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Table Lamps For Sale
Marshall Studios Martz Ceramic Triangular Incised Pottery Midcentury Table Lamp
Marshall Studios Martz Ceramic Triangular Incised Pottery Midcentury Table Lamp

Marshall Studios Martz Ceramic Triangular Incised Pottery Midcentury Table Lamp

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Portland, OR

?? WHAT'S INCLUDED? — This listing is for the lamps only. New shades, exactly matching the catalog dimensions can be purchased upon request. ?? WHAT IS IT? — This absolutely...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Burlap, Walnut

Lavender Opaline Vintage Murano Lamps by Seguso
Lavender Opaline Vintage Murano Lamps by Seguso

Lavender Opaline Vintage Murano Lamps by Seguso

Located in Smyrna, GA

A perfectly matched pair of heavily ribbed lamps of SOFT LAVENDER, circa 1950’s. The opaline blown into the glass gives the color a magical quality and depth. They appear blue in so...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Brutalist Welded Steel Table Lamp in the Manner of Paul Evans 1970s
Mid-Century Brutalist Welded Steel Table Lamp in the Manner of Paul Evans 1970s

Mid-Century Brutalist Welded Steel Table Lamp in the Manner of Paul Evans 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Striking American Brutalist table lamp executed in welded and torch-cut steel, circa 1970s. The sculptural base is composed of four vertically oriented steel panels arranged in a cru...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Sconces, France, 20th Century
Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Sconces, France, 20th Century

Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Sconces, France, 20th Century

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Maison Jansen Gilt Metal Palm Tree Sconces, France, 20th C A dramatic and highly decorative pair of Maison Jansen gilt metal palm tree sconces, France, circa 1970s. Executed...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Small Patinated Metal Chinoiserie Lamp
Small Patinated Metal Chinoiserie Lamp

Small Patinated Metal Chinoiserie Lamp

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Charming and full of character, this small patinated metal lamp features elegant raised chinoiserie-style decoration with birds and branches encircling the body. The intricate detail...

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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Porcelain lamps
Pair of Vintage Porcelain lamps

Pair of Vintage Porcelain lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960's Italian porcelain lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 30" Width: 10" Depth: 4.5"

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1960s European Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass 5 Arm Lotus Lamp 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass 5 Arm Lotus Lamp 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass 5 Arm Lotus Lamp 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern 5 Arm Lotus Lamp, 1970s . Base and arms are a polished brass. Lotus shades are glass petal design in smoky pink hues. Light switch are three-way so that two bulbs...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Acid Etched Table Lamp with Oil Rubbed Bronze Base signed Handel
Acid Etched Table Lamp with Oil Rubbed Bronze Base signed Handel

Acid Etched Table Lamp with Oil Rubbed Bronze Base signed Handel

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite acid-etched table lamp, signed by Handel and crafted in America circa 1910, is a superb example of early 20th-century decorative arts. The lamp features a beautifully ...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Black Forest Table Lamps Hand Carved Shades & Bases Germany
Pair of Mid-Century Black Forest Table Lamps Hand Carved Shades & Bases Germany

Pair of Mid-Century Black Forest Table Lamps Hand Carved Shades & Bases Germany

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and all original pair of Black Forest table lamps hand carved from Germany C1950. Shades retain the original translucent material and are in the best condition. Carved Elk a...

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1950s German Black Forest Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Liwan's Brass Table Lamp with Original Lampshade, Italy, 1970s
Liwan's Brass Table Lamp with Original Lampshade, Italy, 1970s

Liwan's Brass Table Lamp with Original Lampshade, Italy, 1970s

By Liwan's Rome

Located in Naples, IT

Original shades (with some small stains) & brass angular corners included. Total height with shades 80 cm. Double light switch (one for the two lateral E27 light bulbs and one E27 l...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

midgard R2 DESK LAMP industrial design 1960s gdr
midgard R2 DESK LAMP industrial design 1960s gdr

midgard R2 DESK LAMP industrial design 1960s gdr

By Curt Fischer

Located in Mannheim, DE

Midgard R2 desk lamp, originally designed by Curt Fischer, this version was manufactured in the 1960s. Adjustable height thanks to several joints and rotatable on the base. The shade...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Decoupage Table Lamp, Glass, Colorful Design, Circa 1980s
Vintage Decoupage Table Lamp, Glass, Colorful Design, Circa 1980s

Vintage Decoupage Table Lamp, Glass, Colorful Design, Circa 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful colorful and whimsical decoupage lamp. This rare lamp is a vibrant green color with a potpourri of images.

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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Gill Table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, 1960
Large Gill Table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, 1960

Large Gill Table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, 1960

By Roberto Pamio, Leucos

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Large Gill table lamp designed by Roberto Pamio for Leucos in the 1960s. The lamp consists of two main parts; the metal cylinder shaped base and a diffuser in glass that is partly t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Brass Stiffel Lamps
Pair Brass Stiffel Lamps

Pair Brass Stiffel Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of brass stiffel lamps. Lamps have three sockets and well designed. Shades included.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Table Lamp Vico Magistretti Black Plastic Italian Design 1970s
Midcentury Table Lamp Vico Magistretti Black Plastic Italian Design 1970s

Midcentury Table Lamp Vico Magistretti Black Plastic Italian Design 1970s

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Palermo, IT

Table lamp with 1 E27 light designed by Vico Magistretti and produced in Italy in the 70s. The lamp was made of black plastic and can be directed via its flexible arm. Please watch ...

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

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Tole Toleware Metal Art Flower Petite Lamp Italy Shabby Chic
Vintage Tole Toleware Metal Art Flower Petite Lamp Italy Shabby Chic

Vintage Tole Toleware Metal Art Flower Petite Lamp Italy Shabby Chic

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage tole toleware metal art flower table lamp. This mid century Italian tole table lamp features flowers and leaves. Height base including fitting 24.8" - 63 cm. Diameter base ...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Mushroom  Form  Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's
Mid Century Mushroom  Form  Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's

Mid Century Mushroom Form Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Mid Century dome top table lamp, attributed to Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier - circa 1950/1960's. The lamp features a circular domed top shade, which rests on a ...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Artemide, 1970
Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Artemide, 1970

Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Artemide, 1970

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Saffo table lamp. Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide in 1967. Cast aluminum base. Hand blown mushroom esk Murano glass defuser. The glass has a beautifully done ombré from a...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Rattan and Brass Lamps, Italy
Pair of Rattan and Brass Lamps, Italy

Pair of Rattan and Brass Lamps, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of rattan wicker and brass table or bedside lamps, nice rattan bamboo shades. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern , Arpex International, Mario Lopez T...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1952 Tye of California "Aboriginal" Ceramic Table Lamp
1952 Tye of California "Aboriginal" Ceramic Table Lamp

1952 Tye of California "Aboriginal" Ceramic Table Lamp

By TYE of California

Located in Camden, ME

This large-scale ceramic table lamp was produced in 1952 by Tye of California, a prominent mid-century lighting and ceramics manufacturer based in Los Angeles. It stands as a compell...

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

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Organic Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp with Creme White Shade, 1960's
Organic Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp with Creme White Shade, 1960's

Organic Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp with Creme White Shade, 1960's

Located in Den Haag, NL

Organic Sculptural Wooden table lamp with Creme White Shade, 1960's Highly decorative piece that fits any mid-Century or modern interior.

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade

Located in Charleston, SC

A fabulous colorful Quartzite lamp with a textured body, on a brass base. The lamp and shade are cream colored and the shade is still in the plastic with no flaws as far as I can t...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Paint

Pair of French Art Nouveau Brass and Floral Shaped Glass Table Lamps
Pair of French Art Nouveau Brass and Floral Shaped Glass Table Lamps

Pair of French Art Nouveau Brass and Floral Shaped Glass Table Lamps

Located in Barntrup, DE

Set of two elegant Art Nouveau-style table lamps. Made from brass with a flower-shaped glass shade. Adjustable height, each with one socket for E27 (E26) size light bulb. France, 193...

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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Green and Grey Copper Metal Freeform Table Lamp Midcentury Design, 1970
Green and Grey Copper Metal Freeform Table Lamp Midcentury Design, 1970

Green and Grey Copper Metal Freeform Table Lamp Midcentury Design, 1970

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Original copper metal freeform table lamp. Sculptural metal form with grey and green colors. Realized, circa 1970 French handmade Original perfect conditions, electric sy...

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

Materials

Copper

Rare early K-series (Oba- Q/Ghost) table lamp by Shiro Kuramata (Large)
Rare early K-series (Oba- Q/Ghost) table lamp by Shiro Kuramata (Large)

Rare early K-series (Oba- Q/Ghost) table lamp by Shiro Kuramata (Large)

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Centreville, VA

This masterpiece, K-series or another name Oba- Q, epitomizes Japanese post-modernism designed in 1972 by Shiro Kuramata, the Japanese legendary interior designer. Another name Oba ...

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1970s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Danny Kaplan Studio Janus Lamp, Handmade Ceramic, Modern Table Lamp
Danny Kaplan Studio Janus Lamp, Handmade Ceramic, Modern Table Lamp

Danny Kaplan Studio Janus Lamp, Handmade Ceramic, Modern Table Lamp

By Danny Kaplan 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Janus lamp is handmade studio pottery by ceramic artist by Danny Kaplan. Shade included. Please note exact dimensions may vary. Born in New York City a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

SkinFrame Table Lamp by Mike Serra
SkinFrame Table Lamp by Mike Serra

SkinFrame Table Lamp by Mike Serra

Located in Geneve, CH

SkinFrame Table Lamp by Mike Serra Dimensions: D 20 x D 30 x H 12 cm Materials: Aluminum, fiber paper, leather, steel CUSTOMIZATION: Paper color, metal type Also available in white. ...

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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Other, Steel

Romeo Rega Table Lamp in Brass, Vienna Straw and Lucite, Italy, 1970s
Romeo Rega Table Lamp in Brass, Vienna Straw and Lucite, Italy, 1970s

Romeo Rega Table Lamp in Brass, Vienna Straw and Lucite, Italy, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and unique Italian table lamp in solid brass, lucite, and Vienna straw, completed with an off-white fabric and brass lampshade. This incredibly stylish lamp was designed by...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Orange Murano Glass Bulbs Lamps, Italy
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Orange Murano Glass Bulbs Lamps, Italy

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Orange Murano Glass Bulbs Lamps, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of table or bedside bulb lamps in brass and orange Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small italian design artisanal workshop, minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade....

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hillebrand Chrome and Green Shade Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Hillebrand Chrome and Green Shade Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany

Hillebrand Chrome and Green Shade Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany

By Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant table lamp was produced by Hillebrand in Germany during the 1960s and is a refined example of mid-century modern lighting design. The lamp features a broad, gently round...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Waterford Herringbone Cut Crystal Lamp
Mid Century Waterford Herringbone Cut Crystal Lamp

Mid Century Waterford Herringbone Cut Crystal Lamp

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Mid Century Waterford Herringbone Cut Crystal Lamp Made in England Brass has tarnish from age Finial has one small imperfection in glass. 24.5 H base to finial. Base is 5 x 5. Crys...

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Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Asian Blue and White Porcelain Jars Table Lamps, Wired for the USA
Pair of Asian Blue and White Porcelain Jars Table Lamps, Wired for the USA

Pair of Asian Blue and White Porcelain Jars Table Lamps, Wired for the USA

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of Asian blue and white porcelain table lamps, each formed from a circular jar delicately hand-painted with birds and flowering branches. The soft curves of the porcel...

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2010s Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite

Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades

Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps have custom hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly wired with drip wax candle covers...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940

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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Pineapple Table Lamp, France, París, 1930s
Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Pineapple Table Lamp, France, París, 1930s

Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Pineapple Table Lamp, France, París, 1930s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

An elegant vintage table lamp, hand-carved from natural alabaster into the stylized shape of a pineapple a timeless symbol of luxury and hospitality. Sourced from a 1930s Parisian re...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Jacques Adnet Brown Hand-Stitched Leather-Clad Table Lamp
Jacques Adnet Brown Hand-Stitched Leather-Clad Table Lamp

Jacques Adnet Brown Hand-Stitched Leather-Clad Table Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning table lamp was designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). This classical hickory brown color lamp features a hand-stitched shade with ivory paper lining, a ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa 1800-1900 Very good condition. Copper wick holders of recent date. Measures:H:16-26...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful Cat Statue Figurine Table Lamp Vintage, Germany 1960s
Beautiful Cat Statue Figurine Table Lamp Vintage, Germany 1960s

Beautiful Cat Statue Figurine Table Lamp Vintage, Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful 1960s German Cat statue figurine table lamp. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Cat made of ceramic, hand painted. Cat Figure is approx. 7 ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Original condition Fabric shade is replaced ( new ).

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Marbro Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps – Blue
Marbro Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps – Blue

Marbro Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps – Blue

By Seguso

Located in Smyrna, GA

Wow! Absolutely stunning pair of Marbro blue Murano art glass double socket table lamps with brass trim. As you can see in the close-up photos, these amazing lamps give a green glow ...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Space Age White Glass Table, Italy 70s
Space Age White Glass Table, Italy 70s

Space Age White Glass Table, Italy 70s

Located in Lucija, SI

Classic Italian space age table lamp made in glass and chrome parts Italy 70s Perfect conditions

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

The Spiral Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living
The Spiral Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living

The Spiral Portable LED Lamp in Glass and Bronze By André Fu Living

By André Fu

Located in Admiralty, HK

Accentuate your home with the intricate lamp, created to evoke the spiraling movement of a windmill. articulated with crystal glass cut with a spiral effect and an anodized bronze ba...

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2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cylindrical Ceramic Table Lamp in Faux Marble with Tweed Shade
Cylindrical Ceramic Table Lamp in Faux Marble with Tweed Shade

Cylindrical Ceramic Table Lamp in Faux Marble with Tweed Shade

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1970s Cylindrical Ceramic Table Lamp in Faux Marble with natural tweed drum shade. Estate purchase, interesting design as the marble look appears applied to the column of the l...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Porcospino' Table Lamp by Marzio Cecchi
'Porcospino' Table Lamp by Marzio Cecchi

'Porcospino' Table Lamp by Marzio Cecchi

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Porcospino' Table Lamp by Marzio Cecchi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. A nucleus style lamp comprising of plexiglass cylinders nestled 360° degrees throughout...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1950s German Desk Lamp in the Style of Louis Kalff
1950s German Desk Lamp in the Style of Louis Kalff

1950s German Desk Lamp in the Style of Louis Kalff

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Very early unidentified German table light. It is fashioned out of aluminium, brass and bakelite. The shade has been restored and refinished at some point. The slightly yellowish mai...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases
Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases

Pair of Chinoiserie Bronze Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps on Claw Foot Bases

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of cast bronze table lamps feature the classic ginger jar or urn shaped bodies mounted on footed pedestals. The ornate pedestals are standing on 6 highly detailed claw f...

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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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.