Rembrandt Lamp Company Art Deco Gourd Baluster Ceramic Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp stands 22" high to the top of the brass fittings, and 26" - to the top of the glass diffuser; the original plug dates it to 1940s-1950s.
Brass, Bronze
ASEA, Table Lamps, Sweden, 1940s-1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamps in brass made by ASEA, Sweden, mid-1900s. Adjustable shade.
Brass
Vintage Wood & Rattan Horse Head Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The horse is sculpted in minimal, expressive style, reminiscent of Mid Century Modern, Streamline Modern, and Italian Modern; the intricately woven shade adds Organic Modern, Folk Ar...
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Regency Revival Bronze Baluster Candlestick Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage bronze or brass candlestick lamp features an elongated baluster body, mounted on stepped round base; the base is accented with an elevated rim, forming a tray struc...
Brass
Brutalist Ceramic Baluster Table Lamp, Red & Black 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp in fully operational, original vintage condition; it is equipped with the original unpolarized plug, dating it to late 1940s or 1950s.
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage White Ceramic Acanthus Leaf Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The original unpolazired flat plug dates the lamp to 1940s or early 1950s. The lamp is in fully operational, original vintage condition.
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Deco Murano Glass & Gilded Wood Lamp attrb. to Seguso 1940s-1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Archimede Seguso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Stunning vintage Murano glass lamp features sculptural hand-blown glass body, mounted on gilded stepped wood base with gilded wood and brass fittings. The central glass element has a...
Brass, Gold Leaf
American Art Deco Urn Ceramic Table Accent Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp is in fully operational, vintage condition; it stands 19.4" high to the top of the socket, and 11.5" - to the top of the finial; the original unpolarized plug dates it to 19...
Brass
Sculptural Art Deco Handled Urn Ceramic Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The urn is mounted on ornate square brass base, visually elevating the piece. The lamp is in fully operational, vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina on brass; th...
Brass
Sculptural Art Deco Baluster Urn Ceramic Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Matte textured white glass diffuser shade creates the soft glow when filtering the light, adding warmth and accentuating the unusual palette of the glaze. The lamp is in fully opera...
Brass
White Opaline Glass & Marble Apothecary Jar Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Gold trim and brass accents complement the minimal white and blue color palette of the jar, adding texture and visual interest to the piece. The lamp is in fully operational, very g...
Marble, Gold, Brass
Maison Lancel Burgundy Leather Table Lamp, France, 1940s–1950s, Brass Details
By Maison Lancel
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Maison Lancel French table lamp in burgundy leather with brass details, circa 1940s–1950s, newly fitted with a white silk lampshade.
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Baluster Trophy Urn Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp stands 15" high to the top of the socket, and 21.5" - to the top of the finial; original plug dates it to 1940s-1950s.
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Baluster Urn Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The original unpolarized plugs dated them to late 1940s or 1950s. The lamps stand 20" to the top of the socket, and 27.8" - to the top of the finial.
Gold, Brass
Pair Sunset Cosco Large Burnt Orange Urn Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamps are in fully operational, very good vintage condition; the original unpolarized plugs date the lamps to 1940s-1950s.
Ceramic, Pottery
Brutalist Ceramic Baluster Urn Table Lamp, Red & Black 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp in fully operational, original vintage condition; it is equipped with the original unpolarized plug, dating it to late 1940s or 1950s.
Ceramic, Pottery
1940's/1950's Gilt Wood Lamp Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
Excellent condition pair of gilt-wood architectural form lamps. Both are mounted on ebonized wood bases.
Giltwood
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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Jumo 600 Chrome Table Lamp - 1940's - 1950's Mid Century Modern
By Maison Jumo
Located in New York City, NY
The JUMO model 600 desk lamp was designed in 1940 by André Mounique and Yves Jujeau for their lighting company, JUMO, which was located outside of Paris. The light won world notorie...
Chrome
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Boréns, 1940s-1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Hägersten, SE
Made in Sweden during the 1940s-1950s. Shade adjustable. Light switch on the lamp base in working order.
Brass
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H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in
Table Lamp Produced by Karlskrona Lampfabrik in Sweden, 1940s-1950s
By Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp produced by Karlskrona lampfabrik in Sweden.
Brass
1940s-1950s Single Italian Murano Glass Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's - 1950's Single Italian Murano Glass Lamp in Opalescent Aqua. The Shade is included and is Hand Made of Parchment Paper. It is Hand Gilded and Decorated. The lamp has been new...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Style Brass Table Lamps, 1940s/1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell style brass table lamps from the 1940s/1950s. Sold as Set of two.
Brass
Table Lamp by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1940s-1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp in brass and leather, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1940s-1950s.
Brass
Marbro Murano Opaline White Blue Midcentury Monumental Lamp, 1940s-1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
Marbro Murano Seguso opaline white blue midcentury monumental lamp, 1950s-1960s This is a beautiful opaline blue and gold very large lamp. Incredible workmanship. It measure 27 inch...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Just Andersen Table Lamp of Patinated Disko Metal, 1940s-1950s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen table lamp of patinated disko metal, 1940s-1950s Model Number: 1859.
Metal
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H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Swedish Marble, Opaline & Brass Table Lamps, 1940s to 1950s, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful modernist set of table or bedside lamps was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the late 1940s to 1950s.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Green Murano Glass Lamps c.1940s-1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Art Deco style lamps. The magnificent green Murano Glass is indeed a beautiful representation of a period where the collective of artistic vision created experimental and a...
Pair of 1940s -1950s Art Moderne Brass Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of rare and unusual Art Moderne etched brass candlestick lamps with turned fruitwood bases and capitals. Rewired with brass fittings and silk cords. c. 1940s -1950s.
Brass
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H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of 1940s-1950s Murano, Venice Blown Glass with Gold Leaf Inside Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Drop shaped transparent blown Murano glass with gold inside. Brass moulded and black wood base. New cylindrical lampshades woven-straw. Price is for two. Measures are with shades.
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.
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