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Vintage Horse Lamps

Vintage Boho Horse Lamp Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of sculptural horse lamps channels the grandeur of ancient dynastic art with a distinctly
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Boho Horse Lamp Pair
Vintage Boho Horse Lamp Pair
$1,450 / set
H 17.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
1950s Vintage Cowboy Horse Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Mid century bronze wilde west horse lamp. Dodge City is a city in Ford County, Kansas, USA
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Onyx, Bronze

1950s Vintage Cowboy 
Horse Lamp
1950s Vintage Cowboy 
Horse Lamp
$1,489
H 16.93 in Dm 7.49 in
Vintage Carved Alabaster Horse Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exquisite vintage white alabaster horse table lamp, a truly elegant and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Pair of Vintage Sea Horse Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1970's Italian cast seahorse lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 23" Height to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Sea Horse Lamps
Pair of Vintage Sea Horse Lamps
$4,800
H 23 in W 6 in D 5 in
Vintage American Western Cowboy Horse Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Western scene; a cowboy on a horse trying to catch the wild horses with his lasso.This lamp accommodates
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage American Western Cowboy Horse Lamp
Vintage American Western Cowboy Horse Lamp
$4,110
H 56.3 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Vintage French Mahogany Horse Head Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of horse head table lamps hand-carved from solid mahogany in a rich, polished finish. French
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mahogany Horse Head Table Lamps
Vintage French Mahogany Horse Head Table Lamps
$990 / set
H 19.5 in W 14.25 in D 7.25 in
Vintage Chrome Trojan Horse Head Lamps / Equestrian Lamps - a Pair
Located in Elkton, MD
This stunning pair of table lamps features sculptural horse-head designs in polished chrome atop
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Double Horse Head Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho table lamp. A chic double horse head with a glazed ceramic finish. Acquired
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Equine Table Lamp, English, Bronze Decorative Desk Light, Horse Interest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
) This is an appealing vintage equine table lamp, with a substantial weight and a charming horse figure
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Prancing Horse Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM table lamps. A chic period relief prancing horse in a fabulous hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Neoclassical Horse Chariot Bronze Finish Urn Table Lamps a Pair
By Westwood Industries
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire / Neoclassical Style Horse & Chariot Bronze Finish Metal Urn Table Lamps on
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Rare Deco Style Horse Heads Table Lamps with Silk Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Beautiful Rare Ceramic Horse Head Sculpture Table Lamps on Square Black Bases with
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage horse head table lamps from Deknudt. Hollywood Regency style. Made out of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
Pair of Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
$1,489 / set
H 26.38 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Maitland Smith Bronze Marble Tooled Leather Equestrian Horse Table Lamp 24"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage figural horse bronze table lamp by Maitland Smith featuring a mare and foal in tableau on a
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

Maitland Smith Bronze Marble Tooled Leather Equestrian Horse Table Lamp 24"
Maitland Smith Bronze Marble Tooled Leather Equestrian Horse Table Lamp 24"
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16 in W 6.25 in D 11.25 in

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Vintage Solid Brass Horse Lamp with Shade
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a vintage table lamp consisting of a round wooden base with a dark walnut stain. A
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronzed Metal Horse Head Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bronzed Metal Horse Head Floor Lamp Heavy Turned Detailing
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Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hollywood Regency Horse Head Table Lamp, ceramic
By Maison Jansen
Located in Diemen, NL
Horsehead table lamp. The horse head table lamp is made out of Hydrocal plater, the lamp base is
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Vintage Silver Plated Horse Table Lamps, 1960-1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Diemen, NL
Two silver plated standing horse table lamps I have them also in brass. I think they are from
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Vintage Brutalist Horse Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Stately Brutalist design horse head floor lamp made from heavy sculpted resin. Gold/patinated
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

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Glass, Resin

Vintage Horse Table Lamps, Pair of 2
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage pair of decorative lamps in the shape of proud horses with a geometric relief pattern. An
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Resin, Lacquer

Vintage Horse Table Lamps, Pair of 2
Vintage Horse Table Lamps, Pair of 2
H 33 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
Maison Charles Vintage Brass Horse Head Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Austin, TX
A French Maison Charles vintage brass horse-head lamp. This piece is made by the iconic Parisian
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Porcelain Pair of Horse Shoe Table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage pair of porcelain horse shoe table lamps with brass design detail and base. Each lamps is
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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Vintage Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Horse Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage horse table lamps. A brilliant shade of green in a glazed ceramic
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Lusterie Deknudt Vintage Horse Head Table Lamp XL Brass
By Deknudt
Located in Poperinge, BE
Impressive vintage horse head table lamp made of brass, with a black cylindrical fabric shade that
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Signed Wooden Horse Lamp With Brass Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho table lamp. A fabulous carved horse head with hand painted detail. A chic
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Horse Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of vintage art deco horse lamps with new linen shades
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Horse Lamps
Pair of Horse Lamps
H 24.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Midcentury Brass Horse Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brass horse lamp fitted with linen lampshade and brass is mounted on wood stand. Lamp also
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Midcentury Brass Horse Lamp
Midcentury Brass Horse Lamp
H 12 in Dm 12.8 in L 12 in
Vintage Custom Leather Horse Saddle Floor Lamp with Horseshoe Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage custom leather horse saddle floor lamp with horseshoe base. Vintage custom made, brown
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Carousel Horse Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible pair of vintage glazed ceramic lamps. Two wild and handsome carousel horses in a
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bronze Horse Floor Lamp with Round Marble Base, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Italian bronze horse floor lamp with round marble base and our handcrafted lampshade. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

Cast Metal Horse Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of vintage cast metal horse head lamps with bronze finish. Rewired with double pull chain
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Vintage Pair of William Billy Haines Carved Wooden Horse Head Lamps with Shades
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of William Billy Haines carved horse head lamps. This is a unique and stunning pair for of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Glazed Ceramic Horse Head Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Glazed Ceramic Horse Head Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brass Horse Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage horse table lamps. Hollywood regency style. Beautifully detailed horse sculptures
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Brass Horse Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
Pair of Brass Horse Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Single Mid Century Hand Carved Horse Head Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden lamp with a cylindrical base and an intricately carved horse head at
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Modern Equestrian Themed Table Lamps with Horse Heads
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern pair of equestrian themed table lamps with horse heads and tripod bases with hoofed legs
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Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s, Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage horse head table lamps from Deknudt. Hollywood Regency style. Made out of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s, Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage horse head table lamps from Deknudt. Hollywood Regency style. Made out of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage horse head table lamps from Deknudt. Hollywood regency style. Made out of 24kt
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Tye of California Classical Etruscan Horse Lamp with Capiz Shade
By TYE of California
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Glazed and hand painted ceramic lamp by Tye of California. The vintage 1950s lamp has a classical
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s, Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage horse head table lamps from Deknudt. Hollywood Regency style. Made out of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Brass Horsehead Maison Charles Vintage Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Austin, TX
A French Maison Charles vintage brass horse head lamp. This piece is made by the iconic Parisian
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lamp with Vintage Horse Sculpture Base
Located in Napa, CA
Beautiful lamp with horse sculpture and contemporary lampshade.
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20th Century Table Lamps

Vintage 1970s French Nickel Horse Head Table Lamp
Located in London, London
Large horse head lamp Nickel Reeded base French 1970s Shade not included.
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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Seafoam Green Sculptural Horse Head Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of sculptural ceramic horse head lamps in seafoam green. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Horse Head Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Boho table lamps. Beautiful hand carved horse heads resting on black
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Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Horse Head Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage Boho Table lamps. Chic hand carved wood horse head with amazing
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Horse Table Lamp in Brass With Shade, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
. I’m sure this lovely vintage lamp will be a wonderful addition to your home or your collection
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wood Horse Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique style hand carved horse. Large square wood base. New black square paper shade. New wiring
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wood Horse Lamp
Vintage Wood Horse Lamp
H 28 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage Iron Horse Head Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage iron horse lamp with original black paint.
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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Vintage Ceramic Horse Head Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White ceramic stylized horse head lamp with brass hardware.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Vintage Black Horse Head Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A must for equine lovers!

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Black Horse Head Lamp
Vintage Black Horse Head Lamp
H 36.25 in Dm 11.5 in
Vintage Heifetz Horse Head Brass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heifetz Mid Century Horse Head Brass Lamp on Round Wood Base
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Horse Head Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
A ceramic Palomino horse head with a flowing mane make up the base for this vintage lamp; we've
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Paint

Horse Head Lamp
Horse Head Lamp
H 33.25 in Dm 17 in
Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Horse Head Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of carved wood lamps with horse motif. The carving is very fine and the lamps are
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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Yellow Light-Horse Lamp by Reiley Moustakas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic Mid-Century Modern Light-Horse table lamp designed by Reiley Moustakas for the William
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Pair of Wood Horse Stirrup Petite Table Lamps
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage pair of wood horse Stirrup Petite table lamps with faux parchement style clip-on shades
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Country Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Horse Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage horse lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all vintage horse lamps available were constructed with great care. Vintage horse lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern vintage horse lamps are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Vintage Horse Lamps?

Prices for vintage horse lamps start at $175 and top out at $2,700 with the average selling for $950.

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 Vintage Horse Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.