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1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal
Brass Table Lamp for ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp for ASEA.
Executed in painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Floor Lamp in the Manner of Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli, Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1950s Stilux Milano Floor Lamp in the Manner of Tito Agnoli
Executed in opaline perspex shade
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Metal
1950s Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Add a classic lamp to your home. This has a beautiful red tole shade, and three arms.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Floor Lamp Brass Metal by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern floor or reading lamp in brass and white cream lacquered painted metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamp Model 30-062, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Very nice and rare Lisa Johansson-Pape floor lamp from the 1950s.
This lamp is in original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp Made in Sweden, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic table lamp made in Sweden, around 1950s
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Oluce, Angelo Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and playful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Hispania Ceramics. Handmade Mid-Century table lamp, Spain, 1950s
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Hispania CH
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Ceramic table lamp from Hispania Ceramics, Spain, 1950s. Composed by a white ceramic base holding
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Table Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pair of table lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Dutch Modernist Floor Lamp 1950s Colors, Holland, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice tripod floor lamp made by unknown manufacturer or designer, Holland, 1950. This lamp has
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni
Vipere
White and Brass Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce, O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Vipere' table lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and surprisingly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp With Eagle Finial
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant bouillotte lamp in the French Empire style, featuring a brass base with classical detailing
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Adjustable Stilux Table Lamps in White, Black and Grey, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Milan, IT
Unique design for a pair of adjustable Stilux Milano table lamps.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,117 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Very Tall Gilded Iron and Marble Tulip Floor Lamps, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, one-of-a-kind set of five gold-painted textured iron "tulip" floor lamps, set on round
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Iron
French Vintage Ceramic Lamp Base by Atelier du Grand Chêne
circa 1950s
By Le Grand Chêne 1
Located in London, GB
French mid-century ceramic lamp base by Atelier du Grand Chêne (circa 1950s). Painted with decor of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$383 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Adjustable Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare adjustable Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s
Hight is adjustable in different
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Chain Link Menorah Lamp with Star-Shaped Feet, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large Menorah style candelabra made of metal chain link, painted gold, with seven branches. Raised
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Charming Vintage Garden Lamp from the 1950s - Red and White
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming Vintage Garden Lamp from the 1950s - Red and White Painted Metal with Glass Elements
Add
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni
Ochetta
Red
Brass Wall or Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce, O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta' red & brass wall or table lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni
Ochetta
Wall or Table Lamps for O-Luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce, O-Luce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta' wall or table lamps for O-Luce. An extremely rare and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair Mid Century Diabolo Shaped Brass Table Lamps Circa 1950s Rewired
Located in Norwich, GB
Pair mid century diabolo shape table lamps on flat tripod legs. Circa 1950-60.
The lamps have been
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, AT
Small Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade around 1950s
The fabric shade is replaced ( new
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
, 1950s. Imitation leather (kerni) frame, brass details, painted metal lampshade. Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black Metal, Brass
white glass Floor Lamp attrib. to Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal and brass structure with white opaline glass shade. Particular 1950s floor lamp with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique table lamp in the style of Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Table lamp in solid gilded bronze from the 50s, reminiscent of Oscar Torlasco's designs for Lumen
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,386 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Calabash Ceramic Table Lamp by Elsi Bourelius, Sweden, 1950s.
By Gustavsberg, Elsi Bourelius, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century calabash-shaped earthenware table lamp with amazing hand-painted pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni
Ochetta Grande
Wall or Table Lamps for O-Luce
By Oluce, O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta Grande' wall or table lamps for O-Luce. An extremely rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Table Desk Lamp, Patinated Brass Green Adjustable Shade Black Metal, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large table or desk lmap manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950s.
The shade can be fixed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Rare Table Lamps with Wooden Slat Shades, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare table lamps, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Painted metal and brass frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni
Ochetta
green Wall or Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Oluce, O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Ochetta' wall or table lamp for O-Luce.
A rare and remarkably versatile
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame black painted. White artificial leather shade, two light points, a flexible arm. Height
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s Austrian Brass
Lily
Table Lamp Attributed to J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-20th century table lamp composed of a pale-yellow, oversized shade (resembling a lily petal
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame black painted. White artificial leather shade, two light points, a flexible arm. Height
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s Brass Floor Lamp by Maison Arlus for Maison Jansen, Tripod Design
By Arlus, Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Floor lamp attributed to Maison Arlus for Maison Jansen
Brass base with tripod legs and a gunmetal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jean Rispal. Tripod Mid-Century floor lamp from Maison Rispal, France, 1950s
By Jean Rispal
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age floor lamp by Jean Rispal for Maison Rispal circa 1955, France. Black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,984 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Frame in black painted metal. White artificial leather shade, two light points, a flexible arm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Turquoise and Gilt Ceramic Lamp by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, 1950s
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Glasgow, GB
An evocative piece of mid-century Italian ceramic design, this turquoise-glazed table lamp by Ugo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
$684 Sale Price
50% Off
Green
Orange Murano Glass Black Metal
Brass 1950s Floor Lamp Attr. Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
glass shades.
Very good condition: paint retouch at the base of the rod.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
sources each fitted with a bakelite E27 socket with a switch. Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hans
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jacques Poussine huge ceramic lamp. Unique work. Sant Vicens France circa 1950s
By Jacques Poussine
Located in leucate, FR
Unique work by Jacques Poussine.
Huge enameled ceramic lamp, superb decoration with abstract and
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
1950s Rare Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Italian Hand Painted Horse Lamp Zaccagnini Marbro Mid-century Modern
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical 1950's Italian ceramic hand painted horse lamp by Zaccagnini for Marbro Lamp Co. Lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Small French cocotte desk lamp
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Small French 1950’s cocotte desk lamp. Some paint loss on base and shade but no big dents. Rewired
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gilt Chinoiserie Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French porcelain lamp with painted Chinoiserie decoration.
Measurements:
Height of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$3,200
Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Style Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A 1950's cast and painted table lamp with a brass plated metal base. Very good original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Smoke distorter " fish " around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Smoke distorter owl gmundner ceramic around 1950s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Table or DeskLamp by Charlotte Perriand for Philips, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Philips
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Modernist desk-Lamp made of one cut & bent sheet of metal, a very innovative design solution
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Smoke distorter owl gmundner ceramic around 1950s
By Gmundner Keramik
Located in Wien, AT
Smoke distorter owl gmundner ceramic around 1950s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Eglomize Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's gilt and reversed painted table lamps with pedestal bases
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$5,800 / set
French Desk Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French desk lamp with painted tole shade.
Measurements:
Height: 23.5"
Diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Wall Lamp in Copper and Painted Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950
s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall Lamp in Copper and Painted Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Metal
Modernist Black and White Hand Painted 1950
s Glass Wall Lamps
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of wall-mounted pendants with opal shades hand painted in black hanging of black braided
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century White Porcelain Floral Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian 1950s white porcelain and painted table lamp with a bamboo stem emanating from a tiered
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Modernist Black and White Hand Painted Glass Wall Lamps Czech 1950
s
Located in London, GB
Pairs of wall-mounted pendants with opal shades hand painted in black hanging of black braided flex
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century French Rattan Wicker Boho Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous vintage floral boho floor lamp attributed to France, 1950s-1960s. This white painted lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Stlux Milan Pair of Desk Table Lamps Conical Mid Century Yellow Black Brass
By Stilux
Located in Milano, IT
Stilux (Italy, 1950s)
Pair of Desk Lamps
Painted metal and brass
Dimensions are for each lamp 20
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Hand-Painted Milk Glass Pendant Lamp w/ People Dancing and Playing Music
Located in Los Angeles, CA
music, and having a good time. The lamp shows some wear and tear, but it is appropriate for its age and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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1950s Painted Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s painted lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every 1950s painted lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s painted lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s painted lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s painted lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Stilux and Arteluce are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Painted Lamp?
The average selling price for a 1950s painted lamp at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $108,480 for the highest priced.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
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Questions About 1950s Painted Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
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