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Table Lamps For Sale
Industrial Desk Lamp, Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable
Located in Oakville, CT
Table task lamp, cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light, vintage Industrial. Base diameter measures 6", shade diameter measures 3 1/2". Adjustable arm measures 15 1/2". C...
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2010s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Pair of Murano Glass Birillo Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of or set of 2 table or bedside lamps model Birillo, its a rare variant of iconic floor lamp by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. M...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Hollywood Regency Brass Lamp on Wood Base, Etched Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring timeless elegance and warm sophistication into your home with this vintage brass chinoiserie table lamp, beautifully crafted with an etched floral medallion design on its front...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Circa Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa’s revolutionary flat-panel LED light source combines seamless movement with warm and balanced illumination. Through its integrated USB charging port, 45° shade tilt and 360° ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Cubosfera glass table lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, 1968
Located in Argelato, BO
"Cubosfera" table lamp designed by the Italian architect and designer Alessandro Mendini and created by Fidenza Vetraria. Italy, 1968 This is one of Alessandro Mendini's most iconic...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1968 Willy Rizzo Love Table Lamp Steel Copper Silver Colour
Located in Milano, IT
‘Love’ table lamp, circa 1968 Steel body, copper inner elements and plastic rheostat. Manufactured in Italy. Dimensions: 35 x 65 H cm / 13.8 x 25.6 H in Willy Rizzo was a photog...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Copper, Steel

Pair of Pink Glass Murano Lamps with Gold Flecks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful and rare to find Murano glass, pink/lavender table lamps with gold flecks. Ca' 1950s, most likely by Barovier, with original harps/w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Jonathan Adler Versailles Collection Buffet Lamps in Cobalt and Brass - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Inspired by scrolling Neoclassical candlesticks, the Versailles Buffet Lamp by Jonathan Adler is a smart combination of powder-coated color with natural brass accents. Packing powerf...
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2010s Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

“Brumbury” Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Wilnis, UT
A much sought after table lamp, model “Brumbury”, designed by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Guzzini in Italy around 1970. This stunning piece is made of high quality white lacqu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Paul Hanson French Cloisonné Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage Paul Hanson lamps. Sculpted French scroll style brass base. Beautiful Cloisonné like finish to the porcelain body. Depth ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ministerial Brass Table Lamp with Swivelling Lampshade, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Brass table lamp with pivoting bell section. Good condition, totally brass, joints checked and working.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios 18" Oak Leaf and Berry Table Lamp
Located in Bronx, NY
A Tiffany Studios 18” geometric lampshade with a wide circumferential Oak and Berry band just above the shoulder of the shade.The shade is signed "Tiffany Studios, New York” & number...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Pink Midcentury Murano Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury Murano lamps. Hand blown semi-opaque pinkish-champagne glass table lamps on gilt-brass bases. Newly wired for use within the USA. Sold as a pair without shades. So...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Pink Midcentury Murano Table Lamps
Pair of Pink Midcentury Murano Table Lamps
$1,320 Sale Price / set
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Aldo Londi pair of Table lamps for Bitossi 'Rimini blue' Italy 1960
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Aldo Londi pair of Table lamps for Bitossi 'Rimini blue' Italy 1960 , dimensions with out shade H 82 by Diam 14 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Brass Palm Tree Table Lamp, in the style
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen was a Paris based interior decoration firm founded in 1880 by Dutch born Jean-Henri Jansen. Maison Jansen was considered the premiere design company, combining traditi...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lord Ganesha & Goddess Lakshmi Dome Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain lamp from the Dome collection featuring Ganesha and Lakshmi, two of India’s most venerated gods. This new porcelain lamp features handcrafted etchings of two of India’s most venerated gods. On one side we can see Ganesha, the god of wisdom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Pair of Westwood Studios Neoclassical Revival Brass Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of Westwood Industries stylized Brass Lamps, attributed to Tony Paul. Featuring a reflective urn form, neoclassical detail with Greek key design on (5D x 2.25H) squ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s. The middle part in the form of a column. Richly decorated with leaf and period Empir...
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1820s French Empire Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Table Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1930s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Bauhaus / Art Deco brass table lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1930s. Executed in brass and metal, the table lamp is executed with 1 x E27 / E26 ...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain 20th Century Temple Jar Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of blue and white temple vases, decorated throughout in the Kangxi manner with stylised floral and foliate decoration in tones of blue on a white background, now mounted ...
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1870-1885
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from a 19th-century Italian Renaissance revival albarello (circa 1870–1885), this one-of-a-kind table lamp preserves the spirit of Europe’s...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Ground Vases As Lamps
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of antique Chinese famille rose turquoise ground vases with stylized lotus and scrolling foliage and bats. The shoulders decorated with two...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Wood Veneer Buffet Lamps with Blackened Bronze Frame
Located in Bangall, NY
The mahogany veneer lamp #6 is part of the original Lehrecke Veneer Lighting Collection from 1998. The idea began with the beautiful way light passed through thin wood veneers. The m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Poltronova PASSIFLORA Table lamp by Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Passiflora lighting fixture comes from a painted cardboard prototype made for the exhibition “Superarchitettura” [December 1966], a manifesto of Radical Design. The cardboard was...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Tubetop 21 Table Lamp in White and Clear by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester

Bitossi Fish Table Lamp, Ceramic, Red, Yellow, Blue Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Fish Table Lamp, Ceramic, Red, Yellow, Blue Signed. Medium scale table lamp decorated with glazed fish (in colors) over a grayish off-white rounde...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Glass Urn Form Table Lamps by Paul Hanson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glass urn form table lamps, by noted lamp maker Paul Hanson. Both lamps are in very fine, original clean and working condition. Offered and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Table lamp "Pileo Mezzo" by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
White plastic and metal lamp. Stamped Gae Aulenti, Artemide on underside. Large model, with adjustable shade. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Venetian Glass Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, CA.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of venetian glass lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Each lamp measures 8” diameter, 44.5” high from base to the top of finial. Glass portions are 21.5” high. Lamps have been...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Black "Ovelo" LED Table Lamp by Stephan Copeland for Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction black lacquered designed by Stephan Copeland for Luxo 2010. Version with table base.  
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2010s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1970s MCM Large White Pearlescent Ceramic Oyster Form Lamp with Globe as Pearl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency style large ceramic form open oyster / clam shell table lamp on round raised pedestal base, in a white Pearlescent glaze, with white globe as pearl. This lamp is ...
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Pair Patinated Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bronze Empire style column table lamps. Ready to use. Nice condition. Very good quality. Very heavy. 30” top of finial,
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1980s Empire Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Jar Lamp
Located in London, GB
An fine quality early 19th Century Chinese blue and white porcelain jar, converted for use as a lamp. Of baluster form decorated with continuous lotus scrolls below a band of ruyi a...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco revival Table lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Art Deco revival desk lamp produced around 1950s. Lovely design. Lamp housing shape is reminiscent of Glenn H Curtiss early planes. Whoever designed it must have been a fan. Both l...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Table Lamp Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very early design by Josef Hoffmann for the Sanatorium Purkersdorf Veranda, later used at the Cabaret Fledermaus. Published in Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration 1906. Hoffmann was comm...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Big art deco wood table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Big art deco wood table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1930s Partly nickel plated Wood polished The shade is replaced ( new )
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Barovier And Toso Primavera Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of two elegant up lights/table lamps by Barovier& Toso. Beautifully made art glass with swirls and trim with gold flecks.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Asian Modern Japanese Brass Dragon Cast Koi Fish Sculptural Table Lamp On Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
Stylized Japanese Dragon Cast Brass Koi Fish Table Lamp mounted on a transparent beveled Lucite Base and rectangle black acrylic block. The Lamp i...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Angelo Lelii Italian Blue Stelline Table Lamps Arredoluce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Angelo Lelii fabulous Italian Blue Stelline Table Lamps Arredoluce Brass body aluminum shades painted blue. Original opaline glass shade. 14 x 4 Preowned original vintage condi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Degué French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Degue (Compiegne), France, 1920s. Thick molded glass shade. Original wrought iron base. Measures: Height 14.2" (36cm), diameter of the base 5.9"(15cm). ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Table Lamp designed by Andre Ricard, for Metalarte, Spain, 1970 's
Located in Vienna, Austria
A table lamp designed by Andre Ricard for Metalarte in Spain, from the 1970 's. This all metal lamp consists of a pair rotating metal lamp shades attached to a circular chrome centr...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Isao Hosoe for Luxo Italiana "Picchio" Table Lamp, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Picchio table lamp by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe and produced by Luxo Italiana in 1984. Elegant and functional table lamp made of ABS. The top of the...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gabriella Crespi Rare Due Rane Frogs Pair of Animali Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A super rare pair of large sculpture lamps by Gabriella Crespi. "Due Rane" belongs to the Animali Serie and were created with the ancient lost wax technique in 1973, (same year as "C...
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1970s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aluminia Faience Table Lamp, Hand-Painted with Floral Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aluminia faience table lamp, hand-painted with floral motifs. Measures: Overall height 56 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped, circa 1910.
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant table lamps by the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark NJ. Sculptural Milk Glass shades on 2 different bases. Please note, each lamp is priced and sold individual...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Milk Glass, Paint

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

Materials

Brass

French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Candelabras Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical bronze three candelabras Bouillotte lamp with two Edison sockets and dark forest green tole shade.
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20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Urn Table Lamp, White Craquelure Glaze in Style of Ralph Lauren
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant table lamp features sculptural urn-shaped ceramic or porcelain body with eggshell off-white glaze. Highly detailed, fine craquelure glaze texture is emphasized by the...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Racing Green Brass Bankers Lamp With Adjustable Green Glazed Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Iconic Antique Green Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Adjustable Shade, Heavy Brass Stand and Baize Bottom. Ideal for any desk setting or reading side table.
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1950s British Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue and White Delft Ceramic Table Lamp with Brass Mounts
Located in London, GB
Low Countries, circa 1890 A late nineteenth century blue and white Delft vase decorated with tropical flowers and leaves, mounted as a lamp with brass mounts. Height of vase 3...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Pillow Floor Lamp in fiberglass resin by Hajime Goto, Japan, 1980s.
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Pillow Table Lamp in resin by Hajime Goto, Japan, 1970s. Very good condition.
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1970s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Brass Table Lamp with Stained Red Glass Column, Late 1800s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A charming table lamp in brass with a striking stained glass column. Originally kerosene lamp from the late 19th century, A striking meld of colors and materials in the form of the...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Scandinavian Solid Wood Table Lamp, Rustic & Elegant Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Petite Scandinavian-Style Table Lamp, Pear-Shaped Light Wood, 1960s This petite wooden table lamp, crafted in a Scandinavian style from the 1960s, combines simplicity and elegance. Shaped like a pear and made from light brown wood, this lamp is a charming addition to any interior. Its compact size and timeless design make it versatile for use as a table or bedside lamp. Design: The lamp’s pear-shaped body showcases clean lines and soft curves, embodying the minimalist aesthetic characteristic of Scandinavian mid-century design. Material and Finish: Made from light brown wood, the lamp features a smooth texture and natural grain that enhance its warm, organic appeal. Dimensions: With a diameter of 14 cm and a height of 25 cm, this lamp is perfectly sized for small tables, desks, or nightstands. Functionality: Suitable as a table lamp or bedside light, it provides a cozy and stylish lighting solution for any room. Versatility: Its neutral tones and classic design blend seamlessly into modern, retro, or rustic interiors, making it an ideal decorative accent. 1960s Scandinavian Solid Wood Table Lamp, Rustic & Elegant Design Description: This beautiful small table lamp, crafted in Scandinavia in the 1960s, embodies the timeless elegance of Nordic design. Made from solid wood with a rich brown tone, natural luster, and exquisite patina, this lamp features a simple yet refined silhouette, making it a versatile and sophisticated accent piece for any interior. Key features include: Authentic Scandinavian Craftsmanship: Handcrafted from solid wood, this lamp is both sturdy and timeless, showcasing the clean, organic forms typical of Scandinavian mid-century design. Minimalist & Rustic Charm: With its simple yet elegant lines, this lamp strikes the perfect balance between rusticity and sophistication, allowing it to seamlessly fit into modern, vintage, or classic interiors. Warm Brown Finish: The beautiful patina and subtle shine of the rich brown wood highlight its natural grain, giving it depth and character. Versatile Integration: This lamp is perfect for use as a bedside lamp, desk light, or decorative accent, adding warmth and texture to chic urban spaces, cozy cabins, or modern minimalist settings. Timeless Appeal: The combination of natural materials, simple elegance, and high-quality craftsmanship ensures that this lamp remains a stylish and enduring decor piece. This 1960s Scandinavian solid wood lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement of refined simplicity and timeless craftsmanship. Whether placed in a modern loft, a rustic retreat, or a high-end interior, it adds an element of understated luxury and warmth. Keywords: Scandinavian solid wood lamp, 1960s Nordic table lamp, mid-century modern wooden lamp, vintage rustic lighting, minimalist wooden bedside lamp, handcrafted Nordic decor...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Appuntito Ceramic Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handsome Empire inspired leather and iron table lamp by Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage empire inspired leather and iron table lamp by Maitland Smith. This table lamp has the classic three arrows forged together in the center with a rope design. The tr...
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Early 2000s Philippine Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-glazed ceramic and table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.5” H x 8” Diameter Dimensions o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Laurel Chrome Base & Frosted Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Chrome Base & Frosted Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Associated Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps w/ Period Glass Shades, circa 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
While they are obviously not a pair, they were so close, we thought it best to list them as such. The bases are bronze and the shades are etched. The arms can be moved around the cen...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Brass and Alabaster.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in patinated brass and alabaster. A pair of designer table lamps finished in antique brass that emit a warm, welcoming glow. Natural alabaster ensures that each ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Amazing Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary table lamp or vase in mouth-blown rostrato Murano glass from the middle of the last century. This wonderful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovie...
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1940s Italian Vintage 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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