Bay Area - Table Lamps

Ingo Maurer design blown glass table lamp, Germany. Model ML32 eye catching form and color seldom seen. In very good original condition and works as it should.

A 1950's deer antler table lamp. Consists of 3 antlers. Vintage shade included.

Black leather table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Illums Bolighus. Rewired. Shade not included.

Table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy A rare table lamp made in the 1940s for "Taito," Finland. The lamp has a brass base, wood stem, and a pleated silk shade...

Vintage Noguchi Akari table lamp model UF1-FF c1980s. Nice patina on paper. Signed

Large scale Murano Sommerso glass table lamp with all original chromed hardware, thick amber green colored glass body resting on a chromed oc...

Splendid Chinese porcelain celadon glazed vase mounted as a table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. Features a 17 inch high celadon or greenware vase su...

Mid century modern tall accent table lamp circa 1960's. Features a sculptural mahogany wood base accented with brass hardware. This piece is equipped with a dimmer light switch. Shad...

Brass and oak table lamp with glass diffuser, attributed to Bergboms. Brass shade with textured glass top and brass finial. Brass base with embedded switch. Takes two standard bulbs....

This petite gourd lamp has an incredible, variegated, spotted glaze. A bold, yet versatile piece; great for a side table, desk, or nightstand. Circa 1970's. 12.5" height x 7.5" diame...

The louvre is 100% glare-free, with a design based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs most of the light downwards. For some variants, the top shade is made of deep drawn aluminum with white inner surface that ensures gentle, downward light distribution. The two bottom handblown opal glass shades ensure a large glare-free light surface, making optimum use of the light source to provide comfortable, functional lighting. The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his world-famous three-shade system from 1926. Poul Henningsen devoted most of his life to taming electric light. He based his three-shade design on a logarithmic spiral to make optimum use of the light source. He was constantly doing calculations and tests. The form of the shades was determined by the way they were required to shape and reflect the light, and the lamp was designed to be glare-free. The first PH Table lamp...

The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-laye...

A Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design. Excellent original condition. Base measures 7' diameter. Marbro Lamp Company The company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name Marbro from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located in a 3 story brick building in the garment district of Los Angeles, just south of Downtown right by the Santa Monica Freeway. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. They also had a sizeable business in decorative accessories such as tables and a lot of animal figurines. There were quite a few dog figurines that were life-size. One dog figurine was a life-size Great Dane purchased by the actor Jack Webb who starred as Sgt. Joe Friday in the 1951 TV hit series, Dragnet. There were quite a few celebrities that came in to their shop. One actress who shopped there repeatedly was Deborah Shelton who at the time played the part of “Mandy” on the TV series Dallas (remember J.R.). Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. You would not find a Marbro product in a chain furniture store or a discount store. Most of the products were built to order. A typical order from a designer or retailer took between 75 and 90 days to complete. Most of the components that made up the lamp bodies (ceramic, brass, glass, etc) were purchased from small companies around the world. In the later years almost all of the brass came from India. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. Marbro was well-known for importing a variety of unique lighting components from all-over the world. Italy was the source for alabaster, Japan and China for Porcelain, Brass in India and Crystal from Germany and France. Lamps would also be made from sculptures that customers brought to in to the shop. Once the lamp bodies arrived, a group of Marbro employees would make the wood bases, spin the metal caps, make the shades, and do the painting and tinting. With the help of about 20-40 other true world class artisans, metal workers, finishers and handmade shade makers, they produced lamps and shades that were truly some of last of their kind of art. For example, Marbro brass was never just plain brass. It was stained with a tinting that was homemade and kept secret by the company which is reminiscent of the Handel Lamp Co. of the early 1900s. There were quite a few of these preparations all kept in one of those little metal boxes on a 3 x 5” file card just like a recipe. It was truly a unique method of making lamps. Many of the lamp bodies that the company bought were not exactly matched as pairs. Sometimes 10-20 crystal vases would have to be sorted through to get 2 of the exact same height so that if the lamps were purchased as a pair, they would match. All of the shades were made by hand by a group of women on the second floor of the building with very little automation. The manufacturing plant was closed in Los Angeles in December 1990 and the inventory and equipment were moved to Labarge Mirrors in Holland, Michigan. At the time Labarge Mirrors was a Masco Corp subsidiary. Some time later, the Marbro product line was discontinued. Eventually, Masco sold most of their home furnishings manufacturing holdings. Marbo assembled a very talented, experienced and unique group of artists and craftsmen and many of their Fine lamps exhibit a certain unique signature style. Most of the employees were in their 50’s and older. There were quite a few employees in their late 1960s and 1970s. Today their lamps are collectible and sought after especially by certain knowledgeable collectors who are familiar with the company's lamps and history. Many of Marbro lamp are commonly referred to as “Hollywood Regency” style. This rather lavish style of decorative arts is currently in the midst of a tremendous and accelerating revival. It is obvious from the company's careful selection of art objects and their unique proprietary methods of lamp making that their goal was to design beautiful unique and very high quality lamps. Their success is obvious from the very Fine collectible Marbro lamps that are still sought after today. Marbro lamps present a particular appraisal Challenge due to their very unique style and market conditions. Generally, there are fewer collectors of Marbro lamps as compared to many other lamp companies of the 1900 - 1950’s era. This in no way devalues your lamp but implies a special category of a more limited number of buyers and collectors. During the 1950s, Marbro sold to many very affluent customers including movie stars and others connected to the film industry. Their lamps were considered very exclusive and definitley high end for that period. The key to selling vintage Marbro lamps...

A nautical, candlestick style wall lamp made to rock on a ship and stay upright. An interesting piece of history from the late 19th century. It looks great as a table lamp too. Newly...

tall pair of Kashmir polychrome and black lacquer candlesticks now electrified;  each twisting openwork stick surmounted by a candle cup issuing an electrified socket all raised on a...

each hand painted ginger jar with domed lid above a bulbous tapering body raised on a stained wooden base; painted with various figures in a landscape setting divided by cloud scroll...

A Minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...

Highly collectible Art Moderne table lamp by Jacques Adnet, with necked base, entirely wrapped in dark leather with a chrome shade. The fixture ...

The timeless Cortina lamp is architectural simplicity. Its stoic clear acrylic shade features a sensual translucent mesh fabric diffuser to shield the lam...

A good quality pair of French art deco rosso-pistalo marble columnar lamps with gilt-bronze and brass mounts; each column of alternating marble and brass discs; raised on four Greek ...

Foscarini “Binic” Table Lamp by Ionna Vautrin, Italy Dimensions: Height: 8 in (20 cm) Width: 5.5 in (14 cm) Depth: 5.5 in (14 cm) Description: Compact and playful, the Binic table ...

Vintage sculptural accent table lamp in teak circa 1960's. This unique piece features a weighted black iron tripod base equipped with a three-way switch mechanism. Drum shade is not ...

A pair of Lightolier "Lytegem" articulating task lamps attributed to Michael lax. Telescoping can extends from 7 inches high to 15.5 inches high. Cans also tilts right of left, up or...

A sculptural brass table lamp by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer bearing the distinctive WHW maker's mark on the base. Rewired for US standard with E26 socket.

Mid-Century Modern monumental black lacquer table lamp with its original parchment shade. Large scale turned wood table lamp with amazing matching finial! Encompassing the greatest e...

Gorgeous handblown crystal art glass table lamp with brass base, center and top, presumably by Cofrac in France. This item is unmarked, but Cofrac tags their items with labels, which...

The large bottle-form lamp in a richly-textured burnt-orange crater-glaze.

Whimsical yet sculptural, this Murano table lamp by Mazzega of Italy feature clear glass base and swirling two-tone striped glass diffuser. Great addition to bedside table, credenza ...

Impressive mid-century modern bronze brass table lamp featuring a large astrological zodiac armillary sundial sphere. The lamp was produced by Frederick...

Ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Multi-colored in green and blue with impressed patterns around the body of the lamp, resting on a black metal base, re...

This very high quality desk lamp was produced by the Emeralite Co. The most respected and famous makers of Banker's lamps. On occasion when the company wanted a special glass shade...

each with flaring neck above a bulbous body; the textured surface covered in a deeply colored blue and teal drip glaze

An early edition cylindrical 1819 table lamp designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The lamp has been produced in four different shapes: the globe, the cylinder, the cube and the ...

Double cone table lamp by designer Greta Von Nessen, her her company Nessen Studio, Inc circa 1950s having a soft white cylindrical shade crafted out of turned aluminum with a solid ...

Mid 20th century blue & gold lava glaze table lamps C.1950 Gorgeous large scale table lamps with heavily applied lava style glaze 6" diameter at the bottom x 13" diameter at th...

An extraordinary bronze bouillotte table lamp with original gilding and exquisite detail, having a green painted tin shade. Fine quality casting and hand cut open work in the tray. N...

1970s constructivist / modernist design table lamp with a aluminum body finished in a white lacquer, the rectangular acrylic shade produces a soft light via two light sockets that ca...

Pair of Asian style crackle vase temple jars circa 1940s 12 x 12 x 32

A minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...

An early edition spherical "Glass globe" 1819 table lamp designed by Josef Frank in 1934 for Svenskt Tenn. The lamp has been produced in four different shapes: the globe, the cylinde...

A table lamp of patinated brass, with adjustable and curved neck. Swiveling top and bottom, adjustable in both height and angle. Switch located on the base.  

A pair of tall stoneware table lamps by Jane & Gordon Martz. The teak turned wood light fitting is affixed to the matte light green stoneware base. B...

This lamp will certainly catch your attention. High style art deco. The brass shade as well as other sections are copper plated, and the rest of the metalwork is chrome plated. Prod...

Archimede Seguso cobalt blue glass lamp, circa 1960 Gorgeous vintage table lamp by Archimede Seguso Measures: 10" diameter at the body x ...

A whimsical, kitschy 1950s hula dancer lamp holding a basket of faux flowers. Constructed of rope, grass and wood. Hand painted. Complete and working.

The fixture emits a soft and comfortable illumination. The metal version directs the light directly downwards and creates a soft and comfortable illumination due to the inner white painted shade and the reflection from the trumpet shaped stem. The acrylic version leaves a diffuse comfortable light atmosphere due to the color and the downward reflection from the inner shade. The Panthella MINI...

each lamp by Swank Lighting in a magical textured chartreuse-colored glass with a frost-like translucent finish creating a blurry surface allowing scatt...

Early 20th century Art Nouveau table lamp by Rosseau Classic Art Nouveau regulus(metal) sculpture of a beautiful young woman in a flowing dress The lamp has a single socket and is ...

Safran & Gluckman Import Italian tole painted floral and alabaster table lamp. Base measures 5.38 inches square. Metal floral measures 8.5 inches diameter.

Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery table lamps circa 1950s Impressive pair of blue crackle glazed table lamps by Phil Mar Corp. Cleveland, OH. Measures: 6 ...

1960s Nessen Studios tall table lamp designed by Greta Von Nessen, constructed of brass, linen and glass. The body of the lamp is a tall square column with a square base, towards the...

The Bola sphere table series fuses an elegant blown opal glass sphere with a mirrored disc reflector in polished stainless steel to give the illusion of a ...

Vintage hand thrown ceramic pottery lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. This oversized table lamp features a sculptural double stacked form in a white glaze and brush...

Bel Occhio is both a multi-position spot light and ambient table lamp combined. The spherical acrylic shell is gently cradled in its base allowing infinite adjustment with a touch of...

The B-4 table lamp by Greta M. Grossman was designed in 1945 and bears her whimsical and powerful signature style. With playful angles and geometric elem...

the French made cased-glass bodies of graduated triple-gourd form resting on brass bases; in a deep teal color accentuated by the cased-glass process of fusing together multiple laye...

Very clean lines with a commitment to the Vienna Secessionist movement are present here. Our young lady as a nice touch wears a crown, and holds up 2 art glass pulled feather glass ...

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Vase Table Lamps On Carved Wood Bases. 6.25" X 6:25" X 28"H, 20.5"H To Socket.

An elegant lamp of Alexandrite, also known as Neodymium, glass in a complex color that is normally lilac-mauve (in natural and incandescent light), but turns to a pale smokey blue w...

Vintage ceramic pottery table lamp circa 1960's. This piece features a vibrant mixture of blue and green with a textured glaze finish. Functions with a three way switch to emit a sof...