Retro Table Lamps

Bamboo Table Lamps

Admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:42:37 +0000

The use of bamboo in the home provides a more textured look to a room that is slightly different to the look that other types of wood finishes can provide. This carries on to bamboo table lamps that make good use of bamboo as a means of constructing an interesting looking lamp base or, in some cases, as a framework for the lamp shade.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the many different types of bamboo table lamps that are being made or have been made over the years to get a good idea of exactly what effects can be created. Remember, some of these lamps have been handmade using bamboo as the primary material and the results can be quite appealing.

One style of lamp that makes a lot of use of bamboo is the Asian influenced lamps. Bamboo is an important material in Asian culture and a lamp that is made using bamboo may be considered luckier than a lamp that is made from metal. The lamps that comprise the majority of Asian bamboo table lamps generally look very similar comprising a bamboo frame that stretches a rice paper shade in either a pyramid or box shape.

In the case of the Oriental pyramid lamp that is displayed on the left, fine strips of bamboo have been placed together to form a type of mat that gently diffuses the light.

The alternative way of using bamboo, at least in the Western design styles, is to make use of the rounded features of bamboo and either wrap them horizontally around the base or align them vertically to form the stem of the lamp base. In either case the effect is quite dramatic and results in a very practical accent lamp.

We see bamboo regularly used in either large stems where the texture and grain of the bamboo stands out as an obvious stem or, in the case of some of the more detailed pieces, as short, thin stems to create a far more intricate design.

In the case of the fine bamboo pieces, you may find that the bamboo has been woven to the point where it might create a flexible lamp shade or can be wrapped around a more solid lamp base. In the case on the right the bamboo has been woven to form a very attractive patterned appearance that makes for a very stylish looking Hollywood Regency table lamp.

Take a look at the selection of bamboo table lamps that have been listed for sale below.

Buy A Bamboo Table Lamp

Asian Oriental Japanese Bamboo Trees Bedside Floor or Table Lamp Wood Lighting
US $12.90

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Woven Bamboo Table Lamp Mid Century
US $95.00

Japan Japanese Four Screen Table Lamp Bamboo Decoration
US $90.00

LOVELY MINI ASIAN ORIENTAL NATURE BAMBOO TABLE LAMP
US $9.99

MID CENTURY HOLLYWOOD REGENCY YELLOW FAUX BAMBOO CANDLESTICK TABLE LAMPS BEACH
US $275.00

NEW DESIGN ASIAN ORIENTAL BAMBOO SIDE TABLE LAMP
US $26.92

Amazing Retro HUGE resin encased Bamboo Floor Table Lamp base 1970s chic
US $1.07

TWO BAMBOO LEAF oriental Asian Zen bedside TABLE LAMPS
US $64.42

TWO BAMBOO Asian oriental bedside TABLE LAMPS
US $64.58

The use of bamboo is a simple way of creating an eye-catching accent piece of furniture in the room. It may be possible to create a very effective bamboo table lamp by simply buying a cheap ceramic lamp base and decorating it with thin strips of bamboo. The shape and the texture of the bamboo strips can turn an old and tired looking lamp into something far more appealing.

Bamboo can also be used in the simplest possible way to form a lamp that is a little out of the ordinary when compared to other more formal lamp shapes. The lamp that is displayed to the left is an example of a cylindrical bamboo table lamp that is simply comprised of a mat of bamboo that has been rolled into a cylinder form.

Return to the Retro Table Lamps home page for more lamp choices.

Table Lamps With Copper Bases

Admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:33:16 +0000

A style of table lamp that is not quite so common these days is a lamp featuring a copper base. The use of copper is not particularly widespread but it does create a very attractive feature piece with a rather rustic feel to it. Embracing this type of old style is the hammered copper effect and these lamps are particularly attractive for their authentic antique appearance.

The rich red/brown patina of copper adds a great deal of warmth to the room and when the lamp is alight, the copper base can look as though it is almost glowing. Copper is the type of material one might like to choose when trying to add some character and charm to a room.

Browse through the selection of table lamps with copper bases that are displayed below. Some are antiques and others merely take on the antique look through the quality and appeal of the copper material that is used in their construction.

Copper Based Table Lamps For Sale

Copper Sequin Shade Blown Glass Base Table Lamp
US $416.00

Clear Glass Base Oil Rubbed Copper Buffet Table Lamp
US $321.00

Vintage 1940s 50s Painted Milk Glass Copper finished base Table Lamp Nice
US $14.99

Antique Copper Base Fire Extinguisher Table Lamp one of a find
US $260.00

Antique Slag Glass Table Lamp w Rococo Bronze Overlay Stylec1900copper base
US $361.56

RARE ANTIQUE MILLER TABLE LAMP BASE BRASS COPPER IRON
US $129.00

Modern Table Lamp Clear Glass Base Copper Sequin Shade
US $455.99

Vintage Antique Copper Base Fire Extinguisher Table Lamp
US $395.00

New Fun Table Lamp Shabby Chic Shade Designed With Flocked Flowers Copper Base
US $188.00

There are specific styles of table lamps that also provide that wonderful old-world feel thanks to the quality of the metal finish that is used in either the base or the shades. It is definitely worthwhile browsing through the Mica table lamps page as well as the Mission table lamps page. In both cases it might be possible to find some lamps that make good use of copper.

If you still can't find a lamp that suits your needs you should take a look at the more general category of our antique table lamps.

Purple Table Lamps

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Decorating a room with the color purple opens up the possibilities to a wide range of options from the soft mauves and lilacs to the more regal and richly austere deep violet and dark purple. It also gives you a wide range of shades that fall in between these extremes and the range of table lamps available that feature purple allows you to celebrate the color through either the various types of lamp shades or lamp bases that are made using it.

Take a look at the range of purple table lamps that have been listed below to get one that will provide you with the shade and decorative style that suits your tastes. While some shades of purple may feel too deep, the addition of the lighted background provided by simply turning on the lamp will give it the appeal you would like to create.

Purple Table Lamps For Sale

VINTAGE WILDWOOD HP PURPLE IRIS FLOWER PORCELAIN URN TABLE LAMP WITH SHADE
US $69.99

Custom Table Desk Lamp Hawaiian Flower Palm Tree
US $81.00

Custom Table Desk Lamp Hawaiian Flower Surfer
US $81.00

Custom Table Desk Lamp Hawaiian Flower Tropic Swirl
US $81.00

Purple Rose Tiffany Sty Stained Glass Table Lamp 28 H
US $900.00

Tiffany style Petite Purple Star Table Lamp
US $111.99

Violet Orchid Fairy Table Desk Lamp Purple Flower
US $41.89

Tiffany style Green Tree Pink Purple Table Lamp Stained Glass
US $279.99

28 High Dimond Sparrow Purple Glass Table Lamp
US $125.00

As can be seen from the lamps displayed above there is a wide range of elegant and plain lamps to choose from and each of them is able to create a welcoming warmth through the use of the purple shades.

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Bouillotte Table Lamps

Admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:14:22 +0000

During the 18th-Century in France the Bouillotte lamps were created and were in common use. The name came from the popular card game “Bouillotte” that was played at the time. These games lasted many hours, well into the night, and the candles that were used to light the room would burn down in the process. The typical bouillotte lamp allowed the lamp shade to be raised or lowered depending on the height of the burning candle so that the bright flame would not irritate the eyes of the players.

These days an authentic Bouillotte lamp will feature a lamp shade that can be raised or lowered just as the originals were. They are particularly attractive looking lamps and the lamp shades are often given decorative embellishments around the edges as a way of creating a more attractive feature.

Take a look at the range of beautiful Bouillotte table lamps for sale below. The majority are brass lamp bases with tole lamp shades and they are available in a range of colors, sizes and materials.

Buy A Bouillotte Lamp

Pairpoint Signed Bouillotte 2 Candle Table Lamp Brass and Marble D3089
US $135.00

Vintage tole Mid Century desk table lamp bouillotte toleware With Shade
US $99.99

VINTAGE KOSMOS BRENNER COMPONENT BOUILLOTTE BRASS MARBLE TABLE LAMP
US $393.50

Vintage Bouillotte 2 Candle Brass Table Lamp
US $31.99

Vintage Bouillotte 2 Candlestick Brass Table Lamp Lucite discs with a shade
US $59.00

Vintage French Brass Oak Bouillotte Tole Table Floor Lamp NR
US $99.95

Antique table lamp bouillotte art deco nouveau
US $325.00

Vintage STIFFEL MONUMENTAL Brass Bouillotte Lamp Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp
US $1,100.00

table lamp BRONZE lampe bouillotte art deco antique XIX
US $537.20

These lamps are sometimes also referred to simply as tole lamps. They have been around for many years as decorative items without really making a mark as a must have item. But it appears they are making something of a comeback thanks to the fact that they offer a point of difference when compared to other styles of table lamps.

While it is still possible to find bouillotte table lamps with the old-fashioned candle holders the more modern version is the electric lamp. Naturally, with an electric bouillotte table lamp there will be no real need to raise or lower the shade, but the design is still appropriate.

Bouillotte table lamps are one of the many different styles of distinctive brass table lamps.

Murray Feiss Table Lamps

Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:16:56 +0000

The start of the Murray Feiss influence on small portable lighting came over 50 years ago with the creation of porcelain figurine lamps with hand sewn lampshades. This has grown into a major force in forward thinking design and outstanding quality in lamps and other lighting fixtures for the home. The range is huge with every type of lighting fixture a person could need covered.

Murray Feiss table lamps cover just about any style or mood you might choose is appropriate for a room. From the traditional to the more unusual accent lamps and beyond there is an amazing range available. Browse through the selection of Murray Feiss table lamps for sale below and pick out something that complements your existing decor.

Buy A Murray Feiss Table Lamp

33 High Murray Feiss Cayley Art Glass Balls Table Lamp
US $225.00

Murray Feiss British Colony One Light Table Lamp in Brown Sugar 9668BSG
US $143.20

Murray Feiss Geo Ovals Table Lamp in Burnished Silver with Putty Color Shade
US $179.99

Murray Feiss 3450 Adler Table Lamp in Espresso 9938ES
US $269.99

Murray Feiss Verdun Table Lamp in Aged Gold Leaf with Dark Tan Linen Shade
US $281.99

Murray Feiss Abigail Transitional Table Lamp 9618
US $151.19

Murray Feiss Sylus One Light Table Lamp in Polished Nickel 10058PN
US $309.99

Murray Feiss Kolton One Light Table Lamp in Gilded Bronze 9834GLB
US $239.99

Murray Feiss Keira One Light Table Lamp in Firenze Gold 10005FG ASG
US $249.99

Creating new styles is all part of the Murray Feiss signature and the company produces lighting collections to make it possible to furnish the home with lighting options that will integrate together. Although it might be possible to find a table lamp based on the collection from which it was released the names don’t provide you with a description of the lamp or the materials used in its construction. For that reason we have chosen to present the Murray Feiss table lamps based on the materials used, for example, bronze, brass, glass, fossil stone, wood, etc.

No matter whether your style preference leans more towards the traditional or the antique look or you prefer a more modern eclectic lamp with brushed or polished metal the range of Murray Feiss lamps will cater for your needs.

These table lamps are quite compact and are equally suited to a side table as a buffet table or, more likely, a bedside table. The company experiments very successfully with various geometric forms to create lamps with square, round or pedestal bases that each set a high standard in taste and style.

As can be seen from the selection of Murray Feiss lamps on display above there is a broad selection available to choose from. With over 200 different collections currently available and more being designed and produced each year, there are many table lamps that may be matched with either a floor lamp or a chandelier that follows the same theme.

Etched Glass Table Lamps

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Yet another type of table lamp that features glass that has been presented in a slightly different way is the use of etched glass. The various shapes and sizes of the lamp shades provide the range of etched glass table lamps that ensures that there will be a lamp for all styles of room. They will also be available from the contemporary lamps to the more traditional and retro table lamps.

An etched glass table lamp is a little different to some of the other types of glass lamp shades such as those used for frosted glass lamps, milk glass lamp in that the majority of the shade may be made of clear or colored glass with a decorative pattern or designed etched into it providing beauty as well as subtlety.

Browse through the range of etched glass table lamps for sale below. These lamps cover a vast range of styles and eras with the linking factor coming down to the decorative etched work that has been scribed into them.

Buy An Etched Glass Table Lamp

Fairy Table Lamp with Glass Etched Wings
US $75.00

PAIR VINTAGE CRYSTAL GLASS TABLE BOUDOIR LAMPS DRIPPING CRYSTALS ETCHED GLOBES
US $39.99

Vintage PAIR Table Lamps Etched Glass Grapes electric Hurricane Prisims
US $45.00

GORGEOUS VINTAGE CRYSTAL GLASS TABLE LAMP ACCENT LAMP ETCHED SHADE
US $49.99

Beautiful Vintage Etched Glass Table Lamps w Shades
US $159.00

Sonneman 4815 Transitional Single Light 31 Up Ligh Table Lamp w Etched Glass
US $186.00

VINTAGE PAIR BOUDOIR TABLE PRISM LAMPS WITH ETCHED GLASS SHADES
US $42.50

Gorgeous Vintage Etched Glass Table Lamp With Floral Design Working Condition
US $19.99

George Kovacs Lamps Table Lamp with Etched Glass in Black P247 01 066
US $84.99

You will notice above that there is a good proportion of table lamps available for sale that feature the etched glass as part of the lamp base. This provides you with a more distinctive lamp that can be altered depending on the tone or style of the room.

Changing the lamp shade from a light one to a darker one may help the lamp match in with the rest of the room but the beauty provided by the etched glass base will still remain.

The lamps available on display here are part of a much wider selection of glass table lamps available for sale. Choose from other beautiful glass lamp styles such as amber glass table lamps, Victorian beaded table lamps, glass globe table lamps, frosted glass lamps, milk glass lamps, beaded table lamps, crystal lamps and stained glass lamps including Tiffany lamps.

Acrylic Table Lamps

Admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:58:39 +0000

The use of acrylics has resulted in many creatively shaped and designed table lamps, many of them coming from the retro era. During the 1950s, 60s and 70s the discovery of the diverse uses for acrylic products meant that experimentation proliferated.

The results are many table lamps and other similar furniture items that were produced to provide interesting pieces that may be considered decorative by some people, others may prefer to think of it as kitsch.

However you might like to define them you can be guaranteed that acrylic table lamps will provide a strong piece that will be able to be displayed in just about any style of room. The more modern acrylic table lamps will look perfectly suited to the contemporary styles of today with clear acrylic lamp bases looking for all the world as if they have been made from extremely expensive crystal.

Browse through the selection of acrylic table lamps for sale below to get an idea of the diversity that is possible from using this type of material. There is more information available about every item.

Buy An Acrylic Table Lamp

Kenroy Home Luella Table Lamp in Brushed Steel with White Acrylic Accents
US $95.40

Cbk 292488 Stacked Clear Acrylic Table Lamp Set of 2
US $134.34

p015 SCULPTURAL Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite Acrylic Skyscraper Table Lamp
US $175.00

MODERN LUCITE ACRYLIC EAMES ERA DESIGNER TABLE LAMP
US $349.00

Vtg 60s Eames Red White Lucite Cylinder Table Lamp Mid Century Acrylic Mod Light
US $19.99

Vintage LUCITE table lamp RETRO acrylic MID CENTURY MODERN Eames era ART DECO
US $125.00

Table Lamp in Silver Acrylic with Shade 25
US $155.00

Stainless steel and acrylic ball table lamp with white
US $52.41

Antique Style Table Lamp Light W Amber Colored Acrylic Accents Beads NEW B4738
US $32.25

These lamps look particularly effective when the acrylic features are paired with another material such as shiny chrome or brass inlays. Using acrylic table lamps will allow you to exercise your sense of fun or unusual side with many different designs that can only be described as experimental having been created using the material.

Acrylic table lamps from the retro era may also be found listed under our Lucite table lamps banner.

Victorian Beaded Table Lamps

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Hanging beads and crystals dangling from the lamp shade is typical of many Victorian beaded table lamps. These lamps may be made from a range of different materials, although you will find that most of the bases are made of bronze with the metalwork that has gone into it very intricate. The style of the Victorian era celebrated the simple ornamentation that beads and crystals provide and they were often used to create fringe work and hanging decorative displays.

These lamps should be considered for any room that is decorated in an older style and will complement other items of antique furniture very nicely. The beaded nature of these lamps provides a sense of ornamental value and movement to add to the grandness of the lighting fixture. This will then translate to movement around the room.

Listed below is a selection of Victorian beaded table lamps for sale. They follow the style that was very popular during the period and will work in very well with other furniture pieces that represent the same time period.

Buy A Victorian Beaded Table Lamp

Victorian Lamp Earrings Tibetan Silver Your Choice of Bead Colour
US $.99

Victorian Umbrella Lace Beaded Floral Light Table Lamp Girls
US $25.99

Late Victorian Brass Cut Glass Lamp w Glass Beaded Shade Cut Prisms 24
US $295.00

WONDERFUL SOLID OAK ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PLANT LAMP STAND FAB BEADED DETAIL
US $149.72

Vintage Victorian Ceiling Light Fixture Globe Shade Ribbed Beaded Lamp Parts
US $19.99

Art Nouveau Maiden BUST Petite Sculpture LAMP Victorian Beaded Shade ANTIQUE
US $475.00

ANTIQUE BRADLEY AND HUBBARD LAMP w VICTORIAN LAMPSHADE w ITALIAN GLASS BEAD
US $345.00

VICTORIAN PINK ROSES NEW LAMP SHADE HAND BEADED AT BASE STRIKING
US $29.00

Night Light Beaded Lamp Shade Shabby Victorian Mint Green On Off Switch
US $10.99

Also listed above is a selection of beaded lamp shades that can be bought and used to turn an existing lamp base into a Victorian style table lamp that features the ubiquitous beads to best advantage.

These types of lamps cover a number of different styles and may also be found when looking for glass table lamps, brass table lamps or bronze table lamps. They are decorative which means they might be bought as a means of creating a showpiece in the room and, if they have been fitted with an appropriate light bulb, should emit a soft and comfortable glow to warmly light the room.

Browse through our wider range of Victorian table lamps for sale or, if you are more interested in the beaded look, you might be interested in viewing our beaded table lamps page and there are also many other types of decorative table lamps to browse through.

Some of these lamps also form a part of our selection of glass table lamps for sale.

Tiffany Lotus Table Lamps

Admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:26:54 +0000

Possibly the most famous of all of the different designs used for the Tiffany lamp is the Lotus design with the one known remaining original Tiffany Lotus lamp selling at auction for close to $3 million. What better way to decorate the home than with a classic lamp design such as the Tiffany Lotus table lamp.

The majority of these stained glass lamp shades are comprised of over 700 hand cut pieces of glass that have been assembled to form a very beautiful effect. Fortunately you won’t have to pay anywhere near the record sum sold for the original and the reproductions supplying you with the most elegant of decorative lamps possible.

Browse through the range of Tiffany Lotus table lamps for sale below to find the perfect lamp for your own personal taste and home’s design.

Buy A Tiffany Lotus Table Lamp

Flowering Lotus Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp
US $138.60

Lotus Leaf 22H Tiffany Style Beige and Burgundy Stained Glass Table Lamp Custom
US $418.95

16 Inch H Flowering Lotus Accent Lamp Tiffany Style Table Lamps
US $158.40

205 Inch H Tiffany Lotus Leaf Tiffany Style Table Lamp
US $680.40

Dale Tiffany TT60753 Red Lotus Table Lamp Fieldstone and Art Glass Shade
US $323.71

The Tiffany Lotus lamp is defined by a distinctive parasol shape comprising sweeping lines to form the lotus shape. It comes from an Asian inspiration and you can’t help but be impressed by the intricate work that has gone into the stained glass work in the shade.

Tiffany lamps are one of the many different decorative styles that form the wider range of glass table lamps that may be used to create a feature out of your lighting choice. You can browse through the entire range of Tiffany lamps available for sale at Retro Table Lamp by visiting our Tiffany table lamps page.

Other Tiffany Lamp Designs to Consider

Dragonfly * Iris * Mission * Victorian * Poinsettia * Florence * Peacock * Butterfly * Wisteria * Harvest * Lotus * Lily * Baroque

Tiffany Lily Table Lamps

Admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:27:02 +0000

Tiffany lamps feature stained glass lamp shades in the most amazing and decorative of styles and have become highly collectable for their appearance as well as their light source. One of the styles of Tiffany lamps that stand out even more for the further difference in the lamp shade design is the Tiffany lily lamp.

Rather than simply depicting the flowering lily as a stained glass image on a standard lamp shade, the Tiffany lily lamps resemble the full bloom of the lily. Some of these lamps feature multiple flower shapes so as to appear as if a bunch of flowers have sprouted to create an attractive arrangement. These multi-headed lamps also allow you to direct the lights in different directions around the room adding to their usefulness and appeal.

Browse through the range of Tiffany lily table lamps for sale below because they are available in different configurations, some with 3 lights, others with 5. They are also available in different sizes which will alter their appearance in your home.

Buy A Tiffany Lily Table Lamp

Tiffany style bronze table lamp with stained glass shade lily pad base
US $1,100.00

Meyda Tiffany 245H Calla Lily Hex Table Lamp
US $316.80

Meyda Tiffany Nouveau 23H Plum Blue Lily Blossom Buds Stained Glass Table Lamp
US $394.25

Tiffany FAVRILE REPRODUCTION Amber Green Pond Lily Shade 22H 10 Lt Table Lamp
US $342.95

Tiffany Style Amber Green 3 lite Lily Pond Table Lamp
US $59.95

LUXURY TIFFANY AMBER TABLE AND BEDSIDE LAMP LILY
US $494.22

Meyda Tiffany Style Amber Purple Glass 22H Pond Lily 10 Light Table Lamp
US $324.90

Tiffany Style Amber Green Lily Table Lamp NWT
US $300.00

TIFFANY STYLE PINK LAVENDER 3 LILY SHADE TABLE LAMP NIGHT LIGHT
US $54.99

A Tiffany lily table lamp will add a distinctive period piece to the room providing you with a decorative treat as well as a valuable source of light. Click on the page numbers to continue browsing through the lamps available for sale.

Other Tiffany Lamp Designs to Consider

Dragonfly * Iris * Mission * Victorian * Poinsettia * Florence * Peacock * Butterfly * Wisteria * Harvest * Lotus * Lily * Baroque