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Table Lamps For Sale
Vintage Italian Daphine Table Lamp by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from Lumina after a draft by Tomasso Cimini from the early 1970s. Here is a particularly early execution for collectors. Due to the fine light arm, the Daphine look...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Baroque Style Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved wood urns wired into table lamps in the Baroque style, each with bold foliate and acanthus leaf motifs over a baluster-form base. The original polychrome and g...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

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Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue & Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue & Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H (to finial) x 20" H (to light socket) x 6" W x 6" D. {3...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Austria 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual rattan or wicker table lamp was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s. It features a minimalist birch tripod base with a clip-on rattan lampshade. The lampsh...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Birch, Wicker

Pair of Table Lamps Model GMA 700, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of Swedish table lamps, model GMA 700, made in the 1950s. A clean and balanced design typical of Scandinavian modernism, combining simple forms with well-chosen materials. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Large Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's French opaline glass lamps with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 23.75" Height to shade rest: 33.75" Diameter: 8.25"
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1930s French Vintage Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Big Size Mexican Modernism Mercury Glass Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, Made in Mexico we offer this Mercury glass table lamp totally handmade. The entire electrical system has been completely changed, the lamps not includes the shades for be...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Mid Century David Cressey Textured Glaze Ceramic Stoneware Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Large scale textured ceramic lamp by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery circa 1970s Dark olive glazed stoneware with applied abstract textured design Mounted to wood base 10 i...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Jantar Mantar Table Lamp Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Jantar Mantar Table Lamp Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal In the celestial chronicles of India, astral observatories emerged as open-air sanctuaries, temples for the passage of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Ceramic Diablo Table Lamp in Multiple Glazes by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish diablo shaped ceramic table lamp with a 'rainbow' of multiple glazes skillfully 'fussioned' together. Much similar to the techniques popularized by Gertud Vasegaard and CH Sta...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s features a striking wrought-iron base and an elegant alabaster shade, combining classic Art Deco design with functional beauty. Its hei...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

'Follow' Table Lamp, Californian Cream
Located in London, GB
Matte Cream base with Cream Mohair shade Estimated processing time is 2-3 weeks from order confirmation Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included To pair this bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Grande Pipistrello by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1980s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Stunning and iconic ''Pipistrello'' floor or table lamp model 620, ca. 1980. All original. Rare as a vintage piece; these lamps are still available new but a vintage one is more soug...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Italian Horses Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950's Italian ceramic lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 6"
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1950s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Luigi Massoni Mushroom Table Lamp Harvey Guzzini Aluminum Chrome Italy 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini in the 1970s, this Mushroom table lamp exemplifies the sculptural precision and material sophistication that defined the Italian space-ag...
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1970s Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and off-white parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Minor staining to parchment. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of L...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Rattan, Paper

Superstudio Italian Midcentury Gherpe Lamp for Poltronova 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lampada da tavolo modello Gherpe disegnata da Superstudio per Poltronova con struttura e diffusori in metacrilato tagliato e termoformato e particolari in metallo, produzione Italia ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Green Murano Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 12.5" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 4"
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1950s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Tommaso Barbi Table Lamp in Brass with Beige Lampshade, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in brass with round beige lampshade designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Italy during the 1970s. This incredibly stylish table lamp has a twisted shaped r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom D...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Red Terracotta Table Lamp with Metal Filigree, Vintage 1980s Design
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Originating from the 1980s, this table lamp represents a vintage and artisanal aesthetic, combining the warmth of fired clay (terracotta) with delicate metallic details. The main bod...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Devoe Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Albert Tormos hand-carved organic Table Lamp in Limestone, 1960
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Albert Tormos hand-carved organic Table Lamp in Limestone, 1960 Hand-carved limestone lamp Made by French sculptor Albert Tormos. Made in France in the 1970s. His Signature "AT" c...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Limestone

Pair of Brutalist Wood and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This striking pair of Italian table lamps beautifully exemplifies the Brutalist design language, blending natural warmth with sculptural boldness. Each lamp features a cylindrical bo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The KD24 lamp was designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968. Its flexible design allows for a vast number of configurations between the light and rotatable lampshade. This piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster lamps with elaborate foliage motif. Measurements: Height of body 21" Diameter at widest 8.5".
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1930s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Sahara series
Located in Torino, IT
Ceramic lamp enameled, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, sahara series. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s AUTHOR Aldo LONDI Born in Montelupo Fiorentino in 1911, he began working at a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Enamel

Vintage Equestrian Porcelain Snooty Mr Fox Brass Trumpet on Red Book Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Equestrian Style Porcelain Snooty Mr. Fox Brass Trumpet on Red Book Figural Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H (to finial) x 16....
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

1 of 6 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Table lamps, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
One of six amber bubble glass table lights made in Germany. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Wonderful light effect. Each lamp requires 1 x E14 small bulbs with 40W max each. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia,..) Please note that the listed price is for one Table light. 6 lamps...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century East German Table Lamp Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century East German Table Lamp Circa 1960s - Black marble bases - On/Off switche on the base - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Textured shades - Brass arm - East German ~ 1960s - 33cm...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Chinese painted porcelain vases converted to lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 11" Height to shade rest: 20" Diameter: 4.5"
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1950s Chinese Vintage Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base
Located in New York, NY
In Tiffany Studios' exquisite "Nautilus" table lamp, a cast bronze mermaid emerges from a churning sea, holding a lighted nautilus shell aloft. This lamp, one of the few patented by Tiffany Studios, received its patent on May 2, 1899, and was featured in Siegfried Bing’s landmark Louis Comfort Tiffany exhibition at the Grafton Galleries. The mermaid base was sculpted by Louis Gudebrod, the only lamp base artist credited by Tiffany Studios. The nautilus shell motif, prominent in European decorative arts of the 17th century, originated from Dutch ships that transported the shells from the South China Sea, some 15,000 miles away. These shells showcased the Dutch Republic's global mercantile strength, and Dutch painters often featured them in still-life works—many of which are now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. Inspired by this artistic tradition, Tiffany transformed the iridescent shell into a table lamp. The shell softened and modulated the light, similar to the effect of Tiffany's Favrile glass shades, creating a warm glow reminiscent of the gas lighting familiar to the era. Item #: L-21744 Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States Circa: 1899 Dimensions: 17.5" height, 4.75" width, 8" deep. Materials: Nautilus shell, Bronze Base Signed: GUDEBROD and Tiffany Studios New York Literature: Alastair Duncan, "Tiffany Lamps and Metalware", Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, pg. 86, fig. 336. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: The shape of the exotic nautilus, found in the western Pacific, has long been the muse of architects, artists, and designers. One only has to look to Grecian columns, to spiral staircases, or to the nautilus cups of the sixteenth century for examples. Louis Comfort Tiffany's glass interpretation of the "Nautilus" shell design was first displayed at the Paris Exposition Universelle 1900, where he was displaying the best lamps that he had to offer. By bringing this intricate and difficult-to-make model to the World's Fair, Tiffany was showing the international design world just how well-made and beautiful a Tiffany Studios New York lamp...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps

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Bronze

Large "Molto Pagoda" Straw Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of table lamps made in straw with metal structure. Set of two. Italian manufacture.
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Brass presents with moderate oxidation consistent with age and use. Fabric sh...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Oscar Torlasco, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, Marble, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, yellow-lacquered metal and marble table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced by Lumi Milano, Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5”  H x 10.5”  W x 8.5” D...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Pineapple Leaf Gilt Brass and Glass Table Lamp, France, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning French gold-plated Hollywood Regency pineapple leaf table lamp in the style of Maison Charles from the 1970s. Crafted from gilt brass and crystal glass, it features a blac...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Gold, Brass

Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautifu...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Adjustable Bauhaus Green Table Lamp in Chrome and Enameled Metal, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Unique Italian adjustable table lamp in chrome with a green enameled shade, inspired by the iconic design of the Bauhaus movement, featuring clean lines and a functional aesthetic, t...
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1940s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Falkenbergs Belysning, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and oak table lamp designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.45” H x 12” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Numb...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Sculptured Table Lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A beautifully understated pair of table lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, a Swedish lighting firm known for clean lines and exceptional craftsmanship. Made in solid teak with organic...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Italian ceramic lamps with chain swags. Measurements: Height of body: 23" Height to shade rest: 37" Diameter: 14"
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1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Modernist Faceted Table Lamps in Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They feature fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Danish Modern, Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp by Kirk, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful sculptural table lamp comes from the Danish family-owned woodturning company Kirk and was crafted in the 1980s. Made from solid pine, it showcases the natural warmth a...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Pair of Table Lamps by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant pair of table lamps by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, crafted in oxidised brass with a warm, aged tone. Each lamp features a sculptural stem with subtle decorative ridges and a ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

An alabaster table lamp - Italy - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stunning 1970s alabaster lamp, meticulously restored to combine vintage charm with modern functionality. This exquisite piece features a new lampshade and has been fully rewired to...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Vintage rope table lamp by Audoux & Minet, France c.1950
Located in Bristol, GB
Lovely small vintage rope table lamp by Audoux & Minet, France c.1950 A nice, clean example in working order supplied with the original shade. In original condition. No damage or f...
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Rope

Gallé Style Table Lamp Art Nouveau Purple Glass, France
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp the style of Gallé table lamp is a real eye catcher. Made in the 60es our 70es. The table lamp is made of purple colored glass with eagles on it. Nic...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps

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Glass

Émile Gallé Clematis Table Lamp, 1900
Located in CABA, AR
Exquisite Émile Gallé “Clematis” Table Lamp, ca. 1900 An extraordinary example of French Art Nouveau glass artistry, this Clematis table lamp by Émile ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps

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Glass

Spanish Mid-Century Teruel Green Ceramic Table Lamp — Mudéjar Revival
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly hand-crafted by Amitābha Studio from a vintage Punter Teruel vase in a baluster form, this lamp exemplifies the richness of Spanish Revival design paired with mid-century artistry. The rounded body rises gracefully to a tall neck, its surface coated in a creamy tin glaze and painted freehand in the distinctive loza verdimorada palette of green and manganese black. This striking chromatic language, unique to Teruel ceramics, traces directly back to the medieval Mudéjar traditions of Aragón, where similar motifs once adorned both domestic tablewares and the city’s iconic glazed towers. The decoration is arranged in framed compartments across the body: a heraldic lion, a stylized bird, and geometric devices executed in bold black linework. Along the lower register runs a rhythmic frieze of pinecone medallions, a traditional symbol of abundance and vitality. The motifs, painted with expressive brushwork, exemplify the revival style pioneered by Domingo Punter and his contemporaries, who reinterpreted medieval patterns with modern fluidity. At the foot, the reddish terracotta clay is revealed, inscribed with the bold mark “PUNTER,” confirming the piece’s authenticity. To balance the ceramic base, Amitābha Studio has paired the lamp with a custom lampshade in a green, black, and white tweed weave. The textured fabric recalls couture textiles, while the double-cord passementerie trim by Houlès adds refinement. When lit, the lamp casts a warm, inviting glow that emphasizes its sculptural silhouette and intricate surface design. This Spanish Revival lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian porcelain lamps with green tones and silver-plated bases. Measurements: Height of body: 18.75" Height to shade rest: 28.75" Diameter: 6.5"
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1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Table Lamp in the Style of Jugendstil
Located in Wien, AT
Table lamp in the style of Jugendstil This is a reproduction. Opal glass. Depending on the order quantity it can take up to 2 weeks to f...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

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Opal, Brass

Pink ‘Me’ Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Pink Matte Finish Lamp with Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included. If you woul...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

Klase Höganäs, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.75”  H x 5.0” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5” Top Diameter x...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Midcentury Brass and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Midcentury brass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the refined elegance and sculptural clarity for which the Austrian designer is celebrated. The la...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Danish Table Lamp by Kastrup Glass Works from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish table lamp by Kastrup Glass Works from the 1960s The glass lamp with its stunning orange color together with the floral design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Tiffany Studios New York "Jeweled Tulip Ball" Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Jeweled Tulip Ball" desk lamp with favrile glass shade and patinated bronze base. The base features a long swing arm culminating in a single iridescent tu...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

'Megafono' Glossy Ivory Metal Table Lamp for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
'Megafono' Glossy Black Metal Table Lamp for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, produ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Art Deco Wood Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wood table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s The shade is replaced ( new ) Wood polished.  
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

An ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Lacquer TABLE LAMP by PHILIPPE BARBIER, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and singular table lamp, Pop, Post-Modernist, Psychedelic, Shabby-Chic, in lacquered metal in shades of khaki, with cylindrical lampshade, by Philippe Barbier, France 1970...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, T-Top Lamp by Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The T-Top lamp is a small, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for bedside or accent lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The T-top lamp...
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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

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Brass

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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