Pair of Glass Table Lamps by Krásno nad Bečvou, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Produced by Krásno nad Bečvou in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Very good condition . Original, fully functional wiring. Lamps were not used. Bulb 2 x 1 E14. US adapter included. Cleaned
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps from the CMS Krasno, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, glazed ceramic New Cabling 1x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Table Lamp from the Czech Republic, from CMS Krasno
Located in Vienna, Austria
Art Deco table lamp from the Czech Republic, produced in the 1920s-1930s, from CMS Krasno.
Ceramic
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.
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