Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Stiffel, Jade Green Porcelain, USA
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Midcentury jade green glazed porcelain lamps with satin brass hardware. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA, double cluster sockets can be height adjusted, each socket...
Brass
$1,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vintage Stiffel Jade Green Ceramic & Brass Lamps / Tommi Parzinger
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Stiffel ceramic and Brass Lamps. Manner of Tommi Parzinger Hollywood Regency 28.5" to top of finial.
Brass
Pair of 1960's Jade Green Ceramic Pagoda Lamps by Stiffel Lamp company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's ceramic lamps with a beautiful Jade green glaze by Stiffel lamp company.
Brass
Stiffel Jade Green Porcelain Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jade Green mottled glazed tower/pagoda porcelain lamps with brass hardware. Lamps have been professionally rewired for use in USA using brown twist cords.
Brass
Pair of Jade Green Ceramic and Satin Brass Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of jade green glazed ceramic lamps with satin brass fittings and sockets. In the style of Tommi Parzinger.
Sold
H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of 1960's Large Ceramic Lamps With a Jade Crackle Glaze Finish by Stiffel.
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large pair of ceramic lamps by Stiffel lamp company. The lamp bodies have a beautiful Jade green glaze finish and are Mounted on black finished bases with Antiqued bronzed ...
Brass
Stiffel Jade Green Porcelain Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury jade green glazed porcelain lamps with satin brass hardware. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA, double cluster sockets can be height adjusted, each socket...
Brass
Jade Blue Ceramic Stiffel Lamps 1950s
By Stiffel
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental Jade blue colored ceramic table lamps with brass ornamentation and glass diffusers by Stiffel.
Ceramic
Pair of Jade Green Ceramic Lamps by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ceramic lamps with a beautiful Jade Green crackle glazed finish by Stiffel.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Jade Green Porcelain, Brass Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive large scale Jade green porcelain lantern lamps featuring aged brass hardware. Lamps have been rewired for use in USA using edison type bulbs, 75W max bulbs. Lamps sit upon...
Brass
Pair Asian Celadon Green Relief Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Chinese Asian celadon green porcelain raised relief carved flowers and foliage table lamps. Each mounted on gilt wood bases along with matching vase cap. Newly wired with new...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Style Green Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
By Porta Romana
Located in Brescia, IT
The table lamp has a contemporary and elegant shape that reproduces the Italian Mid-Century style. This pair of stunning table lamps has been made in light green ceramic and has th...
Ceramic, Silk
Christopher Spitzmiller Style Celadon Green Ceramic Lamps
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christopher Spitzmiller style celadon green ceramic lamps, American, circa 2000s. They are rewired and ready to use. The lamp shades are not included.
Metal
$394 / set
H 7.87 in W 3.94 in D 7.1 in
Set of 2 Small Table Lamps, Midcentury, Brass / Mint-Green, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Two pretty little classics from the 1950s. Bedside lamps with glass shade and mint green metal frame. Brass details. One glass has two very small chips on the edge (see photo), whi...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1970s Modern Brass Table Lamps with Green Velvet Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of 1970s Modern Brass Table Lamps with Green Velvet Shades. A striking pair of sculptural table lamps dating from the 1970s, showcasing a harmonious blend of brushed brass and ...
Brass
$2,240 / set
H 42.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Midcentury Green Glazed Pagoda Table Lamps by Stiffel, 1960s
By Stiffel
Located in Stamford, CT
Lucious green glaze on the these vintage pagoda style Stiffel Lamps. Top of the line Lamp Company.
Brass
Pair of turquoise gourd shaped lamps by Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Winnetka, IL
These beautiful gourd shaped lamps are hand thrown ceramic lamps with timeless appeal by the well known Christopher Spitzmiller New York
Brass
$210Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 19 in W 7.75 in D 10 in
2 Mid Century Modern Forest Green Glass Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamps 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid 20th century glass table lamps, reverse painted in forest green featuring brass bases and a unique faceted ginger jar / urn shaped body. Includes harp and simple cap shap...
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Green Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French porcelain table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 22.5" Height to rest of shade: 34.5" Diameter: 10.5"
Porcelain
Vintage Monumental Scalloped Green Ceramic Lamps - Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage monumental scalloped green ceramic lamps presents a tall, elegantly swelling baluster silhouette, with broad shoulders that taper gently toward the foot and a sh...
Brass
$3,728 / set
H 34.85 in W 21.66 in D 8.08 in
Pair of Table Lamps in Crackled Green Ceramic with a Patinated Brass Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in crackled green ceramic with a patinated brass finish. The green ceramic base is accented by a patinated brass finish. It is complemented by a linen shade with...
Brass
$2,550 / set
H 38 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Edwin Cole for Stiffel Mid Century
By Edwin Cole, Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of ceramic and brass table lamps designed by Edwin Cole for Stiffel, featuring bold turquoise glazed ceramic bodies with elegant architectural forms and richly patina...
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 33 in Dm 10 in
Vintage Pair 1960s Drip Glaze Blue Green Table Lamps Newly Wired Brass Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of beautiful blue green drip glaze ceramic table lamps with original brass bases they we had newly plated in brass. These have been newly wired, 3 way all brass sockets ...
Brass
$5,975 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Turquoise Jade Table Lamps w/ Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Turquoise Jade Table Lamps originate from the United States circa 1960,. In a beautiful and calming hue of green ceramic, these pieces are fitted at the top and bottom o...
Ceramic
Pair of Green Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Marbella, ES
A striking pair of table lamps crafted from glazed ceramic in a deep green hue, with a glossy glaze finish that enhances their elegance and decorative character. The design combines ...
Ceramic
$8,791 / set
H 15.36 in Dm 8.86 in L 15.36 in
Pair of Celadon Chinese Porcelain Table Lamps with Gilded Bases, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Chinese porcelain celadon baluster vases, with stylised handles to the necks and wonderful floral and foliate incised decoration, now mounted as lamps with hand gilded...
Celadon, Porcelain, Giltwood
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
$7,683
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 33 in D 18 in
Burl and Walnut Edward Wormley for Dunbar Marble Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful green marble and burl cabinet, believed to be an Ed Wormly piece for Dunbar. Beautiful condition. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Pauline, Serge Moui...
Marble
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 3.5 in
English Style Red Tole Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Regency Style Red Tole Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror, 20th Century This English Regency Style Red Tole Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror, made in the 20th century, exudes timeles...
Metal
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Patinated Bronze Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Rectangular coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne Beautiful finish on the top surface This table is rare because there is no image ontop signed.
Bronze
$4,670
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Leopard Velvet With Champagne Ostrich Feather Trim Ottoman by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This gorgeous Leopard velvet ottoman is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement piece. The ottoman is trimmed with a genuine champagne colored ostrich...
Feathers, Velvet
$7,909 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 31.5 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the half shells in green Murano glass, very beautiful and particular. Linear Murano chandelier, simpl...
Brass
Torchiere Floor Lamp in Spun Aluminum with Brass Detail by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Kansas City, MO
Russel Wright spun aluminum and brass torchiere floor lamp. All original. Three way light switch with the round wooden knob. Very good condition with no dents or scratches to the sha...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Stiffel Crackle Glaze Ceramic and Brass Moorish Style Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of brass and ceramic bodied Moorish style table lamps by Stiffel. Ceramic bodies are a mottled sea foam green crackle glazed urn form. Brass flat plinth, incised cap a...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Turquoise Murano Glass Table Lamp with Nickel Fittings
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist table lamp in an effervescent turquoise fluted urn form design. It has a scalloped detail atop a circular polished nickel stepped base with beaded adornments....
Murano Glass
Pedro Friedeberg Hands and Feet Table. Gold Leaf. Original and Rare
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pedro Friedeberg surrealist table. Glass with gold leafed hand carved wood. An exceptional example of the artists work. Could be used as a coffee table, occasional table, side tab...
Gold Leaf
$4,813 / set
H 21.66 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Light Blue Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1997
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive pair of Murano glass table lamps with Pulegoso aquamarine spheres, transparent crystal base and gold chromed frame. Pulegoso processing are bubbles inside the color. Lam...
Gold Leaf
$2,800 / set
H 32.87 in W 26.37 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in the back. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no sho...
Walnut
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Stiffel Ostrich Egg and Antique Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A very elegant pair of table lamps from Stiffeal. They feature "ostrich egg" porcelain bodies with antiqued brass square plinth bases and capitals. The keyed switch and original milk...
Brass
Pair of Italian Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1960's cobalt blue glazed porcelain table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 22.5" Height to shade rest: 36" Diameter: 8"
Porcelain
$2,500
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 37.25 in
Tall Edwin Cole for Stiffel Aqua Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp with Glass Shade
By Edwin Cole, Stiffel
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Edwin Cole for Stiffel Aqua Ceramic & Bright Brass Table Lamp, C. 1950. Featuring reflective Blue Green glazed ceramic body, solid brass hardware, working brass handl...
Brass
When Ted Stiffel (1899–1971) founded Stiffel in 1932 in Chicago, he wanted to make functional, thoughtfully designed table lamps, floor lamps and other fixtures that were available at an accessible price. Born in Memphis, Stiffel first pursued a career in music before serving in World War I. After his discharge, he worked with the Western Electric Company in Chicago and then the Nellie J. Kaplan Company, a lighting firm also in the Windy City.
After he started his own lamp business, Stiffel began supplying area department stores and by the 1940s had opened a large factory that was producing lamps for nationwide sale, eventually competing with the likes of the Frederick Cooper Lamp Company, also based in Chicago.
In 1948, designer Edwin J. Cole joined the company and created some of the firm’s most striking table lamps. Today, Cole’s vintage mid-century modern lighting fixtures for Stiffel, frequently with distinctively tall and shapely ceramic bodies and finished with decorative brass chinoiserie details, are highly prized by collectors.
One of Stiffel’s innovations was his patented switch, which simplified turning lights on and off: All someone had to do was grasp a lamp’s pole and gently pull down. He also designed a pole lamp with a vertical tube that held a series of fixtures on the outside. The upright pole lamp was so innovative that Sears, Roebuck and Company copied it. Stiffel sued, and the case ended up in the Supreme Court in 1964. The ruling against Stiffel was influential in whether states can give a patent to objects that do not have the invention required of federal patents.
After declaring bankruptcy in 2000, the brand was revived in 2013 in Linden, New Jersey, where newly produced high-quality lamps carry the Stiffel name.
Find a collection of vintage Stiffel lamps and other lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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.