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Table Lamps For Sale
Hollywood Regency style palm-shaped table lamp by Maison Jansen, France, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency style French table lamp by Hans Kögl for Maison Jansen. Made of silver tone metal in the shape of a palm tree, with a light and subtle golden tone. Solid base and t...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Willy Rizzo Large Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique massive table lamp in chrome-plated steel and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This striking lamp was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy during the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

2 art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 art deco table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of table Lamp in Red Travertine by Philippe Barbier
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of table lamp in Red Travertine by Philippe Barbier with original shade , dimensions with out shade H 56 by 12 by 22 cm
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1970s French Vintage Table Lamps

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Travertine

Bauhaus style big table lamp by André Ricard for Metalarte, Spain, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Important table lamp designed by André Ricard in 1969, and produced and manufactured by Metalarte in the 60s and 70s. Chrome steel structure and white opal shade. Very much in Art De...
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1970s Spanish Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Glass, Paper, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glass, copper and beige parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.125"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D Dimensions ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Copper

Delft Ceramic Table Lamp, 1900s, Hand-Painted Makkum Polychrome, New Silk Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Antique Delft Tichelaar Makkum hand-painted polychrome ceramic table lamp, early 20th C. Hand-painted Dutch pottery with new navy silk lampshade. Early turn of the 20th-century Delf...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1 of the 7 Blue Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the seven ceramic table lamps, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The bases with brown and ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alabaster urn lamp with neoclassical design. Spain, 1930s-1940s This turned alabaster urn lamp with classical design has carved details on the bottom part. It has a nice color and pa...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Tiffany Studios New York "Seven Light Lily" Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York glass and bronze "Seven Light Lily" table lamp, features seven golden iridescent Favrile glass "Lily" shades on individual bronze stems extending upward...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Gustave Reynaud Lemurier 20th century design white and red ceramic table lamp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Reynaud Lemurier 20th century design white and red ceramic table lamp Realised by Gustave Reynaud Lemurier and signed under the base original perfect condition sold with...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-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 10.25” Bottom Dia...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Brass Bankers Desk Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury danish bankers table light features two lightsources. Its made entirely out of brass and has a multi-adjustable gooseneck that allows you to direct the light in any d...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

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

20th Century Italian Lotus Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, single vintage Mid-Century modern Italian table lamp made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in good condition. The detailed slightly f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

FIN Shade Table Lamp, light blue, hand built ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Azure Icefall Glaze The glaze envelops the lamp in layers of cool, crystalline blues and silvery undertones, evoking the tranquil depth of arctic ice illuminated by soft light. V...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Markslöjd, Table Lamps, Pine, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained pine table lamps produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1980s. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 7” Height Dimensions of...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps

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Pine

Mid 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Mounted as Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Mounted as Table Lamp Measures 5" in width x 5" in depth x 20.5" in height x 30" to the top of the porcelain finial
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Table Lamps

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Enamel

Empire style. Huge glass table lamp by Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Huge table lamp from Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s. The glass body is 39 centimeters high made of one-piece molded glass with engraved and cutted details. The base and the struct...
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1960s Irish Empire Vintage Table Lamps

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Chrome, Bronze, Brass, Metal

Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstaette, Silk Shade Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming table-lamp by Hoffmann, with a silk shade. Custom-made adjustments of color and finish are possible. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now c...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

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Brass

Olof Georg Hermansson, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige ceramic table lamp designed by Olof Georg Hermansson and produced by Keramik-Olle, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Arouca Table Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
AROUCA TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2024. Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Linen

Stunning Pair of Emerald and Clear Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1950's pair of Gorgeous Emerald and Clear Crystal lamps. The thick intense Emerald colored base incorporated with the clear crystal bubbles make a stunning pair of lamps They have b...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Jane and Gordon Martz Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp with Chocolate Glaze
Located in Stamford, CT
Jane and Gordon Martz Mid-Century teardrop form ceramic lamp with rich chocolate glaze and original walnut finial. Elegant form, timeless style. Signed. Circa 1960. 26" high to top ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Antique Bradley & Hubbard School 6-Panel Slag Glass Lamp With Floral Motif c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School 6 Panel Slag Glass Lamp With Floral Overlay Unsigned C1920 Measures - 20 1/2" x 19 1/4" x 19 1/4" This antique lamp, in the manner of Bradley & Hub...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Slag Glass

Bertil Brisborg Model "31915" Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bertil Brisborg was a central figure in Swedish lighting design during the mid-20th century, working closely with Nordiska Kompaniet to shape a distinctive Scandinavian modern design...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Art Deco wood Table lamp with gabric shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wood Table lamp with gabric shade vienna around 1920s Wood blackened The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Nickel

Tiffany Studios Style Arts & Crafts Table Lamp With Jeweled Stained Glass Shade
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts style table lamp with jeweled stained glass shade In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 17.5"W x 17.5"D x 24"H. Very ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and expert craftsmanship. The ceramic body features a vibrant orange glaze with textured lav...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Jean-Pierre Ryckaert Large Mid-Century Table Lamp 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Wrought-Iron Table Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert, Paris, circa 1950 A striking mid-century table lamp by French artisan Jean-Pierre Ryckaert, crafted in wrought iron in Paris a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

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

Stilnovo, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, glass, yellow and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.0"H x 13.5"W x 7.75"D Bulb Specificat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Graphite
Located in New York, NY
This pair of modernist table lamps exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and timeless sophistication of Murano glass. Each lamp features a body rendered in a rich, smoked graphite ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

E.A.E., Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By EAE
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green fabric table lamp produced by E.A.E, Sweden, c. 1950s. Brass presents with moderate oxidation consistent with age and use Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamps i...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Pine

Art Deco Nordiska Kompaniet Table Lamp made in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Art Deco Swedish table lamp made in the 1940s for NK Nordiska Kompaniet. This lamp made with a base of brass and a backlit rod,the lampshade made in textile. The top w...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D Dimensions of Shade (inch...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Artisanal Wrought Iron Table Lamp, Organic Form, Mid-20th Century, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and unique sculptural table lamp crafted in wrought iron, dating to the mid-20th century. The lamp features an elegant, organic composition inspired by natural forms, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in ClassiC Black by Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Kawa Series Table Lamp 03, Organic Textured White Porcelain, Green Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa table lamp 03 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser, organic and asymmetrical in form, which casts a warm and comforting glow when ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Stone, Brass, Steel

Mid Century Jieldé Industrial Desk Lamp - Jean Louis Domecq
Located in Bern, CH
JIELDÉ 1950’s INDUSTRIAL DESK / TABLE LAMP Designer: Jean Louis Domecq, 1950’s. Double arm on heavy wrought iron base. Produced: Jieldé, France On/Off switch on lampshade. Swiss wal...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron, Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern White Majolica Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern White Majolica Table Lamps
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI Originally designed in 1947 by Greta Grossman, the Gräshoppa series now features this new edition by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pine Bentwood Table Lamp for AB Ellysett, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare pine bentwood table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Ellysett in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. The lamp features Jakobsson’s signature construction of thin, curved pinewo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Midcentury Fredrick Cooper brass tray Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp Table
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sale Jan-March 2026. 52" tall, 16" diameter. Asian inspired faux bamboo floor lamp by Frederick Cooper features etched brass tray table with a Chinese scene surmounted by a tall bra...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Mario Lopez Torres Style Green Rattan Lamps 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Executed in the whimsical and highly collectible style of Mario Lopez Torres, this pair of table lamps exemplifies the bold, expressive spirit of Mexican organic modernism. Crafted w...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Rattan, Wood

Table Lamp in Ceramic Brown color France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Table Lamp in Ceramic Brown color France 1960 USA PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS Shade is not Furnished
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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

Art Deco wood table lamp with nickel- plated metal and fabric shade vienna 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco wood table lamp with nickel- plated metal and fabric shade vienna 1920s Metal nickel - plated The fabric shades is replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Nickel

Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915
By Daum, Charles Ranc
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Daum (Nancy) and CharlesRanc, France, circa 1915. Classy & genuine glass shade by Daum hung at its solid bronze eagle base by Charles Ranc. Height : 14....
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Bronze

Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Iron

Large Italian Mid-century Modern White Blown Glass Table Lamps, Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern mold blown, white Murano milk glass table lamps by Carlo Nason. Please note: these are priced and sold as individual pieces. 1 lamp is $3,270. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Milk Glass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Onyx, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, onyx and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.0"H x 10.5"W x 5.0"D Dimensions of Shade (inches)...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Onyx, Brass

Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm table lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass base and shade presents with light to moderate oxidation. Dimensions of Lamp with Sha...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

2 Ralph Lauren Modern Glass Hurricane Bronze Library Buffet Table Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Ralph Lauren Lighting Modern Table Lamps. The minimalist design features a glass cylinder accented with Bronze finished metal rims and pe...
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Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.8"H x 5.125"W x 5.125"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8" Bott...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Wood

Antique Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Danico, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Japanese inspired gourd shaped long-neck ceramic table light with blue floral decor hand glazed. The light features a brass base and top and comes with a fluted white Danish shade....
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1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps—Blue Glaze Two Piece Design
Located in Portland, OR
What is it? — This pair of Gordon and Jane Martz lamps features a glossy sapphire blue glaze with a speckled, mottled surface. Upon close inspection, the glaze reveals a subtle inter...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Pistachio Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large and clean ceramic table lamp, 1970s. Heavy quality ceramic. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Richard Barr for Laurel Lighting Brutalist Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richard Barr Torch Cut and Welded Brutalist Table Lamp done for Laurel Lighting. In nice original condition with a shade that could be original to the lamp. Really great scale! St...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

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.