In the early 20th century, a Chicago artist named Frederick Cooper found himself captivated by home lighting and electric lamps, which were only common in approximately half of American households during the mid-1920s. Cooper, whose primary media were sculpture and painting, began to design stately, modern table lamps that mirrored the grandeur of the burgeoning architecture in the Windy City.
Cooper accrued some notoriety as a forward-looking lamp designer who combined materials like brass, ceramics, glass and wood to create exquisitely crafted lamps, particularly at a time when the striking chrome finishes and sharp geometric angles of Art Deco lighting had become immensely popular.
The Frederick Cooper Lamp Company was eventually sold to Benjamin Markle and Russian immigrant Leo Gershanov. Under their stewardship after the Second World War, the manufacturer flourished in Chicago and the local lighting artisans at Stiffel gained a formidable competitor. The timing was particularly ripe — the demand for table lamps to furnish new houses exploded, and the company built on Cooper’s artistic reputation and his signature styles.
Lighting designers at Frederick Cooper innovated in the years that followed, integrating alluring materials like glazed ceramics, painted porcelain, marble and jade. Apart from the classic Art Deco designs that defined the studio’s work in its early days, the company’s craftsmen experimented with Asian-inspired designs and produced floor lamps, wall lights, modernist chandeliers and other fixtures in varying furniture styles such as Neoclassical, Hollywood Regency and Empire.
Now owned by Wildwood, the Frederick Cooper Lamp Company has collaborated with many high-profile designers such as Larry Laslo, Mario Buatta and others on a range of lighting projects.
Find an extraordinary collection of Frederick Cooper floor lamps, table lamps and other fixtures on 1stDibs.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Brass Ginger Jar Lamps on Wood Bases
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of Hollywood Regency style table lamps featuring a classic ginger jar inspired shape rendered in warm, high-shine brass and anchored by rich, dark wood plinth bases. T...
Brass
Pair of gilded metal table lamps, France, 1980
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of vintage hammered gold metal lamps, typical of 1980s decorative design. Their vase-shaped base features an irregular hammered texture that catches the light and creates a warm, shimmering effect. The darker metal top and base provide an elegant contrast to the gold body. Topped with clear shades, these lamps diffuse a soft, warm light, perfect for creating a sophisticated ambiance in a living room, bedroom, or on bedside tables. This decorative pair combines classic elegance with retro style. Features Period: 1980s Origin: France Materials: Hammered gold-tone metal Colors: Gold and patinated metal Shades: Light fabric Sold: As a pair Use: Table lamps / Bedside lamps / Home decor Condition: Good vintage condition with slight signs of wear Style Vintage Hollywood Regency 1980s Design Elegant Decor Keywords pair of vintage gold-tone metal lamps, pair of vintage table lamps, hammered metal lamps...
Metal
A pair of Brass Asian Lamps With Redux Sham Beux Shades
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Brass Mid Century Asian Style Lamps A pair of Asian style mid century brass table lamps on a shaped wood base. These are accompanied by stunning silk empire pleated shades ...
Brass
Pair of Brass Faceted Table Lamps on Wood Bases
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Elevate your interior with this striking pair of vintage brass ginger jar lamps, attributed to renowned mid-century designer Frederick Cooper. These lamps showcase a distinctive face...
Brass
$3,950
H 27.25 in Dm 9.75 in
PAIR of Vintage Chinoiserie Brass Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper / Mastercraft
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Chicago, IL
A very well crafted vintage brass lamp by Frederick Cooper. Asian / Oriental in Style. Sold sans shade. Manner of Mastercraft Price is for...
Brass
Pair of Brass Asian Lamps by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of large-scale lamps, circa 1960. Solid brass with a sophisticated Asian feel. Beautiful scale and detail, with fabulous patina. Exquisite jewelry! Excellent Rest...
Brass
Marvelous Pair of Modern Ginger Jar Lamps in Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning pair of modern ginger jar lamps, circa 1970. Solid brass with a beautiful Lucite collar detail. Heavy, well made pieces which will...
Brass
Pair of Brass Lamps by Chapman Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These solid Brass lamps by Chapman Lamps feature an elongated body with a ribbed detail. Lamps retain their original finials as well. New custom silk shades. Both lamps have the orig...
Brass
$850 / set
H 29 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Patinated Brass Jardiniere Urn Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Patinated Brass Jardiniere Urn Table Lamps with Shades, Made in India - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light s...
Brass
$4,956 / set
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Brass Sculpture Lamps by Angelo Brotto for Esperia Italy, 1980s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of set of 2 brass sculpture table or bedside lamps lights lighting by the italian designer Angelo Brotto for the editor Esperia. Famous design like ...
Brass
