To suggest that Ralph Lauren has come a long way is an understatement. From his humble beginnings as a tie salesman working out of a drawer at New York’s Empire State Building, he grew one of the world’s largest and most successful fashion empires from scratch.
For decades, Ralph Lauren’s clothing brand has blended classic, preppy Americana East Coast-style with the look of upper-crust English aristocracy. This style is the hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s design and can be seen in all facets of his brand, from its vintage apparel, accessories and jewelry to furniture and décor.
The iconic fashion designer was born Ralph Rueben Lifshitz in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. When he and his brother were in their teens, they changed their surname from Lifshitz to Lauren after being teased about it at school. Later on, Lauren took business classes at night, worked at various menswear retailers and did a stint in the U.S. Army. While working at tie manufacturer Beau Brummel, he was inspired to create his own line of ties.
In 1967, Lauren launched “Polo,” ties handmade from high-quality fabrics featuring a wide design. They were a success. Lauren sold $500,000 worth to retail giants Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Paul Stuart in his first year.
Lauren expanded his designs into clothing, with his first menswear line of classic tweed suits in 1968 and, in 1971, his first line of womenswear featuring classic feminine tailoring. Lauren’s nostalgic fashion soon captured the eye of Hollywood. He created costumes for the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby and was responsible for Diane Keaton’s distinctive feminine menswear look in 1977’s Annie Hall. Ralph Lauren’s designs have since garnered national and international acclaim and recognition — from Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink 1999 Oscars dress to becoming the official outfitter of Team USA for the Olympics since 2008.
In 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated his 50th anniversary with a star-studded fashion show and, in 2019, was awarded an honorary knighthood — the highest British honor — for services to fashion.
On 1stDibs, discover a wide range of vintage Ralph Lauren shirts, sweaters and other clothing.
Turquoise Ombre Ceramic Art Deco Style Table Lamp
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s Beautiful and unusual art deco / midcentury modern table lamp in an ombre turquoise glaze with ebonized, curving wooden fittings. Lamp comes with original shade, which is...
Ceramic, Wood
Midcentury Turquoise Table Lamp Mounted on Lucite Base, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A turquoise Asian table lamp from the mid 20th century, with lucite base. Created during the midcentury period, this table lamp draws the attention with its turquoise glazed ground perfectly complimenting the purity of its lines. Raised on a circular lucite base and wired for the US, this vintage turquoise lamp...
Ceramic, Lucite
$595
H 32.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue Ceramic Drip Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Turquoise Blue Ceramic Drip Glazed Pottery Table Lamp on Teak Wood Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32.5" H (to finial) x 23.5" H (to light sock...
Ceramic
Danish Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp with Light Turquoise Glaze, 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco ball shaped ceramic table lamp with matte glaze in light turquoise colors. Designed and made in the 1940s. If you wish a lamp shade as shown in the pictures can b...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp, Turquoise Ginger Jar, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese Mid-Century turquoise porcelain ginger jar shaped lamp with a floral design in relief and resting on a metal round base. Ships without a shade
Porcelain
Midcentury Turquoise Porcelain Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian porcelain lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 21.5" Width: 9" Depth:9"
Porcelain
$1,378
H 8.27 in Dm 6.3 in L 8.27 in
Blue glazed ceramic table lamp by Edmond Lachenal, circa 1920-1930
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic table lamp by Edmond Lachenal. Circa 1920-1930. Artist signature under the base. Perfect original conditions. H : 8.3 x 6.3 inches (ceramic only). H : 12.6 x 6.3 ...
Ceramic
$1,495
H 39 in W 11 in D 11 in
Huge Zaccagnini Pottery Mid Century Italian Ming Lamp Vintage 1950's Turquoise
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge Zaccagnini pottery square lamp with bands of Ming themed decor, flanges at the corners, and fabulous turquoise glaze, circa 1950's. Approx. 39" high overall, 24" to top of pottery, 11" square. 3 way switch. Glass bulb cover/shade holder. Heavy lamp...
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Murano Aqua Blue Glass Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous mid-20th century Murano aqua blue glass lamp, circa 1960 Solid brass base Dimensions 8" x 8" at the base 11" diameter at the body x 22.5" to the top of the glass ...
Glass
French 1940s Turquoise Ceramic Lamp with Asian Motif
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s turquoise ceramic lamp features an Asian-inspired motif, adding a touch of cultural charm to any space. Mounted on a pentagonal stepped ebonized wooden base, the la...
Ceramic
Sculptural Art Deco Handled Urn Ceramic Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic table lamp features an elegant elongated urn form with sculptural double twin handles; the urn body is decorated with celadon green glaze, and the round stepped foot...
Brass
Vintage Large Double Gourd Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, sculptural table lamp features timeless double gourd shaped body, decorated with striking celadon glaze. The monochromatic glaze with medium gloss finish harmonizes w...
Chrome
Sculptural Art Deco Large Urn Celadon Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic table lamp features an elegant rounded urn form with sculptural relief decor; the urn body is decorated with celadon green glaze, accentuating the graphic, streamline...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Sculptural Art Deco Large Urn Ceramic Table Lamp, Floral Reliefs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic table lamp features an elegant traditional urn form with sculptural relief decor or round stepped brass base; the urn body is decorated with complex blue color glaze,...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Art Deco Chase Chrome Table Lamp
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Lovely Art Deco table lamp made by Chase Brass and Copper Company of Waterbury, Connecticut. Art Deco line was produced by Chase until 1940s then company...
Chrome
Frank Ferrell for Roseville Pottery Art Deco Orian Table Lamp, 1935
By Frank Ferrell, Roseville Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Roseville Pottery lamp features a tan beige glaze with hand-painted trim at the top of ceramic body, executed as a series of dark blue short vertical lines. The handles are c...
Brass
