$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps
Located in Lake Worth, FL
The plaque on the base of the lamps is from a Moderator Lamp. Moderator lamps are a type of 19th-century oil lamp.
Metal, Bronze
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Tole Urn Lamp Yellow Toile Table Buffet Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Plaque on front reads: Lampe a Moderateur par Brevet d’Invention et De Perfectionnement (Loosely translated: Moderator Lamp by Patent of Invention and Perfection).
Metal
Carcel or Moderator Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Austin, TX
The winding key was located at the top of the lamp base as well as the wick control. The advantages of Carcel"s 1800 patent and Franchot's 1836 Moderator lamp were that " the movemen...
Brass
Carcel or Moderator Oil Lamps, pair, Electrified
Located in Austin, TX
The winding key was located at the top of the lamp base as well as the wick control. The advantages of Carcel"s 1800 patent and Franchot's 1836 Moderator lamp were that " the moveme...
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Moderator Lamp Now Electrified
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming Antique Louis Philippe tooled brass Moderator lamp now electrified for modern use. Set a chic French atmospheric mood in using this accent lamp in your study, living room...
Brass
Pair of Hand-Painted Moderator Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Features vibrant, hand-painted floral motif on the body and foliage motif to recently re-finished metalwork. Newly electrified.
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 5.32 in
Pair of 19th Century Tole and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps Converted to Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Stamped 'Lampe a Moderateur/Par Brevet d‘Invention et de Perfectionnement', known as moderator lamps, this system was invented in 1837 by Franchot and consisted of an adjustable oil ...
Ormolu, Tôle
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Vase Lamp Germany C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century neoclassical revival vase lamp Germany C.1880. A Neoclassical style vase converted to a table lamp, black earthenware with faun mask handles, two classical fi...
Earthenware
19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring warm Country French character to a bedroom, living room, or console table with this antique French confit pot table lamp from the Périgord region. Crafted circa 1880, the earth...
Earthenware, Pottery
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Patinated Metal, New Shade Style: French Neoclassical Condition: Newly Rewired Dimensions: 22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D Shade: 10.50”H x 13”W x 13”D
Metal
$2,174 / set
H 16.54 in Dm 9.85 in
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...
Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Neoclassical Style Lamps. We offer a great pair of French Neoclassical style tole and bronze table lamps. This lovely pair of French lamps have been newly wired and re...
Bronze, Tôle
19th Century Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp, France
By Old Paris
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Table Lamp. 19th century Old Paris porcelain urn converted to a table lamp. A beautiful silhouette in neoclassical style with double scroll han...
Porcelain
Pair of French Empire Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French painted tole lamps with gilt hardware. Measurements: Height of body: 18.5" Height to shade rest: 25.5" Base: 4.5" square Width: 6"
Metal
$1,888 / set
H 16.54 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant pair of French Neoclassical bronze table lamps, originally candlesticks, later converted to electricity, featuring refined classical ornament and a contrasting black central ...
Bronze
Pair Column Table Lamps Neoclassical Corinthian Lights
Located in Potters Bar, GB
An elegant pair of table lamps modelled as classical Corinthian columns Each features a tall polished black cylindrical shaft beneath an ornate metal capital The capitals are decorat...
Metal
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of amphora urn-form lamps, of Belgian black marble, accented with dore bronze band, raised on round foot, set upon square plinth with ormolu. Stock ID: D6771
Slate, Bronze
$2,500
H 40 in W 8.32 in D 6.63 in
French Baroque Style 1870s Carved, Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style carved, painted and parcel-gilt wooden pricket candlestick from the third quarter of the 19th century, made into a table lamp, shade included. Born in the late...
Wood
Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urn Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Neoclassical style green marble urn with applied ormolu gilt bronze figures mounted as a lamp. Dates to the 20th century in very good working condition, with minor shade disco...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th-Century Neoclassical Elements As Lamps
Located in Norwood, NJ
This sophisticated pair of table lamps has been created from authentic 19th-century Neoclassical garnitures converted as lamps. The sculptural forms feature richly gilt acanthus leaf...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Iron
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
French Empire or Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The color and the elegance of this French Empire, Neoclassical style lamp in yellow with a swan makes it a standout. It is both dramatic and formal with a beautiful swan mount. The l...
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Form Lamp.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This early 19th Century Paris porcelain urn features a hand painted idealized landscape on one side, and an interior genre scene on the reverse.
Porcelain
Antique American Marbro Co Gold Porcelain Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Good condition
Porcelain
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Antique 18th century Wall Mirror France
Located in Doha, QA
..“Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?”.. A truly wonderful and very intricate mirror with the original wood panel to hold the mirror in place in the back. The g...
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design, combining functionality with understated beauty. Crafted from solid pine wood, the ...
Pine
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in Dm 10.5 in
Robert Abbey Templeton Bronze Trophy Urn Table Lamp Empire Shade Light
By Robert Abbey
Located in Dayton, OH
Templeton 7102G urn table lamp, way buddha bronze with golden beige cast metal empire shade with matching soutache - Robert Abbey Measures: 10.5” x 24” / Height to top of finial ...
Bronze
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 88 in D 55 in
Mid-Century Neoclassical Oval Marble Dining Table with Iron Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century elegant custom designed oval marble dining table with gray-lacquered iron base, horse head legs and hoof feet, 1/2" thick oval shape Dark Emperador marble top. Dimensions...
Marble, Metal
Monumental Round Dining Table, Distressed Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size neoclassical style round dining table with a distressed, rustic finish. Its design featues intricately carved pedestal legs with decorative scroll and acanthus leaf ...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Painted Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian side table from the 19th century, combining graceful proportions with the understated elegance of Scandinavian design. Crafted in pine and retaining its original ...
Wood
Pair of Italian Emerald Green Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of Italian emerald green murano glass and brass lamps from the 1970’s. In beautiful vintage construction with minor wear consistent with age. Newly rewired for US. T...
Brass
English Oak Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good quality 19th century English oak library bookcase. 1870. Adjustable shelving on top and bottom. Upper shelf depth: 6.5-inches Base shelf depth: 13-inches Internal refere...
Oak
Unavailable|$2,520
H 58 in W 48 in D 3 in
19th Century Italian Baroque Oval Mirror with Ornate Wood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Italian Baroque style mirror with an oval shape. The mirrors features an ornate frame made of wood with intricate carvings of scrollwork and floral motifs. The design inclu...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Alabaster Column Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of monumental table lamps captures the scholarly elegance of the Grand Tour era, expertly carved from solid translucent alabaster. Each lamp is modeled after a classical Co...
Alabaster, Brass
Italian Rococo Terracotta Frieze
Located in Chireno, TX
Italian Rococo terracotta frieze in superb condition from the mid-18th century.
Terracotta
$3,250 / set
H 23.63 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Carved Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of columnar-form table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, fluted, tapered column, with Ionic capital, on round foot, raised on square graduated plinth bases. Stock ID:...
Alabaster
19th Century Italian Gilded Rococo Mirror, Hand Carved Giltwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large hand carved & gilded Italian Rococo mirror with original mirror plate. A wonderful 19th century mirror.
Giltwood
$1,100
H 19.5 in Dm 11.25 in
Mid-Century French Carved Painted Lamp with Fruit Decor with Custom Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your table or console with this elegant single-light carved wood lamp, adorned with a charming display of fruits and foliage. Crafted in France circa 1970, the sculpture rest...
Wood
$3,950
H 44.25 in W 26.25 in D 30.25 in
French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut Louis XIV style armchair from the 19th century with rectangular slanted back, large scrolling arms, carved acanthus leaves motifs, scrolling legs and carved cross str...
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.