1960s Drip Glaze Lamp
Pair Of 1960
s Ceramic Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's drip glazed ceramic lamps.
The ceramic lamps have a lovely textured glazed finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps, USA 1960
s
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic lamp with a drip glaze in various colors
42x22
Base Only 28x8
Shade Not Included
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large 1960s Octagonal Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
resting on a splayed foot and circular base; decorated overall in a rich drip glaze in colors of ochre
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1960
s Mid-Century Orange Lava Drip Glazed Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern orange and brown lava drip glazed large table lamp with brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960
s Double-Baluster Sapphire-Blue Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
-blue drip glaze.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Richly-colored American 1960
s Gourd-form Drip-glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
of compressed form covered overall in an ivory and brown drip-glaze over a caramel ground
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.5 in Dm 14 in
Tall Design Technics Taupe Mottled Drip Glaze Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1960
s
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Lee Rosen for design-technics glazed geologic art pottery table lamp. Small footprint
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps, 1960s, David Cressey Style
By David Cressey
Located in South Jordan, UT
Pair of David Cressey style glazed ceramic table lamps, 1960 production. The lamp pair has stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Richly-Colored American 1960s Gourd-Form Drip-Glaze Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of compressed form covered overall in an ivory and brown drip-glaze over a caramel ground, measures
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 16 in D 16 in
1960s Fat Lava Pottery Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze Denmark
By Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Scandinavian Modern Pottery Fat Lava Table Lamp Ceramic Drip Glaze from Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century 1960s Large Splatter Drip Glaze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Mid-Century Modern vintage stacked urn lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. The ribbed, urn
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Ceramic Drip Glaze Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage pottery table lamp. This amazing table lamp boasts a mesmerizing drip glaze in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
A Large Pair of 1960s Baluster-form Lobed Chartreuse Drip-Glazed Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each richly-glazed lamp in a mottled chartreuse glaze with lobed collar above a short flaring neck
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Birch
Vintage Pair 1960s Drip Glaze Blue Green Table Lamps Newly Wired Brass Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of beautiful blue green drip glaze ceramic table lamps with original brass bases they
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 33 in Dm 10 in
Large Pair 1960s Blue
Teal Drip Glaze Bulbous-form Lamps with Textured Surface
Located in San Francisco, CA
and teal drip glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in Dm 8 in
Large Midcentury Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large single circa 1960's German drip-glaze lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body 23"
Diameter 8.5".
Category
Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian porcelain lamps with drip-glaze finish.
Measurements:
Height of body
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 2 mid century ceramic SCONCES wall lamp 1960s 1970s lava drip glaze beige b
Located in Mannheim, DE
Mid century ceramic wall lamps manufactured in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Lava glaze in brown
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$345 / item
H 3.35 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Recent Sales
1960s Drip Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Canaan, CT
This lamp adds great color to any room.
a 1960s drip glaze table lamp in a wonderful blue and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
1960s Pair of Walnut and Turquoise Ceramic Drip Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Victoria, BC
Unique pair of 1960s ceramic drip glazed lamps on brushed metal base, with solid walnut necks
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
1960s Turquoise Blue Lava Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a magnificent 1960s turquoise blue lava drip glazed ceramic table lamp on walnut wood base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1960
s Drip Glaze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ceramic lamps with a mustard drip glaze finish are mounted on polished brass bases and they
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of 1960
s Ceramic Drip-glaze Oblong-form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
each oblong ceramic lamp with rich blue and burnt sienna drip glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1960
s Blue and Green Drip-Glazed Octagonal Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of ginger jar form with scalloped octagonal body; all in a richly-colored blue and green drip
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Drip Glaze Pottery
Sphere
Modernist Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large, unusual and rarely seen, drip glaze pottery 'Sphere' modernist floor lamp, 1960s, Not
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Pair of American 1960s Drip-Glaze Ovoid Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each tall lamp of ovoid form with rich drip-glaze surface in colors of blue, green, yellow, sienna
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Italian 1960s Geometrically Textured Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each tall ovoid lamp with deep yellow and olive-green drip glaze incised with textured bands of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning pair of green, drip glazed ceramic table lamps, with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Blue Drip Lava Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps 1960s Finials, Pair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal pair of blue lava drip glaze table lamps, with their
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lava
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Pair of vibrant green ceramic drip glaze table lamps. Re-wiring recommended, shades and harps not
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large-Scaled Pair of American 1960s Forest-Green and Amber Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely and large-scaled pair of American 1960's forest-green and amber drip glazed lamps; each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Pair of American 1960s Bottle-Form Emerald Green and Blue Drip-Glaze Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each tall lamp with striking drip glaze in deep greens and blues; raised on a brushed brass base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Stunningly Large Pair of American 1960s Olive Green and Teal Drip-Glaze Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s glam at its best, each of large bulbous form covered in a rich olive green and teal drip
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Lava Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Brass Finial, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning and large, brown lava drip glazed ceramic table lamp, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Root Beer Float Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous pair of root beer float drip glazed ceramic table lamps, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Volcanic Lava Ceramic Lamp,
1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large 1960s Italian lava drip glaze lamp. Very artful design and we love the look and texture the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
4 mid century ceramic SCONCES wall lamps 1960s 1970s lava drip glaze pop art bei
Located in Mannheim, DE
Set of 4 ceramic wall lamps manufactured in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Lava glaze in brown and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.96 in W 8.08 in D 9.06 in
Pair of 1960s Ceramic Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s ceramic lamps with a drip glaze finish.
The lamps are mounted on polished brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1960s Textural Green Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Textural Green Drip Glazed Lamps
Colors: Light greens from mint to moss are the
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of 1960s Volcanic Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing pair of 1960s ceramic table lamps with a orange, brown and mustard color volcanic drip
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of 1960s Celadon Drip Glaze Ovoid-Form Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each ovoid lamp of impressive size with ribbed neck above a tapering body; all in a rich drip glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Raymor Imports Blue
Green Drip Pottery Table Lamp, 1960
s
By Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Tall 44 H Raymor Imports Blue, Dark Green glazed Pottery and Walnut Table Lamp, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
Pair of Danish Midcentury Drip
Hare
s Fur Glazed Pottery Table Lamps, 1960s
By Holbæk Keramik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
with black and grey drip and hare's fur glazing techniques. The pieces were manufactured and designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Tall and Richly-Colored American 1960s Ovoid-Form Drip-Glaze Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each large lamp with deep earthtone drip glaze in colors of ochre, brown and umber, all raised on a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brown Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning pair of brown, drip glazed ceramic table lamps, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Ceramic Double Wood Pull Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a elegant and tall, orange lava drip glazed ceramic table lamp, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Modern Drip Glaze Avacado Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home decor with this beautiful pair of 1960s high-quality ceramic drip glaze table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Japan, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Japanese pottery vase custom made into a table lamp. Blue and green drip glazed. Newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Drip-Glaze Lava Ceramic Lamp, 1960s
By Raymor
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s drip-glaze brown and green lava ceramic table lamp by Raymor. Uses standard light
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Drip Glaze Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamps 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Large Pair of Asian Modern Drip Glaze Turquoise and Olive Green Ceramic Table Lamps 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
California Studio Ceramic Drip-Glaze Floor Lamp with Teak Table, 1960s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Floor lamp with a beautiful, organic studio ceramic base. Brown base glaze with green, yellow and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Pair Of 1960s Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps With New Linen Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
Amazing pair of 1960s ceramic lamps with the glossy blue into green into brown glaze dripping over
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
1960s Brown Drip Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s ceramic brown drip glaze table lamp with a brushed gold metal base. The lamp is wired
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1960s Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamps
By David Cressey
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic pair of ceramic urn shaped lamps with drip glaze. Muted grey bodies with off-white drip
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Green
Brown Drip Glaze Table Lamp
Shade
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s green and brown drip glaze ceramic table lamp with the original shade. The lamp base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Materials
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Materials
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1960s Drip Glaze Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1960s drip glaze lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and brass, every 1960s drip glaze lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1960s drip glaze lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1960s drip glaze lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. David Cressey, Raymor and Sunset Lamps each produced at least one beautiful 1960s drip glaze lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1960s Drip Glaze Lamp?
Prices for a 1960s drip glaze lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
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.
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