Pair of Custom Billy Haines Lamps from the Ted Graber Estate, circa 1960s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of custom table lamps designed by legendary Hollywood decorator William "Billy" Haines, created for the estate of Ted Graber—Haines’ protégé and success...
Metal
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Billy Haines Style Silverplate Candlestick Lamp
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Regency style silverplate lamp with tall foliate and ribbed column, tripod paw feet on concave-shaped base .
Silver Plate
$2,160Sale Price|43% Off
Billy Haines Style 1950's Silver Gilt Carved Wood Lamp
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural lamp in the style of Billy Haines. Figure of an Asian man in silver gilt.
Wood
William "billy" Haines style table lamps Chinese Fu Dog around 1970
By William Billy Haines
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp William "billy" Haines style 1970 made of blue turquoise ceramic.
Ceramic
William Billy Haines style Table Lamps Gilded a Pair, Usa 1950s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Paris, IDF
A high pair of table lamps with Asian figures in the style of William Billy Haines around 1950 Plaster, gilded, brass handle, silk shade.
Plaster
Billy Haines style Porcelain Biscuit Lamp w/ Maria Kipp Vintage Shade
By William Billy Haines
Located in North Miami, FL
Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, porcelain biscuit figure lamp on hand carved wood lotus pedestal base. This beauty possibly by Billy Haines is topped with an authentic and detailed M...
Porcelain
Billy Haines style Table Lamp in bronze "vert de gris" patina 1960s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Paris, IDF
Very rare bronze lamp patinated "vert de gris" in the style of William Billy Haines Made in the USA in the 60s.
Bronze
Billy Haines Architectural Table Lamp with Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Narcissus
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking architectural table lamp by William "Billy" Haines, the former MGM leading man turned preeminent Hollywood decorator whose interiors defined mid-century American glamour f...
Metal, Bronze
William Haines, Fluted Column Floor Lamp, from the Estate of Jack Warner, 1939
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A monumental Neoclassical column floor lamp in oak, its shaft turned and fluted in the manner of a Doric or Tuscan column, rising from a stepped square plinth base to a molded capit...
Brass
Pair of William Haines Chinese Urn Table Lamps, Estate of Kirk Douglas, 1960s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant pair of Chinese inspired table lamps was designed by legendary Hollywood decorator William Haines, dating to the 1960s, and sourced from the estate of iconic actor Kirk ...
Porcelain, Wood
Pair Japanese 19th c. Ceramic Martaban Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of lamps that have been created with antique 19th century Japanese storage jars and are attributed to Billy Haines.
Brass
Stunning Mid-Century Chinese Pair of Verdigris Bronze Lamps, James Mont Style
By William Billy Haines, James Mont
Located in Bochum, NRW
Monumental Chinese verdigris bronze pair of table lamps, in the spirit of James Mont. Mounted on a solid wood base with a turned wood top. The brass vertical element is adjustable in...
Bronze
James Mont Style Neoclassical Black Urn Lamps with Brass Handles by Stiffel 1960
By William Billy Haines, James Mont, Stiffel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Unapologetically refined and upper crust. Oozing elegance and Billy Haines glamour. Interesting curved urn silhouette highlighted with contrasting golden pearl shaped details.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Floor Lamp, Lacquered Wood
By Tommi Parzinger, William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A mid-20th century black lacquered faux bamboo table with lamp, the upright stem & lamp being supported upon tripod base with Chinoiserie design characteristics. Includes the lam...
Brass
William Haines Terracotta Table Lamp From Jack Warners Estate
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely lamp with signature Haines base.
Unavailable
Billy Haines Gothic Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lamp
Exceptional Custom-Made Modern Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Woodstock, NY
Possibly Paul Frankl or Billy Haines design.
Wood
Pair of Asian Style Art Deco Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Richmond, VA
These lamps are in the style of Billy Haines.
Metal
Pair of Hollywood Regency Greek Key Motif Ceramic Table Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing pair of ceramic and brass lamps with a Greek key motif. Egg shaped ceramic body in a cream and gold speckled glaze with gold leaf Greek key band. Six armed ball feet rocket s...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Estate of Claudette Colbert Signed Billy Haines Lamp with Illume Custom Shade
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the estate of the movie actress Claudette Colbert, this rare and iconic table lamp was realized by the Hollywood star turned celebrated Mid Century Modern designer Billy...
Bronze
Pair of Billy Haines Style Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of blue and white Foo dog lamps in the style of Billy Haines, circa 1980. Dimensions: Height to top of shades 30", height of wood bases and porcelain Foo dogs 17.75", width of b...
Porcelain, Wood
Lucite Table Lamp by Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Billy Haines table lamp features a prominent 17.5" H X 5" squared block of bevelled lucite.
Brass
Chinoiserie Table Lamp by Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Chinese lidded ceramic jar mounted as a three-cluster lamp and raised on a black painted wood plinth.
Pair of William ‘Billy’ Haines Attributed Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of impressive lamps incorporating Chinese Crackle Glaze Pale Celadon Vases on high ivory lacquered wood plinths, a trade mark of Billy Haines designs.
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Table Lamp attributed to Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large ceramic table lamp with crackle glaze on ebonized base attributed to Billy Haines, American 1950's
Pair of Billy Haines Carved Wood Horse Head Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of iconic Billy Haines firmly attributed horse head lamps.
Wood
Custom Lamp Utilizing a Korean Urn by Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Seemingly oversized it is a Haines signature treatment. It is a custom piece by Billy Haines and came from the estate of Henry Bloch of H&R Block, purchased directly from the family.
Wood, Ceramic, Linen
Pair of Chinese Style Ceramic Lamps Designed by Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Style ceramic lamps designed by Billy Haines.
Ceramic
Earthenware vase mounted as a table lamp by William Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in NYC, NY
A resist-decorated brown glazed earthenware vase later mounted as a table lamp by William Billy Haines.
Earthenware
Billy Haines Limed Oak and Pewter Lamps for the Brody Estate
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Pair of limed oak and brushed pewter vessel lamps by Billy Haines for the famed Sidney and Frances Brody Estate, Holmby Hills, California.
Sold
H 29.25 in Dm 9 in
Estate of Claudette Colbert Signed Billy Haines Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamp
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the estate of the movie actress Claudette Colbert, this rare and iconic table lamp was realized by the Hollywood star turned celebrated Mid Century Modern designer Billy...
Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps Featuring Chinese Monkeys Designed by Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A unique and rare pair of painted metal lamps, both base and shades. These lamps are from the estate of Tony Duquette and still retain their Christies lot stickers. As seen in image ...
Metal
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H 38.5 in Dm 17 in
William Billy Haines Etruscan Style Ceramic Lamps from Beverly Hills CA Estate
By William Billy Haines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
William Billy Haines Etuscan style ceramic lamps from the Estate of Dr.
Ceramic
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H 27 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
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 lamps that can complement a variety of different styles.
Wood
Parrot Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Charming armature lamp by William Haines featuring a ceramic parrot and custom Maria Kipp shade. Lamp has been rewired with cloth twist cord. This lamp was acquired from the estate o...
Ceramic
Custom Table Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A stunning Chinese terra cotta horse and rider mounted to a soft teal lacquered wood base for use as a table lamp by designer William Haines for the Beverly Hills estate of Dr. Herbe...
Bamboo, Chenille, Wood
William Haines Carved Horse Lamps with Shades
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of William Billy Haines carved horse head lamps, a stunning pair for the modern or traditional home and especially those who enjoy equestrian - a bold statement.
Silk, Wood, Oak
Seated Buddha Table Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A petite table lamp featuring a seated Buddha figure on a fringed base. Original rectangular silk shade with green top-stitching. Custom designed by William Haines for the home of la...
Silk
Custom Table Lamp Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Another beautiful lamp by Haines from the Bel Air, CA estate of F. Hugh and Mary Herbert. Once again Haines, using a square form Chinese vase decorated in flowers makes a striking l...
Wood, Silk
Custom-Made Table Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant table lamp fashioned from two fluted porcelain vases, one inverted, incorporated into a custom lamp by designer William Haines for the Beverly Hills estate of Dr. Herber...
Porcelain, Wood, Silk
Pair of William Haines Armature Floor Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Very rare pair of walnut and iron armature lamps designed by William Haines from the Beverly Hills Estate of Jack and Ann Warner. These lamps were a staple in many Haines interiors. ...
Metal
Custom Table Lamp Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautiful Haines table lamp from the Bel Air Estate of F. Hugh and Mary Herbert. Using a flower decorated yellow glazed urn, the urn has been placed on a lacquered base. Fitted wit...
Brass
Carved Wood Quail Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A unique avian table lamp by William Haines from the estate of Ted Graber. The lamp features a carved wood hand-painted quail perched on a piece of driftwood and set atop an irregula...
Wood
Pair of Custom Table Lamps by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking pair of custom lamps designed by Billy Haines from the estate of Irene Rich.
Iron, Brass
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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