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Floor Lamp in Copper and Leather Designed by Jo Hammerborg, 1950s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
and character.
The lamp is equipped with a new lampshade made of lightweight lamp fabric, which
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper
Hollywood Regency Glass and Brass 6 Arm Tulip Lotus Lamp 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Pink Glass Flower Lamp, Modernist Italian Vintage Mid Century Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Glass and Brass 5 Arm Tulip Lotus Lamp 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Pink Glass Flower Lamp, Modernist Italian Vintage Mid Century Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Space Age Drive Tavolo Table Lamp Adalberto Dal Lago
Adam Thiani, Francesconi
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Enzo Francesconi, Adam Thiani
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Its radial arrangement also has a decorative character.
The lamp is in very good condition with signs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Japanese 19th c. Ceramic Martaban Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed
Located in Pasadena, CA
firing flaws throughout the pottery which adds to the desirability and character of the lamps bases. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of English 19th Century Lead Urn Table Lamps with Classical Motifs, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
, sideboard, or flanking a mantel, these lamps offer architectural character and a sense of historical
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Lead
Chinoiserie Faux Rattan Amphora Table Lamps by Aneta, Sweden 1980
s
By Aneta
Located in Grythyttan, SE
lamps adds character to any room, making them suitable for both traditional and eclectic interior styles
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 In Brass, Valaistustyö Oy 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Floor lamp model A808 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in Finland in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceramist Michael Andersen Table Lamp organic motif and green glaze. Denmark 1940
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in København K, 84
Andersen's mid-century aesthetic, adds depth and a vibrant, earthy character to the lamp. The glaze’s subtle
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Maija Heikinheimo Floor Lamp MH803 in Linen
Leather, Valaistustyö, Artek 1950s
By Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
unique touch and character to the lamp, and confirm it´s originality.
Maija Heikonheimo worked at Artek
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Arts
Crafts Metal Cast Iron Table Lamp, United Kingdom
Located in North Miami, FL
fabric or glass shade. Dark patina accentuates the lamp's age and character, while subtle variations in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass Table Lamps, Gio Ponti
Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical solid brass
table lamps / desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Space Age Table Lamps by Bent Karlby for Ask Belysning, Denmark, 1970s
By ASK Belysning, Bent Karlby
Located in Helsinki, FI
bold statement piece for any modernistic or eclectic interior that embraces character.
Both lamps are
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Large Cone Tripod Floor Lamp by Archaic Smile Inc., United States
Located in Mortsel, BE
character to the lamp's design.
A notable feature of this lamp is the little copper string with a sphere at
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Huge "Lampione" Floor Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By iGuzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
character and postmodern allure.
The lamp has the normal traces of use and is fully functional.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand-Carved Gilded Wood Table Lamps, ca.1980
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and stylish design pair of table lamps.
This elegant pair of vintage table lamps
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
c. 1940s Arts
Crafts Hand-Crafted Table Lamp in Natural Birch – Unique Design
Located in Skien, NO
imperfections add to the lamp’s authentic character and historical appeal.
A rare and functional piece of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel, Brass
Pair of Lamps in Porcelain of Canton and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Canton porcelain lamps, decorated with characters and predominantly green. Frame in gilded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Rosewood Table Lamp by Richard Essig, c. 1970s
By Richard Essig
Located in Glasgow, GB
-century German lighting, or vintage table lamps with architectural character.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$600 Sale Price
37% Off
Aldo Tura Heron Lamp in Carved Wood, Gilt Bronze, Mother-of-Pearl, Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare and elegant heron-shaped table lamp in hand-carved walnut wood, gilt bronze and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
French 1940
s Brass
Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
, reflecting the lamp's age and character. Recently rewired with a high-quality double socket, complemented by
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bubble
Table Lamp in Black Marble and Copper, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Bubble table lamp is designed to be interactive with the user. Executed with a sphere carved by
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Silhouette Table Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
A sculptural table lamp with an asymmetrical idiom, designed in the 1950s by the internationally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Rustic French Wrought Iron Rooster Table Lamps on Custom Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
lamps bring character and a touch of French countryside charm to any space. Their unique design makes
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of WWI Military Trench Art Memento Lamps with Bouillotte Style Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of WWI Military Trench Art Memento Lamps with Bouillotte Style Shades
'Beauty of The
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron
$1,996 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Diamond Mid-Century Modern Handmade Ceramic Sculpture Lamp in Black – Tent by DH
Located in New York, NY
, displaying subtle marks or small crevices that enhance its distinct character.
This sculptural lamp is both
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Diamond Mid-Century Mod Handmade Ceramic Sculpture Lamp in White – Tent by DH
Located in New York, NY
, displaying subtle marks or small crevices that enhance its distinct character.
This sculptural lamp is both
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Apple Green Porcelain Vase Table Lamp on Gilt Base, Wired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
curated vignette, this apple green porcelain lamp adds color, character, and an elegant nod to Asian
Category
2010s Asian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii brass and metal floor lamp model 12383 by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
diffuses the light gently, enhancing the lamp’s atmospheric character.
This is more than just a light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Solid Acrylic Lucite Table Lamp with Chrome Cap and Hardware after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- mixes well with clean and chic, or patinated pieces of aged character. we Love this lamp!
We have
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Model 1021 Pair of Table/Bedside Lamps by Roger Fatus for Disderot
By Roger Fatus, Pierre Disderot
Located in London, GB
1950s, transforms the Classic design of lampshade and gives this ambient lamp its timeless character
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Table Lamp in Marble and Copper, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Bubble is a table lamp designed to be interactive with the user. Executed with a sphere carved
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Swiss 5703 Cube Table Lamps by E.R. Nele for Temde
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Renée Nele from the 1960s.
Functional light sources with an object-like character. The lamp body is
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Model 302 Made In Mouth Blown Glass By Billmann-Petersen From 1960s
By Fyens glasværk 1
Located in Lejre, DK
artistic character. Each lamp is handmade and unique due to the mouth blown process.
The Model 302 table
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of 1960s Floor Lamps with new shades by Jo Hammerborg, Fog
Mørup Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog
Mørup
Located in København K, 84
enhances the lamps’ authenticity, adding character and a sense of history to these timeless pieces.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair of French 1920s Bronze Palm Tree Table Lamps on Octagonal Bases, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
rich patina, adding depth and character to the lamps. Professionally rewired for the USA, these lamps
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Gianni Gamberini
Gruppo A.R.D.I.T.I. “B.T.” Lamp for Nucleo Sormani, 1971
By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini, Sormani
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
symphony of lighting configurations, empowering the user to tailor the lamp's character to their whim.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Capiz Shell Lampshades - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
character. Crown your favorite lamp bases with this ethereal duo to infuse your home with organic glamour
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Seiz Breur style bobbin floorlamp, France, mid-20th century
By Joseph Savina
Located in Lyon, FR
. Its organic texture enhances the authenticity and rare character of the lamp.
A rare and evocative
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Vintage Coastal Coiled Pencil Reed - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
character. These are not just lamps but sculptural anchors, perfect for making a grand statement flanking a
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,950 / set
Vintage Boho Chrome and Brass Pillar - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
authentic vintage character. The lamps feature pull-chain switches. Wiring appears to be original; as with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,650 / set
Floorlamp Pelikan – Design by J.T. Kalmar, Manufactured by Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Milano, IT
the paint which gives to this object a valuable character.
The lamp has been rewired maintaining the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$5,192 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 in Brass and Opaline Glass Limited Edition
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 table lamp in brass and opaline glass - limited edition available until the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Panelitos Sphere Lamp Large by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
the bamboo adds warmth and character to the lamp, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance in any room
Category
2010s Guatemalan Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo
Suspension lamp Ingo Maurer Luzy - Blue
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
hand-painted in a special blue color, giving the lamp a unique character and a humorous yet iconic
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$769 / item
Early Pewter Hanukkah Lamp, Germany, 1732
Located in New York, NY
enriches the lamp’s character.
From either side of the lamp extend two dramatically sculpted circular
Category
Antique 1730s German Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
BL10 Wall Lamp, Chrome
By Robert Dudley Best
Located in Berkeley, CA
exceptional lamp adds character and intensity.
A feature in Architects Journal lauding Bestlite with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
$1,199 / item
TRN ceramic white wall lamp
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
each piece a unique character. The lamp is finished with brass elements, with options available in
Category
2010s Polish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$638 / item
TRN ceramic color wall lamp
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
each piece a unique character. The lamp is finished with brass elements, with options available in
Category
2010s Polish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$638 / item
IKEA Metal Wall Lamp, 1980s, Scandinavian Modern
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
, functional lighting with a minimal and architectural character. The lamp is constructed in painted metal with
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp with Four Conical Shades, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by an unknown designer and produced in Sweden during the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
lamp’s original character. A perfect lighting solution for reading corners, bedsides, or any space in
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Copper Billiard Pendant Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Bent Karlby, Louis Poulsen
Located in Balen, BE
material and functional design, the lamp captures the character of mid-century Danish lighting, where
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Set of Two Wall Lamp with Brass Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This wall lamp features a vintage brass finish that brings a warm and subtle opulence to any
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,151 / set
Paavo Tynell Church lamp ”Style TAITO”
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
character. The patina reveals the lamp's age and the journey it has taken, adding to its authenticity and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century, Stilux Pendant Lamp 60s
By Stilux
Located in Turin, Turin
unparalleled elegance. The quality of the materials used gives Stilux lamps a distinctive character. Stilux
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
authenticity. This subtle aging process gives the lamp a unique character, making it a distinctive piece for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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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.
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