Pair of Large Chocolate and Cream Drip Glazed Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A striking pair of large earthenware table lamps, beautifully crafted in the style of renowned designer Christopher Spitzmiller.
Pottery
Pair of American Chocolate-Brown Ceramic Lamps with Gilt Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly-colored pair of American 1960s chocolate-brown ceramic lamps with fine gilt decoration; each with flaring neck above a tapering body; adorned with gilt perimeter bands depic...
Extraordinary Pair of Vintage Italian Chocolate Glaze Monkeys as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable pair of large-scale handmade terracotta monkey sculptures, Italy, circa 1970, as newly built custom lamps.
Brass
Sleek Pair of Reverse Painted Blown Glass Cylinder Lamps in Silver and Chocolate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of blown glass lamps, circa 1970. Sleek cylinder from with reverse paint in silver and chocolate.
Nickel
Pair of Gordon Martz Chocolate Brown Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chocolate Brown matte glazed ceramic lamps with custom shades.
Ceramic
Pair of Chocolate Brown Sparkly Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A slick pair of table lamps made of glass with reverse glaze. Newly wired. Lamp shade and finial sold separately.
Glass, Ceramic
Pair of Chocolate Brown Double Gourd Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of decorative chocolate brown double gourd table lamps with a 'ribbed' design on the gourd, The lamps are situated on circular plexiglass bases. 20th century.
Plexiglass, Ceramic
Pair Italian Pottery Lamps In Glazed Aqua And Chocolate
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely Raymor imports from Italy, these table lamps feature abstract impressions and beautiful glazed blue and green bands at the top and base, bracketed by rounds of matte glaz...
Pottery
Pair Chocolate Glaze Table Lamps by Gordon and Jane Martz
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Chocolate Glaze Table Lamps by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall studios (bases only).
Sold
H 34.75 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Chocolate Honeycomb Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier table lamps, circa 1950. These lamps are all original including original shades.
Brass
Italian Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Artemide
By Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of table lamps, dark chocolate color.
Porcelain
Gordon Martz Brown Ceramic Lamps
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chocolate brown glazed ceramic lamps with brass fittings and original teak finials.
Ceramic
Unforgettable Pair of Chocolate, Saffron and Cream Custom Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Completely Installation Ready. An unforgettable pair of chocolate, saffron and cream blown Murano glass vessels, Italy, circa 1970, as new custom made lamps.
Brass
Sexy Pair of Restored Hand-Painted Hourglass Lamps in Chocolate and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of large-scale lamps, circa 1960. Stunning ceramic hourglass form, hand-painted and glazed. Accents in brass and Lucite. Exceptional design and craftsmanship. Exquisi...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chocolate Lamps, Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
This incredible pair of lamps are set on a lucite base. Photos do not do these lamps justice- they are a deep rich chocolate color (the color of Hersheys chocolate syrup) with a bla...
Brass
Monumental Pair of Chocolate Brown Martz Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large pair of Gordon Martz lamps designed for Marshall Studios. The pair has teak necks and original teak finials. Priced as a pair. The first height is to the top of the f...
Ceramic, Teak
Pair of Chocolate Brown Cork and Nickel Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chocolate brown cork and nickel lamps with silk cords.
Nickel
Pair Martz Chocolate Glazed Stoneware and Walnut Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Martz Pottery lamps by Marshall studios in chocolate brown stoneware, with walnut collars, in superb condition with their like new, original linen shades and walnut finials.
Metal
Pair of Monumental 1960's Chocolate Martz Pottery Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of fabulous art pottery lamps from the Martz Lamp Company out of Indiana in the 1960's.
Pottery, Walnut
Pair of Chocolate Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mod ceramic table lamps each in a subtle conical form with a matte chocolate colored glaze and with walnut stems and finials.
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Chocolate Murano Glass
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Contrasting clear glass oval design against both solid and diffused chocolate combine to produce these spectacular lamps. Because glass is hand blown there may be variations. Linen...
Murano Glass
A Pair of Drum Form Lamp Tables in Chocolate brown Lacquer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A matched pair of lamp tables in open drum from with chocolate brown lacquer and brass hardware.
A Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Monumental Lamp Tables
Located in Portland, OR
A pair of dark chocolate lacquered lamp tables
Walnut
Pair of Chocolate Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Simply stunning with wonderful textural look. Since glass is hand blown there may be variations. REDUCED from $1400 to 980. Bases are 5" diameter and 13" tall, linen shades shown ...
Murano Glass
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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