Tabargo lamp - Scuptural handcrafter ceramic lamp
By Archibalda
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by a totem pole, the Tabargo lamp plays with its asymmetrical hollows piercing its straight sides.
Ceramic
Bernard Rooke Floor Lamp, England 1980
Located in Culver City, CA
Bernard Rooke Floor Lamp England, 1980 Hand crafted stoneware lamp with totem pole construction and new shade in embroidered fabric by Harlequin. 16.5”w x 12.5”d x 62”h Ref.
Stoneware, Linen
1960s Wood TOTEM Pole Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s wood TOTEM pole lamp.
Wood
Pair of Totem Poles as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These are unique vintage totem poles with character. Aztec detail on face. Original rustic white paint finish. New custom made wood base and new wiring added. Large custom dark b...
Wood
South Pacific Tiki Totem Pole Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Exotic hand carved wood table lamp made of Monkeypod wood. South Pacific origin attributed to Hawaii. Shade is new, circa 1950s-1960s. New shade.
Wood
Sculptural, Ceramic Table Lamp, French, Vintage 1970s
Located in Austin, TX
Table lamp from France made of ceramic with three cubist pieces. The top, black, curved piece reflects the light. It is supported by a white toned element above a bronze toned elemen...
Ceramic
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Devoe Lamp
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to...
Brass
Ceramic table Lamp by Marius Bessone
By Marius Bessone
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic table lamp made by the french artist Marius Bessone. Topped with a modern shade MARIUS BESSONE - Born in 1929 Marius Bessone was a renowned French ceramist who spent most o...
Ceramic
sculpture ceramic Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic Sculpture Lamp from 70S
Ceramic
$1,200
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp by Maku Ceramic
Located in Istanbul, TR
This contemporary table lamp features a hand-built ceramic base with an expressive, asymmetrical silhouette inspired by organic forms and natural erosion. Each curve and recessed de...
Stoneware
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamp XL
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to...
Brass
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Dupont Lamp
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of three different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface ...
Brass
Maestrosa base lamp - Scuptural ceramic lamp
By Archibalda
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maestrosa base lamp stands out for its sculptural curves, which are both organic and architectural, giving it a strong, almost magnetic presence. This base lamp combines 3D tech...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25"H x 4.15"D Dimensions of Shade (i...
Ceramic
Refractory Ceramic Table Lamp with Textile Cable
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
The design of this lamp is unique and the material is the most durable. This lamp could last generations sharing between each other. It is electrified for both the United States and ...
Ceramic, Leather, Textile, Cotton
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamp
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very Palm Springs! Super glam. A sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic lamp, circa 1950s. Black and white chic with new wiring and a new black shade with gold liner. Lamp measures 10...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table lamp by Alexandre Kostanda
By Alexandre Kostanda
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic table lamp by Alexandre Kostanda signed "A. Kostanda Vallauris". Sculptural glazed table lamp by Kostanda with a surprising channel system for the wire. Alexandre Kostanda ...
Ceramic
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamp
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to...
Brass
$1,084
H 25.99 in W 15.16 in D 15.16 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany, 1970, Stylish Design
Located in Rhode-Saint-Genèse, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany
Ceramic
$2,111
H 14.57 in Dm 9.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier, 1960s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier, 1960s.
Ceramic
$776Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Sculptural Design
Located in bari, IT
Sculptural table lamp from the 1960s with finely worked glazed ceramic structure. The lamp is sold without the lampshade in the picture, but it can be requested in the shape, size...
Ceramic
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Gold with Black Highlights Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _Gold Shade Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the image, i...
Ceramic
$1,643Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
handmade ceramic side table, abstract pink glaze, organic shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SMALL CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary custo...
Ceramic, Clay
$1,700 / item
H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 9 in
Travertine Marble Rectangular Side Table Drinks Table Coffee Table Chiseled Edge
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine rectangular tall side tables, end tables, coffee table or a great drinks table. Contemporary bespoke design rustic edge by Pavilion Antiques and 20th c Each table...
Travertine
$1,904 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 17.72 in
Stainless Steel Coffee Table — Brandt High CS1 by NOOM, Modern Bauhaus
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
SCULPTURAL CONTEMPORARY DESIGN The stainless steel High Coffee Table Brandt by NOOM is a contemporary coffee table inspired by Bauhaus principles and the brand’s signature exploratio...
Stainless Steel
$2,511 / item
H 17.33 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
blue Hand-Sculpted Ceramic Side Table by Project 213A, organic Modern Design
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Finished in a contemporary glaze. Each piec...
Ceramic, Clay
Achille Castiglioni Teli Kd51/R light Flos - Italy 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in London, GB
Light is tempered and diffused by these rare pendants, an elegant contrast of primary modernist shapes and textured fabric. Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) and his brother Pier Giaco...
Steel
$1,700 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Table Lamp, light blue, hand built ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Azure Icefall Glaze The glaze envelops the lamp in layers of cool, crystalline blues and silvery undertones, evoking the tranquil depth of arctic ice illuminated by soft light. V...
Ceramic
$36,186
H 29.53 in Dm 59.85 in
Soap Table by Sabine Marcelis, available in various colours and dimensions
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The SOAP Table is now a contemporary design classic. Dutch-Kiwi designer Sabine Marcelis works at the forefront of contemporary material innovation , and the SOAP series sits at the...
Resin
$776Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.8 in W 14.6 in D 14.6 in
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Side Tables
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white side tables, stool for bedroom or living room - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - slip applied with natural pigments as whitewash with water ...
Clay, Earthenware
$2,511 / item
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Handcrafted Ceramic Side Table in blue navy organic shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Large Ceramic Side Table in Dripped Pink Designed by project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop. Fi...
Ceramic, Clay
$525
H 14.18 in Dm 6.3 in
Midcentury Bubble Glass and Brass Table Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury table lamp were designed by Helena Tynell and manufactured by Limburg in the 1960s. It features a brass base and a clear bubble glass lampshade. The light has bee...
Brass
$1,980 / item
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
'SAC Coffee Table' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brand Rimowa and embarked on...
Aluminum
$27,396 / set
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Pair of Modern Brazilian Armchairs wood and velvet
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of armchairs Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery Measurements: 77 c...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,618 / item
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Available in many dif...
Fabric
Jacques Adnet Serving Trolley, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Decorative quality trolley or serving cart designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured by Atelier Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s. This super nice shaped and amazing quality trolley has ...
Metal, Brass
Straw Marquetry Low Table, Art Deco Style
Located in Paris, FR
A wood rectangular coffee table covered with silver straw marquetry. This table is inspired by the masterworks of French Art Deco. It is crafted in French workshops following th...
Straw
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.
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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.