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1930s Hammered Iron Floor Lamp with Large Plastic Shade
1930s Hammered Iron Floor Lamp with Large Plastic Shade

1930s Hammered Iron Floor Lamp with Large Plastic Shade

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Large and imposing hammered-iron floor lamp, of elegant and unusual design. Fitted with a wonderfully kitsch, large, plissé plastic lampshade, meant to imitate silk!

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique French Table Lamp, Hammered Brass Shade, Copper Base, 1920s
Antique French Table Lamp, Hammered Brass Shade, Copper Base, 1920s

Antique French Table Lamp, Hammered Brass Shade, Copper Base, 1920s

Located in London, England

Incredible early 20th century lamp, with a hammered brass shade which can be adjusted in several ways.

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Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Striking Jugendstil Geometric Brass Desk Lamp with Hammered Shade, Austria 1905.
Striking Jugendstil Geometric Brass Desk Lamp with Hammered Shade, Austria 1905.

Striking Jugendstil Geometric Brass Desk Lamp with Hammered Shade, Austria 1905.

Located in Trieste, IT

Striking Jugendstil Geometric Brass Desk Lamp with Hammered Shade, Early 20th Century An exceptional early 20th-century desk lamp that beautifully illustrates the progressive desig...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair
Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Atomic Age Inspired Table Lamps, Hammered Shade in Brass, Pair Offered for sale is a great pair of vintage Atomic Age inspired table lamps with hammered brass shades.

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

GUSTAV STICKLEY Table Lamp, Hammered Copper Base, Wicker Shade
GUSTAV STICKLEY Table Lamp, Hammered Copper Base, Wicker Shade

GUSTAV STICKLEY Table Lamp, Hammered Copper Base, Wicker Shade

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

INCLUDES The Top HAMMERED COPPER PIECE With Shade. SHIPPING TO Continental USA With Very LARGE BOX, DUE TO FRAGILE OF SHADE WILL BE $250 THE LAMP COME WITH 3 original SOCKETS.

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Antique Early 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Victorian Hammered Pewter Street Lamp Table Light with Glass Shade
Victorian Hammered Pewter Street Lamp Table Light with Glass Shade

Victorian Hammered Pewter Street Lamp Table Light with Glass Shade

Located in Nottingham, GB

An unusual British Victorian-style table lamp distinguished by its architectural street-lantern form and richly textured hammered pewter construction.

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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Hammered Brass Deer Stag Head Handled Urn Vase Table Lamp & Shade 27"
Vintage Hammered Brass Deer Stag Head Handled Urn Vase Table Lamp & Shade 27"

Vintage Hammered Brass Deer Stag Head Handled Urn Vase Table Lamp & Shade 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

The vase was converted to a lamp around 1980 and includes a shade. Dimensions: 27"h x 17" x 17", shade 17"d, base 6.5"d, deer 12" wide, 14"h

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Art Deco 1930s Table Lamp With Frosted Glass Shade
Sculptural Art Deco 1930s Table Lamp With Frosted Glass Shade

Sculptural Art Deco 1930s Table Lamp With Frosted Glass Shade

Located in London, England

A striking and high sculptural 1930s Art Deco table lamp featuring a frosted glass shade dramatically suspended within a bold circular hammered metal ring.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Art Deco Brass Leaf Floor Lamp with a linen shade, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Brass Leaf Floor Lamp with a linen shade, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Deco Brass Leaf Floor Lamp with a linen shade, 1930s

Located in Balen, BE

Large and unusual Scandinavian Art Deco floor lamp in brass. The lamp features a slender stem and round base, with a distinctive floral detail formed by individually shaped, hand-ham...

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Wrought Iron and Alabaster Shade Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt
Art Deco Wrought Iron and Alabaster Shade Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt

Art Deco Wrought Iron and Alabaster Shade Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Bochum, NRW

This wrought iron table lamp with a ginkgo leaf design, created by Edgar Brandt, includes an alabaster shade and is marked with Brandt's signature on the foot. It is equipped with an...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Tall Art Deco Column Table Lamp in Copper w. Le Klint Shade, 1930s
Tall Art Deco Column Table Lamp in Copper w. Le Klint Shade, 1930s

Tall Art Deco Column Table Lamp in Copper w. Le Klint Shade, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A tall stylish architecturally perceived table light featuring an octagonal base, hammered panels/details, bakelite socket and a fluted Le Klint shade. The base of this light has a r...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Rare Art Deco Glass Table Lamp with Fabric Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s
Rare Art Deco Glass Table Lamp with Fabric Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s

Rare Art Deco Glass Table Lamp with Fabric Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Rare Art Deco glass table lamp with fabric shade, Vienna, around 1920s. 2 Bulbs (one outside and one inside the glass). The fabric shade is replaced (new). Polished and stove enam...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Florentine Gilt Iron Two-Light Table Lamp with Leather and Tapestry Shade
Large Florentine Gilt Iron Two-Light Table Lamp with Leather and Tapestry Shade

Large Florentine Gilt Iron Two-Light Table Lamp with Leather and Tapestry Shade

Located in Hannover, DE

An exceptional large two-light table lamp, crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century. The sculptural hand-worked iron frame features a richly aged Florentine gilt finish with deli...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Gothic Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Brutalist Hammered Tudor Gothic Scroll Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Monumental Brutalist Hammered Tudor Gothic Scroll Lamps Mid-Century Modern

Monumental Brutalist Hammered Tudor Gothic Scroll Lamps Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Monumental pair of Tudor Gothic Revival scroll lamps with attached hammered metal shade. These huge lamps are amazing in person and make a huge statement.

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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Gothic Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Tin

Hand-Hammered Copper and Ebonized White Oak Kansas Floor Lamp by Luke Malaney
Hand-Hammered Copper and Ebonized White Oak Kansas Floor Lamp by Luke Malaney

Hand-Hammered Copper and Ebonized White Oak Kansas Floor Lamp by Luke Malaney

By Luke Malaney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An exploration of copper on a grand scale, the Kansas lamp's shade is hammered, bent, torched, and patinated until it achieves the look of an umbrella the day after a storm.

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2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Bronze French “Snake” Table Lamp
Bronze French “Snake” Table Lamp

Bronze French “Snake” Table Lamp

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage golden bronze French table lamp dates from the early 20th century. A realistically rendered sculpted bronze coiled snake is holding the top ring of a hand hammered lamp ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp 1950s Austria Multicolored Glass Stones
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp 1950s Austria Multicolored Glass Stones

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp 1950s Austria Multicolored Glass Stones

Located in Vienna, AT

While the outstanding table lamp shows beautifully hammered brass shade with various multicolored glass stones, the downer part features rectangular stepped brass base with a brass s...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Opal Glass Lamp with Hammered Copper Shade, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Opal Glass Lamp with Hammered Copper Shade, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Opal Glass Lamp with Hammered Copper Shade, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Swedish hammered and handforged ceiling lamp with frosted glass shade, 1920-30s
Swedish hammered and handforged ceiling lamp with frosted glass shade, 1920-30s

Swedish hammered and handforged ceiling lamp with frosted glass shade, 1920-30s

Located in PUTTEN, NL

This stunning ceiling lamp stands 60 cm tall with a 28 cm diameter, making it a striking focal point for entryways, dining rooms, or lounges. Crafted with hand-hammered iron and susp...

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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in Hammered Brass with Custom Shade
Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in Hammered Brass with Custom Shade

Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in Hammered Brass with Custom Shade

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The lamp shade is custom-made with subtly iridescent, leopard print ribbon detailing.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Hammered Copper Lamp Base and Matching Shade
Hand Hammered Copper Lamp Base and Matching Shade

Hand Hammered Copper Lamp Base and Matching Shade

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Unusual handcrafted hammered copper table lamp with pleated matching shade in the arts and crafts manner with original applied blue patina

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Brass Table Lamp with Opal Glass Shade from Louis Poulsen, 1950s
Brass Table Lamp with Opal Glass Shade from Louis Poulsen, 1950s

Brass Table Lamp with Opal Glass Shade from Louis Poulsen, 1950s

By Louis Poulsen, Mogens Hammer & Henning Moldenhawer

Located in Spoettrup, DK

Table lamp made in brass with a beautiful shaped opal glass shade.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Feel Big Table Lamp with Silk Shade by Boca do Lobo
Feel Big Table Lamp with Silk Shade by Boca do Lobo

Feel Big Table Lamp with Silk Shade by Boca do Lobo

By Boca Do Lobo

Located in New York, NY

Feel is a table lamp, but actually, it can also be a modern bedside table lamp. It can be elegantly used in your living room as sophisticatedly in your bedroom. Handcrafted by Boca d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mushroom Lamp in Wrought Iron and Blown Glass Shade, France, Circa 1920
Mushroom Lamp in Wrought Iron and Blown Glass Shade, France, Circa 1920

Mushroom Lamp in Wrought Iron and Blown Glass Shade, France, Circa 1920

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Discover this impressive mushroom lamp from the Art Nouveau-Art Deco transition period, dating back to the 1920s, a rare piece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of French ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Hand-Hammered Patchwork Copper Lamp and Shade
Hand-Hammered Patchwork Copper Lamp and Shade

Hand-Hammered Patchwork Copper Lamp and Shade

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual copper hand-hammered patchwork copper lamp and shade. It reminds me of a paul evans or adrian pearsall look.

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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Pair of hammered nickel lamps with shade

Pair of hammered nickel lamps with shade

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of estate lamps.the classical form bases created by hand hammered nickel resulting in a dimpled effect accented by simple drum form shades.

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Hammered Copper Lamp & Mica Shade c1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Hammered Copper Lamp & Mica Shade c1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Hammered Copper Lamp & Mica Shade c1920

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of Stickley offers hammered mica shade over hammered copper double handle urn form base having two sockets, c1920 Measures- 21.75...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Lamp Shade in Hammered and Anodized Aluminum by Sigve Knutson, Norway, 2018
Lamp Shade in Hammered and Anodized Aluminum by Sigve Knutson, Norway, 2018

Lamp Shade in Hammered and Anodized Aluminum by Sigve Knutson, Norway, 2018

By Sigve Knutson

Located in Antwerp, BE

This floor lamp by Sigve Knutson showcases a beautifully hammered and anodized aluminum surface, resulting in a unique texture that draws attention and diffuses light in a soft, orga...

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2010s Norwegian Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Hammered Brass with Off-White Linen Shade
Hammered Brass with Off-White Linen Shade

Hammered Brass with Off-White Linen Shade

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Hammered brass with off-white linen shade.  

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Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement Hammered Silverplate Banquet Lamp with Etched Glass Shade
Aesthetic Movement Hammered Silverplate Banquet Lamp with Etched Glass Shade

Aesthetic Movement Hammered Silverplate Banquet Lamp with Etched Glass Shade

Located in Big Flats, NY

An electrified Aesthetic Movement banquet oil lamp offers etched globe shade with peacock over hammered silver plate base with stylized floral decoration and footed, electrified, cir...

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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

A Hammered Copper Clad Lamp and Shade by Edward J. Pullman
A Hammered Copper Clad Lamp and Shade by Edward J. Pullman

A Hammered Copper Clad Lamp and Shade by Edward J. Pullman

Located in NYC, NY

An unusual hammered copper lamp with excellent patina with four center set risers meeting to support a matching shade.

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Art nouveau desk lamp in patinated bronze hammered brass & glas shade 1900
Art nouveau desk lamp in patinated bronze hammered brass & glas shade 1900

Art nouveau desk lamp in patinated bronze hammered brass & glas shade 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art nouveau desk lamp in patinated bronze with hammered brass shade and glass inlay.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Wrought Iron Torchère Floor Lamp with Alabaster Shade
Wrought Iron Torchère Floor Lamp with Alabaster Shade

Wrought Iron Torchère Floor Lamp with Alabaster Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Torchère floor lamp in a Art Deco style hand forged wrought iron with clear coating and alabaster shade. Dimensions: 72" height x 25.5" diameter shade.

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1990s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Hammererd gilt iron floor lamp silk shade. Spain c1970
Hammererd gilt iron floor lamp silk shade. Spain c1970

Hammererd gilt iron floor lamp silk shade. Spain c1970

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H 70.08 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

Hammererd gilt iron floor lamp silk shade. Spain c1970

Located in London, GB

Mid century Spanish floor lamp. c1970 Gilt iron. Re wired

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

1930s Wrought Iron Lamp
1930s Wrought Iron Lamp

1930s Wrought Iron Lamp

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H 13.39 in Dm 4.93 in

1930s Wrought Iron Lamp

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1930s wrought iron lamp, hammered and pearled. Shade in glass paste.

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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Unusual Art Nouveau Copper Table Lamp
An Unusual Art Nouveau Copper Table Lamp

An Unusual Art Nouveau Copper Table Lamp

Located in NYC, NY

An Austrian Art and Crafts/Art Nouveau Copper table lamp with a hand hammered shade raised by three supports.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Vienna or Berlin Secession Copper & Bronze Lamp
Vienna or Berlin Secession Copper & Bronze Lamp

Vienna or Berlin Secession Copper & Bronze Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Vienna or Berlin Secession copper & bronze desk lamp, ca. 1900, likely converted from a carcel lamp, the hemispherical hammered bronze shade with three pulls, mounted to three arms a...

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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A unique Mission style lamp forged of copper.
A unique Mission style lamp forged of copper.

A unique Mission style lamp forged of copper.

Located in NYC, NY

A unique lamp with a hammered metal shade and acanthus leaf motif on stand.

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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Wire

Muller Freres French Art Deco Wrought Iron Signed Table Lamp
Muller Freres French Art Deco Wrought Iron Signed Table Lamp

Muller Freres French Art Deco Wrought Iron Signed Table Lamp

By Muller Frères

Located in Kingston, NY

French wrought iron art deco table lamp with signed Muller Freres shade. Lamp having a hammered base supporting a triangular frame with foliate motif and one socket. 

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hammered Vintage table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Hammered Vintage table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s

Hammered Vintage table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Hammered Vintage table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s Original patina Original condition The shade is replaced ( new )

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hammered Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Hammered Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Hammered Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco hammered table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new ).

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hammered table lamp with glass stem and fabric shade around 1920s
Hammered table lamp with glass stem and fabric shade around 1920s

Hammered table lamp with glass stem and fabric shade around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Hammered table lamp with glass stem and fabric shade around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hammered Bronze Floor Lamp with Silk Shade in the Manner of Giacometti
Hammered Bronze Floor Lamp with Silk Shade in the Manner of Giacometti

Hammered Bronze Floor Lamp with Silk Shade in the Manner of Giacometti

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully made solid bronze floor lamp of Hammered bronze in the manner of Giacometti - hand wrought and a compliment to many spaces, from modern to traditional the lamp has a ve...

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20th Century Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Brutalist Hand Hammered Copper Lamp and Shade, Italy, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Brutalist Hand Hammered Copper Lamp and Shade, Italy, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Brutalist Hand Hammered Copper Lamp and Shade, Italy, 1970s

By Silas Seandel, Paul Evans, Fantoni

Located in Miami, FL

Unique midcentury table lamp rendered in handmade hammered copper welded and formed with matching shade.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Marbro Seguso Murano "Corroso" Green Glass Table Lamp with Shade
Marbro Seguso Murano "Corroso" Green Glass Table Lamp with Shade

Marbro Seguso Murano "Corroso" Green Glass Table Lamp with Shade

By The Marbro Lamp Company, Barovier Seguso & Ferro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning and monumental Marbo Corroso green murano glass lamp. The Corosso, or Corroded glass is a technique by which the glass has a rougher feel to the touch - not a technique fo...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Austrian, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, Red Shade, w/Owl Faces in Jewels ca. 1910
Austrian, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, Red Shade, w/Owl Faces in Jewels ca. 1910

Austrian, Arts & Crafts Table Lamp, Red Shade, w/Owl Faces in Jewels ca. 1910

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very special table lamp has many unique and distinct qualities. The richly patinated base, done in the arts & crafts tradition is hammered and on all 4 sides displays glass jewe...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hammered Copper Table Lamp w/ Original Mica Shade
Hammered Copper Table Lamp w/ Original Mica Shade

Hammered Copper Table Lamp w/ Original Mica Shade

Located in Pasadena, CA

Great hammered copper table lamp with finely hammered copper base and intricately detailed mica shade.

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Large Hammered Copper Zambian African Table Lamp - Mid Century - Beaten Shade
Large Hammered Copper Zambian African Table Lamp - Mid Century - Beaten Shade

Large Hammered Copper Zambian African Table Lamp - Mid Century - Beaten Shade

Located in Dorchester, GB

Hand-beaten copper lamp and matching shaded made in Zambia. A large table or hall lamp that has a textured bubble/boucle finish. A standout piece that would look fantastic in your h...

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Vintage 1950s Zambian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

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Lamp Shade Hammered For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lamp shade hammered you’re looking for. A lamp shade hammered — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage lamp shade hammered you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lamp shade hammered — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right lamp shade hammered, those designed in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lamp shade hammered over the years, but those crafted by Boca Do Lobo and Brendan Bass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lamp Shade Hammered?

A lamp shade hammered can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,449, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $4,406.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Lamp Shade Hammered

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mica is a natural mineral that is mined from the earth and then formed into sheets. These sheets can then be handcrafted into lamp shades, which when illuminated, emit a warm earthy glow. Shop a collection of mica lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A softback lampshade is made by gathering or stretching the outer fabric over a metal frame. This fabric is then cut off, stitched, and finished at the top and bottom of the frame. These shades are often created with a process that involves tucks, pleats, gathers, or smoking. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage softback lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are three main lamp shade fittings. Spider fittings which are most commonly used for table and floor lamps, uno fittings and clip-on fittings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    For a 22-inch lamp, the size of shade that you should consider is around 7 to 7.5 inches in height. Generally, a lampshade should be one-third of the height of a lamp. Its diameter should be twice as wide as the width of the base. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.