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Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Vintage Coastal Cast Resin Seahorses Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the serene beauty of the ocean with this charming pair of vintage cast resin seahorse lamps
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Resin

Vintage Coastal Cast Resin Seahorses Lamps - A Pair
Vintage Coastal Cast Resin Seahorses Lamps - A Pair
$1,250 / set
H 21.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Seahorse Lamps by Willo Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bronze 'Seahorse' Coffee Tables by Willo Daro, 1970s Belgium
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Bronze

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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1970s Italian Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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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
Midcentury Seahorse Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1960's Italian plaster seahorse table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 17.5
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1960s Italian Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Plaster

Vintage Midcentury Seahorse Table Lamp
Midcentury Seahorse Table Lamp
$1,800
H 17.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Guillemard Gilded Bronze Seahorse Wall Lamps circa 1940
By E. Guillemard
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of Seahorse gilded bronze wall sconces by Guillemard circa 1940. Stamped to the
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Bronze

Pair of French Mid-Century Rose Quartz and Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s rose quartz and bronze dore table lamps with 3 seahorses at base (PRICED AS
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1940s French Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Ormolu

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Seahorse Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sweet seahorse lamp in a taupe and cream finish. Signed Hamilton Collection.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Resin

Vintage Seahorse Lamp
Seahorse Lamp
H 25.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Ceramic Lamps with Seahorse Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fun pair of lamps with seahorse, Art Deco motif. Newly rewired. Shade for
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20th Century American Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Pair of Brass Seahorse Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant seahorse lamps with black lacquered bases and vintage black leather shades.
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1960s American Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

Pair of Brass Seahorse Lamps
Pair of Brass Seahorse Lamps
H 24 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Carved Wood Seahorse Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
1940s carved wood seahorse lamps newly rewired and new linen shades.
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1940s Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Seahorse Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Seahorse Lamps
H 27 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Coastal Seahorse Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming pair of vintage coastal seahorse lamps, crafted from resin, brings a touch of seaside
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Metal

Pair of Seahorse Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Black glass column lamps decorated with seahorses.
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1940s French Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Pair of  Seahorse Lamps
Pair of  Seahorse Lamps
H 28 in W 5 in D 5 in
PAIR OF SEAHORSE LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large seahorse shaped lamps from a classic 1940's design. Created in resin and hand
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20th Century Vintage Seahorse Lamp

PAIR OF SEAHORSE LAMPS
PAIR OF SEAHORSE LAMPS
H 24 in W 6.5 in
Brass Seahorse Lamp by Valenti
Located in Montreal, QC
Unusual cast bronze and polished brass lamp representing a stylized Seahorse. Signed "Valenti Spain."
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1960s Spanish Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

Pair of French Nickel Silver SeaHorse Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning and unusual pair of french table lamps have amazing details from the 40's. Their
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1940s French Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Pair of Seahorse Form Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A very striking and sculptural pair of seahorse lamps. Richly textured surface made to appear as
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20th Century American Rococo Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Pair of Seahorse Form Lamps
Pair of Seahorse Form Lamps
H 38 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
"Seahorse Floor Lamp"
Located in North Miami, FL
Whimsical Floorlamp in the shape of a seahorse. Finished n a beachy whitewash and detailed
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1970s American Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Resin

"Seahorse Floor Lamp"
"Seahorse Floor Lamp"
H 62 in W 10 in D 4 in
Seahorse Floor Lamps, France circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1970 Painted aluminum with cast iron structure. 12”dia x 55”h Ref. L5071 $ 2600 ea ( 2 avail )
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1970s French Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Aluminum, Iron

Pair of Murano Glass Seahorse Table Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of clear glass with gold dust inclusions winged seahorses in blown Murano glass on swirled
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Glass

Mid Century Modern Chapman Brass Seahorse Floor Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury Chapman seahorse floor lamp made of solid brass mounted on a wood base. Topped with
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

Mid-century Seahorse Table Lamps after Pepe Mendoza
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Pepe Mendoza style Mid-Century Modern table lamps in the shape of blue seahorses on square
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Bronze

Gorgeous Black and Gold Chelsea House Shell Lamp with Seahorse Finial
By Chelsea House
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully designed table lamp having a gilded seashell as the base mounted on black and gold
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Composition

Brass Seahorse Table Lamp Midcentury Vintage Retro Hollywood Regency 1970s black
By Massive Lighting
Located in London, GB
This Belgian table lamp in black and gold depicts the side profile of a seahorse, with an intricate
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Palm Beach Plaster Seahorse Large Table Lamps Lacquered Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most amazing large pair of one of a kind, custom made seahorse lamps. Vintage large opposing
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Nickel

Vintage Seahorse Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Seahorse sculpted lamp cast in gilt metal against a chrome rod, circa 1950s. Unknown artist or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Chrome, Metal

Vintage Seahorse Table Lamp
Vintage Seahorse Table Lamp
H 28 in W 5 in D 5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Seahorse Form Floor Lamp
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical seahorse form floor lamp.
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Late 20th Century Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Composition

Pair of Ginger Jar Lamps with Silk Shades, circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Crystal seahorse finials. Lamps measure 34" high to tops of finials, 9" diameter. Shades
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Crystal

Pair Seahorse Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair very fun 50's terra cotta seahorse lamps in shades of green, with glass detail. Stamped "Reglo
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1950s American Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Glass

Vintage Brass Seahorse Lamp with Lucite
Located in San Antonio, TX
Whimsical brass seahorse lamp on Lucite base. Lamp is newly wired with a contemporary linen shade
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

Pair of Plaster Seahorse Lamps circa 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of plaster seahorse lamps with rattan shades. The dimensions reflect the base size
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20th Century American Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Plaster, Rattan

Pair of French 20th C Pottery Column Seahorse Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 20th C. pottery column seahorse lamp. Horses are 22" H
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1960s French Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Pottery

Pair of Brass Seahorse Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps withbrass seahorse heads sitting atop fluted brass columns. Black and brass metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

Vintage 1950s Plaster Seahorse and Starfish Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
from the 1950s, this seahorse lamp has the original dimpled glass panel as well. Freshly repainted in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Seahorse resin lamp
Located in Newburgh, NY
Resin lamp with an encapsulated marine decor.
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20th Century French Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Resin

Seahorse resin lamp
Seahorse resin lamp
H 16 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Seahorse Cherub Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
VERY UNUSUAL VERY HEAVY SEAHORSE,CHERUB TABLE LAMP. 2 HORSES,4 CHERUBS, BIRDS,CRYSTALS~
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1950s Unknown Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Iron

Crystal Seahorse Cherub Candelabra Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
UNUSUAL SEAHORSE CHERUB 5 LIGHT TABLE LAMP CANDELABRA~ 2 LARGE NATICAL SEA HORSES,4 CHERUBS
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1950s Unknown Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass, Bronze

Pair Faux Bois Seahorse Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 20th century faux bois seahorse table lamps.
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Late 20th Century Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Pair Faux Bois Seahorse Table Lamps
Pair Faux Bois Seahorse Table Lamps
H 33.47 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Murano "Seahorse" Table Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of "Seahorse" Murano Table Lamps with gold flakes in clear glass.
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1940s Italian Vintage Seahorse Lamp

1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960s hand crafted bronze seahorse with torques eyes and faux turtle shell shade. Hexagon lamp
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1960s French Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Bronze

Large Highly Unusual Wall Lamp Seahorses Sweden 1969
Located in Miami, FL
Highly Unusual Metal Wall Lamp with 5 Seahorses Sweden 1969 signed "R69" For 5 light sources
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Metal

Pair of Sea Horse Carriage Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage seahorse carriage lamps with big glass globe. The lamps mount to the wall and are
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1950s Unknown Vintage Seahorse Lamp

Seahorse Table Lamps in Brass 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
A beautiful pair of Seahorse Table lambs in Brass and wood base. 2 x maximum 60 watts bulb with
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1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

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Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

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Pair Of Whimsical Clear Bookends With Seashells And Seahorse
Located in Norwood, NJ
Whimsical pair of Lucite bookends with underwater ocean scene. Includes genuine seahorses, seashells and coral.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Lucite, Shell, Acrylic

Set of four Disc Murano Chandeliers
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of four chandeliers. Each chandelier has 23 fantastic honey discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inches (150 cm) height with chain; 19,40 inch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Metal

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Brass

Art Deco Extending Dining Room Set, Macassar, Black Lacquer, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Fabric, Lacquer, Macassar, Hardwood

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
By Émile Gallé
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Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's mirror with eglomise and gilt birds and foliage details. Measurements: Height: 27.5" Width: 20"
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1940s Italian Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Vintage Italian Eglomisse Mirror
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$5,200
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Metal

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H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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Metal, Bronze

Headboard with Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Frigerio, Italy, 1968
Headboard with Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Frigerio, Italy, 1968
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Located in New York, NY
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1940s Italian Vintage Seahorse Lamp

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$4,400
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Vintage Seahorse Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage seahorse lamp you’re looking for. A vintage seahorse lamp — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage seahorse lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage seahorse lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage seahorse lamp over the years, but those crafted by Chelsea House, Marcel Guillemard and Jean Boris Lacroix are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Seahorse Lamp?

Prices for a vintage seahorse lamp start at $450 and top out at $16,750 with the average selling for $3,850.

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 Seahorse Lamp
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.