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Table Lamps For Sale
Muller Frères Art Deco Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron base representing a treble clef, stamped "le fer forgé Henri Fournier (ironworker in Lyon.) Glass paste tulip signed Muller Frères Luneville. I...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstäette Jugendstil Art Nouveau Table Lamp Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Mushroom-shaped, segmented stem with ball, on a chased vaulted base. The signed original was on auction at Quittenbaum in 2003 Most components according to the UL regulations, with...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Le Chevallier Art Deco Table Lamp in Chrome, Bakelite and Opaline Glass, 1930s
By Jacques Le Chevallier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful and incredibly unique Art Deco Table Lamp in chromed metal, black bakelite and opaline glass designed by Jacques Le Chevallier in Fran...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Blue Matte
Located in London, GB
Matte Blue base with a Matte Finish and Shade. Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included. To pair th...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Originally a pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1820s, converted to table lamps in the early 20th Century. Very period design. Newl...
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1820s French Empire Antique Table Lamps

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Bronze

FINLEY Shade Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Textured Black Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can be ...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1950s Modernist Table Lamp - Brass and Iron with Central Hole Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Step into the elegance of mid-century modern design with this exquisite table lamp from the 1950s. Featuring clean lines and a sophisticated blend of materials, this lamp is a testam...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Art Nouveau Table Lamp La Rochere Handblown Blue Yellow Brown Glass, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A La Rochère cameo glass lamp featuring a domed shade intricately carved with a natural landscape. The shade displays fine detailing and delicate color transitions characteristic of ...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

FIN Dome Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green In Kalin Asenov's studio located in Savannah, GA, each piece is meticulously handcrafted using the slab construction technique. This ancient method of hand-buil...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1999. This particular table lamp is from that series. It features a 3-tier...
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1920s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Linden Table Lamp Short, with Cream Linen and Black Trim by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our contemporary Linden Table Lamp is now available in a shorter 20.5" height with a 16"-diameter top shade. The minimalist lamp features linen fabric, a hardwood base, and brass det...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair Ormolu Hand Carved Bovine Candlesticks Table Lamps Chinese Japanese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine and quite rare Pair of Asian Hand Carved Bovine and ormolu early Victorian Single Light Candlesticks of tall slender form and fairly large proportions, now conv...
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19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Antique Table Lamps

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Silver Plate, Ormolu

FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Hight adjustable art deco sviweling banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Hight adjustable art deco sviweling banker lamp vienna around 1920s Rare table lamp Height from 39cm up to 54cm Solid execution Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Gold with Black Highlights Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _Gold Shade Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the image, i...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Sculptural Toro Ceramic Table Lamps by Dominique Pouchain
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Striking pair of ceramic table lamps by French artist Dominique Pouchain, sculpted in his signature totemic style. Each lamp features a textured black ceramic body with a deep cobalt...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Gordon Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps, Pale Yellow Glaze
Located in Portland, OR
WHAT IS IT? — This set of Martz lamps arrives in a pale, greenish yellow glaze. Exactly how green or yellow they appear will depend on your room, and the lighting at the given moment...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Linen, Walnut

Contemporary Oblong Huxley Table Lamp in Lichen Yellow by Elyse Graham
Located in Springfield, OR
This collection is inspired by the unique galaxy of microorganisms living within each of us. We created a technique for dying and stippling each base that evokes the nature of microb...
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2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Filigrana Cylinder Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Cylinder Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established & Sons The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wrong...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Acrylic

Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp by Miller Lamp Co., Circa 1920s
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel caramel curved slag glass shade By Miller Lamp Company USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 19.25"W x 19.25"D x ...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Series02 Table Lamp, Dark Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined dark patinated brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its natural texture, pattern and color. Reminiscent of the lunar surface, its superior quality of light is unlike paper of any kind. Variations in pattern and texture are the be expected as each skin is unique. Shade construction is unlined, utilizing a single layer of parchment for optimal light transmission and may have a slight bow or curvature of the surface. This is a natural characteristic of the grain of the animal hide as well as the hand stretching and tanning process. Base is lathe turned from a heavy solid ingot...
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2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beacon Small Table Lamp with Walnut Body and Cream Linen Shade by Studio Dunn
Located in Rumford, RI
The Beacon 18" small table lamp features a handcrafted walnut body and cream linen shade. Its modern Silhouette is perfectly balanced with clean, proportional lines and curves that r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Biomorphic Sculptural Table Lamp by Elizabeth Garouste
Located in Portland, OR
“Leon” table lamp by Elizabeth Garouste. Part of her exhibition spring 2024 at Ralph Pucci. Constructed of poppy red tinted plaster glass- an unusual material and process which yield...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Grasscloth, Fiberglass, Plaster

Mid-century Vintage Aldo Londi Pottery Table Lamp for Raymor Modern Lighting
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Vintage Aldo Londi Pottery Table Lamp for Raymor Modern Lighting Offered for sale is a 1960s mid-century modern vintage Aldo Londi (1911-2003) pottery table Lamp for R...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of custom SMARA Ceramic Table Lamps by Marie Fekroun for Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This sculptural pair of SMARA table lamps by French ceramic artist Marie Fekroun showcases her distinctive exploration of texture, light, and refined hand-craftsmanship. Each lamp is...
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Nautilus and Conch Shell Lamp from the 1940's with original bulb. 1940's USA.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Mid Century Jieldé Industrial Desk Lamp - Jean Louis Domecq
Located in Bern, CH
JIELDÉ 1950’s INDUSTRIAL DESK / TABLE LAMP Designer: Jean Louis Domecq, 1950’s. Double arm on heavy wrought iron base. Produced: Jieldé, France On/Off switch on lampshade. Swiss wal...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Table lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Visual Comforts Patinated Bronze Neo Classical Empire Brass Shade Table Lamps
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming pair of patinated bronze/brass table lamps by Visual Comforts.
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character. Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided. Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background. Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space. Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal. Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry. Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas. This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike. Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Brass

Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk light was designed by Kaare Klint for Le Klint in Denmark. First produced in the 1940s t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chloe Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp - a unique and exquisite piece handcrafted to the highest quality. Its unusual shape, coupled with a wicker hand weave shade and cane base, br...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rattan

Elegant Pair of Empire Bronze Table Lamps, France, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Empire Bronze Table Lamps, France, 1820s Elegant pair of French table lamps crafted from original bronze Empire candlesticks, dating from the 1820s. The design features cla...
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1820s French Empire Antique Table Lamps

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Bronze

Nao Tamura Tiki Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established & Sons These brilliantly designed bird-like lamps use a futuristic form to animate and evoke character. The fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Einar Bäckström Brass Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Stem, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his workshop in 1918 for...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 17,32"x 19,68"...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Counterbalance Desk Lamp
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze counterbalance desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of base) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Bronze

Gertrud Lönegren, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white glazed stoneware, brass and beige fabric table lamp designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.5"H ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini table light Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare iconic ceramic lamp. It shows a beautiful rough-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of res...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper

1960 s Dutch Design Studio Art Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Design Dutch Studio Art Pottery Table Lamp. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period. Handmade pottery base in a cream color structured finish with round piercings a...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Rattan

Pair of 1970 s Black Nickel Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1970's Black Nickel glazed ceramic lamps that have been Newly rewired with adjustable Nickel double clusters that take standard size light bulbs and silk rayon cor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Table Lamp by Aneta, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Modern Scandinavian Table Lamp in Pine Wood attributed to Jan Wickelgren and made by Aneta Sweden in the 1970s. * Pine wood table lamp with bell-shaped shade * Designer: Jan Wickel...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Bentwood, Pine

Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Vistosi Jube Table Lamp in Burned Earth Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The elegant and delicate look of the blown glass finds a new dimension in Jube. Two glass units placed side by side, so perfectly assembled, that they look like a unique piece. A sin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Trilli Libellule Glass Led Table Lamp by Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
The Trilli Libellule is a handcrafted LED table lamp featuring a small glass sphere adorned with two transparent glass dragonflies on a sandblasted surface. Inspired by nature, this ...
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Flute Wide Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Highly Textured Light Glaze by Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide light lava Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp No. 9 for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Isamu Noguchi tripod table lamp composed of cherry and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl. Designed in 1947 and produced by Knoll as model no. 9. A strikingly clean example of this icon...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Fiberglass, Cherry

Appuntito Ceramic Light
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO LIGHT, designed in 2023. This light has a hand-crafted ceramic base which is covered with individually shaped ceramic spikes. This artisanal piece is made in Project 213A'...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp with Wood and Brass Accents and Newer Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created from a Mid-Century Dutch vessel shaped ceramic, this table lamp has a raw ochre ceramic color and features wood and brass domes emerging from it's top. The newer linen shade ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Mushroom table lamp. The lamp features a classic mushroom shape. The large metal shade is finished in orange and sits on a trumpet-shaped...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

French Designer, Table Lamps, Iron, Brass, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron, brass, acrylic and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.75"H x 12.75"W x 5.0"D Dimensions ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Sculptural Green Ceramic "Sfere and Tubi" with Brass Lamps by Matteo Giampaglia
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in Florence by renowned Italian artist Matteo Giampaglia, this exceptional pair of glazed ceramic lamps represents the highest level of design, artistry, and craftsmanshi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Handmade Stoneware Helix Table Lamp in Matcha
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by Ethan Streicher, founder of Streicher Goods, located in Brooklyn, NY. Each Helix lamp is hand-built using stoneware and slab building methods. The Helix lamp is compris...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 27" Diameter: 5.5" Base: 5.5" square
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1940s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School table lamp by Winkelman Van der Bijl, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A stunning table lamp by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, crafted in the 1920s from bronze and copper, a rare find with finely executed details -​. This piece is a beautiful example of Dutc...
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1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Table Lamps

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Bronze, Copper

Perforated Galvanized Steel Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a concrete floor. Taking cues from the night sky in abstraction — and paying homage to traditional punched tin lighting...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Murano Glass Bedside Lamps, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Murano glass bedside lamps, Italy, 1980s Intact and functional, they are in excellent condition. Connection for e14 lamps.
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1980s Italian Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Filigrana Cylinder Table Lamp in Red and Opal Glass for Established Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Cylinder Table Lamp in Red and Opal Glass for Established & Sons The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wrong,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Acrylic

A Mauve Lustre Glaze Art Pottery Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1960. An oval form earthenware art pottery vase, decorated with a mauve purple lustre glaze, now mounted as a lamp. Height 36.00 centimetres. Height with shade 61.00 ...
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Fog Mørup Small Fried-Egg Table Lamps, Denmark 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of small table lights. They are made from brass and frosted/partially painted single layered glass. Please notice they diffrent bases. Th...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs

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.

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