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Table Lamps For Sale
Murano Glass Sage Green Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian hand-blown Murano glass table lamps in a polished sage green glass fading to clear just below 23-carat gold flecked rings. At once formal and playful, these sleek lig...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Jan Wickelgren, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, plastic, metal and fabric table lamp designed by Jan Wickelgren and produced by Aneta, Sweden, c. 1980s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age an...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ambrogio Brusa, Table Lamps, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
By Ambrogio Brusa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red and white plastic table lamps designed by Ambrogio Brusa and produced by Bitumen, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.25"H x 6.25"W x 3.5"D Bulb Specifica...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Plastic

FIN Shade Table Lamp, light blue, hand built ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Azure Icefall Glaze Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Steven Correia Amber Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Steven Correia art glass table lamp features an elegant, unusual shape and a striking deep amber glass base and shade. The design show...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Large Cerulean Blue Crackle Glazed Lamps by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of large ceramic lamps with a Beautiful Cerulean blue crackle glaze. The lamps are mounted on turned wooden and brass bases and they have been Newly rewired with adju...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Plastic

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

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Brass

Partisans Gweilo Song Table Lamp For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Partisans Gweilo Song Table Lamp For Parachilna This collection is composed of a thermoformed acrylic and an extruded aluminum profile housing an LED strip. they is carefully hand-...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plexiglass

Emile Gallé, Art Nouveau, Glass, Table Lamp, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Emile Gallé, French Art Nouveau, Decorated Glass, Brass, Table Lamp, France, 1920s A French Art Nouveau table lamp designed by Emile Gallé (1846-1904) in early 20th century France. ...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Brass & Silk Desk Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann table lamp with a fabric-shade - different Colors are available Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte Atelier, now custom-made production at the Woka Lamp...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Bentwood Lamp! Teak & Paldao Wood MCM Kagan Wegner Era
Located in Peoria, AZ
Rare! Wilshire House of Beverly Hills Striped Sculptural Wood Table Lamp Stunning Paldao Wood & Teak! Here is an AMAZING sculptural lamp done in a bent wood style for Wilshire Hou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Paldao, Teak

Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon table lamps, Italy, 70s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of sculptural hand-crafted cocoon table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Formed by several varnished pine wood elements of different shapes and sizes, creating two curious columns of a cert...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Resin, Wood, Pine

Ceramic Lamp with Glass Lamp Shade- Green and Gold Wiggle
Located in London, GB
This base boasts a rich dark green glaze, contrasted by a playful, gold wiggly pattern that wraps around it, adding a touch of elegance and whimsy. The combination of the soft, trans...
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2010s European Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Lampe à poser Hubert Olivier en céramique Francaise décor de fruits
Located in London, England
Découvrez cette magnifique lampe en céramique française, un véritable bijou de décoration pour votre intérieur. Présentée dans un superbe état, cette lampe Hubert Olivier est ornée d...
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1990s French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Tall Diskometal Table Lamp by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Tall Diskometal Table Lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1940. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * Bottle-shaped diskometal desk lamp with vertical lines and a white fabric sha...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Bronze

Lamp Gustaf Table Lamps, Pine, Fabric, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage art deco style table lamps manufactured by Lamp Gustaf AB in Sweden in the 1980s. Solid circular pine wood base with black lacquered metal swan neck. Original draped flower l...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Postmodern Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing glass table lamp of Italian origin. Screen and foot of the luminaire are made of colored glass and show a circumferential groove structure. In contrast to the violet glass ...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp (LOVE LAMP) by Willy Rizzo 1970s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large round table lamp by Willy Rizzo. France. Original vintage round stainless steel lamp with copper lining, designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. It includes five E27 light socke...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Trilli Libellule Glass Led Table Lamp by Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
The Trilli Libellule is a handcrafted LED table lamp featuring a small glass sphere adorned with two transparent glass dragonflies on a sandblasted surface. Inspired by nature, this ...
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

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Glass

Charles Catteau Boch Frères Keramis Art Deco Lamp with New Pierre Frey Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Meticulously handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from an antique Boch Frères Keramis cloisonné ceramic vase (circa 1920), this one-of-a-kind table lamp exemplifies the studio’s approach t...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.25” Top Diameter x 12.5” Bottom Diameter...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Dutch desk or table lamp by Busquet for Hala, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch desk or table lamp by Busquet for Hala Zeist, 1960s A desk lamp designed by Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet for Hala Zeist, The Netherlands. This design of the lamp is men...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare table lamp model Brumbury was designed by Luigi Massoni in the late 60s for Guzzini. It was produced by Meblo, Yugoslavia, as part of a Guzzini collection, an Italian lighting m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

David Shreve Sculpted Walnut Table Lamps for W. H. Woolums 1960s
By W. H. Woolums Mfg.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An iconic pair of mid-century modern tables designed by David Shreve for W.H. Woolums in the 1960s. The lamps include all original parts, including original shades and pull switch. T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fratelli Mannelli. Travertine Post-Modern table lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Post-Modern style Italian table lamps by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s, set of 2. Travertine marble base and golden chromed steel structure. The screens are the originals, a...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Travertine

Small Petal Blue Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
This little lamp features a rich dark blue glaze. The intricate petal texture adds a delicate, organic touch, making it a perfect blend of modern design and natural beauty. Bulb is...
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2010s European Table Lamps

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Ceramic

FORNASETTI Pair of Vintage Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian "Jerusalem by night" table lamp with painted metal (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original label on the base 1 lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp "Torch" in Brass and Glass by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Danish Art Deco table lamp with stem in amber colored glass and shade and base in dark patinated brass. The lamp was manufactured at Fog & Morup, Copenhagen in the 1930 and i...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Laura Ashley pair Colum nickel table lamps
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamps ,Corinthian Greek Colum lamps . manufactured by Laura Ashley . comes with new shades .
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1990s Portuguese Greek Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Table Lamp Alabaster Natural Stone Flowers Spain 1960s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage table lamp with floral decoration, made of alabaster, a soft natural stone, circa 1960s, Spain. Alabaster is naturally translucent, this soft stone is therefore extremely su...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Pair of Baccarat Urn From Lamps by Paul Hanson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Paul Hansen Baccarat lamps, of glass, with polished brass accents. Each a reeded, baluster-form urn, on graduated round foot, set upon a brass plinth base. A second, identic...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Harald Notini, Art Deco Brass Table Lamp for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
An elegant Art Deco / Swedish Grace brass and wood table lamp. Designed by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition with amazing patina. Sold without lam...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Blitz table lamp green Stilnovo Italian modern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Steel table or desk lamp designed by Trabucco, Vecchi & Volpi for Stilnovo. It was designed in the 70s. Color is green, cable is black. Sculptural form made by bending one steel pla...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Steel

Swedish Rose Shade Swan Neck Art Deco Style Lamps, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of sculptural modern table lamps produced by Markslöjd in Sweden in the 1960s. Tiers of solid beech wood shaped like a swan neck placed on a solid circular base on four feet. Original rose colored draped, coolie shades that can be adjusted in different directions on flexible brass mount. Max 60W for E27 bulb. Switch on white cord. Shades are easily changed if needed. Label under base. A lovely pair of Swedish grace lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Fratelli Toso Murine Table Lamp, 1900s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Glass murine and bronze table lamp by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Venice, Italy, 1900s. Glass drops. Measures: Height 13.4" (34cm), width 5.3" (13.4cm), depth 10.6" (27cm). Excellent cond...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps

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Bronze

Sakura Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Fort Kochi Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass & Semi Precious Stone, by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Lamps

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Brass

Art deco Nickel - plated table lamp with original opaline glass shade 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco Nickel - plated table lamp with original opaline glass shade 1920s Original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Nickel

Art Deco Style Molded & Frosted Glass Table Lamp w/ Silvered Bronze Base
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco-style table lamp from France, dating to the 20th century, exemplifies the timeless sophistication of the era. The lamp features a beautifully molded and frosted...
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

Art Deco Michael Andersen & Son Table Lamp in Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco styled Michael Andersen & Son ceramic table lamp with fluted green shade. Axel Salto inspired relief deer theme and celadon green. It features its original bakelite sockets ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Celadon

"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

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Rattan Palm Tree Lamps, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 70s table lamps, in rattan and brass. The lamps have a lamp holder with universal attachment, E27 for Europe or E26 for the USA
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Ceramic Lamp and Shade- Two Tone Blue Polkadot
Located in London, GB
Brighten up your space with this charming little lamp, featuring a playful dotted texture and a satin glaze that catches the light beautifully. With its unique handcrafted design, th...
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2010s European Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1 of the 4 Blue Green Floor Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four blue and green floor and table lamps, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The bases...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Brass Table/ Desk Lamp, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Big elegant desk lamp with two sockets All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s European Art Deco 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

Aldo Tura Heron Lamp in Carved Wood, Gilt Bronze, Mother-of-Pearl, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare and elegant heron-shaped table lamp in hand-carved walnut wood, gilt bronze and mother of pearl. This wonderful lamp was designed by Aldo Tura and produced by Macabo ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Blue hand blown ribbed murano glass table lamps by Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Pair of  early 1960s table lamps. Italian design by Tommaso Barbi for Barovier and Toso Murano Italy. Hand blown worked ribbed sky blue glass with brass metal lamp holder. Lamp bas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

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

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Ceramic

French Table Lamp Mounted on Green Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Green table lamp mounted on a dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn The lamp was mounted on the lady jane circa 1960. Irregularities in the glass that give it all its c...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Glass

Art Deco Bauhaus Brass Table Lamp GLEIBO by Hillebrand, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage large original Hillebrand brass desk lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s. Typical streamline design and heavy quality. The lamp works with an E26...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases. 20th Century.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Studios Poinsettia Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Tiffany Studios Poinsettia Three Light Table Lamp, leaded glass shade on patinated bronze "Library Small # 363" base, marked "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1998" to shade and "TIFFANY STU...
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Early 20th Century Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

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Concrete

Vico Magistretti, Table Lamp, Plastic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored plastic "Dalú" table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy, c. 1960s. Light discoloration present to acrylic consistent with age and us...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Plastic

Mid-century Multicolored Fiber Optic Swivel Lamp, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century multicolored fiber optic swivel lamp, 1960s Golden aluminum support. Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Murano Blown White Gold Reeded ‘Balonton’ Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of lamps comprised of large 23k gold blown reeded balls finishing with an elegant dome shaped base. Illuminated with E26 bulb with warm LED bulbs. Origin: Murano, Ita...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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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