Bay Area - Table Lamps

A small, versatile, vintage table lamp with a clean, slick look. It is a rectangular shape made of raw brass, with a "living finish" newly lacquered. Newly rewired with a new saddle...

Angelo Lelli design eye ball spotlight table lamp for Arredoluce, Italy. Heavy black lacquered steel cylinder form body with a vibrant orange painted interior and an adjustable chrome spotlight...

each lamp of columnar form with long cylindrical neck over a stepped base all resting on a brass foot; 18.5" (top of glass) 30.5" (top of shade)

Hand carved and silver gilt wood urns converted to lamps. Newly re-wired. Shades not included. European, late 18th to early 19th century.

Mid century Scandinavian handblown glass lamp circa 1960s. This piece has a deep red cylinder shade accented with frosted white interior and a supporting...

Very clean lines with a commitment to the Vienna Secessionist movement are present here. Our young lady as a nice touch wears a crown, and holds up 2 art glass pulled feather glass ...

A pair of figural lamps by Royalite of Hollywood, California. Circa. 1950's. Male and female bongo player and dancer. Made of Chalkware. Makers name incised on base and partial paper...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Guzzini design chrome and travertine arc table lamps, Italy.

A Murano glass lamp swirled into an urn shape with scalloped bottom in transparent dusty rose color with silver flecks; silver gilt base and cap. Polished nickel hardware aged silver...

An exceptionally good quality gilt bronze table lamp with applied brass detail on tole metal shade. Recently- re-wired. French, late 19th century.

The Seine Collection by Space Copenhagen was inspired by the behavior of light in moving water, an effect that was captured through the use of patterned mouth-blown glass. The colle...

A fine quality pair of bronze urns (originally these would have sat atop a newel post) having masks and swags of fruit, now mounted on gilt wood bases and electrified as table lamps....

Gordon & Jane Martz design large table lamp for Marshall Studios. Unusual model with a walnut base, collar and neck with the original finial. Having an encized repeating pattern of v...

Modernist table lamp in walnut with enameled copper plate embellishments attributed to the Modeline lighting company. Having a rich toned walnut frame with enameled inserts with gree...

The fixture emits downward directed light. The angle of the shade can be adjusted to optimize light distribution. The shade is painted white on the inside to ensure a soft comfortable light. The VL38 table...

Early 19th century brass candle bouillotte lamp with remnants of silver plate, now converted to electric.

The Marbro Lamp Company was established by Morris Markoff and his brother (Mar-bro) after World War II in the garment district of Los Angeles. While specializing in a wide selection of antiques and decorative accessories, they are best known for their high quality lamps. Lamp parts were sourced from all-over the world, but always assembled in their LA shop; this fine example of a thickly modeled faceted crystal lamp...

A 1970s chunky, open rectangular shaped table lamp in sleek finished faux bois formica and brass. Newly wired. 22" height x 8" width x 4" depth.

A table lamp made from a giant, vintage light bulb in red; illuminated from within by an Emery Allen LED e12, (5 watt). Finely finished with a vintage switch...

Spectacular, one of a kind pair of lamps with dancing figures cased in clear Murano glass by Alfredo Barbini. They have been rewired with new Gold twisted Rayon cords and European s...

Maison Charles design stainless steel lamp, France. Elegant Art Deco inspired desk or night light made from high quality stainless steel and chrome stamped Charles Made in France. In...

Large and impressive carved wood urn with overall gilding and acanthus leaf handles, mounted on later plinth base, now converted to a lamp. Shade in photo not included. Italy, late 1...

Nils Kahler design ceramic table lamps for Herman A Kahler, Denmark. Impressive and large scale pair of lamps, organic and imperfect form that is stunning. Rare model in very good or...

Mid-19th century French bouliotte lamp. Painted tole shade. Excellent scale and design, circa 1840-1860 in the Directoire style The open work basket form base was used to retain the...

Gorgeous handblown crystal art glass table lamp with brass base, center and top, presumably by Cofrac in France. This item is unmarked, but Cofrac tags their items with labels, which...

Elio is a pursuit of soft light, of recreating in physical form the soft, iridescent glow of light diffusing through uneven transparencies. Inspired by an informal photo series docum...

each with short everted neck above a baluster-form body all ending in a splayed foot; with ebonized metal cap and wooden bases; all in a rich orange lustre glaze; undersides impresse...

Guido Gambone stoneware table lamps in his signature Rimini blue glaze. Very rare and large pair of lamps by Gambone with and alternating geometric pattern on undulating ceramic bo...

Mid-Century Modern Italian bedside or table lamps in yellow enamel with brass hairpin bases, perfect for smaller spaces. They will require new wiring for US standards.

The louvre is 100% glare-free, with a design based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs most of the light downwards. For some variants, the top shade is made of deep drawn aluminum with white inner surface that ensures gentle, downward light distribution. The two bottom handblown opal glass shades ensure a large glare-free light surface, making optimum use of the light source to provide comfortable, functional lighting. The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his world-famous three-shade system from 1926. Poul Henningsen devoted most of his life to taming electric light. He based his three-shade design on a logarithmic spiral to make optimum use of the light source. He was constantly doing calculations and tests. The form of the shades was determined by the way they were required to shape and reflect the light, and the lamp was designed to be glare-free. The first PH Table lamp...

This dramatic table lamp features a sculptural base of a British Fireman's Brigade helmet, complete with embossed detailing and side tassels. It sits on a black wooden pedestal and i...

Yasha Heifetz design table lamp, U.S.A. Abstract hammered brass sculpture body on an asymmetrical wood base. Well executed with a skilled eye ...

Turned walnut hourglass table lamp in the manner of Phillip Lloyd Powell. Circa. 1960. Beautifully grained walnut with nice glow to original finish. Brass base has some tarnishing. O...

each of conical form in a deep cerulean blue opaline glass; with brass caps and bases; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; 18.25" (top of glass)  29.25" (top of shade)

Origin: USA Designer: Gerald Thurston Manufacturer: Lightolier Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Aluminum Measurements: 17.5″ diameter (shade) x 28.5″ tall, Base: 12" diameter

Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a three-way switch at the socket and a simple on off switch on the base. The original...

Pair of Marbro Seguso Murano table lamps circa 1960 Fantastic pair of vintage table lamps, Murano, Italy. In varying shades of yellow and a...

An exceptionally rare size, this Murano glass lamp using the Sommerso technique of layered colored glass, height 28" (top of glass) 43" (top of shade),...

Brass 19 century oil lamp converted to wired for modern use 9.5 x 6 x 20.5

C. 20th century Pair of mid century American clear crackled glass lamps By Paul Hanson Lamps consist of 4 stacked clear crackled glass spheres w/ brass dividers on a circular base.

Mid century hand painted Italian table lamp, C.1950 Hand made - Hand painted Gorgeous ceramic table lamp with stylized rams heads on either side The centerpiece of the lamp...

Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamps with painted Lotus design on wood stands

a quality lamp made by Chapman Manufacturing Company,  USA, the swivel shade fitted with a standard socket and frosted glass panel raised on adjustable brass arms all over a rectangu...

Beautifully crafted Organic Modern table lamp. Exotic burl-wood with Folk Art style base. Original woven wood lamp shade. Circa. 1950's. Very good cond...

For Sale: Unique Mid-Century Modern Spiral Screw Design Metal Table Lamp We are offering a one-of-a-kind mid-century modern table lamp featuring a striking spiral screw design body ...

LIM is a revolutionary ultra-slim LED task light that is as fun to use as it is functional. LIM’s “L” shaped arm discreetly conceals an array of high-output LEDs and utilizes a magne...

a pair of Maurizio Tempestini (Italian, 1908-1960) mid-century modern alabaster table lamps in a sculpted flame design of polished white al...

A. Robinson Co Ltd. Liverpool Brass Ships Compass Converted table lamp

A Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design. Excellent original condition. Base measures 7' diameter. Marbro Lamp Company The company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name Marbro from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located in a 3 story brick building in the garment district of Los Angeles, just south of Downtown right by the Santa Monica Freeway. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. They also had a sizeable business in decorative accessories such as tables and a lot of animal figurines. There were quite a few dog figurines that were life-size. One dog figurine was a life-size Great Dane purchased by the actor Jack Webb who starred as Sgt. Joe Friday in the 1951 TV hit series, Dragnet. There were quite a few celebrities that came in to their shop. One actress who shopped there repeatedly was Deborah Shelton who at the time played the part of “Mandy” on the TV series Dallas (remember J.R.). Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. You would not find a Marbro product in a chain furniture store or a discount store. Most of the products were built to order. A typical order from a designer or retailer took between 75 and 90 days to complete. Most of the components that made up the lamp bodies (ceramic, brass, glass, etc) were purchased from small companies around the world. In the later years almost all of the brass came from India. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. Marbro was well-known for importing a variety of unique lighting components from all-over the world. Italy was the source for alabaster, Japan and China for Porcelain, Brass in India and Crystal from Germany and France. Lamps would also be made from sculptures that customers brought to in to the shop. Once the lamp bodies arrived, a group of Marbro employees would make the wood bases, spin the metal caps, make the shades, and do the painting and tinting. With the help of about 20-40 other true world class artisans, metal workers, finishers and handmade shade makers, they produced lamps and shades that were truly some of last of their kind of art. For example, Marbro brass was never just plain brass. It was stained with a tinting that was homemade and kept secret by the company which is reminiscent of the Handel Lamp Co. of the early 1900s. There were quite a few of these preparations all kept in one of those little metal boxes on a 3 x 5” file card just like a recipe. It was truly a unique method of making lamps. Many of the lamp bodies that the company bought were not exactly matched as pairs. Sometimes 10-20 crystal vases would have to be sorted through to get 2 of the exact same height so that if the lamps were purchased as a pair, they would match. All of the shades were made by hand by a group of women on the second floor of the building with very little automation. The manufacturing plant was closed in Los Angeles in December 1990 and the inventory and equipment were moved to Labarge Mirrors in Holland, Michigan. At the time Labarge Mirrors was a Masco Corp subsidiary. Some time later, the Marbro product line was discontinued. Eventually, Masco sold most of their home furnishings manufacturing holdings. Marbo assembled a very talented, experienced and unique group of artists and craftsmen and many of their Fine lamps exhibit a certain unique signature style. Most of the employees were in their 50’s and older. There were quite a few employees in their late 1960s and 1970s. Today their lamps are collectible and sought after especially by certain knowledgeable collectors who are familiar with the company's lamps and history. Many of Marbro lamp are commonly referred to as “Hollywood Regency” style. This rather lavish style of decorative arts is currently in the midst of a tremendous and accelerating revival. It is obvious from the company's careful selection of art objects and their unique proprietary methods of lamp making that their goal was to design beautiful unique and very high quality lamps. Their success is obvious from the very Fine collectible Marbro lamps that are still sought after today. Marbro lamps present a particular appraisal Challenge due to their very unique style and market conditions. Generally, there are fewer collectors of Marbro lamps as compared to many other lamp companies of the 1900 - 1950’s era. This in no way devalues your lamp but implies a special category of a more limited number of buyers and collectors. During the 1950s, Marbro sold to many very affluent customers including movie stars and others connected to the film industry. Their lamps were considered very exclusive and definitley high end for that period. The key to selling vintage Marbro lamps...

"The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-lay...

Mid-20th century standing Quan Yin fired stoneware table lamp Standing on a carved rosewood base Dimensions 9" diameter at the base x 6" diameter at Quan Yin 27" high to the...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern hand blown green glass swirl table lamps, circa 1960 Outstanding pair of midcentury lamps. One lamp is slightly larger than the other. 7.25" diame...

Vintage Classical urn cast metal table lamp, circa 1940s 8" diameter at the base x 13" diameter at the body 30" high at the socket x 39" high a...

Turned solid teak table lamp in a bottle form. This lamp has a rich beautiful grain. Height to the bottom of the socket is 16 inches.

C. 20th Century Beautiful Hand Painted Asian Porcelain Lamps w/ Carved Wood Bases.

Stunning mid-century Anna-Lisa Thomson Paprika lamp with an organic bottle shape and and glass shade

Pair of Satsuma Style Porcelain table lamps, hand painted scenes depicting birds and peonies

An attractive Chinese champleve lamp of substantial size decorated in blue, brown, and various other colored enamel, now mounted on a carved wooden base. Height to top of fittings is...

Vintage cobbler shoe forms converted to table lamps These are wonderful old cobbler shoe forms that have been converted into table lamps. No shad...

C 20th Century Middle Eastern style marble & brass table lamps.