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Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Taraxacum Pendant Flos, 1960
By Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
it only adds character and makes the lamp also interesting to look at when its not lit. The fibres
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Saddest Lamp, in the World by Reynold Rodriguez
By Reynold Rodriguez
Located in London, GB
experiences. All are very quickly endeared to the character of this lamp with it's wood like graining and one
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Laughing Chinese Character Lamp
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Large Chinese blanc de chine laughing character statue fashioned into a lamp.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lacquered Brass Table Lamps with Chinese Character
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of oval shape black lacquered and brass table lamps with Chinese character fitted with black
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Candlesticks Converted in Table Lamps with Gilt-Bronze Characters
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks converted in table lamps with gilt bronze characters, circa 1850 An elegant
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Lamps
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of Italian lamps, lots of character and charm. Nice lead base with plaster over it, classical
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Lead

White Porcelain Figural Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage white porcelain lamp depiciting Mayan character in traditional costume.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

French Stone Urn Lamp
Located in Cookeville, TN
working order. There are a few chips, mainly on the base but this only lends to the character of the lamp
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Pr Decoupage GlassTable Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
With various bird, butterfly and insect subjects this bold pair of table lamps have character. Each
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Pair of Terracotta Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glazed terracotta Chinese table lamps with characters for "long life" & "good fortune" as
Eglomise Table Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
imperfections. These add to the character of the lamp and contrast well with the sophistication of the metallic
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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Sculptural Lamp by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculptural work with terrific character and interest. The lamp measures 28.5" tall to base of bulb, 38" to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Antique Victorian Set Of 2 Walnut Table Lamp, Turned Lamp With Shades, 1800s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
dings, and marks and small chips giving the lamp a lovely character. In working order, NO PAT tested
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

50ties - Tube Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerpen, BE
character to this nostalgic lamp.​​​​​​​
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Other

Pair Green Chinese Glazed Pottery Lamps
Located in Scarsdale, NY
character of the lamps. The tops are a black. The harp is tall and can be made smaller or larger. The
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Table Lamps

Hans Bergström Atelje Lyktan Floor Lamp
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Alvesta, SE
impression and this patina gives the lamp a nice character. The electricity is newer.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Robot Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
. made in the 1970's as a part of a series of multiple characters and scales of robot lamps. These two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Pair of Torchiere Lamps
Located in New Rochelle, NY
bit of oxidation giving the lamps even more character. All parts of the lamps are original, but
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Vintage 1930s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chic French Fifties Pair of Iron Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Chic and fun,France in the fifties pair of iron lamps that have character.
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique American Iron Balustrades turned into Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
, New York. The balustrades are heavy, rusty and peeling which lend to it's character. The lamps are
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of Black and Gold Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
character of this pair of lamps. Shades are not included
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1930 s Art Deco Table Lamps
Located in Brno, CZ
. Both lamps have a patina on the surface that gives each piece it’s unique charm and character. The
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Blue Stoneware Table Lamp by Sejer Keramikfabrik, 1960s
By Sejer Denmark
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
light blue shade and emphasizes the character of the lamp Stand. The shade is not original to the lamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Blue Glass Globe Table Lamp with Cast Metal Base
By Felekşan Onar
Located in Istanbul, TR
timeless character. The lamp comes with U.S. socket for orders to U.S.A. and with EU standard for all
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 20th Century Republic Period Figurative Porcelain Jar Lamps
Located in London, GB
reverse sides with Chinese characters. Now mounted as lamps on giltwood bases. Republic Period
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 4 Vintage Nickel and Brass Table Lamps, Lovely Condition
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
of the lamps where they have tarnished a little, but this adds to the patina and character of
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Vintage 1950s Central American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of European Modern Geometric Boco Do Lobo Tribeca Midnight Blue Table Lamp
By Bella Loco, Boca Do Lobo
Located in Sydney, NSW
décor, easily converted from a table lamp to a bedside lamp. It's masculine character goes along well
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Majestic California Design Organic Wooden Handmade Hanging Lamp, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic in size, shape and form this handmade California design lamp brings both character and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Antique Rattan Plant Stand SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
provide character. Great for use as lamp stand.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Antique French Cherry Side Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
elegant look. Some old distress in the back right corner of the top adds character. A very nice lamp
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Space Age Verner Panton Style Pendants, Pair
By Verner Panton
Located in Bastrop, TX
Panton loved the highly sculptural character of the Ball pendant lamps in a number of projects. At the
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20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Gustavian Swedish Library Table Original Paint
Located in Port Chester, NY
Gustavian look, making an impression and complementing any room, adding flavor and character. Good height
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

Meet Bench by Norm Architects, in Black Steel with Removable Non-Slip Felt Top
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
display books or a lamp. Timeless in character, the design is based on contrast, the opposition between
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Pendant by Hans Bergström and Erik Hoglund, Sweden
By Hans Bergström, Erik Höglund, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
impressed motifs borrowed from Nordic mythology, lend the lamp a mysterious character. As electrical
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

STONEWARE TABLE LAMP 1974. Cute brown gray lamp stand with vintage shade incl
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
. The star-like decoration gives this table lamp character, while the warm yellow fabric shade (not
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Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Stoneware

China 19th Century, Pair of Bronze "Cloisonné" Vases Converted in Table Lamps
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A gorgeous pair of bronze "cloisonné" vases decorated with lively Chinese character scenes
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Character Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the character lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of brass, metal and ceramic, every character lamp was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage character lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect character lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A character lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Fratelli Toso each produced at least one beautiful character lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Character Lamp?

A character lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,275, while the lowest priced sells for $690 and the highest can go for as much as $6,323.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.