$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
French Table Lamp, 1940s with Cut Glass Base and Red Silk Shade
Located in Vienna, Austria
Charming small table lamp with a base formed through cut glass and brass montage elements.
Cut Glass
$5,400 / set
Pair of Rubi Red Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's French etched glass lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Height to shade rest: 25.25" Diameter: 7"
Cut Glass
American Victorian Table Lamps, Cut Crystal & Red Glass, Circa 1955
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian luster style table lamps with cut crystal open top upper shades with red glass medallions centering a frosted floral design supporting hanging crystal pend...
Crystal
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors.
Crystal, Bronze
Lamps in Cut Glass from 1900, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamps in cut glass from 1900. Pair of red and transparent cut glass lamps in the shape of vases.
Cut Glass
$1,526Sale Price|64% Off
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Floor Lamp with Red Velvet Shade
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
The original red velvet shade is also decorated with cut crystal glass all around which makes glamorous light effects.
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, Gold and Red, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
An exceptional Italian Murano glass table lamp, designed and handcrafted by the esteemed master glassmaker Giovanni Dalla Fina in the 1990s. This stunning sculptural light fixture fe...
Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Bohemian Crystal Red Cranberry Glass Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Bohemian overlay facet cut lead crystal glass antique vase lamps of shaped form with floral enamelling, mounted on painted wood bases. This pair of lead crystal cut face...
Cut Glass
French Cranberry Cut Glass and Gilt Metal Mounted 19th Century Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of French 19th century cut cranberry glass lamps with gilt metal detailing and plinth bases. Height of lamps: 21 1/4 in (54 cm) including electical fitment and the bas...
Glass
Italian Venetian Blown Murano Glass, handcrafted, Table Lamp red and multicolor
Located in Villaverla, IT
Unique Italian Venetian Blown Murano Glass, handcrafted, Table Lamp, composed by multi colors Murano glass features, and supported by a chromed frame. The portrait has been manufact...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Elegant Venetian Egg Lamp Murano Glass Vibrant Red Dark Metal Base 1990s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Venetian Egg Lamp Murano Glass Vibrant Red Dark Metal Base 1990s Italy. A remarkable Venetian egg table lamp, boasting a vibrant red Murano glass shell and a polished metal b...
Chrome
Stilnovo Adjustable Table Lamp in Red Metal, Brass and Green Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
The base is made of thick green cut glass, creating a stunning chromatic contrast with the warm tones of the brass and the vivid red shade.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$3,838 / item
Red Outlines Cut Floor Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Outlines Cut Floor Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20.4 x H 156.7 cm.
Metal
Murano glass table lamp in vibrant orange signed Cenedese 1970s Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian orange table lamp in blown Murano glass signed Cenedese, 1970s. This is a majestic orange table lamp, in half tube shape. This masterpiece is designed and signed by Cenedese,...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
California Craftsman Iron Ornate Sconces Pendant Lamps with Ruby Red Glass, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of ornate wrought iron garden/patio sconces. 6 sided with original ruby red wavy glass. Circa 1950's.
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 3.55 in
1950s Val St Lambert Ruby Red & Clear Cut Glass Crystal Table Lamp Signed 21/100
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
A rare table lamp, manufactured in Belgium by Val Saint Lambert during the 1950s, featuring hand-cut crystal glass.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
19th-Early 20th Century Red Cut to Clear Glass Lamp on Bronze Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-early 20th century red cut to clear glass lamp on bronze base. New wiring.
Bronze
A French 20th Century Red Cut Glass Candlestick Lamp
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1930 An early twentieth century French red cut glass candlestick with a wide drip tray mounted in brass, now mounted as a lamp with a candlestick fitting.
Cut Glass
Sold
H 28 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Red Cut to Clear Glass Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Red Cut to Clear Czech Glass Table Lamps with Glass Finials - a Pair.
Brass
Sold
H 15.36 in W 5.71 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Lucite Table Lamps Red Crystal Gilt, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptional and stylish pair of midcentury Italian Murano glass electric table lamps, circa 1950s-1960s The bulbous body in clear ribbed glass, below a very heavy gauge egg-for...
Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Lucite
Sold
H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Coral red Table lamp with glass cut base with brass strcuture , french 1980s
By Romeo Paris
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional table lamp in red Natural Coral mounted on a LUCITE plexiglass support, high quality workmanship, 1970s period. A valuable addition to a designer or modern interior. Fren...
Coral
Sold
H 22.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Art Nouveau Galle School Cameo Cut Back Glass Mushroom Shade Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Nouveau Cameo Cut Back Glass Mushroom Shade Table Lamp in the Manner of Galle 20thC Measures - 22.5" x 13.75"diam
Art Glass
Sold
H 14 in Dm 5.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Glass Overlay Red-Cut-to-Clear Kerosene Lamps, Electrified
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in Quechee, VT
This pair of overlay cut-glass kerosene lamps are handblown in the desirable red color and hand-cut to clear and are attributed to The Boston and Sandwich Glass Company of Cape Cod, ...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Modern Hand-Cut Red Glass Columned Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of modern hand cut clear columned glass table lamps. Indian, modern.
Cut Glass
Large 19th Century Red Glass Lamp
Located in London, GB
A tall 19th century lamp base of faceted mallet shape in deep ruby-red glass mounted with patinated bronze. Wired with silk braided flex to British standards. Can be re-wired to all ...
Bronze
An extraordinary pair of Russian ruby red urn lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Russian ruby red molded and heavily cut glass urn lamps. Two tone clear over red color glass urns with gilt bronze handles and mounts.
$667Sale Price|40% Off
H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 7 in
Art Deco Nude Nymph L610 Spelter Frankart Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla w/ Shade
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Frankart sculptural table lamp features a beautiful nude woman doing a split on a stepped base, holding a 3" lamp shade. The whole sculpture comes together to create a simple ye...
Metal
1921 Rene Lalique Box Tokio Tokyo Opalescent Glass Chrysanthemum Flower
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Tokio' "Tokyo" made in opalescent glass by Rene Lalique in 1921. Molded signature on lid. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescent. height : 5 cm diameter : 17 cm Félix Mar...
Blown Glass
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood
$1,500
H 7.19 in W 5.07 in D 1.32 in
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by J...
Leather, Paper
$1,200
H 10 in Dm 8 in
Exquisite Mid-20th Century Val Saint Lambert Tableware Glass Vase, Belgium, 1934
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A striking example of Belgian decorative glass from the mid-20th century, this Val Saint Lambert vase, circa 1934, embodies the artistry and innovation of one of Europe’s most celebr...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$34,500
H 28.15 in W 124.41 in D 67.72 in
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
$95,000
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entire...
Steel
Large 19th Century Italian Toleware Tray
Located in London, GB
A large 19th Century Italian toleware tray, exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome and gold on a black ground. Decorated with exotic birds, insects and flora. In wonderful origina...
Lacquer
$18,000
H 25.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock flanked by figural griffons, lower foliag...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
$9,500
H 90.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique George III English Mahogany secretary bookcase, with a fitted collector's or doctor's cabinet to the base, circa 1790. The bookcase in two sections; the top secti...
Leather, Mahogany
$23,500
H 52.37 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity tab...
Brass
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...
Glass
René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco "Poissons" Vase by René Lalique, 1921 – Amber Glass with Green Patina A rare and exquisite Art Deco vase by René Lalique, made in Paris, France, circa 1921. This magni...
Glass
Italian Murano Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970’s / 1980's Dimensions: 49,...
Metal
Pair of Large Red Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tall circa 1960's blown Venetian glass lamps with iron frame surrounding the glass body. Measurements: Height of body: 37" Height to shade rest: 47" Diameter: 8' (base)
Blown Glass
Pair of Large AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exquisite 24-Inch Pair of Amethyst Geodes with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy ▫️ Description This stunning pair of 24-inch Amethyst Geodes is the perfect statement set to elevate you...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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