Japanese Redware Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Japanese Redware lamp decorated with dragons. Chinese wooden base in a dark dark brown.
Vintage 1910s Japanese Table Lamps
Pottery
Japanese Redware Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique Japanese Redware lamp decorated with dragons. Chinese wooden base in a dark dark brown.
Pottery
Antique English Redware Pottery Jug as a Table Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English Redware jug made into a lamp with its wooden spigot and custom gold gilt wooden base.
Pottery
Folk Art Fish Shaped Pitcher Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk Art earthenware/redware figural fish pitcher lamp. Red, silver and black paint decorated, the tail forming the handle, with incised details to exterior and unpainted/unglazed in...
Pottery
Pair of Large Redware Jars Mounted as Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a single socket with copper cover for jar lid, baluster form partially glazed with applied decoration, includes shades. Provenance: Michael D Dingman.
RARE AND FOLKY HAND MADE 19THC REDWARE PAINTED BARREL LAMP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED REDWARE BARREL LAMP WITH STRAWBERRIES EMBOSSED ON THE FRONT.ALL ORIGINAL PAINT AND IN GREAT CONDITION.THIS LAMP HAS BEEN RE-WIRED AND WORKS FINE.
Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp
By Fantoni
Located in Ferndale, MI
Italian terracotta or redware whimsy lamp in shape of a mustached gentleman.
Pottery, Terracotta
Robert L. Morgan Imprinted Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Robert L Morgan
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hand incised ethno graphic celadon Redware bedside table lamp by Robert Morgan. Featuring a vessel form, repetitive triangular and abstract facial decoration with pale green and rust...
Ceramic
Pair Italian Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Redware vase-form lamp bases in a harlequin design of crackled teal green glossy glaze alternating with squares of coarsely grooved reserves in a soft matte black.
Terracotta Lamp
Located in Huntington, NY
Terracotta lamp.
Terracotta
French Midcentury Ceramic Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French ceramic table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 28" Diameter: 11".
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Jug Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Chinese Jug Lamp Jug converted to a lamp Wood base 7.75 x 1.63 H Antique brass on top of jug Asian brass finial 3.75 H There is damage on spout. See picture. Brass is tarni...
Pottery
Antique Lacqured Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Japanese lacquered table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height to shade rest: 21" Length: 6" Width: 4.5".
Lacquer
English 19th Century Red Spirit Barrel with Gilt Motifs Made into a Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English late 19th century spirit barrel with raised gilded motifs, Gin label and brass spigot made into a table lamp. This English spirit barrel lamp features a red body, exquisit...
Brass
Vintage Hand-Thrown American Studio Pottery as Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Unique studio pottery stoneware vase wired as a table lamp. Interesting hexagonal shape. Well executed use of the intaglio style. Wired for US with UL approved parts.
Stoneware
Vintage Oxblood Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage table lamp is a masterclass in ceramic artistry, featuring a deep, rich oxblood glaze reminiscent of traditional Chinese sang de boeuf pottery. The high-gloss f...
Brass
Asian Etched Bronze & Champleve Enamel Urn Vase as Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, patinated, cast bronze and champleve enamel vase that has been converted into a lamp; in an urn shape with an intricate greek key motif and handles cast with b...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian ceramic lamp with foliage motif. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 21" Diameter: 8"
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Red Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1950's Italian red lacquered wood table lamp. Measurements: Height: 27” Height to shade rest: 36.5" Diameter: 8.5"
Wood
Vintage English Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940's English porcelain lamp with landscape and gilt decoration. Measurements: Height of body: 22" Height to shade rest: 32" Diameter: 7" Base: 7.5" square
Porcelain
19th Century English Red Painted Tole Urn as a Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English red tole painted with gold design urn as a lamp.
Tôle
Mid-Century Modern Red Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp, USA, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century-style vase form body, resting on a footed circular brass base and mounted with brass hardware.
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian ceramic table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade rest: 28" Length: 12" Depth: 9"
Ceramic
Antique English Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1930's English porcelain table lamp with floral decoration. Measurements: Height of body: 19.5" Height to shade rest: 29.5" Diameter: 6.25" (widest point).
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s lacquered Japanese table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 7"
Porcelain
$777Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$3,200 / set
H 28.75 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
20th Pair of Marquetry Walnut Nightstands Tables with Drawer and Open Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A pretty pair of French, inlaid kingwood, one drawer nightstands with open shelf , circa 1910. Pair of French Louis XV style walnut bedside tables from the early 20th century. This ...
Fruitwood
Echo Outdoor Lounge Chair
By DING DONG
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Ding Dong presents its first outdoor collection, Echo. Inspired by the echo of a longtime memory built within the beauty of the natural greenery, this collection appeals to the sinuo...
Metal
$3,225
H 72 in W 64 in D 1 in
Black Lacquer Four-Panel Hand-Painted Screen with Red-Crown Cranes -Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
Richly detailed and visually captivating, this vintage four-panel hand-painted screen features a striking tableau of red-crested cranes and lotus blossoms set against a dramatic blac...
Wood
$1,473Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Portrait of a Young Gentleman English circa 1860's Period Framed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th century English school Portrait of a young gentleman (a scholar?) in dress suit oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 19.5 inches canvas: 14 x 12 inches provenance: a Cotswold esta...
Canvas, Oil
$2,148
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Shibayama Four Panel Screen Meiji Period Japan, C.1880
Located in London, GB
19th century Shibayama four Panel screen Meiji Period Japan C.1880 Mother of pearl inlay in black lacquer depicting a bird in relief with cherry blossom. The lower section with gi...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Pitch Pine Side Table from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pitch pine side table from France. The top is richly grained and has a molded and beveled edge, which adds loads of dimension. The top follows down to an apron, which ...
Pine
Chinoiserie Lamps After James Mont from the Waldorf Astoria
By James Mont
Located in Richmond, VA
Very handsome decorative chinoiserie lamps after famed designer James Mont. Acquired after a redecoration of the Waldorf Astoria. Dragon motif, black with red color. Measuring appro...
Metal
19th Century French Nightstand Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Louis XVI-style bedside table adorned with intricate geometric marquetry and a floral inlay decoration on the top. This exquisite piece showcases the elegance and craftsma...
Brass
$3,887
H 36 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
18thC English School Gentleman In A Red Velvet Coat, Oil On Canvas, Portrait
Located in Cheltenham, GB
US buyers pay no import tariffs on this painting. This early 18th-century English School portrait depicts Thomas Stanley wearing a striking red velvet suit, white cravat and powdere...
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ikebana 'Flower Arrangement'
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigment on gold silk. Signature reads: Nana Keicho Ho, Shinsho, Gachu ; Seal reads: Soju ; Seal on reverse reads: Koto Fusai.
Silk
Qing Dynasty Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Qing Dynasty silk embroidery rank badge with silver pheasant. This vividly-colored embroidery depicts a white pheasant on a dark blue background. The bird is shown with its wings ou...
Silk
19th Century English Side Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful 18th century English side table. The simple yet beautiful design of this table makes it a great transitional piece. It is made from oak that shows the original co...
Wood, Oak
Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp 25" Black With Drum Lampshade
Located in Braga, PT
Handmade Ceramic Dimmable Lamp by DEBARRO in Portugal Dimensions: H 65 x Ø 40 cm, including lampshade Materials: Glazed Ceramic and Brass Bulb: E27 Dimmable LED (not included) Also ...
Brass
Antique walnut game table, Italian, 19th century
Located in Cesena, FC
Nineteenth-century Italian walnut antique game table. Elegant walnut game table with slab detailing. The top has fish holders at the 4 corners and is made of fabric. Period: first ...
Nutwood
$3,500
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
"Portrait of Woman with Head Wrap" Post-Impressionism Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young woman with dark hair and a head wrap against a viridian green background. The bright colors used and quick brush strokes are wha...
Canvas, Oil
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.