Sculptural Round Ceramic Table Lamp, Creme

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 12" DIAMETER X 20"H Quantity: Made To Order Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variatio...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Sculptural Round Ceramic Table Lamp, Creme

Free Form Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13.5"W X 19"H Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variations may o...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Free Form Ceramic Table Lamp

Small Sculptural “I” Ceramic Table Lamp, Lichen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 6.5” Diameter Base X OAH 12”, Shade 9” Diameter Quantity: 1 Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniquely...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Small Sculptural “I” Ceramic Table Lamp, Lichen

Charcoal Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 19"H Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variations may occ...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Charcoal Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp

Smoke Pedestal Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 15"DIAMETER X 17.5"H, BASE 13.5"DIAMETER Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fir...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Smoke Pedestal Ceramic Table Lamp

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Peat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 15.25"W X 11"D X 15.5"H, BASE 10.5" W X 10"D Quantity: 2 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Peat

Concave Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 18"D X 13.25"H Quantity: Made To Order Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variat...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Concave Ceramic Table Lamp

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Blanc

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 11"D X 16"H, BASE 10.5"W X 10"D Quantity: Made to Order41 Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fi...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Blanc

Small Textured Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Peat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 8” Diameter Base X OAH 12”, Shade 10” Diameter Quantity: 1 Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniquely ...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Small Textured Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Peat

Textured Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Charcoal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 7” Diameter Base X OAH 19”, Shade 13” X 10.75” X 9” Quantity: 1 available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in of...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Textured Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Charcoal

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 11" D X 16"H, BASE 10.5" W X 10" D Quantity: 2 Available Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variat...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte

50/50 Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 9"SQUARE X 12.5"H Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variations m...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

50/50 Ceramic Table Lamp

Moss Square Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 12"SQUARE X 16"H, BASE 8.5"SQUARE Quantity: 4 AVAILABLE Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slig...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Moss Square Ceramic Table Lamp

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Smoke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 11" D X 16"H, BASE 10.5" W X 10" D Quantity: 3 Available Type: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fir...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Smoke

Small Sculptural Table Lamp, Earth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 6.25” Diameter Base X OAH 12”, Shade 10.25” Diameter Quantity: 1 Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uni...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Small Sculptural Table Lamp, Earth

Small Sculptural “V” Ceramic Table Lamp, Lichen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 6.5” Diameter Base X OAH 12”, Shade 9” Diameter Quantity: 1 Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniquely...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Small Sculptural “V” Ceramic Table Lamp, Lichen

Pair of Gustavsberg Style Greek Figural Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of Gustavsberg style Greek figural lamps Dimensions are to the top of the socket.

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1950s Vintage Table Lamps

Pair of Gustavsberg Style Greek Figural Lamps

Form Ceramic Table Lamp, Raw

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 19"Diameter X 17"H, Base 10"W X 10"D Quantity: 2 available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniquely ...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Form Ceramic Table Lamp, Raw

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Raw

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original: California Dimensions: 13"W X 11" D X 16"H, BASE 10.5" W X 10" D Quantity: 2 Available Date of Manufacture: Contemporary Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Raw

Klad Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 19” Diameter X 24"H, Base 8.5"W X 8.5"D Quantity: 1 available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniqu...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Klad Ceramic Table Lamp

Fin Ceramic Table Lamp, Lichen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 12” Square X 10.5” H, Base 8.25"Square Quantity: 2 Available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniquel...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Fin Ceramic Table Lamp, Lichen

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Moss

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Origin: California Dimensions: 13"W X 11" D X 16"H, BASE 10.5" W X 10" D Quantity: 2 Available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniquely handmade ceram...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Porifera Ceramic Table Lamp, Moss

Fin Ceramic Table Lamp, Smoke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Origin: California Dimension: 12” Square X 10.5” H, Base 8.25"Square Quantity: 2 Available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uniquely handmade ceramic ...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Fin Ceramic Table Lamp, Smoke

"X" Base Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Ceramic Origin: California Dimensions: 9” X 9” Base X OAH 19”, Shade 15” Diameter Quantity: 1 Available Type: Table Lamp At STUDIO BALESTRA, we take pride in offering uni...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

"X" Base Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte

Firmamento Milano Small White Servoluce Table Lamp by Park Associati

By Park Associati

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Artifice for the “indirect transport of light”. Three disks interact on a vertical axis: the manual positioning of the middle one generates endless combinations of reflected light st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Firmamento Milano Small White Servoluce Table Lamp by Park Associati

Large Italian Marble Effect Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Large Italian marble effect porcelain ginger jar table lamp, Italy, circa 1970. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age. Two available: one red, one black.

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1970s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Large Italian Marble Effect Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

Pair of Mid Century Tulip Stemlite Lamps by Designline in Nickel & White Glass

By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous matching pair of tulip form table lamps after Laurel Lamp Company These feature nickel plated cast aluminum bases with mouth blown frosted white glass shades. The price in...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century Tulip Stemlite Lamps by Designline in Nickel & White Glass

Blue and White Porcelain Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fine painted blue and white porcelain lamps with dragon and carp decoration. Fine cast gilt brass bases. To the porcelain: 19.5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain Lamps

Large Italian White & Clear Murano Glass "Mushroom" Table Lamp

By AVMazzega

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Large White & clear Murano table lamp produced in Italy around 1980. Very good condition: no scratches or breakages. Original electrical system.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Italian White & Clear Murano Glass "Mushroom" Table Lamp

Cosi lamp designed by G. Tonetti for Progetti, 1980's

By Progetti, Gianpietro Tonetti

Located in FERROL, ES

Cosi lamp designed by G. Tonetti for Progetti, 1980's Table lamp articulated at two points, made of rigid black plastic. There are some scratches on the plastic. Uses a 12v haloge...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cosi lamp designed by G. Tonetti for Progetti, 1980's

Pair of Mid Century 1970s Italian Arc Mushroom Shade Table Lamps After Guzzini

By Guzzini

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A stylish pair of 1970s Italian arc table lamps with large mushroom globe lampshades in the manner of Guzzini. Beautifully designed pieces with great form, heavy marble base with li...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century 1970s Italian Arc Mushroom Shade Table Lamps After Guzzini

Giuliana Gramigna, Otero, Table Lamp, 1979

By Quattrifolio, Giuliana Gramigna

Located in Paris, FR

Giuliana Gramigna Otero A table lamp with a half-spherical white lacquered shade issuing a transparent-beaded fringe, on a cylindrical central stem, on a flat round terrace. P...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Giuliana Gramigna, Otero, Table Lamp, 1979

Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made white frothy glaze. This ...

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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured

Large table 'Bulb' by Enrico Tronconi, Italy 1970's

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Large and interesting table lamp 'Bulb' in lacquered metal with chrome ring and mouth blown Murano opaline glass. Typical Space Age design from the seventies. Soft lines and pleasant...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large table 'Bulb' by Enrico Tronconi, Italy 1970's

Pair of Aurora Studios Bronze and art glass table lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Aurora Studios Bronze and art glass table lamps Art Nouveau style iridescent tulip motif art glass in manner of Tiffany Studios Base 4.5" Heig...

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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Aurora Studios Bronze and art glass table lamps

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.