Wooden ball table lamp, France, 1980
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The lampshade is not included. A US adapter is provided. A spherical wooden lamp, made in France in the 1980s, with a minimalist and inviting design. This lamp is distinguished by ...
Wood
Dutch handcrafted commemorative wooden sphere ball table lamp, 1976
Located in Zaandam, NL
An extremely rare wooden ball table lamp from Holland. 1970s. This lamp is made ( presumably ) for a 25 year anniversary ( please see the dates on the plaque ).
Fruitwood
$3,400 / item
Vintage Han Style Vase Metal Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Han style, metal vase as lamp. Wooden ball finial. Newer shade. Shade Diameter 21.5”
Metal
$1,295 / set
Chinoiserie Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinoiserie glass table lamps. Wooden ball finials secure empire shaped concertina folded shades.
Glass
$2,295 / set
Italian Pieri Tullio Table Lamps, a Pair
By Pieri Tullio
Located in Bradenton, FL
The harps are topped with cream colored wooden ball finials. Each lamp measures 16"W x 16"D x 25"H to top of socket. 31"H to top of finial.
Plaster
Tripod Art Deco wooden ball lamp, 1930s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tripod Art Deco wooden ball lamp with a golden gerometrical pattern of triangles.
Wood
Pair of Round Wooden Table Lamps with Original Lampshades, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Mid-Century Modern Key Features : - France, 1970s - Pair of matching table lamps - Spherical wooden bases - Warm honey-brown wood tones - Visible natural wood grain - Smooth...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Spherical Ball Lamps, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
Two really cool spherical wooden lamps. Mid-Century Modern for sure! Original cords and plugs, both lamps work great. No, shades or harps, but that allows your imagination to run wil...
Teak
Style of Tony Paul Rattan Fish Trap Lamp with Ball Feet ca 1960s
By Tony Paul, Raymor
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Base terminates in three wooden ball feet. This lamp is high enough to be used as a floor lamp or can be placed on a table as well.
Metal, Wrought Iron, Wire
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 9.85 in
Unique Handcrafted Organic Wooden Ball Lamp and Handmade Shade, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This exquisite 1940s Finnish table lamp is a rare testament to craftsmanship, geometry, and simplicity. The base is formed of a large central sphere resting on three smaller wooden b...
Wood
Small Wooden Ball Midcentury Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A midcentury table lamp. Formed from pressed wood. Belgium, circa 1960s. We have a larger one available at the time of listing, they look great bunched together. Re-wired...
Plywood
Art Deco Faux Marble Wooden Ball Table Lamp, Europe 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Art Deco faux marble wooden ball table lamp, Europe 1930s Sold without the lamp shade.
Wood
Sold
H 19 in W 11.5 in D 17 in
Table Lamp Composed of Spherical Wooden Base with Chrome Ball by Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Table lamp composed of spherical wooden base with chrome ball light by Angelo Brotto for Esperia.
Chrome
Sold
H 8.27 in Dm 5.12 in
set of 2 glass ball and oak Wooden Table Lights by Temde Lights, Germany 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 wooden table light with glass ball shades Producer: TEMDE Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original vintage 1970s oak wooden table light w...
Glass, Pine
Coastal Rattan Wrapped Ceramic Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Harps are topped with wooden ball finials. Each lamp measures 13"W x 13"D x 22"H to top of socket, 32"H to top of finial.
Ceramic, Rattan
Ralph Lauren Art Deco Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Craquelure Glaze
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Highly detailed, fine craquelure glaze texture is emphasized by the glossy clear top glaze that adds depth and visual interest to monochromatic ceramics palette. The lamp is mounted ...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
Wooden Ball Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jacobsson for AB Ellysett
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
It is a beautiful light design of the 1950s made of thin wooden strips. This ball lamp is still in very good vintage condition, it is rewired (3m) and marked with a label.
Pair of Ball Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whitewashed carved wooden ball lamps in the manner of J. M. Frank, with custom shades.
Wooden Ball Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Table lamp made of old wood on a new metal base. Newly electrified. Custom linen shade
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Wooden Table Lamps with Ball Feet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking pair of small sculptural wooden table lamps, likely Swedish, dating to the 1930s. Featuring a stepped geometric base characteristic of the Art Deco era, each lamp rests on f...
Wood
Wooden Surveyor's Tripod as Floor Lamp
Located in Madison, WI
They are hinged midway for easy breakdown and transport in the field. The lamp has been professionally wired with UL-approved components, including 3-way socket (150-watt maximum), 1...
Steel
Paul Marra Hand Table Lamp in Driftwood
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wooden hand and ball lamp inspired by vintage original.
Paul Marra Hand Table Lamp in Faux Ivory
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wooden hand and ball lamp in faux ivory finish..
Vintage Wooden Pool Ball Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage 1920s gooseneck adjustable table lamp adorned with vintage wooden pool balls.
Early Kurt Versen Brass Floor Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Providence, RI
New linen shade. Lamp measures 63 1/2" tall x 18" wide. Base retains remnants of early Kurt Versen label, and switch retains original wooden ball finial.
Brass
1980s Large Off White Shell Inspired Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1970s-1980s midcentury bulbous base lamp. Off white color. Shell inspired design. Matching wooden round ball finial.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sphere Lamp by Raymor, Italy, 1950s
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian hand crafted ceramic sphere lamp on brass and enamelled base. Raymor, Italy, circa 1950s
Metal
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Chinese porcelain vases mounted as lamps. Square tapering vases with alternating panels with floral decorations on a white background. Mounted on mahogany colored bases. Wire...
Brass
Danish Modern, Sculptural Wooden Table Lamp by Kirk, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful sculptural table lamp comes from the Danish family-owned woodturning company Kirk and was crafted in the 1980s. Made from solid pine, it showcases the natural warmth a...
Pine
Han Style Sandcolor Vase Table Lamp
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Chinese Han style vase turned in to a tablelamp. Made from unglazed grey earthenware in a pot shape with subtle sandgrain patina. This vase has a great untouched patina with no cra...
Earthenware
Khmer Vase Table Lamp
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Khmer vase transformed in to a table lamp. Of baluster shape with an attractive brown yellow ocker glaze. Dating from the 15th-16th century this vase is situated at the end of the ...
Ceramic
Single HAN Style Lamp without Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful unglazed Han dynasty style vase of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp - EU WIRED. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. The vase is from Z...
Pottery, Linen
Chinese Style Unglazed Vase Lamp
Located in Chireno, TX
Chinese style unglazed vase lamp with linen coolie shade. Newly wired for use within the USA with line switch.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.45" H x 7" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom ...
Brass
Pair of Sang de Boeuf Table Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning pair of table lamps featuring Sang de Boeuf glazed ceramics, celebrated for their deep, rich red tone with a subtly flamed surface that exemplifies the beauty of Chinese m...
Porcelain
Single HAN Style Lamp without Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful unglazed Han dynasty style vase of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp - US-WIRED. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. The vase is from Z...
Pottery, Linen
Single HAN Style Lamp without Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful unglazed Han dynasty style vase of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp - US-WIRED. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. The vase is from Z...
Pottery, Linen
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Fruitwood, Italian, Polished, 1960s
By MCM Unique
Located in London, GB
Small wood turned lamp. Sold fully rewired and PAT tested with shade. Minor marks and scuffs conducive to the age of the lamp.
Fruitwood
French 1960’s solid wooden sphere globe lamp.
Located in London, GB
A heavy solid wooden carved sphere lamp. Nicely aged and patinated. Some minor dents and scratches.French c.1960’s. Shade for display, not included.
Wood
Single HAN Style Lamp without Belgian Linen Shade
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful unglazed Han dynasty style vase of a very elegant form. Expectedly mounted as lamp - US WIRED. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. The vase is from Z...
Pottery, Linen
Large Spherical Vintage Travertine Stone Globe Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Gorgeous Italian mid-century travertine stone and brass table light from the 1970s. The heavy spherical travertine base has natural markings, veins, and discolorations that are typic...
Travertine, Brass
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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$3,182
H 20.08 in W 50.4 in D 30.71 in
Wrought iron coffee table in the style of Lothar Klute Coffee table in the style
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Coffee table in artfully forged iron with a bronze patina. Glass top specially cast and machined for this table.
Wrought Iron
$10,140
H 53.15 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman, Sweden. The botanical prints give the piece a l...
Beech, Teak, Paper
French Green Enamel & Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial pendant Green enamel with brass top Weight: 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...
Brass, Enamel
$551 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline...
Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,470
H 16.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition - has label under table Gimbel Brothers nyc - made in Italy. Table is located in Wil...
Olive, Burl
Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This stunning handblown vase was handblown on the Venetian island of Murano by Seguso- one of Italy's most illustrious producers. The Scavo finished glass, realised in a beautiful aq...
Murano Glass
$6,203
H 55.12 in W 7.88 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet, Leather, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Milano, IT
Jacques Adnet Reading lamp entirely covered in leather with a conical base, original switch, and adjustable shade. First model designed for Valenti, Spain, 1940. 140x50x22
Leather
Vintage Brutalist Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Brutalist Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960. Robust, solid oak construction with very nice patina and use.
Oak
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
19th Century Oval Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A nicely shaped 19th Century oval rosewood centre table, the tilt top with gadrooned edge and shallow frieze, raised on a a carved vase shaped column with four splay legs, carved lap...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Telephone Bench with Alabaster Boucle, 1980s
Located in Raymondville, TX
An adorable vintage mid-century modern teak telephone entryway bench circa 1980. It features a single drawer table on one side, a cushioned seat on the other and is finished on all s...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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.