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Yellow and Blue Rococo Table Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful single Rococo lamp. Yellow with blue flowers and vines. The base probably made in
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1890s Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

Antique Opaline White Ionic Column Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Opaline White Ionic Column Table Lamp This exquisite table lamp features an elegant white
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19th Century Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

Pair Art Deco Table Lamps Luneville France
By Luneville Freres
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Pair of table lamps transformed from a pair of Art deco pottery vases marked Luneville in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Ceramic

Daum French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Daum (Croismare), 1920s – Blown Glass Wrought Iron This
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Decorative Edwardian Brass Table Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pair of Decorative Edwardian English brass table lamps. Finely decorated with roses and brass
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

Harald Notini Brass Table Lamp model 15542, 1950s
By Harald Notini
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Harald Notini adjustable brass table lamp model 15542, manufactured by Arvid Böhlmarks in 1950s
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Brass

Antique White Polar Bear Lamp Post Figural Glass Decanter Bottle Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Converted into Table Lamp with Carved Wood Base. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H (to finial) x
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Glass

Pair Of Samson Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Dick Estate. Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Converted from vases to lamps.
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1750s French Chinese Export Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s Italian blue alabaster table lamps with urn shaped body and pedestal bases
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1920s Italian Antique Lamp Table

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Alabaster

Antique Silver Plate Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Silver Plate Corinthian Column Table Lamp Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this
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19th Century Antique Lamp Table

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Silver Plate

Neoclassic Grand Tour Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A cast bronze neoclassic style tripod base table lamp, with figure on body and tripod base. Foliage
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Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Table

Pair of Large Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Italian hammered bronze table lamps with original finish, the body having grapes and
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Roman Grand Tour Style Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An American, circa 1920s cast bronze Roman style tripod base table lamp with a goddess represented
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1920s American Antique Lamp Table

DAUM French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco table lamp by DAUM (Croismare, France), dating from the 1920s, is a stunning
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamp Porcelain
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Early 20th century chinoiserie table lamp transformed from a blue glazed porcelain vase in classic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lamp Table

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Porcelain

Pair Cherub Figurative Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th to early 20th century gilt bronze figures of putti supporting octagonal shape frosted glass shades, mounted on wooden plinths. Each 25.75 inches tall and ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice sized lamp with a 17 inch diameter. The base is heavy bronze with with beautiful
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Astoria, NY
Arts and Crafts Slag Glass Table Lamp, early 20th century, on brass and iron base. 22.25" H x 13.25
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Early 20th Century American Antique Lamp Table

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Brass, Iron

Antique Duffner Kimberly Nasturtium Leaded Glass Table Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Duffner & Kimberly Nasturtium leaded glass table lamp. 23" classic bronze base with Hubbell sockets
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Glass

Bronze Cherub Statuette Converted to a Table Lamp
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Altrincham, GB
After Auguste Moreau Cold Painted Bronze Cherub converted to a table lamp on a marble base - signed
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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Lamp Table

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Marble, Bronze

Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerke 1920s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage table lamp or bedside lamp model Tastlicht by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerke 1920s
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Lamp Table

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Metal

Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp Rörstrand Sweden, 1900
By Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This rare table lamp was made in the begging in 1900. Made at Rörstrand factory and designed by
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Ceramic

Beautiful Antique Slag Glass Table Lamp - W8339
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Beautiful Antique Slag Glass Table Lamp - W8339 This is a nice decorated table lamp, most likely
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

Early 20th Century Danish Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Valby, 84
A refined and elegant Danish bronze table lamp from the early 20th century. The lamp features a
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Modernist oak and leather table lamp, Netherlands 1930s
By Charlotte Perriand, Axel Vervoordt, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand crafted modernist table lamp. The base is made from solid wood. The central piece of the lamp
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Leather, Wood

Pair of French Victorian Apothecary Jar Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian apothecary jar table lamps featuring two prominent Greek physicians and
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Lamp Table

Bronze Fish Motif Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in London, London
Bronze Fish Motif Table Lamp, Early 20th Century A distinctive early 20th-century table lamp
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Metal, Bronze

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Converted Oil Lamp Lion Mounted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Converted Oil Lamp Electrified Table Lamp with Lion Head Drop
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Antique Lamp Table

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Silver Plate

German Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp base bronze plated with a hand-cut glass shade and fitted with one porcelain E27 sockets
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Brass, Zinc

Art Nouveau Converted Oil Lamp Glass Cylinder Bird Painted Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau Converted Oil Lamp Light Pink Glass Cylinder Bird Painted Bronze Table
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Mahogany Wood Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Brass Converted Oil Lamp Corinthian Column Table Lamp With Mahogany Wooden
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Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

Marianne Brandt Table Lamp for Kandem
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Marianne Brandt in 1928. Manufactured by Kandem (Germany). Lacquered metal
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1920s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Lamp Table

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Metal

Orientalist Bronze Table Lamp Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
A Sultan reclining on a chaise within an open Bedouin tent made of draped rugs and a bamboo frame. A shield, swords and ornate bags, hang from the intricately woven rug above him. He...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Daum French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1915
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Daum Nancy Table Lamp, France circa 1915 Art Nouveau Glass Shade Bronze Base. This elegant
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Large Bauhaus Nickel plated table lamp, 1920s
Located in Balen, BE
Large Bauhaus Nickel plated table lamp, 1920s Germany This large Bauhaus table lamp from the 1920s
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Lamp Table

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Steel

Denis Dube Canadian Carved Basswood Moose Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Canadian basswood carving of a moose / caribou grazing mounted as a table lamp with two
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

Single Bronze Empire Satyr Head Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single antique Napoleon III era table lamp made from a mantle urn or vase. The lamp features
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1880s French Classical Greek Antique Lamp Table

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Marble, Brass, Spelter

Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau table lamp with multicolor flowers is a real eye catcher. Made by Daum
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Glass

Table Lamp by F. Anyž, Functionalism
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional in beautiful original condition. Chrome-plated brass (nickel plating on the base rubbed off in places). Switch, bulb holder, gooseneck - all structural parts are in ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Lamp Table

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Chrome

Art Deco Etched Glass Column Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Art Deco Etched Glass Column Table Lamps, each with floral motif, mirrored base, and beige
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Metal

Antique Oynx and Brass Corinthian Table Lamp (Stamped)
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Oynx and Brass Corinthian Table Lamp is a truly remarkable piece that exudes elegance and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lamp Table

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Onyx, Brass

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Cameo Glass and Wrought Iron Maple Leaf Table Lamp, circa 1920 Art Nouveau Art Deco design
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Art Glass

French Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s features a striking wrought-iron base and an elegant
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Painted Vase Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Japanese export vase lamp (circa 1900), newly wired for use within the USA. Sold without a
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Lamp Table

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Porcelain

A 19th-Century Dutch Gouda Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th-Century dutch Gouda porcelain table lamp. The vase-shaped ceramic body made of Gouda
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1890s Dutch Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp.
By Old Paris
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp. 19th century Old Paris porcelain urn converted to
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lamp Table

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Porcelain

Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s A striking and substantial pair of French Empire
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1820s French Empire Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Silver Art Deco Banker Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch in base Base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lamp Table

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Iron, Nickel

Dutch Delft Polychrome 19th Century Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
colours on a predominantly white background, now mounted as a lamp with hand gilded shaped base. Height
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19th Century Dutch Antique Lamp Table

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Delft

American Victorian Clear and Milk Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian glass table lamp comprised of a shaped clear glass base with decorative circular
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

Pair of Table Lamps, Restoration Candlesticks, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps, Restoration candlesticks, 19th century. Pair of 19th century table lamps
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Finnish 1930 s curly birch table lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover timeless elegance with our Finnish 1930's curly birch table lamp. This exquisite piece is
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Lamp Table

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Birch

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore table lamp with Neptune & dolphins at base holding
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lamp Table

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Bronze

Nice Art Crafts Woodworker Table Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Hand carved lamp foot with two owls. Original shade.
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table

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Wood

Famille Noir Vase as Table Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
black background, situated on pierced rosewood base, electrified and converted to a lamp, 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lamp Table

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Hungarian Jeweled Brass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (Hungarian) brass table lamp with a multicolored glass jewel encrusted shade with 3
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Lamp Table

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Brass

A George IV Column Table Lamp
Located in Conwy, GB
Dark patinated brass raised on a quatrefoil base.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Lamp Table

Materials

Brass

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Antique Lamp Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique lamp table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every antique lamp table was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique lamp table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lamp table made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique lamp table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell Co. and Bradley Hubbard produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Lamp Table?

Prices for an antique lamp table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $575,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,348.

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

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.

Questions About Antique Lamp Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.